Recreation Family Fun Guide - Fall 2010 by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Fall 2010

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Arts 6

Potters Guild

By Gail Tansill Lambert

Spotlight on Nan

er lovely home is a grand setting for works of art, some of which were perhaps created in her basement – studio, that is, because Nan Fooks (pronounced “folks”) is a potter blessed with artistic imagination and strong, graceful hands. With a background of forty-one years teaching English, Latin, creative writing and library science, mainly at William Byrd Middle and Hidden Valley Intermediate schools, she expanded her interests by taking pottery lessons at the Brambleton Center when she retired. “That’s the place to start,” she said, looking forward to her fifth year of classes in the fall, explaining that pottery classes provide all the tools necessary to create original works of clay, and in fact, the Brambleton Center is the largest public pottery studio in the Roanoke area. Inspired by her noted teacher Martha Legg, Fooks revels in the opportunities for artistic expression in the creation of pottery. “I find peace, a kind of spiritual peace when I’m working with clay.” The images of boats from her childhood in Newport News are transformed into exquisite pots and boxes in a variety of glazes and shapes depending on what technique she chooses to use. She showed me a tree trunk pot, its surface worked to create the look of lichen inspired by hikes at Peaks of Otter. The pot was fired with a soft green glaze named Sea Mist and the armature used to create the initial shape was a cylindrical oatmeal box. Repeated images of trees and vines give texture to her pot surfaces and bring to mind the potter’s home in the Virginia mountains. Fooks is an active member of the Blue Ridge Potters Guild, which has partnered with the Brambleton Center to place pottery at the front and center row of arts in the Roanoke area. Together, the two groups invite world-class master potters to the Brambleton Center for workshops, demos, and shows; both are heavily committed to educational outreach including pottery instruction in schools as well as Guild scholarships for adult pottery workshops. Fooks says, “Many members of the Guild have their own pottery studios, but even those potters use the Brambleton Center for its equipment and space as well as the artistic stimulation that comes from sharing ideas and experiences with other potters.” The Blue Ridge Pottery Guild, based at the Brambleton Center, includes potters from Lynchburg, Bedford, Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin County, Christiansburg, Blacksburg and Floyd. Fooks is membership chairman of the pottery guild and puts the present membership total at eighty-nine, adding that Guild members basically “teach each other and others,” effectively widening the circle of working potters as well as appreciative collectors. Meet the potters and see their work will be at the upcoming October 8, 9, & 10 Blue Ridge Potters Guild Show and Sale at Patrick Henry High School. Admission is free.

Crafts

This Potter’s Guild member got her start at Brambleton Center

Adult

Pottery

Our well equipped studio at Brambleton Center provides everything needed to create original works of clay. Equipment includes 13 electric wheels, with one being wheelchair accessible. A variety of glazes are mixed in the studio offering 23 colors. Clay must be purchased through Brambleton Center at $20/25 pounds. Prices vary due to number of weeks. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Instructor

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 25-Dec 11

10:00am-12:30pm

Hodges

16996

$146

18+

Sep 27-Dec 6

1:00pm-3:30pm

Leslie

16990

$146

18+

Sep 27-Dec 6

6:30pm-9:00pm

Jordan

16997

$146

18+

Sep 28-Dec 7

6:30pm-9:00pm

Campbell

16991

$146

18+

Sep 29-Dec 8

6:30pm-9:00pm

Jordan

16992

$146

18+

Sep 30-Dec 9

1:00pm-3:30pm

Legg

16993

$132

18+

Sep 30-Dec 9

6:30pm-9:00pm

Hodges

16994

$132

18+

Oct 1-Dec 10

9:30am-12:00pm

Westerlein

16995

$132

Ceramics

Choose from our outstanding selection of greenware, paints, and supplies to create your own masterpiece. Class fee includes assistance of certified instructor Jo Robertson, and firing of your ceramic pieces. Eleven week program. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 30-Dec 9

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16544

$55

18+

Sep 30-Dec 9

7:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16545

$55

Beginning Sewing 1 & 2

age

level

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Introduction to Mosaics

Mosaics is a centuries old art form that started out for flooring and then as wall and ceiling designs. Today, mosaics have a place in the world as works of fine art, as functional pieces, and decorative accessories. Mosaics can be extremely intricate, deceptively simple or whimsical and fun. Learn the basics of mosaic design and construction, explore options for design and projects and complete a flat panel mosaic. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Eight week program. Instructor: Dotti Stone. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 29-Nov 17

6:00pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

16987

$180

Arts

If you’ve always wanted to learn to sew, or are looking to refresh your sewing skills, these classes are for you. In Sewing 1, terminology, techniques, hand sewing, and pattern reading will be covered. Use the knowledge gained from this class to make a pair of pillowcases. Sewing 2 requires the first course, OR a basic knowledge of sewing terms. Students will make a pair of pajamas as their class project while learning pattern placement, terminology and garment construction. For both classes you must bring your own portable sewing machine, accessories, and manual to class. First class will meet at Joann Fabrics (Crossroads Mall) near the pattern table. Six week programs. Instructor: Norma Silvius.

Mosaic Techniques

In this course you will learn about a variety of techniques, tools, materials and considerations for many different mosaic projects. There will be small sample projects to do in each class to introRustic Angel duce students to different techniques. Those who want to start a Wooden angel is painted using a weathered-look technique and personal mosaic project aside from the in-class projects are welaccented with rusty stars on her wings to give her a rustic look. come to start on and receive limited assistance during the course Can be displayed year round or as part of your holiday decor. In- of the class. All students will receive handouts with information cludes all supplies and instruction. . about supplies.Eight week program. Instructor: Dotti Stone. 18+

Sep 20-Oct 25

6:30-8:30pm

Brambleton

16638

$89

18+

Nov 1-Dec 6

6:30-8:30pm

Brambleton

16639

$89

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 21

7:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16710

$21

18+

Sep 25-Nov 13

10:00am-12:30pm

Brambleton

16989

$185

New!

Easy Homemade Baby Gifts

Giving a perfect and unique gift is something everyone wants to do. This class will teach you four simple baby gifts that you can make while your kids are sleeping! Ensure you do not end up giving the mother-to-be her fourth bottle set of the night. Make a homemade gift! All supplies provided. $10 discount for Green Ridge members. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 21-Oct 12

9:30am-10:30am

Green Ridge

17146

$50

Winter Scene Door Crown

Stained Glass

As a beginning student, you will learn the basics of design, glass cutting and joining. You will also learn two or three different ways to frame your project. A beginning student will finish the course at the intermediate or advanced skill level. Fee: $218 includes tools and supplies; $175 includes tool rental and supplies; $139 includes supplies only no tools; instruction only for repeat students is $95 for 8 weeks or $49 for 4 weeks. Eight week program. Instructor: Tanya Leslie. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 27-Nov 15

6:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16654

Var.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Nov 23-Dec 7

7:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16643

$30

Display this New England style wooden arch above your door or entryway and enjoy all season long. Saltbox houses, a church, I Believe in Santa trees and a snowman complete this winter scene. Includes all sup- Add a touch of whimsy to your Christmas decorating with this plies and instruction. Three week course. Instructor: Jo Robertson. charming Santa cut-out. Wooden Santa is 22 inches tall with packages at his base, tin bell and cone to accessorize his holiday outAges Date Days Time Place Course Fee fit. Includes all supplies and instruction. Instructor: Jo Robertson. Three week program. 18+ Oct 12-26 Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16711 $30 New!

Boutique Style Kids Clothes by You

Some of the best kids fashions are those you can’t buy anywhere else. They’re designer clothes made by talented and thrifty moms, aunts, grandmothers and friends or they’re purchased from crafters and specialty stores. You can start with store-bought (even second-hand) basic pieces then embellish, embroider, trim or change buttons and VOILA! Now you have designer fashions for your little one. Discount of $10 off for Green Ridge Members.

Evergreen Wreath Workshop

Learn to make a natural evergreen wreath with lots of boxwood, cedar, pine, spruce and other great materials. Also learn how to care for your creation to make it last throughout the season. Includes all supplies for one wreath. Instructor: Norma Silvius.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Nov 9 - 30

9:30am-11:00am

Green Ridge

17147

$40

18+

Dec 2

5:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

16712

$33

18+

Dec 8

5:30pm-8:30pm

Green Ridge

17129

$33

Visual Arts

Oil Painting by the Bob Ross Method

Adult

Arts

Basic Principles of Direct Painting

This class is directed to intermediate painters although it is open to all skill levels. The objective is to equip you with the skills necessary to paint any subject on your own. Composition, drawing, and edges will be addressed along with the principles of light, shadow and value but the main focus will be on color - how to see it and mix it. You will paint a color chart and by the end of the course will be painting a simple still life. Five week program. Instructor: Ed Gowen.

With the Bob Ross method of Oil Painting, you will complete each painting in just one class. Even people who have never painted before can do this although more experienced people will also enjoy the classes. Each painting is done on a 16x20 inch canvas using Bob Ross supplies. The picture for September is Rocky Sea; the picture for October is Pure Elegance; the picture for November is Golden Sunset; and the picture for December is Silent Night. The paintings are on display at the Brambleton Center. All supplies are included in the fee. Instructor: Judy Moore-Gist. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 9

9:30am-3:00pm

Green Ridge

16449

$59

18+

Nov 8-Dec 6

6:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

16769

$115

18+

Sep 11

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16673

$59

18+

Sep 16

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16672

$59

Basic Drawing Techniques

Beginning with improved eye-hand coordination students will learn drawing techniques such as overlapping, perspective, shading and proportion. Techniques will be practiced using objects from life as well as learning problem solving strategies for correcting mistakes. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 30-Nov 18

6:00pm-7:30pm

Craig Center

16607

$69

Sep 29-Nov 17

6:00pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16608

$69

18+

Drawing

As an end in itself or for laying the base for all painting in any media, drawing is the essential first step. You will learn to look at an object in a new way and really see what you are seeing. Shapes, shading, lighting, picture composition, contour drawing, gesture drawing and one and two point perspectives will be covered in this six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 13-Nov 17

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16840

$69

18+

Dec 1-Jan 12

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16842

$69

18+

Sep 25

9:30am-3:00pm

Green Ridge

16450

$59

18+

Oct 2

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16674

$59

18+

Oct 21

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16675

$59

18+

Nov 13

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16676

$59

18+

Nov 18

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16677

$59

18+

Dec 11

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16678

$59

18+

Dec 16

9:30am-3:00pm

Brambleton

16679

$59

Pastels

This class is offered to folks who want to learn how to do a pastel painting. This class will study the basic pastel palette, shading techniques, working from dark to light, possibly some still lifes, landscapes and maybe a touch of portraiture. Prior knowledge of pastels is not necessary. Eight week program. Supply list will be available. Instructor: Susan Bradbury. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 27-Nov 15

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16849

$71

Watercolor

Techniques covered in this class include wet paint on dry paper, wet into wet, lost edges, color glazing, color mixing, palette layout and different brush techniques. Sound composition in both still lifes and landscapes will also be covered. Participant must have some prior watercolor experience. Six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 13-Nov 17

1:00pm-3:00pm

Brambleton

16837

$69

Dec 1-Jan 12

1:00pm-3:00pm

Brambleton

16838

$69

18+

New!

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Get started painting with no previous experience needed

This class is great for the beginner student but would also be super for anyone wanting to brush up on their skills. We will focus on Oil Painting the foundations of palette layout, surface preparation, handling This course will cover surface preparation, palette layout, materi- of materials, color usage and shading techniques in the acrylic als handling, color and shading techniques. Great for beginners, process. We may even explore some newly acquired stamping/ those who have painted with acrylics, or those who want to brush mixed media processes used in acrylic painting. Eight week class. up on their skills. Six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar. Supply list will be available. Instructor: Susan Bradbury.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 13-Nov 17

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16834

$69

18+

Oct 2-Nov 20

9:30am-11:30am

Brambleton

16851

$71

18+

Dec 1-Jan 12

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16835

$69

Performing Arts

Adult

Keyboard for Absolute Beginners

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 27-Nov 15

6:15pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16709

$51

Arts

Learn how to read music with no previous experience. Required materials: portable keyboard, extension cord, and method book ($13 purchase from local store). 8 week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker.

Egyptian Style Belly Dance

This Egyptian style of belly dance involves every part of the body, isolating major muscles groups and working them in isolation or in opposition to other parts of the body. This class is a fun and effective way to exercise, relax and enjoy as a entertaining hobby. Six week program. Instructor: Elizabeth Watson. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 6-Nov 10

7:30pm-8:30pm

Blue Ridge Lib

16854

$35

Rumba

This is one of the first ballroom dances you should learn to get started with partner dancing. The Rumba will be your ‘go to’ dance at every event. Rumba can be danced to a variety of music including Latin, Country, Oldies & Standards. Partner required. Six week program. Instructor: Liz Becker.

Impress Your Friends! Learn to dance Rumba or Cha Cha.

Family Arts

Fa m i l y

Fall Scarecrows

Let’s celebrate autumn by building a life-size straw friend. Each straw friend will have its own unique personality determined by the clothes and accessories you choose. Please bring a long sleeve shirt and a pair of pants to class. All other supplies included.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 22-Oct 27

7:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

16708

$39

Let’s Cha Cha

Like your dancing a little on the spicy side? Then take this dance class to learn a fun dance. Bring your favorite dance partner for some music and exercise. Liz will teach you the fundamentals and you’ll enjoy showing off your new moves! Instructor: Liz Becker.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

All

Sep 16

5:00pm-7:00pm

Craig Center

16812

$10

18+

Sep 30-Nov 18

7:30pm-8:30pm

Green Ridge

17126

$39

Ceramic Snowman

Shag

For a day of family fun, join other families and paint a ceramic This is still one of the most popular dances taught in this area. snowman. All supplies included. Learn to shag, then join the Roanoke Valley Shag Club. Couples only. Singles will be put on a waiting list to be matched. Five Ages Date Days Time Place Course Fee week program. Instructor: Donna Richardson. 8+

Nov 18

6:00pm-8:00pm

Craig Center

16813

$10

Guitar Lessons

Build a basic foundation in guitar including tuning, playing chords and riffs, and reading tablature. Required materials: guitar (acoustic; or electric with amp), pick, tuner. Eight week program. Instructor at Green Ridge: Marc Baskind. Instructor at Brambleton: Randolph Walker. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

10-16

Sep 20-Nov 8

5:00pm-6:15pm

Brambleton

16614

$51

10-16

Sep 22-Nov 10

4:15pm-5:30pm

Green Ridge

16615

$51

18+

Sep 21-Nov 9

4:45pm-5:15pm

Green Ridge

16635

$51

12+

Sep 30-Nov 18

6:15pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16640

$51

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 27-Oct 25

7:00pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

17121

$31

Dance

55+ Ov

er 55

Ballroom Dance

This dance class will concentrate on the Waltz and Foxtrot with instructor, Ward Athey. Partner NOT required. This is a great way to have fun, socialize and exercise. Eight week program. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

Sep 30-Nov 18

2:00pm-4:00pm

Brambleton

16713

$27

Teen Arts

Holiday Ornaments

Te e n

Time to trim that tree and deck those halls! Get a start on the holiday season with these awesome homemade ornaments that you Create your own personal duct tape wallet, flip flops, flowers, or create yourself and can use for years. even a tote bag! Learn how to recreate this common household fix-it into fun crafts! Many colors will be available for the craft Ages Date Days Time Place Course Fee Fee includes materials and instruction. 11-17 Nov 12 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16691 $10

Arts

Duct Tape Wallets

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

Sep 10

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16645

$10

Beaded Charm Bracelets

Girls come to the Teen Center to feed your need to Bead! These one of a kind bracelets can be made to match your tastes. All materials and professional instruction will be included in this fun and fast growing craft that is sure to fill quickly, sign up today! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

Sep 17

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16649

$10

Card Weaving

Learn to weave on a small scale. We’ll be working on a small project to learn the technique. Learn to make a cute little bag that can hold tons of your favorite items.

New!

Holiday German Paper Stars

By making folds in paper strips, you’ll make 3-D stars for holiday decorating. Complete directions to take home so you can make a heavenly display that you can use again and again. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

Nov 13

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16692

Key Chain Fobs

The sky is the limit as to what kind of fob you can make. We will furnish different materials to construct a durable work of art that is easy to find when you need those keys in a hurry! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

Nov 19

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16650

Dance with your child 11-17 Sep 25 Sa 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16686 $10 in one of our preschool New! Wooden Painted Birdhouse dance classes Working from a kit, you’ll construct a birdhouse and then decobelow! rate it with paint. Great for decoration indoors or out! All paints and supplies will be furnished. Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Oct 1

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16687

$10

Fabric Postcards

Toddler Dance

re s h o c

Ages

11-17

Ages

Mommy and Me Dance

By layering fabrics and fibers, you’ll end up with really cool post- Parents and their little ones will enjoy music, movement, tumcards that can actually be mailed. You can make fish, your favor- bling, stretching, yoga and the very beginnings of basic ballet as ite animals, or whatever you’re in the mood to create! they spend some quality time together! Taught by the staff of Miss Mona’s School of Dance. Second session is 5 weeks. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

Oct 2

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16688

$10

New!

Carve-a-Pumpkin

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

3-30mo.

Sep 24-Oct 29

10:30-11:15am

Green Ridge

16778

$65

3-30mo

Nov 12-Dec 17

10:30-11:15am

Green Ridge

16779

$55

Sharpen your carving skills and make a great holiday decoration. You’ll even take home some recipes for using pumpkin! Be sure Tiny Tots Dance Class to bring your own pumpkin, we’ll furnish the rest. Little ones will learn the very basics of beginning ballet along with songs, rhythm exercises, coordination games, and moveAges Date Days Time Place Course Fee ment. Structured class environment helps prepare them for more disciplined dance in the future, improve social skills, and help 11-17 Oct 22 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16690 $8 with spatial relationships, good listening and following direcNew! Holiday Mask tions. Parents do not participate in this class. Taught by the staff Make your own mask in time for Halloween. Use feathers, se- of Miss Mona’s School of Dance. Second session is 5 weeks. quins and much more to make the coolest or scariest masks ever!

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

30mo-4yr

Sep 24-Oct 29

9:30-10:15am

Green Ridge

16772

$65

11-17

Oct 15

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16689

30mo-4yr

Nov 12-Dec 17

9:30-10:15am

Green Ridge

16775

$55

Youth Arts

Youth Art programs provide New! Scarecrow Bucket Craft education and Join us in this fun craft as we kick off the fall season. Every par- enrichment to ticipant will make a scarecrow bucket craft to take home. help your kids learn & grow! Yo u t h

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-10

Sep 23

4:00pm-6:00pm

Craig Center

16858

Arts

Ages

Handmolding

Learn to use hand building techniques to make bowl and cup shaped objects as well as the slab method to make box shapes out of clay. Students will also make a variety of decorative objects. All projects will be fired and glazed or painted. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-12

Sep 27-Nov 15

6:00pm-7:30pm

Craig Center

16609

$60

Drawing

Learn how to draw landscapes, portraits and real life. Students will practice overlapping, perspective, shading and proportion techniques. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

9-12

Sep 28-Nov 2

6:00pm-7:30pm

Craig Center

16593

$60

New!

Glass Bead Jewelry

Create beautiful necklaces and bracelets to make a fashion statement or to give as a gift to friends and family. Instructor: Debbie Harris.

New!

Sketching

Learn how to sketch different objects using techniques like shading and adding color to enhance your sketches. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-11

Nov 6

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16592

$25

Mixed Media

Find the artist in you! Join us for mixed media and create works of art using crayons, paint, collage, glitter and more. Students will learn which materials work well together and how to overlap 9-11 Oct 9 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16567 $25 the various materials they will use. Older students will focus on Pumpkin Carving Class background, overlapping, proportion and detail. Their projects In this fun and creative class you can sharpen your carving skills will include landscape, portrait and stilll life. Each class is six and carve out a Halloween pumpkin. weeks. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever. Ages

Date

Days

Ages

Date

Days

7-13

Oct 9

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12:00pm-2:00pm

Craig Center

16831

$10

6-8

Nov 9-Dec 14

6:30pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16612

$60

9-12

Nov 10-Dec 15

6:00pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16613

$60

New!

Pom Pom Pets

Make cool looking Pom Pom pets to play with, use for decora- Snowman Door Stopper tions or to give to friends. Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Make a whimsical snowman from decorative paving stones. You may use year round to hold doors open. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5-7

Oct 12

6:00am-7:30am

Green Ridge

17108

$22

New!

Facepainting 101

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-10

Dec 2

6:00pm-8:00pm

Craig Center

16844

$25

New!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always fun when there is facepainting at a fair but now you Weaving With Wool can learn how to do it and just in time for Halloween. Learn how Make a your own loom out of cardboard and learn how to weave to create a werewolf, witch, pirate and more! Instructor: Debbie a colorful placemat or coaster. These will make great gifts for the Harris. upcoming holiday season. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-11

Oct 16

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16568

$25

6-11

Dec 4

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16569

$25

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Cooking

By Bhawana Scaer

A Hobby of Endless Possibilities

ooking - a hobby with endless possibilities, endless styles and known and unknown origins. Some find it therapeutic, some relaxing, some entertaining, some educational and some merely fun. Even those who don’t partake in the actual process of cooking certainly enjoy the end results. Needless to say that cooking has something for everyone. Cooking is a skill that has little or no age restrictions. There are some things you would not want a child to do; like use the stove or oven, but today there so many dishes that can be prepared in the microwave that even a child can make something delicious for him or herself. It is always exciting and effortless to go out to eat, however there is a sense of fulfillment when one prepares a meal at home. Cooking takes different forms according to season, nation, taste and availability of resources. With fall approaching we all look for comfort foods, which we can enjoy in the warmth of our homes. A variety of cooking classes are offered that are designed keeping all these diversities in mind. Being an Indian cook myself I am partial towards Indian dishes. We have some very nice Indian restaurants in town and I am sure a lot of people have acquired a liking to Indian food. A very simple dish that you can try is- Chana Masala . Most of the ingredients are available at the local grocery stores. Here is the recipe for itIngredients: ½ cup vegetable oil,4 cups chickpeas (Soaked overnight or from a can),1 cup chopped sweet onions,½ tsp. cumin seeds,2 tsp. Garam Masala,1 tsp. Cayenne pepper powder,1 tbsp. Garlic paste,1 tbsp. Ginger paste,2 tsp. Mango (Amchoor) powder,½ tsp. Turmeric powder,1 tsp. ground black pepper,1 cup water, 2 cups Black Tea (Bring 2 cups of water to boil, put 3 tea bags or 4 tsp. of loose tea and let steep for 10 minutes) and ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped) In a deep pot heat the oil. Put the onions and cumin seed and sauté till the onions turn golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for a few more minutes. Mix all the remaining spices into the water and add to the onions. Then add the chickpeas and tea, mix well, cover and simmer for 30

minutes. After 30 minutes are over uncover and cook off the extra water. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve. Serves 6 to 8 people. Often the mere mention of cooking, brings about stress of the unknown. I would like to assure you that it really is an enriching experience. Trying out new foods and recipes makes the world seem extremely small and accessible. The aromas of the ingredients and the uniqueness of the cultures and the variety of tastes give an experience that goes a long way. So, everyone out there, whether you have tried it before or not give cooking a chance!

Cooking

Adult

Sushi Workshop

Our most requested class! Love sushi? It is a lot easier to make than you think! This popular hands-on workshop is designed to teach you everything you need to know to make delicious sushi at home. You’ll learn how to prepare and cook sushi rice, create fillings, and make great sushi rolls. Instructor: Maxine Fraade. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 21

6:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16655

$32

Sushi Workshop for Couples

Share the love with a special couples only sushi workshop! Grab your sweetie and learn everything you need to know to make delicious, healthy sushi at home: how to prepare and cook sushi rice, create fillings, and make great sushi rolls. You are welcome to bring a romantic dessert to share with the class. The fee is per person. Please register both people if registering on line or call 772-7529 for assistance. Instructor: Maxine Fraade. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 23

6:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16656

$32

Stir Fry Workshop

Learn the secrets of a perfect stir-fry using meats and vegetables from the refrigerator. You will prepare stir-fry rice and a western style stir-fry using the basic stir-fry techniques to make perfect meals. You will understand how to adapt stir-frying to any cuisine. Instructor: Maxine Fraade.

Foodies Essentials Series

The Essential Series is a 10 week program designed for students interested in developing a solid foundation of cooking knowledge and classical techniques. Each week is a different topic. Register for just one or for them all. Date

Days

Time

Place

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 7

6pm-7pm

Foodies

Info Session

17071

18+

Oct 7

6:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16660

$32

18+

Sep 14

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Beginnings

17072

$45

18+

Sep 21

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Knife Skills

17073

$45

18+

Sep 28

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Dry Heat

17074

$45

18+

Oct 5

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Moist Heat

17075

$45

18+

Oct 12

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Mother Sauces

17076

$45

18+

Oct 19

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Modern Sauces

17077

$45

18+

Oct 26

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Stock/Soup

17078

$45

18+

Nov 2

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Breakfast

17079

$45

18+

Nov 9

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Pasta

17080

$45

18+

Nov 16

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Pastries

17081

$45

Phyllo Dough Workshop

Phyllo is a paper thin dough popular in many Middle Eastern treats and useful for all kinds of delicious, light, crunchy dishes. It’s found in most local groceries and is easy to work with - once you know the tricks. You will make the famous dessert baklava (sweet but not too sweet), and a traditional appetizer, spinach triangles, great for parties or snacks. Overcome your fear of Phyllo! Instructor: Maxine Fraade. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 5

6:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16659

$32

Thai Workshop

Maxine is back from Thailand and ready to teach her favorites. This workshop will focus on two traditional and popular Thai dishes and gives a good in-depth understanding of Thai ingredients and seasonings. You will make authentic pad Thai, a very popular noodle dish, and Thai satay (spiced meat on a stick) with a lovely coconut cream-based peanut dipping sauce. Instructor: Maxine Fraade.

TOPIC

Course

Fee

Foodies Workshop Series

Why dine out when you can easily dine in for a fraction of the cost and the gratification of preparing meals yourself! Economically appealing, informative and always entertaining. Foodies is excited to offer a series of culinary courses designed specifically for the recreational cook. Conducted in a beautiful demonstration kitchen, these classes are intended to teach practical and useful cooking techniques and recipes for use in the home kitchen! You’ll receive instructional materials and enjoy a tasting of the featured menu. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

TOPIC

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 11

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Asian

17083

$30

18+

Sep 28

6:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16657

$32

18+

Sep 23

6:00pm-8:00pm

Foodies

Cupcakes

17084

$30

18+

Oct 2

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Venetian

17085

$30

Thai Workshop 2

18+

Oct 7

6:00pm-8:00pm

Foodies

Harvest

17086

$30

18+

Nov 4

6:00pm-8:00pm

Foodies

Cupcakes

17087

$30

18+

Nov 13

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Thanksgiving

17088

$30

18+

Nov 18

6:00pm-8:00pm

Foodies

Soup

17089

$30

Fee

18+

Nov 30

6:00pm-8:00pm

Foodies

Pizza

17090

$30

$32

18+

Dec 4

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Edible Gifts

17091

$30

18+

Dec 16

6:00pm-8:00pm

Foodies

Christmas

17092

$30

Do you love Thai food and want more recipes? Learn to prepare your own red and green curry sauces, jasmine rice, Thai Papaya Salad, and dessert. Instructor: Maxine Fraade. Ages

18+

Date

Sep 30

Days

Time

6:00pm-9:00pm

Place

Brambleton

Course

16658

Basic Cake Decorating

Want to be a cake decorator? In this Wilton based course, you will get all the basic information that you need to get started, including equipment, recipes, baking tips, storing, cutting and freezing. You will gain the know-how to make and decorate cakes that are simple, yet stunning! Four week program. Instructor: Lisa Claytor.

Foodies Chef Series

Whether you are an experienced or a novice cook-you are sure to have a good time at these cooking classes! Experienced chefs will guide you to that perfect gourmet meal. Take away the know-how to share with family and friends. These classes are intended to teach practical and useful recipes to use everyday!

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 23-Oct 14

7:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16823

$35

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Topic

Course

Fee

New!

18+

Sep 16

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Tailgating

17101

$45

18+

Sep 30

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Eat for Life

17102

$45

18+

Oct 14

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Dining Demo

17103

$45

18+

Oct 21

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Eat for Life

17104

$45

18+

Nov 11

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Eat for Life

17105

$45

18+

Dec 2

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Seasonings

17106

$45

18+

Dec 9

6pm-9pm

Foodies

Surf-n-Turf

17107

$50

Intermediate Cake Decorating

Learn more intricate methods of cake decorating. Participant must have had a basic cake decorating course as a prerequisite for this class. Four week program. Instructor: Lisa Claytor. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 21-Nov 11

7:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16836

$35

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Ages Ages

Adult Life

Halloween Bingo

Adult

Digital Photography - Fall Foliage

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Fall is one of the prettiest times of the year to take photos, especially here in the Blue Ridge. The magnificent shades of reds and yellows experienced in the Fall inspire both the amateur and more seasoned photographer. Stroll through scenic Green Hill Park with us as we learn a few tips that will help you capture these wonderful scenes. Participants should be comfortable shooting with their camera and should dress for the outdoors. Bring owners manual if needed for reference. Meet at the first parking area to the right after entering Green Hill Park. Instructor: Leah Gardner.

While your children are enjoying the Halloween Party, you can join us for a fun-filled evening of B-I-N-G-O. You must bring a gift valued at $3 to participate. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

Oct 21

6:00pm-8:00pm

Craig Center

16824

New!

Men’s Night at Craig Center

Do you need a night out with the guys? Come to the Craig center and relax and have fun playing pool, ping pong, weight lifting and lots more. Refreshments will be served.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 16

9:00am-11:00am

Green Hill Park

16767

$19

18+

Nov 12

6:00pm-9:00pm

Craig Center

16820

Matting, Framing & Presenting Your Photographs

Explore the basic techniques and equipment required in professionally mounting, matting, framing and presenting your work on a wall or in an exhibition for viewers to enjoy. The processes of displaying our work can make or break the outsider’s impression of it. Topics discussed in this class are extremely valuable to anyone looking to learn more about the presentation aspect of producing photography and other two-dimensional work. Fee includes supplies to mat one image not to exceed 5x7 inches. Please bring image to be matted already printed. Instructor: Leah Gardner. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Nov 13

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16774

$19

18+

Oct 9

10:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

17131

$19

Get Paid to Talk - Professional Voiceovers

Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class explores numerous aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the Internet in your area. You will learn how to prepare your demo, how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. You will even have a chance to record a commercial script. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Dec 15

6:30pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16845

$19

New!

Principles of Parliamentary Procedure

In this course, taught by the Roanoke Valley National Association of Parliamentarians, you’ll learn to confidently run an efficient meeting. Topics covered are Officers, Boards, and Bylaws; Minutes and Agendas: Motions and Amendments. Included in fee is your own copy of Robert’s Rules of Order. Three week program. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 28-Oct 12

6:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

17069

$33

18+

Jan 11-25

6:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

17070

$33

Beginning Level Bridge

Learn (or relearn) the fundamentals of the greatest card game ever invented. Bidding, declaring, and defending will be covered in the introductory class. You will learn how to bid to the optimal contract, how to make the contract, and how to defend against your opponents’ contract. Eight week program. Instructor: Al Kimel. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 29-Nov 17

6:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

17128

$49

American Sign Language

A beginning ASL course for the student with no previous sign language experience. The course provides the basics of ASL syntax, structure and vocabulary. Practice receptive and expressive skills. Program fee: $65 for 8 weeks. Textbook (not included in program fee) is AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PHRASE BOOK by Lou Fant and is available at the Brambleton Center. Textbook fee: $17 (tax included). Textbooks will be available at the first night of class. VWCC CEU’s are available, if desired, for an additional $15 fee, payable at the first class. Instructor: Theresa Farmer.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 4-Nov 22

7:00pm-9:00pm

Brambleton

16715

$65

This Fall, we’re offering our largest selection ever of technology education classes.

Technology

Adult

New!

Introduction to the Internet

This course is designed to give the student an introduction in the use of the Internet. Topics to be covered include understanding internet and browser basics, using e-mail, searching and extracting information from the web, downloading programs, and how to increase web security. Bring notebook and pencil to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Edward Francisco. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 14-Nov 2

10:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16644

$73

Learn how to remodel your kitchen, or re-design your home!

This course teaches you how to do simple repairs. Get hands on training with a computer, learning how to replace memory, CD ROM, hard drives, removing viruses, spyware, even to formatting a hard drive and learning to install operating systems. Bring a notebook to class. Five week program. Instructor: Gary Foutz. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 21-Oct 19

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16698

$91

18+

Nov 2-30

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16699

$91

Computer Basics for the Novice

Demystify the secrets of using a computer without getting lost in tech-talk or complicated explanations. Especially designed for beginners, this course will introduce you to a computer’s basic features and will show how to make them work for you. This course will cover basic computer terminology, use of a mouse, how to create and save files to a disk, and practice using Microsoft Windows and the Internet. Become familiar with the World Wide Web and learn basic search techniques for finding information on the Web and the basic concepts of e-mail. Each student will have a computer to use with a lot of hands-on work. The class will progress at a comfortable pace, leaving plenty of time to answer all of your questions. Bring a notebook to class. Five week program. Instructor: Gary Foutz.

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Basic Computer Repair

Home

Adult

Concepts of Interior Design

Nationally known Interior Designer, Randall Neely invites you to join him in experiencing the exciting world of design. Randall will instruct the art of Interior Architectural Detailing, floor plans, theory/application, furniture arrangement, color use and misuse, backgrounds, floor coverings, window finery and furniture styles. This informative class also includes a comprehensive interactive project which teaches the subtleties and nuances of true Interior Design. Nine week program. Instructor: Randall Neely. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 28-Nov 23

6:30pm-9:30pm

Brambleton

16816

$81

Hypertufa for Your Garden

Hypertufa is perfect for making wonderful plant containers for your garden. Exactly what is Hypertufa? (pronounced hypertoofa). It is the term used for making artificial stone, first created in the 19th century. Today’s recipe is somewhat different but the end result is a sturdy and durable container for you to enjoy for years to come. All supplies included. Instructor: Norma Silvius.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 22-Oct 20

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16696

$91

18+

Sep 20-Oct 18

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16697

$91

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

COURSE

FEE

18+

Nov 3-Dec 1

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16695

$91

18+

Sep 25

9:00am-1:00pm

Brambleton

16642

$36

18+

Nov 1-29

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16694

$91

Introduction to Computers

This 6 week course is designed for beginners and will introduce you to computer basics. You will become familiar with Mircosoft Windows, Excel, the internet and lots more! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 18-Nov 22

7:00pm-8:00pm

Craig Center

16850

$40

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Kitchen Remodeling 101

Have you been putting off a major or minor kitchen remodel, feel overwhelmed by too many choices, lack confidence to make design decision? Join kitchen design & remodeling specialist, Sharon Scharrer of Homeplace Kitchen & Bath, as she leads you stepby-step through a six week, fun-filled design workshop which promises to challenge, inform and inspire you. The class will utilize computerized design software, easy but engaging homework assignments, and hands-on creation of working floor plans and estimates. Six week program. Instructor: Sharon Scharrer. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

COURSE

FEE

18+

Oct 7-Nov 11

6:30pm-8:40pm

Brambleton

17149

$75

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Preschool Life Silly Saturdays at Green Ridge

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Need something fun for your preschooler to do while you run errands on a Saturday? Silly Saturdays are your answer! This fall we will be visiting the Eric Carle bug books. 9/18: The Very Hungry Caterpillar; 10/16: The Quiet Cricket; 11/20: The Grouchy Ladybug; 12/18: The Very Lonely Firefly. This 3 hour enrichment class features arts and crafts, games and, of course, storytime! Fee includes staff and activity supplies. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

3-5

Sep 18

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

17007

$20

3-5

Oct 16

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

17008

$20

3-5

Nov 20

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

17009

$20

3-5

Dec 18

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

17010

$20

Winter Wiggles at Green Ridge

It’s play time at Green Ridge! Every Monday morning from 9 to 11am, Green Ridge will open it’s gymnasium to kids ages 18 months to 5 years. There will be riding toys, mats, dramatic play toys and FRIENDS to play with. Moms, think of it like a really great indoor play date...and you don’t even have to clean your house! Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times. Register by season or month, it’s up to you! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18mo-5yr

Nov 1-Jan 31

9:00am-11:00am

Green Ridge

16602

$33

18mo-5yr

Nov 1-22

9:00am-11:00am

Green Ridge

16603

$11

18mo-5yr

Dec 6-20

9:00am-11:00am

Green Ridge

16604

$11

18mo-5yr

Jan 3-31

9:00am-11:00am

Green Ridge

16605

$11

New!

Alligators, Bears and Cars

Alligators, Bears and Cars! Oh My! We’ll be using themes such as fruits and veggies, animals, transportation and superheros to learn about the ABCs. Your preshcooler will learn through crafts, games, books and healthy snacks that the ABCs are as easy as 123! Discount of $10 for Green Ridge members. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

2-5

Sep 22-Oct 27

10:00am-11:00am

Green Ridge

17145

$45

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Te e n

American Red Cross Babysitting

All babysitters should take this course! This course covers the responsibilities of the sitter, characteristics of children, selection of games and toys, accident prevention, basic care, first aid skills, and how to market your babysitting skill safely. Become a Certified American Red Cross Babysitter. Bring a healthy snack.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

Sep 11

1:00pm-6:00pm

Brambleton

16700

$60

11-17

Oct 9

1:00pm-6:00pm

Brambleton

16701

$60

11-17

Nov 20

1:00pm-6:00pm

Brambleton

16702

$60

Yo u t h

Kitchen Chemistry

Experience the magic of chemistry. Make magic mud, build volcanoes, and shoot soda to the sky, all while learning the science behind it. All this chemistry can be found in the kitchen! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-12

Sep 18

10:00am-12:00pm

Craig Center

16852

$18

New!

Spanish Cooking for Kids

Spend the afternoon learning to make some yummy south of the border dishes! Learn to make homemade tortillas, wedding cookies, Mexican pizza and much more. We will also play a round of ‘chalupa’ (Spanish bingo) to win some cool prizes. Class meets once a week for two weeks. Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-11

Oct 9-16

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

16637

$40

Ooey Gooey Science

Oooh! What’s that? Make your own glow in the dark slime and enjoy other gooey activities. Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-11

Nov 16

5:30pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

17109

$25

Girls Day Out

Move over mom, it’s time for the girls to get a day at the spa! Spend the afternoon making your own lip gloss, bath salts, eating yummy treats and listening to relaxing music. If you feel stressed then this class is for you. Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-11

Dec 14

5:30pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

17110

$25

Kids in the Kitchen

Get ready for fun, edible creations at the Foodies kitchen! Class participants will receive instructional materials and a tasting. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

topic

Course

Fee

8-14

Sep 25

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Pasta

17093

$26

8-14

Oct 9

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Mexican

17094

$26

8-14

Oct 16

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Snacks

17095

$26

8-14

Oct 23

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Breakfast

17096

$26

8-14

Oct 30

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Halloween

17097

$26

8-14

Nov 6

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

French

17098

$26

8-14

Nov 20

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Dough

17099

$26

8-14

Dec 11

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

Holiays

17100

$26

Learn to cook, meet new friends, and have fun!

Life Over 55

Pot Luck Lunches for 55+

55+ Ov

er 55

New!

E-mail Communication

In this class, you will learn how to send and receive email, send photos and documents as attachments, email multiple recipients, organize your mail in folders, and use your address book. You must know how to use the mouse and keyboard to take this class. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

Oct 13-20

9:30am-11:30am

Brambleton

16985

$37

New!

Microsoft Word 2007

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

Sep 22-29

9:30am-11:30am

Brambleton

16984

$37

New!

Understanding Health Care Reform

This seminar is designed to provide a brief overview of the Medicare program, to present changes to Medicare coverage brought about by the Affordable Care Act (the new health care law), and to discuss the available options for 2011 for individuals with Medicare. Led by a licensed and certified insurance representative, this event is for educational purposes only. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

Oct 5

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16890

55+

Oct 19

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16891

55+

Nov 2

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16896

55+

Nov 16

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16897

55+

Nov 30

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16898

55+

Dec 7

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16899

55+

Dec 14

9:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16900

Driver’s Safety Program

Refresh your driving knowledge in this two session program presented by AARP. Fee: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Paid to the instructor at first session. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

Sep 27-28

M-Tu

8:30am-12:30pm

Brambleton

16871

$12+

55+

Oct 25-26

M-Tu

8:30am-12:30pm

Brambleton

16872

$12+

55+

Oct 11-12

M-Tu

9:00am-1:00pm

Craig Center

16873

$12+

Lunch Around the Valley

Meet for lunch on your own at a variety of area restaurants listed below. Please register by the Thursday before. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

Sep 27

11:30am-1:00pm

Abuelos

16877

55+

Oct 25

11:30am-1:00pm

Golden Corral

16878

55+

Nov 22

11:30am-1:00pm

Brambleton Deli

16879

55+

Dec 20

11:30am-1:00pm

Red Palace (T’wood)

16880

Family Life

life

Learn to create, edit, and save documents, format text, change the page layout, use spell check and other proofing tools, create lists, and more. Must be comfortable using the mouse and keyboard. Two week program. Instructor: Sarah Vecere.

Bring your friends and a covered dish! Bingo will be played, so bring a gift to be used as a prize. Program meets the fourth Friday of every month at Glenvar Library from 12 to 2pm and the third Thursday of every month in the Mason’s Cove area. September and October is Mason’s Cove Firehouse, November and December is Mason’s Cove Church of the Bretheren. Reservations are required by calling 772-PLAY

Fa m i l y

New!

Vietnam, Then & Now

On July 15, 1965, David Helmer landed in South Vietnam where he spent most of the next 11 months as the US involvement in the Vietnam War deepened. On May 11, 2009, he returned to a unified Vietnam. Join David for this insightful slide presentation. There is no registration fee but please call 772-7529 to register. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

Sep 21

10:00am-11:00am

Brambleton

16814

12+

Oct 14

6:30pm-7:30pm

Hollins Library

16815

New!

Family Night at the Movies

Join family and friends celebrating Halloween at the Craig Center watching an old classic, “Dracula” staring Bela Lugosi. Refreshments will be served. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Oct 15

7:00pm-9:00pm

Craig Center

16818

Family Date Night at Foodies

You will assemble and decorate a handmade gingerbread house that will become a centerpiece and conversation piece for many Christmases to come. This class is for all ages and skill levels. Fee is $50 per gingerbread house. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

All

Dec 18

11:00am-1:00pm

Foodies

17082

$50

Holiday Fun Night at the Movies

Join family and friends celebrating the holiday season at the Craig Center watching a classic holiday movie “The Preachers Wife”. Refreshments will be served. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Dec 10

7:00pm-9:00pm

Craig Center

16819

Holiday Open House

Get in the holiday spirit! Spend an evening with friends singing your favorite Christmas carols. Refreshments provided. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Dec 14

6:00pm-8:00pm

Craig Center

16847

Jump In

The Water’s Great!

By Gail Tansill Lambert

Aquatics

ater sports continue to grow in popularity: river tubing, ocean kayaking, sailing, water skiing and scuba diving. But, like the TV pitchman says, “Don’t try this at home!” Unless you can swim two or three laps without holding onto something, water sports are seriously risky. Swimming is the key to enjoying water sports responsibly and it’s never too early or too late to learn. Aquatic centers generally begin swimming lessons for tiny tots starting at ages 0 to 5. This very early education is intended to start the child off on a path that leads to a lifetime of enjoyment and safety in the water, be it a pool, river, lake or ocean. At the next level, swimming instructors teach elementary school age children the different racing strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. At this age many children join swim teams and experience the fun of belonging to a team and striving to swim faster and better. Older kids can even dream of college swimming scholarships and Olympic competition. Adult lessons include relaxation activities, confidence building and skill improvement. Adult swim lessons can be life-changing. At some point swimming becomes an individual’s way to counter stress, burn calories, and improve cardiovascular fitness according to fitness trainers and the medical profession. A back surgeon in Atlanta recommends lap training before surgery to improve surgical outcomes. Arthritis patients are advised to exercise painful joints in the swimming pool to gain flexibility, and everybody benefits from improved muscular strength and endurance. Swimmers have a long history. Egyptian clay seals show people swimming as far back as 4000 B.C. Classics professors will say that the ancient Greeks defeated the invading Persians in the fifth century B.C. Naval Battle of Salamis because Greek sailors on a stricken ship could swim away and fight again. There was no such second chance for the non-swimming Persians, a lesson not lost on the U.S. Naval Academy where midshipmen are required to demonstrate the ability to jump into the water from the height of a battleship and swim to a safe distance at a prescribed fast clip. More in line with the size and offerings of today’s aquatic centers, the ancient Romans built numerous and gigantic public baths that served as community centers for any Roman able to pay a very low fee. Typically, afternoons were spent at the baths where men, women and children enjoyed swimming, fitness facilities and cultural diversions such as art galleries and libraries. There were cold pools as well as heated pools and Romans built baths in conquered territories all across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East in order to enjoy some of the comforts of home away from Rome.

Back to the present. We are fast developing an affinity for aquatic centers that perfectly suit our postmodern quest for healthful recreation, medical recuperative strategies, and a community center that welcomes the kid having fun as well as the future Michael Phelps and the adult at last conquering her fear of diving under water with eyes wide open. Jump in! The water’s great!

Adult Aquatics

Adult

Adult Stroke Technique

A class intended for adults who would like assistance with improving their stroke technique, breathing pattern, and efficiency. This class is recommended for adults who are training for triathlons, would like to improve endurance, or learn the use of different drills for all swimming strokes. Ages

Time

Location

New!

H2O Boot Camp

Date

Days

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:45pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16961

$60

15+

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:00am-10:45am

Green Ridge

16964

$45

18+

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:45pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16962

$60

15+

Oct 30-Dec 11

10:00am-10:45am

Green Ridge

16965

$45

18+

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:45pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16963

$60

Get your body moving with a high energy class at the intermediate to advanced fitness level. No swimming ability is required. H2O Boot Camp offers lots of shallow water drills and exercises that are geared towards improving agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Water fitness equipment, such as noodles, tubing and buoys, will be provided for added resistance to develop strength, balance and coordination. Ages

Date

Days

Time

16+

Sep 13-Nov 15

11:00am-12:00pm

Location

Green Ridge

Course

Fee

16565

$60

An introductory water program designed for adults or teens that may be fearful about participation in water activities. Instructors provide patience and understanding while developing the fundamental skills in basic water safety, water adjustment and swimming techniques. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Location

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:45pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16956

$60

18+

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:00am-10:45am

Green Ridge

16957

$45

18+

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:45pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16958

$60

18+

Oct 30-Dec 11

10:00am-10:45am

Green Ridge

16960

$45

18+

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:45pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16959

$60

New!

Aquatic Zumba

This is the aqua fitness program everyone has been waiting for! Zumba has taken over the aerobic industry and now it’s in the pool! Aqua Zumba is a fun, intense workout with great music and high energy. Created by international fitness and aqua aerobics expert Mimi Rodriquez Adami and creative genius Beto Perez. The Zumba formula and philosophy are integrated into aqua fitness - ‘Ditch the Workout, and Join The Party - In the Pool! Ages

Date

Days

Time

16+

Sep 17-Nov 19

10:00am-11:00am

Location

Green Ridge

Course

Fee

16566

$65

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

The warmth, buoyancy and added water resistance can help decrease pain and/or stiffness and help improve and maintain joint flexibility. Program exercises are designed for people with arthritis, related disease, or participants with special needs. Ages

Date

Days

Time

18+

Sep 13-Nov 17

M, W

10:00am-10:45am

Location

Green Ridge

Course

Fee

16563

$60

* There are no swim lessons the week of November 22 to 27 Go online to register: It’s fast, easy and secure!

We’ve added two new water aerobics programs to our lineup!

Aquatic Training

Aquatics

Adult Swim Lessons

Adult

Ellis Lifeguard Training

A professional lifeguard trains to protect guests from catastrophic injury or drowning. This program gives lifeguards the skills and technical knowledge to become an effective member of an aquatics emergency response team. Prerequisite: Must be 15 years old and be able to swim 100 yds,, retrieve a brick from depth of 8 ft. and tread water for one minute. Class times vary by session. Call 777-6302 for more information. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Location

15+

Sep 9-14

F-M

Call

Green Ridge

Course

Fee

16572

$240

15+

Oct 14-19

F-M

Call

Green Ridge

16573

$240

15+

Dec 2-7

F-M

Call

Green Ridge

16575

$240

15+

Dec 16-21

F-M

Call

Green Ridge

16574

$240

Water Safety Instructor Training

This course teaches participants how to become an instructor in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. The program combines the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety. Upon successful passing of this course candidates will be eligible to teach swimming classes at participating swimming pools. Tuesday 5:00-9:30pm, Thursday 5:00-9:30pm, Saturday 8:00-5:00pm. Prerequisites: Participants must be 16 years old and proficient in the following swimming strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

16+

Sep 28-Oct 9

Tu, Th, Sa

5pm-9:30pm

Green Ridge

Location

17055

$200

16+

Nov 2-13

Tu, Th, Sa

5pm-9:30pm

Green Ridge

17056

$200

Little Splashes

Emphasis is on water adjustment and swimming readiness. Participants will be learning basic aquatic skills to build independence, confidence, and the foundation of swimming skills for progress through the Preschool levels. Parental participation is required. Ages

Baby Drops

Builds swimming readiness by providing experiences and activities for parents and children to become adjusted to the water and have fun. Parental participation is required.

Time

Location

Course

Fee

3-4yr

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16966

$40

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:50pm-6:20pm

Green Ridge

16967

$40

3-4yr

Sep 18-Oct 23

9:10am-9:40am

Green Ridge

16968

$30

3-4yr

Sep 18-Oct 23

11:00am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16974

$30

3-4yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16969

$40

3-4yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:50pm-6:20pm

Green Ridge

16970

$40

3-4yr

Oct 30-Dec 11*

11:00am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16975

$30

3-4yr

Oct 30-Dec 11*

9:10am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16971

$30

3-4yr

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16972

$40

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:50pm-6:20pm

Green Ridge

16973

$40

Increasing participant’s confidence with the reinforcement of previously learned skills and introduction of swimming independently on front and back. Must be able to participate independently from parent/ caregiver. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Location

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Location

Course

Fee

4-5yr

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

10:00am-10:30am

Green Ridge

16916

$40

6-18mo

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

11:20am-11:50am

Green Ridge

16908

$40

4-5yr

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

16917

$40

6-18mo

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:50pm-6:20pm

Green Ridge

16909

$40

4-5yr

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:30pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16918

$40

6-18mo

Sep 18-Oct 23

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16907

$30

4-5yr

Sep 18-Oct 23

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16919

$30

6-18mo

Sep 18-Oct 23

11:00am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16914

$40

4-5yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

10:00am-10:30am

Green Ridge

16920

$40

6-18mo

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16910

$40

4-5yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

16921

$40

6-18mo

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

16911

$40

4-5yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:30pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16922

$40

6-18mo

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:10am-10:40am

Green Ridge

16915

$30

4-5yr

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:10am-10:40pm

Green Ridge

16923

$30

6-18mo

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

11:20am-11:50am

Green Ridge

16912

$40

4-5yr

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

10:00am-10:30am

Green Ridge

16924

$40

6-18mo

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:50pm-6:20pm

Green Ridge

16913

$40

Tiny Bubbles

Builds upon skills learned in Baby Drops by expanding into submerging, passing, rolling over on back, floating, and recovery. Parental participation is required. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Location

Course

Fee

18-36mo

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

17020

$40

18-36mo

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

17021

$40

18-36mo

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:10am-10:40am

Green Ridge

17022

$30

18-36mo

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

11:20am-11:50am

Green Ridge

17023

$40

18-36mo

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:50pm-6:20pm

Green Ridge

17025

$40

18-36mo

Oct 30-Dec 11*

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

17027

$30

18-36mo

Oct 30-Dec 11*

11:00am-11:30am

Green Ridge

17028

$30

18-36mo

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

9:20am-9:50am

Green Ridge

17024

$40

18-36mo

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

17026

$40

Go online to register: It’s fast, easy and secure!

Days

Big Ripples

re s h o c

Toddler Lessons

Date

3-4yr

Aquatics

Green Ridge Recreation Center follows the guidelines of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim, Preschool and Parent-Child swimming lesson programs. Red Cross standards help us maintain the quality, consistency and credibility of our Aquatics Program. Our facility provides a safe and fun learning environment utilizing certified water safety instructors. Each level is a progression through basic swimming skills and water safety. Students must be able to follow directions and to take turns in order to participate in group lessons. Classes may be offered as combination classes and/or cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Please note that there are no swim lessons the week of November 22 to 27.

4-5yr

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

16925

$40

4-5yr

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:30pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16926

$40

Tidal Waves

Date

Days

Time

Location

Course

Fee

4-5yr

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

10:00am-10:30am

Green Ridge

17011

$40

4-5yr

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:30pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

17012

$40

4-5yr

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:10am-10:40am

Green Ridge

17013

$30

4-5yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

10:00am-10:30am

Green Ridge

17014

$40

4-5yr

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:30pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

17016

$40

4-5yr

Oct 30-Dec 11

10:10am-10:40am

Green Ridge

17019

$30

4-5yr

Nov 9-Dec 9

Tu, Th

10:00am-10:30am

Green Ridge

17015

$40

4-5yr

Nov 9-Dec 9

Tu, Th

6:30pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

17017

$40

4-5yr

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:40pm

Green Ridge

17026

$40

* PLEASE NOTE: There are no swim lessons the week of November 22 to 27

Youth Lessons

Yo u t h

Level 1 Lessons

A beginning level class in which participants learn to become adjusted, comfortable, and enjoy being in the water. Basic skills are learned which will set the basis for future levels. Children need to be at least 5 years old. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Location

Green Ridge

16927

$55

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16928

$55

5-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

9:10am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16929

$42

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:50am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16930

$42

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16931

$55

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16932

$55

5-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

9:10am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16933

$55

5-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:50am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16934

$55

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16935

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16936

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16946

$55

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16947

$55

5-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:00am-10:40am

Green Ridge

16948

$42

$55

5-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:50am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16949

$42

$55

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16950

$55

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16951

$55

5-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:00am-10:40am

Green Ridge

16954

$42

5-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:50am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16955

$42

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16952

$55

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16953

$55

Emphasis is placed on learning to float without support and recovery to a vertical position. Participants explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back along with breathing techniques. Participant will become adjusted to the water by placing face and/or head in the water. Date

Days

Time

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

5-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

5-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

5-12 5-12

Location

Strong emphasis is on learning to coordinate the front crawl and back crawl with breathing. Elements of the dolphin kick, scissor kick, elementary backstroke, and water safety will be introduced. Must be able to float on back, rollover, and perform front float. Ages

Level 2 Lessons

Ages

Level 3 Lessons

Location

Aquatics

5-12 5-12

Our staff provides individual attention during lessons.

Level 4 Lessons

Participants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distance. Participants continue to build on the butterfly, sidestroke, water safety skills and an introduction to the breaststroke and open turns at a wall. Must be able to jump into chest-deep water, swim front crawl for 15 yards with face in the water and rhythmic breathing pattern (to front or side), and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards back to the wall.

Course

Fee

Green Ridge

16937

$55

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16942

$55

9:10am-9:50pm

Green Ridge

16939

$42

10:00am-10:40am

Green Ridge

16945

$42

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16938

$55

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16943

$55

9:10am-9:50am

Green Ridge

16940

$42

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

16941

$55

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

16944

$55

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

17112

$55

5-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:50am-11:30am

Green Ridge

17114

$42

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

17113

$55

5-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:50am-11:30am

Green Ridge

17115

$42

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

5:10pm-5:50pm

Green Ridge

17116

$55

Location

Stroke Refinement

Further coordination and refinement of all strokes to help participants swim with more ease and efficiency. Longer distances of swimming to increase endurance and introduction of flip turns. Must be able to swim front crawl and back crawl for 25 yds.

American Red Cross standards are the basis for our lessons. * PLEASE NOTE: There are no swim lessons the week of November 22 to 27

Ages

Date

Days

Time

6-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:45pm

Location

Green Ridge

Course

Fee

16976

$60

6-12

Sep 18-Oct 23

10:50am-11:35am

Green Ridge

16977

$45

6-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:45pm

Green Ridge

16978

$60

6-12

Oct 30-Dec 11*

10:50am-11:35am

Green Ridge

16980

$45

6-12

Nov 9-Dec 9*

Tu, Th

6:00pm-6:45pm

Green Ridge

16979

$60

School’s Out Water Camp

Come to the Aquatics area of Green Ridge Recreation Center for a day filled with games, art, and tons of water activities. What better way to spend your day out of school with our certified staff which will provide supervision at all times. Children will meet at the pool party room daily at 1:00pm. Children must be picked up at 5:00pm. Sharp! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Location

6-12

Oct 22

1:00pm-5:00pm

Green Ridge

6-12

Nov 2

1:00pm-5:00pm

Green Ridge

Aquatics

Days

Time

15+

Dec 20-21

M-Tu

1:00pm-5:00pm

15+

Dec 27-29

M-W

1:00pm-5:00pm

Location

Home School Preschool Lessons

This group class is reserved for homeshcool children. Participants will learn at their own pace in a group setting. All participants will be evaluated the first day and placed into an appropriate level of program. Skills are taught that correspond to guidelines set by the American Red Cross. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

3-5

Sep 13-Oct 6

M, W

9:45am-10:15am

Green Ridge

17049

$40

17063

$23

3-5

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

4:00pm-4:30pm

Green Ridge

17050

$40

17064

$23

3-5

Oct 11-Nov 3

M, W

9:45am-10:15am

Green Ridge

17051

$40

3-5

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

4:00pm-4:30pm

Green Ridge

17052

$40

3-5

Nov 9-Dec 9

Tu, Th

4:00pm-4:30pm

Green Ridge

17053

$40

3-5

Nov 8-Dec 8

M, W

9:45am-10:15am

Green Ridge

17054

$40

New!

Water days filled with tons of fun at the aquatics center at Green Ridge. Participants will enjoy water activities, games, riding the slide, and activities throughout the day. Crafts will reflect a safety lesson for the day along with activities which reflect the lesson. Date

re s h o c

Fee

Course

Camp Water Blast - Christmas Break

Ages

Y P

Yo u t h

Home School

Yo u t h

Out of School Fun

Course

Fee

Green Ridge

17067

$40

Green Ridge

17068

$55

Location

Home School Youth Lessons - Level 1 & 2

Date

Days

Time

5-12

Sep 13-Oct 6

M, W

10:20am-11:00am

Location

Course

Fee

17031

$55

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

4:20pm-5:00pm

5-12

Oct 11-Nov 3

M, W

10:20am-11:00am

Green Ridge

17032

$55

Green Ridge

17033

$55

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

4:20pm-5:00pm

5-12

Nov 8-Dec 8

M, W

10:20am-11:00am

Green Ridge

17034

$55

Green Ridge

17036

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9

Tu, Th

4:20pm-5:00pm

Green Ridge

$55

17037

$55

Green Ridge

Home School Youth Lessons - Level 3 & 4

It’s getting colder, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go swimming!

Indoor Pool Hours All Pool Features Open: M, W, F: 4-5pm M-F: 7-9pm Sat: 11:30am-5:45pm Sun: 12-5:45pm

Spray Ground Weekdays: 10a-1pm, 4-9pm* *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm Spa Weekdays: 6:30am – 1pm, 4 - 9pm Saturday: 8am – 5:45pm* Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm* *Family time (children 3+) from 12 noon to close

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

5-12

Sep 13-Oct 6

M, W

11:10am-11:50am

Green Ridge

17042

$55

5-12

Sep 14-Oct 7

Tu, Th

4:20pm-5:00pm

Green Ridge

17043

$55

5-12

Oct 11-Nov 3

M, W

11:10am-11:50am

Green Ridge

17044

$55

5-12

Oct 12-Nov 4

Tu, Th

4:20pm-5:00pm

Green Ridge

17047

$55

5-12

Nov 8-Dec 8

M, W

4:20pm-5:00pm

Green Ridge

17045

$55

5-12

Nov 9-Dec 9

Tu, Th

11:10am-11:50am

Green Ridge

17046

$55

Lap Lanes M-F Morning: 6:30am-9am; 11am-1pm M–F Evening 4-9pm* *closed 6-7pm on Mon/Wed *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs *closed 5-6:30pm on Fri Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm Vortex & Current River Weekdays: 6:30am – 1pm*, 4-9pm** *closed 8-9am on Tues/Thurs/Fri

Location

**closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm Water Slide Weekdays: 4-9pm *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:45pm

Staying Fit By Sandra Kelly

Moderate Intensity: • Walking briskly (3 miles per hour or faster, not race-walking) • Water aerobics • Bicycling slower than 10 miles per hour • Tennis (doubles) • Ballroom dancing • General gardening Vigorous Intensity • Racewalking, jogging, or running • Swimming laps • Tennis (singles) • Aerobic dancing • Bicycling 10 miles per hour or faster • Jumping rope • Heavy gardening (continuous digging or hoeing) • Hiking uphill or with a heavy backpack

Know Your Options: Low-impact aerobic classes will get the body toned and stronger and keep it there. If you must have more action, it can be found in high-impact workouts. Even if you must start exercising by sitting, you will be surprised how active the movements in Body Recall can be and how surprised you will be at your expanded ability to reach for items in the kitchen cabinet or hold your own on a sight-seeing trip. Fortunately, there are many routes to a fit and toned body, from Jazzercise to the Latin beat of Zumba. Yoga, T’ai Chi and Pilates classes come in all levels, and all build flexibility and strength while providing tremendous stress relief for both body and mind. Some people like to put it all together with NIA, which stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action and combines the gentler martial arts movements of T’ai Chi and Yoga with modern dance. The NIA program comes highly recommended as a safe cardiovascular workout that works for all ages and doesn’t stress joints. Many Ways to Get Going: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans gives these examples to get 150 minutes to 300 minutes of activity a week with moderate-intensity activity: • Walk briskly for 30 minutes on 5 days; exercise with resistance bands on 2 days; • Walk briskly for 30 minutes on 2 days, 60 minutes of social dancing on one evening, 30 minutes of mowing the lawn on one afternoon, heavy gardening (muscle strengthening) on 2 days; • Thirty minutes of biking on 3 days, playing softball for 60 minutes on one day, using weightmachines to strengthen muscles on 2 days.

Go online to register: It’s fast, easy and secure!

Wellness

xercise for bone health! Exercise to beat stress! Exercise to fight disease or boredom. Exercise to stay fit for life! In other words, exercise at a level that suits your body needs to be on your To Do List at least three times a week. Start by Assessing Your Needs: To plan a program, consider your age, fitness level and what you enjoy. Then check out what the experts recommend to create a plan. First, build (or practice) those skills that keep you fit for life – flexibility and balance, strength and stamina. Then, get as fancy as you wish or your body will allow. To increase or maintain body strength, do a set of exercises for all the major muscle groups, giving each group 8 to 12 reps per set. For stamina, get the heart rate up for at least two and a half hours a week with moderate aerobic exercise, or one hour and 15 minutes a week for vigorous exercise. How can you tell which is which? If you can talk and work out, it’s moderate exercise; if you need to stay quiet and devote all energy to the exercise, it is vigorous! Here are examples of intensity of exercises from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans:

Exercise for Life

Online

Martial Arts

Yo u t h

Judo

Adult

Little Dragons

Introduce your child to karate without spending a fortune. Emphasis will be on proper attitude, respect and self confidence. This healthy activity teaches your child readiness, focus and will increase their attention span and coordination. Even though the student will learn escapes there will be NO Sparring or contact fighting allowed in this class. The instructor, Tom Ramsey is a 4th degree Black Belt in the Wado-Ki style of Karate with 30 years of teaching experience.

Jujitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting, relies on balance, timing, finesse and flexibility rather than size or strength. It is an Olympic sport, designed to develop self-confidence while teaching skills that are transferable to all other sports. In the class, you will be introduced to both systems and gain ample knowledge of the sport. Jujitsu/Judo GI (uniform) is required after the first class. Class at 7:50 is for advanced participants. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-12

Sep 15-Dec 1

6:00pm-6:40pm

Green Ridge

17163

$72

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

Sep 15-Dec 1

7:00pm-7:40pm

Green Ridge

17164

$72

7-15

Oct 18-Nov 22

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16647

$35

13+

Sep 15-Dec 1

7:50pm-8:30pm

Green Ridge

17165

$72

Yoga

Aikido

Wellness

A Japanese martial art teaching self defense using efficient body Adult movements, not strength, to redirect the force of an attack and diffusing it. Increase awareness, flexibility, and balance. Train your Hatha Yoga body and mind with movement, breathing, and meditative exer- Great health, a clear mind, boundless energy and a positive spirit cise helping you learn principals that are practical for self defense can be yours! Floor poses taught in Hatha Yoga build upper body as well as daily life. Instructor: Eric Goodbar and Devin Hamden. strength while standing poses increase hamstring, quadricep, and abdominal strength which is critical for people of all ages. Wear Ages Date Days Time Place Course Fee comfortable loose clothing, expect to be barefooted and bring a blanket, bath towel and a yoga mat. Instructor: Trudi Mardian. 18+ Dec 16-Apr 14 Th 6:45pm-8:45pm Brambleton 16617 $29 18+

Jan 8-Apr 30

9:30am-12:30pm

Brambleton

16616

$46

18+

Aug 9-Dec 6

6:30pm-8:30pm

Green Ridge

16444

$72

Tai Chi Chuan

T’ai Chi Chaun can be described as an exercise consisting of slow, relaxed movements that help us develop internal and external balance and harmony. The moves are practiced in a slow controlled fashion that builds strength as well as balance. The slow rhythmic movements relax the body and clear the mind. Another important aspect is improving circulation and stimulating blood flow to the organs. Six week program. Instructor: Denis Spencer.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 1-Oct 13

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16452

$34

18+

Sep 1-Oct 13

7:05pm-8:05pm

Green Ridge

16454

$34

Beginning Yoga

This is a gentle form of Yoga to encourage flexibility and strength in your body and confidence in yourself. This class is appropriate for new and continuing students. Eight week program except for Saturday class beginning in November which is 5 weeks. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 22-Nov 10

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16619

$44

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 18-Nov 6

9:30am-10:30pm

Brambleton

16620

$44

18+

Sep 21-Nov 9

6:30pm-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16598

$40

18+

Nov 13-Dec 18

9:30am-10:30pm

Brambleton

16636

$44

18+

Sep 23-Oct 28

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16706

$40

18+

Nov 4-Dec 16

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16707

$40

Prenatal Yoga

New!

This program is especially made for pregnant women that wish to practice yoga. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced particThis method merges all aspects of the martial arts including punch- ipant, this is a great way to spend time for yourself and your baby, ing, kicking, takedowns, grappling and weapons. The dynamic while practicing safe stretching and strength building exercises. curriculum presents a realistic challenge for all participants. It’s a versatile self-defense system tailored to meet the needs of every Ages Date Days Time Place Course Fee strength, size and ability. Kempo-Karate readily adapts to the de18+ Sep 20-Nov 15 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16634 $45 mands of a changing world and equips the student with the mental and physical skills to meet any threat. This class is taught by Assistant Chief Instructor Bryan Cochran. Registration by phone only at 819-0065. Four week program.

Universal Kempo Karate

Ages

Days

Time

Place

Fee

4-6

5:30pm-6:30pm

Green Ridge

$75

7-12

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

$75

13+

7:00pm-8:30pm

Green Ridge

$75

New this fall: A yoga class for pregnant women to stay fit!

Yoga

Beginners and intermediates benefit in flexibility, posture, and balance. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and enjoy the many benefits of yoga. Eight week program. Instructor: Trudi Mardian. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 13-Nov 1

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16112

$39

18+

Sep 13-Nov 1

7:05pm-8:05pm

Brambleton

16113

$39

18+

Sep 2-Oct 21

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16114

$39

18+

Sep 2-Oct 21

7:05pm-8:05pm

Brambleton

16115

$39

18+

Oct 28-Dec 30

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16628

$39

18+

Oct 28-Dec 30

7:05pm-8:05pm

Brambleton

16629

$39

18+

Nov 8-Dec 27

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16626

$39

18+

Nov 8-Dec 27

7:05pm-8:05pm

Brambleton

16627

$39

18+

Jan 3-Feb 21

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16630

$39

18+

Jan 3-Feb 21

7:05pm-8:05pm

Brambleton

16631

$39

Mind & Body

Adult

Reflexology

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 20-Oct 18

6:30pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16526

$45

New!

Advanced Reflexology

Learn more about the foot points in relation to our health and learn to integrate the body and ear points to help relax and heal body mind and spirit. This is a hands on class. Please bring lotion and a towel. Prequisite: Reflexology course. Instructor: Angie Kayte. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 22-Oct 20

6:30pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16527

$45

Basic Beginning Meditation

Learn ways meditation can help you to relax, quiet the mind and body and provide tools that help you gain greater focus. Emphasis will be on breathing techniques as well as methods to calm the mind and turn off the daily stress we all face. Meditation is simple and easy to learn and the benefits are immediate and long lasting. Four week program. Instructor: Norma Silvius. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 23-Oct 14

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16621

$29

New!

Beginning Meditation - The Next Step

This course expands on the methods and techniques learned in Beginning Meditation with greater emphasis placed on meditation as an integral part of your daily routine. Prerequisite: Beginning Meditation. Four week course. Instructor: Norma Silvius.

Fundamental Pilates

Total body conditioning, combining flexibility and strength, combining both Eastern and Western techniques. The practice of Pilates increases physical and mental strength, improves posture, promotes ease of movement and boosts the immune system. It reduces stress, fatigue and assists in a good night’s sleep. Ten week program. Instructor: Sondy M. Shiplett. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 16-Nov 18

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16829

$40

18+

Dec 2-Feb 10

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16830

$40

Pilates Intermediate

This class concentrates on lengthening and strengthening the body with emphasis on your core muscles and stability. Some Pilates experience is strongly recommended. Ten week program. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 16-Nov 18

6:35pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16832

$40

18+

Dec 2-Feb 10

6:35pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16833

$40

Wellness

Learn the ancient art of using pressure point therapy on the hands and feet to revitalize the whole body. You will receive hands-on instruction during the class. You’ll feel good and have a lot of fun too! Five week program. Instructor: Angie Kayte.

Keep your mind and body focused with wellness programs at both Brambleton and Green Ridge Recreation Centers.

New!

Wellness Coaching

This is a 6 week program for both men & women. Are you feeling there is something missing in your life? Do you find yourself wondering where your time went? Why is it that by the end of the week, you feel you did nothing for yourself? This special Wellness Coaching program is offered to all who need that extra incentive to remember what their purpose in life is and START to get MOTIVATED! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 20-Oct 25

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16594

$35

Fitness Over 55

55+ Ov

er 55

Senior Workout

Many of the exercises in this class are done seated in a chair using free weights and exercise bands. This is a great class for increasing strength and flexibility while doing weight bearing exercises. Ten week program. Instructor: Gene Jones.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 28-Nov 18

6:00pm-7:00pm

Brambleton

16716

$29

55+

Sep 27-Dec 1

M, W

9:00am-10:00am

Brambleton

16843

$49

Group Exercise

Want to take your fitness to the next level? Meet with a trainer at Green Ridge, see page 39.

Adult

Low Impact Aerobics

This low impact class is designed for all levels of fitness. The benefits of this program include improved stamina, cardiovascular health, strengthening and toning of the upper and lower body muscles. Fees for sessions already in progress will be prorated. Ten week program. Instructor: Jane Powell. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 12-Dec 21

Tu, Th

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16771

$43

Jan 11-Mar 17

Tu,Th

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16776

$43

18+

Mid Impact Aerobics

Improve your stamina, and cardiovascular health while strengthening and toning upper and lower body muscles. Ten week program. Instructor: Peggy Ballard.

Wellness

This 15-week program teaches lifestyles changes in nutrition and fitness as well as provide motivation to participants. The program will begin with health history screening and fitness testing. Participants will compete in teams of four, working with a Certified Personal Trainer twice a week. Team members will also receive goal setting, cooking seminars, nutrition seminars, grocery store trips, once a month body fat testing, and team challenges. A $20 discount applies for Green Ridge members.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 27-Dec 6

M-W

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16777

$43

18+

Sep 27-Dec 27

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16571

$250

18+

Dec 13-Feb 23

M, W

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16792

$43

Body Recall

A safe, tested program of gentle exercise and movement, Body Recall has something to offer adults of all ages. Its slow movements help circulation without threatening the heart, generating energy without sweating. The sitting, standing and floor movements in Body Recall work to enhance body function without injury. Many exercises are done from a sitting position in a chair. Ten week program. Instructor: Norma Silvius. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

30+

Sep 13-Nov 19

M, W, F

9:30am-10:30am

Brambleton

16136

$55

30+

Sep 13-Nov 19

M, W, F

10:40am-11:40am

Brambleton

16137

$55

30+

Dec 6-Feb 25

M, W, F

9:30am-10:30am

Brambleton

16809

$60

30+

Dec 6-Feb 25

M, W, F

10:40am-11:40am

Brambleton

16810

$60

New!

AFAA Practical Skills & Choreography Workshop

An intensive one-day workshop, which focuses on practical techniques for teaching group exercise classes. Designed for anyone who has limited or no teaching experience. The emphasis is on skills that instructors need to teach successfully with confidence. No prerequisites. Should be taken prior to the Primary Group Exercise Certification. Contact AFAA @ (814) 866-3438 to register.

New!

Fusion

Fusion is a great way of beating exercise boredom, and challenging your muscles in different ways. This intense cardio class combines cycling, agility, endurance, kickboxing, and bootcamp style workouts into one class. It’s a fast effective way to speed up that metabolism and get into shape Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 25-Oct 30

9:00am-10:00am

Green Ridge

16596

$35

Women’s Bootcamp

The fastest way to get your body in shape! This 8-week class combines traditional strength training, interval training, kickboxing, and circuit training. While teaching you healthy eating habits that will promote a healthier you! You will definitely be ready for that swimsuit after this class! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 21-Oct 28

Tu, Th

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16591

$150

Couch to 5K

This is a fantastic program designed to get just about anybody from the couch to a 5k in 9 weeks! Meet as a group once a week at 5:45 p.m. At the end of the nine weeks you’ll run the Drumstick Dash!

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 9

9:00am-6:00pm

Brambleton

16525

Call

18+

Sep 23-Nov 18

5:45pm-6:45pm

Green Ridge

16597

$30

AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification

This course is a review of AFAA’s Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria - including practical application of group exercise, study guide and question & answer. The day concludes with written and practical exams. Current CPR certification is required before certification is issued. Contact AFAA @ (814) 866-3438.

Biggest Loser Program

New!

Girl Power

This 6 week program is for Teens 12-17. This unique hour will not only inspire you but it will give you the push you need to START your road to a more successful you. We will discuss the importance of SELF. We will review your TALENTS and reaffirm how ATTITUDE is the the key to being balanced. We will also REVIEW positives and negatives on inner beauty vs. outer beauty.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 10

9:00am-6:00pm

Brambleton

16524

Call

18+

Sep 27-Nov 1

5:30pm-6:30pm

Green Ridge

16595

$35

Jazzercise

This is the #1 dance fitness program in the world. This fun class is geared to all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy a great workout using today’s popular music. These sessions are not prorated. Ten week program. Instructor: Cindy Bryan. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 25-Dec 27

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16590

$32

18+

Oct 1-Dec 17

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16583

$32

18+

Sep 2-Nov 4

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16443

$32

18+

Jan 3-Mar 7

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16589

$32

18+

Jan 7 -Mar 11

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16584

$32

Jazzercise Lite

Low impact version of Jazzercise, great for beginners and pregnant women. Class consists of moderate aerobic dance, strength & stretching, using resistance tubes, hand weights, and chair exercises to improve range of motion, better circulation and improve energy. Ten week program. Instructor: Suzanne Miller. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 5-Dec 16

Tu, Th

9:30am-10:30am

Brambleton

16822

$59

18+

Jan 11-Mar 17

Tu, Th

9:30am-10:30am

Brambleton

16825

$59

Jazzersculpt

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 29-Dec 8

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16826

$32

18+

Dec 15-Feb 23

6:30pm-7:30pm

Brambleton

16827

$32

Nia

Nia is one of the most innovative and safe cardiovascular programs around. Bop to the beat without jarring your joints and enjoy a great workout that will pump your heart, lubricate your joints, release tension and enhance your balance. Nia uses gentle yet powerful movements that blend dance with martial arts, yoga and other techniques. Eight week program. Instructor: Laura Pole.

Online

Total Body Workout

Increase your energy level, lose body fat, strengthen, sculpt and tone your muscles, and improve your cardio fitness with this class. Eight week program. Instructor: Anthony Bryant. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 27-Nov 15

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16622

$28

18+

Sep 29-Nov 17

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16623

$28

18+

Nov 29-Jan 17

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16624

$28

18+

Dec 1-Jan 19

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16625

$28

Zumba

It’s Hot! It’s Latin! It’s Zumba (pronounced ZOOM-buh)! Zumba is a style of intense dance-aerobics workout with pulsating Latin music.Get lost in the music and dancing while making exercise fun. This class focuses on dance steps and ab work while dancing! Exercise experts say Zumba can offer a good cardio workout. Ten week program. Instructors: Stacy Preston or Sara Bremer. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 18-Nov 20

8:30am-9:30am

Green Ridge

16561

$46

18+

Sep 14-Nov 16

5:00pm-6:00pm

Green Ridge

16562

$46

18+

Sep 21-Nov 30

4:00pm-5:00pm

Brambleton

16901

$46

18+

Sep 21-Nov 30

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16902

$46

18+

Sep 21-Nov 30

6:45pm-7:45pm

Brambleton

16903

$46

18+

Dec 7-Feb 8

4:00pm-5:00pm

Brambleton

16904

$46

18+

Dec 7-Feb 8

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16905

$46

18+

Dec 7-Feb 8

6:45pm-7:45pm

Brambleton

16906

$46

Wellness

This class is the Jazzercise version of toning and strengthening focusing on endurance and flexibility. You will use hand weights and do some mat work to get yourself in shape for summer. Ten week program. Instructor: Cindy Bryan.

Body Pump

BODYPUMP by Les Mills is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for - and fast!

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 11-Dec 6

5:30pm-6:30pm

Brambleton

16528

$36

16+

Sep 15-Nov 19

W, F

8:30am-9:30am

Green Ridge

16555

$65

16+

Sep 18-Nov 20

11:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

16556

$45

Group Cycling No matter what your fitness goals are, Roanoke County Parks has a program that’s right for you.

Group Cycling is a safe and effective way to use those unwanted stores of calories and body fat. It provides a non-impact, exhilarating cardiovascular workout. The class combines different types of music and imagery to stimulate a real bicycle ride. The instructor will take you on a journey which explores the mind/body connection ending with an energetic and invigorating feeling. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

16+

Sep 14-Nov 18

Tu, Th

8:30am-9:30am

Green Ridge

16558

$60

16+

Sep 19-Nov 21

10:30am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16559

$45

Be Young and Be Happy!

Athletics

By Michael L. Ramsey

“Be Young, Be Foolish, but Be Happy.” In 1968, The Tams introduced a song that would become a theme song of sorts for generations of active young people. Youth sports programs give young people and their parents venues where they can be active in their pursuit of happiness. One family, now living in the Oak Grove-Sugar Loaf section of Roanoke County, raised three boys active in youth sports activities. One played high school tennis and rec league basketball; one was in Special Olympics; and the oldest played football, baseball, tennis, golf, lacrosse and soccer. I thought my wife was superwoman for managing all those activities until I met Ann Bolinger. Ann and husband, Brian, an internist, have five sons, all of whom are active in youth sports activities; so are Ann and Brian. Ann is the force behind “Team Bolinger.” All the boys have played Little League baseball, and dad has coached for several years. “We’ve had three, sometimes four, boys playing basketball; two played hockey; and all five have played soccer,” says Ann. Until now, none has played football. Ann has served for many years as a member of the board of Little League baseball and encourages parent participation to help build a stronger program. “We are always looking for people to become involved. The people are very good in these rec programs,” says Ann. One person who agrees with that assessment is James Muscaro, who retired after 35 years as football and basketball coach at North Cross School. “I also coached baseball and golf at times,” he says. “My three children came up through the youth sports programs,” says Muscaro. Coach Muscaro has seen the benefits from both sides. “Youth sports around the Valley are very strong,” says the coach, “and made the transition to high school sports much easier for many student athletes.” One of those athletes who agrees with Coach Muscaro is former VMI star basketball player Damon Williams. While playing at VMI in the 1980’s, Damon and twin brother, Ramon, were known as the “twin towers.” “From a personal perspective, being a twin had its advantages,” says Williams, “we always had someone to compete with.” In addition to Ramon, Damon had other brothers, and the boys’ father was the football coach at Shawsville High School, so learning sports skills was a natural part of family life. But rec league sports added another dimension. “Youth sports programs taught us how to get along with others,” says Williams, “It taught us the value of team work and

developed our competitive nature.” The youth rec programs had an impact on the Williams twins, and that was the impetus for them to offer their own basketball camps during summers in Roanoke. “It gives us a chance to teach these young people how to win and how to lose,” says Williams, “they learn discipline, how to follow directions, how to be part of a team effort, and how to execute plays.” “Being successful in athletics helps build character and integrity.” Says Williams, “and it begins at a young age with organized sports.” Register Online: it’s fast, easy and secure!

Online

Youth Clinics

Youth Team Sports

Yo u t h

Cheer Olympics

Roanoke County’s Cheer Olympics is an opportunity for recreation cheer teams to showcase their skills to other Roanoke Valley teams. Each team will be allowed 3 minutes to perform routines of their choice. Registration is limited to 25 teams so register early. Registration is for teams only. An adult over age 18 must register on behalf of the team. Team Registration Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12-16

Sep 19

1:30pm-4:00pm

Northside HS

16726

$35

Baton - Level 1 Class

Under the direction of Joan Duus Pizzazz Star City Twirlers has been an active part of the Roanoke Valley since 1980. Level I baton classes are being offered for girls ages 4 and up. Learn basic marching and basic twirling skills such as; flat spins, figure 8’s, 2-hand passes, finger twirls and low releases. Classes will be held at Cave Spring Baptist Church. Please contact Joan Duus for more information at 537-2960*

Yo u t h

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism offers youth athletics programs in cooperation with local Recreation Clubs. Youth Athletic participants must sign up through the local Recreation Club that serves the child’s area determined by their elementary school. If you have questions about which Recreation Club serves your school area, or if you need more information about various sports offered by each Recreation Club, please contact us at 387-6078 or visit www.roanokecountyva. gov/recclubs. Participants must be a Roanoke County resident or attend Roanoke County Public Schools to be eligible. Participants must play in their appropriate age bracket. Each club will have cut-off dates for sign-ups, so sign-up EARLY! Sport

Signups

Practice

Games

Ages

Baseball/T-ball

January

April

Late April

7-16

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Softball

January

April

Late April

6-18

4-17

Sep 21-Oct 26

6:00pm-6:45pm

Cave Spr. Baptist

16766

$60

Soccer

May/June

August

6-18

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-15

Sep 26

2:00pm-4:00pm

Cave Spring MS

16725

May/June

August

6-12

May/June

August

6-18

Basketball

September

November

January

7-18

Recreation League Directory

Cave Spring American Little League • www.eteamz.com/csall Cave Spring National Little League: • www.eteamz.com/csnll Cave Spring Recreation Foundation • www.cavespringrec.com Glenvar Recreation Booster Club • www.glenvaryouthboosters.org Hidden Valley Youth Sports Assoc. • www.hvysa.com Masons Cove Recreation Club • www.masonscoverec.com Mt. Pleasant Recreation Club: • www.mprecreation.com North Roanoke Recreation Club • www.nrrc.net South County Softball League: • www.southcountysoftball.com Valley AFC Soccer (SW County) • www.valleyafc.org Vinton Recreation Booster Club: • www.vintonboosterclub.com

Athletics

Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when we host the NFL Pepsi, Punt Pass and Kick competition. The competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. The top finishers from each age group at the Local competition will advance to a Sectional competition. Check in will start at 1:30pm. Each participant must submit a signed parental Entry Form/Release of Liability form at the registration table as well as present a copy of the participant’s birth certificate. This copy will be kept by the Parks and Recreation Department. Age classification is as of December 31, of current year. No football shoes, cleats, turf shoes or bare feet allowed. For more information call 387-6078.

Football Cheerleading

Basketball Preseason Clinics

Roanoke County’s youth basketball preseason clinics are designed to teach fundamental and advanced basketball skills to children to prepare them for the upcoming recreation season. The clinics are lead by Varisty Boys and Girls coaches from various high schools while numerous high school varsity players provide supporting instruction. Each camp is limited to 75 players to allow for a camper to staff ratio of 5:1. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-12

Nov 6-7

Sa Su

9:00am-Noon 1:00pm-4:00pm

Hidden Val. HS

16547

$39

7-12

Nov 6-7

Sa Su

9:00am-Noon 1:00pm-4:00pm

Nothside MS

16548

$39

Do you think you have what it takes to play in the NFL? Find out on September 26th at Cave Spring Middle School.

Tennis Lessons

A Y

Adult

Yo u t h

Tennis Lessons for Beginners

We’re pleased to offer a fun and exciting series of tennis lessons for beginner level junior players with little or no tennis experience. Perfect for improving children’s coordination, agility, and fitness. Fee includes instruction from current and former college coaches and players on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-12

Sep 13-22

M, W

6pm-7:00pm

Darrell Shell Park

15847

$39

6-12

Sep 28-Oct 7

Tu, Th

6pm-7:00pm

Garst Mill Park

15848

$39

Tennis Lessons for Beginners

Roanoke County is pleased to offer a series of tennis lessons for beginner level adult players. Registration fee includes instruction from current and former college coaches and players on the basics of the tennis stroke as well as specific drills aimed to improve each individuals game. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction.

Tennis lessons are a great way to stay in shape and meet new people, while learning a new skill!

Athletics

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

16+

Sep 13-22

M, W

7:00pm-8:00pm

Darrell Shell

15838

$39

16+

Sep 28-Oct 7

Tu, Th

7:00pm-8:00pm

Garst Mill

15839

$39

re s h o c

Toddler Sports

Ages

Start Smart Soccer

This program targets parents who want to help their child develop basic soccer skills (kicking, trapping, running and agility) that are needed to participate in organized soccer. It’s designed to teach parents and children the fundamentals of the sport while building the participants confidence. Each participant will receive manual full of drills and lessons, a size 3 soccer ball and instruction from a qualified coach. Open to children ages four to five whose parent or another adult is able to attend the six sessions with them. For more information, contact the Athletics Office at 387-6078. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

4-5

Sep 18-Oct 23

1:30pm-2:30pm

Bonsack ES

16651

$59

4-5

Sep 18-Oct 23

3:30pm-4:30pm

Walrond Park

16652

$59

Tumbling Tots

Ready, set and roll! We will be jumping, stretching and learning basic tumbling skills in a fun and energetic way your child will love! Registration is per 4 weeks. Class will not meet December 25. Green Ridge members receive a $5 discount off this program.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

30mo.-5 yr

Oct 2-23

9am-9:45am

Green Ridge

16981

$25

30mo.-5 yr

Oct 30-Nov 20

9am-9:45am

Green Ridge

16982

$25

30mo.-5 yr

Nov 27-Dec 18

9am-9:45am

Green Ridge

16983

$25

Get Started Early! Start Smart Soccer is a great way to introduce your child to sports.

County Classic Soccer Tournament

Join us October 16-17 at Green Hill Park for this exciting event. U10 to U 19 teams are invited to participate. Registration required by September 17. For information call 774-4727. Download a registration form at www.valleyafc.org

Adult Team Sports

Adult

Basketball League The following basketball leagues will be conducted by the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Athletic Division. Civic Clubs, Churches or group of citizens may sponsor and enter a team/s in any of the following leagues. 1. WOMEN’S OPEN: Open to any sponsoring organization. AGE: Eighteen (18) years old and above. (Women Only). 2. MEN’S OPEN: Open to any sponsoring organization. Play hoops in a league, try one of our new Green Ridge programs AGE: Eighteen (18) years old and above. (Men Only). Divisions: B, C, D and Recreation

Green Ridge Hoops

A F

Adult

Fa m i l y

New!

Friday Night Hoops

If you think you are the next Kobe Bryant, now is the time to show off your mad b-ball skills and win! Showcase your 3 Point Skills, Knock-Outs and Foul Shots in this fun tournament! Each activity has a chance to win a $25 Wal-Mart gift card. 2 Divisions: Teens (13-17) and Adult (18+). $3/activity for members or $5/activity for non-members. Fee is per activity. Please pre-register for these events-space is limited. For questions about this program, please call Green Ridge at 777-6300. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Sep 17

5:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

16999

$3/$5

18+

Sep 17

7:00pm-9:00pm

Green Ridge

17000

$3/$5

13-17

Oct 15

5:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

17001

$3/$5

18+

Oct 15

7:00pm-9:00pm

Green Ridge

17002

$3/$5

13-17

Nov 19

5:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

17003

$3/$5

18+

Nov 19

7:00pm-9:00pm

Green Ridge

17004

$3/$5

13-17

Dec 17

5:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

17005

$3/$5

18+

Dec 17

7:00pm-9:00pm

Green Ridge

17006

$3/$5

Test your skills against players from the Roanoke Valley in Green Ridge’s first 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament is designed so that anyone, male or female, young or old, short or tall, can play as part of a participating team, and encourages community involvement in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Register as a team or as an individual. In the event that we are not able to place an individual on a team, a full refund will be granted. All registration forms must be completed and returned by November 1st in order to compete. Each registrant will receive a T-Shirt and the winning team will receive gift cards to Dick’s Sporting Goods. See www.RoanokeCountyParks.com for more. Date

Days

Time

18+

Nov 13

18+

Nov 13

18+

Nov 13

18+

Nov 13

INFORMATION: League play will start on/or about the first week of January. All games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Each team must have an adult 18 years of age or older to coach. No adult teams will be assigned a practice time. ENTRY FEE: $385.00 must be paid by check or money order. Make check payable to: ROANOKE COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM DEADLINE: Entry deadline: Last year teams – November 21 - 27 New teams – November 28 - December 4 *** These are “NO DUNKING ALLOWED” leagues.*** ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN ONLINE AT: www.roanokecountyva.gov/athletics

New!

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Ages

4. CHURCH OPEN: Open to church sponsored teams only. AGE: Eighteen (18) years old and above. (Men and Women).

Athletics

13-17

3. MEN’S CHURCH CLOSED: Open to church sponsored teams only. (PARTICIPANTS MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE SPONSORING CHURCH) AGE: Eighteen (18) years old and above. (Men Only).

participation

Course

Fee

6-10pm

Non-Member Solo

17142

$35

6-10pm

Non-Member Team

17142

$30

6-10pm

Member Solo

17142

$65

6-10pm

Member Team

17142

$20

Athletics Contacts Roanoke County Parks - Athletics Office Phone: 540.387.6078 Fax: 540.561.2842 Web: www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov/athletics

Inclement Weather Cancellations Call 540.387.6455

Press 6 for Youth Athletics Press 7 for Adult Athletics Press 8 for General Program Cancellations

Backpacking

Planning a Family Adventure Don’t forget your camera! Backpacking can be a fun adventure for the entire family, if you’re prepared.

Outdoors

By Ben Calloway

fter summer’s hot, muggy, buggy days start to wane, the first sweep of cool air and clear skies invites the whole family to share a fall outdoor experience. For many youngsters, a first backpacking trip brings the enjoyment of all nature has to offer. Backpacking’s two biggest lessons are getting along with others while underway and gaining experience at being independent. Youngsters rise to the challenge to put the bare necessities into a backpack and head off into the woods for a few days. By age 10, most youngsters are ready to join their family for a memorable time in the outdoors. In fact, they are rarin’ to go! Choose to plan or choose a program: Backpacking is a traditional form of family fun with room for everyone, from kids to grandparents. For families with less time to spare, it’s a good idea to seek out a preplanned activity from a local program provider. This choice can save time and help make sure the outing is a successful, enjoyable event. Where to go: The Roanoke Valley has no shortage of great places to backpack, some of them only minutes away. There are thousands of acres of national forest, state parks with readymade hiking trails and campgrounds, and areas like Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, a nearly 12,000-acre conservation easement near Hollins University. This spot caters to family and kid-friendly activities. Immediate access to the nearby Appalachian Trail can provide trips of any desired length. Register online www.RoanokeCountyParks.com • Register by phone 540.772.PLAY

Equipment: What each backpacker carries in a backpack is what he or she has to work with when leaving the highway and entering the forest. For a day trip, very light travel is possible with emphasis on water, snacks, raingear and a first aid kit for bumps and scrapes. For overnight, the pack should include a sleeping bag, items to use to make a fire, a canteen, food and a sleeping shelter. Communications are sometimes necessary, even in the back country. A cellphone or two carried by adults provides a reassuring measure of safety and contact with the outside, but should be used for emergencies, or only sparingly. Remember, the reason for the venture is to get away from the daily world. Encourage individual participation: On a backpacking trip, everyone helps carry the necessary equipment. For a large group, the parts of a tent may be divided up so that each backpacker carries only stakes, ropes or other components like cooking pots or rain flys. Everyone should carry something, in the interest of a sense of participation. Lessons learned: For the youngest, the goal of the trip might be to have as much fun as possible. Older, more experienced members may be responsible for routefinding, setting up a tent, cooking, washing dishes or keeping the campsite garbage-free. Games and activities are especially important for kids but should be planned to include everyone. All these duties make it clear why it is sometimes best to take advantage of the services of a local backpacking program and its experienced instructors. However you do it, every trip into the outdoors is a wonderful memory. Get out there and enjoy it!

Outdoor Sport

Water Play

A F

Adult

Fa m i l y

New!

Backpacking - Mount Rogers Summit

Mount Rogers is the tallest mountain in Virginia reaching 5,729 feet above sea level. We will begin this two day excursion at Camp Roanoke to gear up and prep our backpacks and food. Come out and bear witness to this wonderful federally designated wilderness area. The hike is rated moderate at 13.3 miles in length. Must be physically active. Transportation, meals and guides are included as well as gear upon request. Registration is limited to 8 participants. Ages

Date

Days

Time

depart from

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 27-28

W-Th

10:00am-12:00pm

Camp Roanoke

16811

$50

New!

Via Ferrata

A via ferrata is a type of mountain climbing route which has a safety system permanently installed, making the climb suitable for persons without prior training and using minimal equipment. You are attached to a steel cable which runs along the entire route. Steel rungs, ladders, and bridges helps keep the physical difficulty within the ability of reasonably fit first-time climbers. Round trip, you will experience a two-mile hike/climb with an elevation gain of 900 feet and a subsequent elevation loss of 900 feet. At points you will experience over 200 feet of vertical exposure. You will be hiking/climbing on small ledges and stepping out over airy voids. For those who find the challenge to be more than anticipated, there are two escape routes in the first section of the Via. Fee includes breakfast biscuit and transportation. Ages

Date

Days

Time

depart from

Course

Fee

18+

Sep 25

7:15am-7:30pm

Brambleton

17132

$105

Fa m i l y

Twilight Canoeing

Canoe the tranquil waters of Spring Hollow Reservoir under the safe guidance of Camp Roanoke’s staff. Meet at Camp Roanoke to outfit equipment then take a short trip to the reservoir where you will be able to enjoy the evening exploring the Spring Hollow Reservoir. Registration is limited to 16 participants. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

All

Sep 22

5:00pm-8:00pm

Camp Roanoke

16793

$15

All

Oct 20

5:00pm-8:00pm

Camp Roanoke

16803

$15

Kayaking on the New River

Ever wanted to give kayaking a try? Well here is your chance! Come join us for a day of fun and scenic beauty paddling 7.5 miles of class I/II rapids on sit-on-top kayaks all the while enjoying the natural surroundings of The New River. Must be a confident swimmer and capable of prolonged physical activity. Transportation, equipment and guides included. Ages 14 and up welcome! Registration is limited to 12 participants. Instructor: Charles Biesecker. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART FROM

Course

Fee

14+

Oct 3

9:00am-5:00pm

Kessler Mill

16785

$35

14+

Sep 12

9:00am-5:00pm

Kessler Mill

16786

$35

Fall Foliage Biking on the Virginia Creeper Trail

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Depart from

Course

Fee

16+

Oct 16

9:30am-7:30pm

Green Ridge

16693

$69

16+

Oct 16

10:00am-7:00pm

Brambleton

16693

$69

Outdoors

Coast 1600 feet into Damascus via the famous Virginia Creeper Trail. Enjoy beautiful scenery of fall foliage while enjoying the cool fall breeze. Bikes, helmet, water, staff, and transportation are all provided. There will be a stop at Wendy’s in Wytheville on the way and back if you would like to purchase food (not included in fee). Rain Date: Oct 23 (same time and details). Van pick-up/ drop-off available from Brambleton and Green Ridge.

Hunter Education

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries provides this program required for first time hunters 9 years or older. The course runs for 4 consecutive evenings. Students must attend all sessions. No charge. Advance registration required! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

12+

Sep 13-16

M-Th

6:00pm-9:30pm

Brambleton

16492

Fee

12+

Oct 4-7

M-Th

6:00pm-9:30pm

Brambleton

16493

12+

Oct 25-28

M-Th

6:00pm-9:30pm

Catawba

16494

Sit-on-Top kayaks are easy for beginners to use, and nearly impossible to flip.

Climbing

Fa m i l y

Rock Climbing

Get the experience of real rock climbing with Camp Roanoke’s trained guides. You will witness firsthand what it’s like to climb the great cliffs Virginia has to offer. The trip includes all equipment, transportation, guides and instruction on climbing technique. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Must be capable of physical activity. Registration is limited to 9 participants. Instructor: Charles Biesecker. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

Oct 2

9:00am-5:00pm

Kessler Mill

16797

$35

12+

Nov 6

9:00am-5:00pm

Kessler Mill

16798

$35

Learn to Belay

Have a passion for rock climbing, but have not yet mastered the fine art of belaying? Come out to Camp Roanoke to learn or even fine tune your belay technique. The evening will consist of knot tying, the most up-to-date belay skills and climbing our 44 foot climbing tower. All equipment and instruction is included. Registration is limited to 12 people. Instructor: Charles Biesecker.

Camp Roanoke’s expert staff will show you the “ropes” of climbing with no previous experience needed!

Family Wall Climb

Gather the family and come out to Camp Roanoke to see and experience our 44 foot climbing tower. Participants will get a chance to climb on the tower as well as learn climbing techniques. Drinks, snacks and all equipment provided. Must be 5 years old to climb. No experience necessary. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

14+

Oct 13

5:00pm-7:00pm

Camp Roanoke

16799

$15

Sep 15

6:00pm-8:00pm

Camp Roanoke

16790

$15

Four Seasons of Fun!

Est. 1925

Outdoors

MP A C

A NOK

Est. 1925 Camp Roanoke is open year round for corporate retreats and rentals. Call 387-6114 or visi www.CampRoanoke.com

Canadian Rockies Rockies, Highlights by Train

This 9 day tour includes 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, an escort, hotel transfers and round trip air from Greensboro, NC. This price does not include Cancellation Insurance of $235 pp or Air Taxes/Fees/Surcharges of $90 (subject to increase until paid in full). Transportation to and from airport is available at $25 per person. Deposit: $250 at registration with balance due April 22, 2011. See Myra or Terry to register or to have a brochure sent to you. See description below! Ages

Date

Depart

course

single

double

triple

18+

Jun 27-July 5

Brambleton

17041

$4,499

$3,399

$3,349

As you continue down the parkway, lookout for bears and stately elk and enjoy a stop at the turquoise glacier-fed Peyto Lake. Then comes the epic view of Moraine Lake and the aweinspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery. That night you settle in at the world-famous “Castle in the Rockies,” Fairmont’s Banff Springs Hotel, for a three night stay. It’s a luxurious place to relax and recharge. On day 6 Yoho National Park awaits. Named by the Cree (using their expression for “awe”), the park features Spiral Tunnels cut through the mountains during the railroads development. Next, enjoy a visit to Fields, a cozy town known for its charm, nestled in the grand Canadian Rockies. Later, travel along Kicking Horse River and enjoy a visit to the Natural Bridge to learn how this amazing limestone rock formation was created. Continue your journey along the river and explore spectacular Emerald Lake, named for the vibrant green color of its water. Then, enjoy a visit to the beautiful Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada’s highest waterfalls. The following day, set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos – known as the “Land of the Sleeping Giants.” During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you’ll take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown, stopping in some of its chic boutiques or cafes. Our wonderful journey is winding down as we leave the Canadian Rockies behind and cross the prairies of Alberta toward our final destination. Calgary, one of Canada’s most modern and exciting cities, is situated on the banks of the Bow River. Calgary attractions include the Tower, Glenbow Museum, Canada Olympic Park and the Eau Claire Market. The Rockies Highlights by Train tour packs an amazing amount into a single Canadian Rockies adventure. We hope you’ll join us on this adventure!

Travel

he Canadian Rockies are a fantastic travel destination. There’s no better way to experience them, than by train, in a 9 day tour offered by Roanoke County Parks next Spring.You’ll start your trip in Vancouver, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, where you’ll be struck by its stunning location right on the coast. Begin with a tour of Stanley Park, where exotic totem poles recall lasting ties to this area’s earliest inhabitants, then it’s off to the largest Chinatown in North America and a vibrant waterfront area. Now it’s time to climb aboard VIA Rail’s “The Canadian”. While there are many beautiful mountain ranges in the world, none can compare to the Rockies in terms of huge majestic peaks, big skies and evergreen forests that seemingly go on forever. The wonderful thing about taking the “road less traveled” is the opportunity for a panoramic view of your surroundings. You’ll be glad that you didn’t miss the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields or the view of snow-covered summit of Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Upon arriving in Jasper, your adventure on land begins. First stop… a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon, home to scenic Maligne Lake with its shimmering waters. And for over 70 years no trip to the Canadian Rockies has been complete without a cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park. This optional cruise allows for a short walk to the viewpoint overlooking the mountain ringed southern shores of Maligne Lake. Our journey continues to Banff, a city nestled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains offering visitors a variety of galleries, shops and cafes to explore. En route we travel along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas. You stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefields, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime ride across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle.

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Day Trips

Adult

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Lexington, NC Barbecue Festival

See why this town calls itself the Barbecue Capital of the world! The festival is held in Uptown Lexington where an eight block stretch of Main Street is closed to traffic. There are over four hundred exhibitors selling everything from handmade crafts to homemade fudge. Also, a juried competition includes artists and craftsmen from across the country. Five stages of entertainment showcase local and national artists. Fee includes bus transportation, breakfast biscuit and escort. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 23

8:00am-6:00pm

Brambleton

16703

$39

18+

Oct 23

7:30am-6:30pm

Green Ridge

16703

$39

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Visit Kingsport, TN

A warm Tennessee welcome awaits you in Kingsport at the Historic Exchange Place, an early 1800’s farmstead, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six of the eight buildings are original, restored structures built between 1820 and 1850. A wonderful lunch will be served on the back porch of Roseland, a historic home at Exchange place. After lunch, experience the beautiful surroundings of Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, a 3,000 acre nature preserve in Kingsport where you will tour and see a show at this state Planetarium. A highlight of the day is the Wolf habitat where you can see how wolves interact and hear the chilling howls. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, all tour fees, lunch, escort and bus. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Sep 23

7:15am-8:00pm

Green Ridge

16067

$81

55+

Sep 23

6:45am-8:30pm

Brambleton

16067

$81

Historic Mount Jackson, VA

Mount Jackson, in the Shenandoah Valley is rich with Civil War history. The Mount Jackson Historical District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Your step-on guide will share stories about several Civil War era buildings including the Union Church which was used as a hospital. You will see where the Cruise the Caribbean with us on the “Enchantment of the Seas” soldiers wrote their names on the wall. Likewise, the Soldiers New! Southern Caribbean Cruise Cemetery has a monument listing the names of soldiers from all Board Royal Caribbean’s ‘Enchantment of the Seas’ for this 13 the Confederate states who died here. Lunch is provided by the Day/12 Night Southern Caribbean adventure. Your ports of call ladies of the Mount Jackson United Methodist Church. The last are Labadee, Haiti; Samana, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puer- stop of the day is a visit to the longest remaining covered bridge to Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; in Virginia, Meems Bottom, constructed in 1892. It stretches and Tortola, B.V.I. The fee includes transportation to and from 200 feet in a single span carried by a wooden Burr Arch. It is Baltimore, MD, all port fees and taxes, and escort. A deposit of still open to vehicle traffic today. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, $250 is due at registration with the balance due by 11/5/10. Fees step-on guide, all tour fees, lunch, escort and bus transportation. vary by cabin. Please call 772-7529 for registration information. Ages

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Time

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Ages

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course

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55+

Sep 28

7:30am-5:45pm

Green Ridge

16071

$54

18+

Mar 21 - Apr 2

Brambleton

16466

$1,399-$1,659

55+

Sep 28

7:00am-6:15pm

Brambleton

16071

$54

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Shades of Ireland

From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast, experience all of the charms of Ireland on this 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit the Waterford Crystal facility. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700foot cliffs of Moher. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Have coffee and scones at a working farm. Fee for this 10 day tour includes 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners. Not included in the price is the Cancellation Insurance of $200 per person and Air Taxes/Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full). Van transportation to and from the Greensboro airport is available for $25 per person. A deposit of $250 due at registration with the balance due February 11, 2011. Ages

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Depart

course

single

double

triple

18+

Apr 19-28

Brambleton

17040

$3,199

$2,749

$2,719

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Flowers and Cheese

Fall is an exciting time in VA and especially at Andre Viette’s Farm and Nursery in Fishersville. There are beautiful display gardens that rival many botanical gardens and they will be alive with fall color. Next, you will enjoy a home cooked meal on your own at Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bakery in Staunton. The last part of our trip is a visit to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Crozet, VA. The sisters will give us some insight into their life at the monastery and tell us something about the making of their wonderful Gouda cheese which may be purchased. Be aware that there is a gravel path with a slight incline to negotiate and a few steps to climb in order to reach the porch of the monastery. Fee includes van transportation, tour fees, and escort. Ages

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Time

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Course

Fee

55+

Oct 5

8:30am-6:l30pm

Brambleton

17038

$21

55+

Oct 5

8:30am-6:30pm

Kessler Mill

17038

$21

55+

Oct 5

8:45am-6:15pm

Green Ridge

17038

$21

Step Back in Time - Bath County, VA

The first stop on this unique trip is a tour of Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast. This Greek Revival mansion was the setting for the movie Somersby and has a wonderful history and renovation story. You will have a box lunch here before heading to the historic pools in Warm Springs. The mineral water is at 96 degrees and the pools are operated in the 19th century manner with ladies and gentlemen bathing separately. After your relaxing hour in the pools, you are off to Warm Springs Inn for dessert and beverage. This Inn was the 19th Century county jail and former county courthouse. Fee includes tour fees, lunch, 1 hour in the Jefferson Pools (towels furnished), dessert/beverage, & van transportation.

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Fall Foliage at New River State Park

Enjoy the fall foliage as you travel by van to the New River Trail State Park for a guided tour along 40 miles of an old railroad route. New River Trail State Park parallels 39 miles of the New River, which is one of the world’s oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north. Our Park Interpreter will discuss the natural and cultural history of the region. Stops include Foster Falls, Draper, Fries Junction and Galax. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, guided tour, box lunch from Subway, van transportation and escort. You may bring extra snacks and drinks along if desired.

Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Oct 12

7:45am-6:15pm

Green Ridge

16073

$73

Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Oct 12

7:30am-6:30pm

Kessler Mill

16073

$73

55+

Oct 14

7:00am-5:15pm

Brambleton

17124

$39

55+

Oct 12

7:30am-6:45pm

Brambleton

16073

$73

55+

Oct 14

7:15am-5:00pm

Green Ridge

17124

$39

55+

Oct 26

7:00am-5:15pm

Brambleton

17125

$39

55+

Oct 26

7:15am-5:00pm

Green Ridge

17125

$39

Patsy Cline Remembered

Winchester, Virginia is the home town of this legendary Country music performer. Learn about her life with a step-on guide. You will drive by the radio station where Patsy first recorded and also see her childhood home. You’ll stop at Gaunt’s Drug Store, where Patsy worked as a teenager and hear the owner share stories about her, while showing his prized photo collection. Stop at Patsy’s final resting place and see the bell tower that stands in her memory. The day concludes with a step-on guide giving an historical overview of Winchester and points of interest. Also shop at the Virginia Farm Market which features a variety of apples, jellies and preserves. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, step-on guides, all tour fees, lunch at Golden Corral, escort and transportation.

History Museum of Western VA

Join us as we travel to downtown Roanoke for a guided tour of the History Museum’s fascinating exhibit, Domestic Arts for Use and Delight. These sampling of textiles and accessories reflect the notion that items of years long past were created with a utilitarian purpose and today are viewed as works of art. Lunch will be on your own at 2nd helpings Cafe located on Williamson Road. 100% of the profits from this gallery and cafe provides shelter, food, clothing and medical care for the homeless. Fee includes admission fee to the museum, van transportation and escorts. Ages

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Time

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Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Nov 2

9:15am-2:15pm

Kessler Mill

16705

$18

55+

Oct 13

7:30am-6:45pm

Green Ridge

16072

$59

55+

Nov 2

9:30am-2:00pm

Green Ridge

16705

$18

55+

Oct 13

7:00am-7:15pm

Brambleton

16072

$59

55+

Nov 2

9:30am-2:000pm

Brambleton

16705

$18

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Virginia’s Covered Bridges

Enjoy a beautiful Autumn day of returning to the past while visiting four picturesque covered bridges located in Patrick and Giles Counties. You’ll visit the Bob White Bridge, Jack’s Creek Bridge, Sinking Creek Bridge and C.K. Reynolds Bridge. A delicious lunch buffet will be at the beautiful Mountain Lake Hotel. Fee includes bus transportation, meal, biscuit tour stops and escort. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Oct 20

8:00am-4:15pm

Green Ridge

16653

$48

55+

Oct 20

7:30am-4:45pm

Brambleton

16653

$48

Experience the rich history and beauty of Harrisonburg, where you will tour the Hardesty-Higgins House (circa 1848), home of Harrisonburg’s first mayor, Isaac Hardesty. The museum also houses the Valley Turnpike Museum located on the famous road from which it was named, now known as U.S. Route 11. The museum explores the history of the road, from its beginning as a buffalo path to Stonewall Jackson’s famous Valley Campaign, to the toll road era and the development of the interstate highway system. Across the street is the Virginia Quilt Museum, which offers significant work by both early and contemporary quilt artisans. It is a resource center for the study of the role of quilts. The museum is located in the historic Warren-Sipe House, built in 1856. A special lunch treat is a family style meal served in an Old Order Mennonite farmhouse. Also stops at the Dayton Farmers Mkt. and the Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, tour fees, lunch, escort and bus transportation. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Nov 4

7:30am-5:45pm

Green Ridge

16714

$69

55+

Nov 4

7:00am-6:15pm

Brambleton

16714

$69

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Southwest Virginia is blessed with some of the nation’s best remaining covered bridges.

Experience Harrisonburg VA

Christmas Trips

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Adult

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Christmas Town U.S.A.

The quiet little town of McAdenville, N.C. comes alive in spectacular fashion each year as Christmas draws near. Since 1956 this small textile town is transformed into Christmas Town, U.S.A. The more than 375 trees which are decorated range in height from 6 feet to more than 90 feet. Only live trees are used. The number of lights on individual trees varies with the height, diameter and fullness of the trees. As few as 500 lights and as many as 5,000 lights may be used on one tree. The town residents play a big part as they decorate their doors in original styles according to their own personal feelings and more than 200 wreaths adorn lampposts throughout the town. This special town has been featured in many magazine articles and television specials. In the afternoon you can do some early Christmas shopping at Concord Mills, a huge shopping complex located near Charlotte, NC. Lunch is on your own in the Mall. Fee includes Christmas lights, bus transportation and escort. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Dec 2

11:30am-10:30pm

Green Ridge

16720

$47

55+

Dec 2

11:00am-11:00pm

Brambleton

16720

$47

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Holidays at the Biltmore Estate

Come along for a day fit for a king on George Vanderbilt’s 8,000acre estate that will be decked out in holiday trim. We will begin the day with wine tasting and a self-guided tour of the grounds. Following that, will be an all-inclusive dinner at the Deerpark Restaurant. At the Deerpark Restaurant’s southern holiday buffet dinner a preview of buffet menu items include maple glazed pork loin, slow roasted prime rib, spiced poached shrimp, Brie baked in puff pastry with nuts and dried fruits, and many more gourmet selections. After dinner, enjoy the candlelight and live music (musicians perform on three different levels of the grand house). Enjoy the comfort of a ride home in a Abbott Trailways Motor Coach. Fee includes candlelight christmas evening plus entrance fee, all-inclusive dinner, wine tasting, and transportation. Must be 21 or over with ID to purchase or consume alcohol. Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

18+

Dec 11

11:00am-2:15am

Green Ridge

17111

$145

18+

Dec 11

11:30am-1:45am

Brambleton

17111

$145

Travel

Ages

The Biltmore is a spectacular site at Christmas time

Feel the Spirit of Christmas and see one of the nation’s largest light displays. New!

Christmas at Maymont

Step back in time to the Victorian era with a visit to the opulent home of James Henry and Sallie May Dooley. This stately mansion located in Richmond, Va. is located on a bluff above the James River. Your engaging tour guides will lead you through the thirty-three room mansion of this prominent southern couple. Enjoy the splendor of Christmas as you savor their magnificent decorations. After lunch, a short walk to the historic Jefferson Hotel where the holiday spirit is also on display. Since 1895, The Jefferson Hotel has been recognized by discerning travelers as Richmond’s grandest hotel and one of the finest in America. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, all tour fees, lunch buffet at The Colony Club, bus transportation and escort. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Dec 14

7:00am-6:45pm

Green Ridge

16739

$69

55+

Dec 14

6:30am-7:15pm

Brambleton

16739

$69

Christmas at Hotel Roanoke

Take some time for yourself during the busy holiday season and treat yourself to the fabulous luncheon buffet at Hotel Roanoke. Enjoy the beautiful decorations of the hotel and the grand display of trees decorated by area businesses. After lunch, tour the #1 Fire Station located in the downtown area. This historic landmark,built in 1907 was modeled after Independence Hall in Philadelphia and Sir Christopher Wren’s St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Fee includes lunch buffet, tour of Fire Station, van and escorts. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

55+

Dec 9

9:45am-3:00pm

Kessler Mill

16722

$42

55+

Dec 9

10:00am-2:45pm

Green Ridge

16722

$42

55+

Dec 9

10:00am-2:45pm

Brambleton

16722

$42

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Pumpkin Festival at Sinkland Farms

Hay ride, pumpkin picking, live farm animals and more! Celebrate fall with a trip to the Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival. Included in the fee: staff, hay ride, pick-a-pumpkin, animal barn, lunch and transportation. If children would like to do other activities (corn maze, face painting, pony ride or souvenir shopping) please bring extra cash (cash can be managed by accompanying staff for children and staff can aid in transactions). Space is limited-so reserve your spot early! A photo memory CD will be mailed to children after the trip. Van pick-up/drop-off available from Brambleton and Green Ridge. Rain Date: October 9. Ages

Date

Days

Time

DEPART

Course

Fee

5-12

Oct 2

8:30am-4:30pm

Brambleton

16723

$40

5-12

Oct 2

9:00am-4:00pm

Green Ridge

16723

$40

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Halloween Trip to Kings Dominion

Mazes, scare zones, monsters, and most important, rides! Also, for a less scary experience for kids-Planet Snoopy is available. New for 2010- is the Intimidator 305 roller coaster. Join us for a day of fun at King’s Dominion Halloween Haunt and don’t worry about the driving and gas. Fee includes transportation on Abbott Trailways charter bus, parking, and ticket. Please bring extra money for meals and souvenirs. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent. Children between ages of 11-15 will be chaperoned by staff. Deadline to register is October 1. Pick-up and drop-off is available from both Brambleton and Green Ridge. Ages

Date

Days

Time

depart

Course

Fee

Oct 23

8:00am-2:00am

Brambleton

16998

$75

Oct 23

8:30am-1:30am

Green Ridge

16998

$75

Christmas Lunch at Wohlfahrt Haus

Bring the family along on this festive holiday trip! Christmas in the Mountains is the theme of the program which includes old and new favorite holiday songs that are professionally choreographed with dazzling costumes. Lunch is included and is served prior to the show. Transportation by Abbott charter bus, staff and show (including tip) are all included in the fee. This is a family trip so children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. Adults: $69, Children 12 and up: $59, Children under 12 $54. Registration deadline: December 4. Ages

Date

Days

Time

depart

Course

Fee

Dec 18

9:45am-5:45pm

Green Ridge

17309

$54+

Dec 18

10:15am-6:15pm

Brambleton

17309

$54+

• On-site Cremation starting at $59.00 • Viewing & Reflection Room • Pet Loss Resources • Aftercare • Custom Services

• Removal & Transportation • Caskets, Urns, Markers & Keepsake Jewelry, DVD Tributes, Memorial Folders

540-265-7297 5416 Airport Road • Roanoke, VA • www.oakeypetloss.com Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, M - F; Sat. 8 am to 12 pm • Available by phone 24/7

Roanoke County’s Annual Free Event! Christmas Tree Lighting at Green Ridge Recreation Center Monday, December 6 6:00-7:00pm Come see our 25-foot decorated and lighted tree and join us to share in the holiday cheer, Roanoke County’s After School for Kids participants. Light refreshments will be served.

County schools are out! We have planned a snowtubing trip to Winterplace Ski Resort. Bring a change of clothes and extra spending money for lunch and evening snack. Must be minimum height of 44 inches for the snowtubing slopes. Ages

Date

Days

Time

depart

Course

Fee

9-14

Jan 17

9:30am-6:30pm

Brambleton

16986

$55

9-14

Jan 17

10:00am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

16986

$55

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Snowtubing at Winterplace

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Green Ridge

Recreation Center

Roanoke County’s new 76,000-square-foot recreation center offers healthy fun for everyone. While membership plans are available, and you don’t have to be a member to enjoy this state-of-the-art facility!

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2) Program Participation - This program guide contains hundreds of general public classes held at Green Ridge. There’s something for everyone! 3) Facility Rental - Green Ridge features a pool party room, three multipurpose rooms and a large gymnasium available for public rental. See page 48 for rates.

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4) Membership - We offer flexible monthly plans for a variety of family types, all with NO joining fees. Members receive additional benefits like free group exercise programs and child watch. See page 42.

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Green Ridge Hours Monday-Friday 5:30am-10:00pm Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

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Green Ridge is conveniently located within a 15-minute drive of most of the Roanoke Valley!

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Contact & Directions PHONE: (540) 777-6300 EMAIL: GreenRidge@RoanokeCountyVA.gov ADDRESS: 7415 Wood Haven Rd. • 24019 DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 581, take exit 2N (Peters Creek North). At the first stop light turn left onto Valleypointe Parkway. Follow the parkway 1/2 mile to its termination at Wood Haven Rd. You’ll see the center across the street.

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Indoor Pool Hours

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Indoor Aquatics at Green Ridge

All Pool Features Open: M, W, F: 4-5pm M-F: 7-9pm Sat: 11:30am-5:45pm Sun: 12-5:45pm

Green Ridge Recreation Center’s indoor aquatics area is designed with family fun in mind. Whether you’re looking for a place for the kids to splash around, water relaxation, water slides or lap swimming, there’s something for everyone here. The indoor pool features a 15-foot tall water slide, zero-depth entry, a hot tub, a current river, two lap lanes, a children’s water playground and much more, with a water temperature of 84 degrees to meet the needs of exercise participants and recreational swimmers. Public swimming lessons and water aerobics classes are also being offered here, Due to programming and lifeguard schedules, portions of the indoor pool may be closed each day. Times are listed to the right to help you plan your visit.

Spray Ground Weekdays: 10a-1pm, 4-9pm* *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm Lap Lanes M-F Morning: 6:30am-9am; 11am-1pm M–F Evening 4-9pm* *closed 6-7pm on Mon/Wed *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs *closed 5-6:30pm on Fri Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

Activity Room

Vortex & Current River Weekdays: 6:30am – 1pm*, 4-9pm** *closed 8-9am on Tues/Thurs/Fri **closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

This unique room behind the Green Ridge front desk houses a wide variety of interactive gaming equipment designed to keep you moving and fit. See some of the latest technology and move your body through interactive games.

Water Slide Weekdays: 4-9pm *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs Saturday: 11:30am – 5:45pm Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:45pm

Exercise and Strength Training Equipment

With nearly 10,000 square feet of fitness space and over 45 pieces of Precor aerobic exercise machines, Green Ridge has everything you need to get in shape. Many of our machines come with personal viewing screens, allowing you to watch cable television from your own treadmill or elliptical! Work out on a full circuit of strength training equipment with machines from Precor, Hammerstrength and Freemotion, among others. Enjoy free weights and a workout in front of mirrors or windows with a view!

Gymnasium

Spa Weekdays: 6:30am – 1pm, 4 - 9pm Saturday: 8am – 5:45pm* Sunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm* *Family time (children 3+) from 12 noon to close

Gymnasium Activities

The gym features two full-size high school regulation basketball courts that can be divided with a center curtain. The facility is fully air conditioned, with six basketball backboards and two volleyball courts. Gym times listed to right, subject to change.

Walking Track

Green Ridge offers one of the longest indoor tracks in the area at 1/8 mile, with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains in all seasons. The track is open at all times during center operation for adults only. Children ages 6-9 years may use the track with a parent ONLY during the following times: • Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm & 3:00pm-4:00pm • Saturday-Sunday from 11:30am-1:00pm Personal Training Individual Rates Number of Sessions

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1 to 9

$40 / session

10 to 19

$37 / session

20 or more

$34 / session

Personal Training Group Rates Sessions

Number of people

Price

5 people

$150 / person

4 people

$170 / person

3 people

$190 / person

2 people

$210 / person

Activities

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Open Gym

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5:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm 10:0am-6:00pm

Family Hoops

M-F

5:00pm-8:00pm

Basketball Pickup (Adult)

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8:00pm-10:00pm

Basketball Lunchtime (Adult)

M-F

12:00pm-1:00pm

Volleyball Pickup (Adult)

8:00pm-10:00pm

Volleyball Free Play (Family)

5:00pm-8:00pm

Personal Training

A Certified Personal Trainer will work with you individually or as a group to develop a program based on your specific needs. Services begin with a complimentary consultation to discuss specific health history, current fitness level and specific fitness goals. The certified trainer will work with individuals to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. Benefits of personal training include improved motivation and increased exercise retention. Clients will also receive basic nutrition guidance and innovative fitness routines. Personal training is available for adults as well as teens and tweens ages 9 and up. Youth participation will be evaluated on a case by case basis. All classes are one hour in length, with a 6-month expiration date from when the training sessions are purchased. Call 777-6300 to register! Ask for Julie Morris. Register online www.RoanokeCountyParks.com • Register by phone 540.772.PLAY

Why Become a Member? Affordable Monthly Access to the Facility

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• A.M. Jump Start • Arthritis Foundation • H20 Circuit • Hydro-Fit • Wave Walker / Runner

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• Ashtanga Yoga • Body Pump ™ • Body Flow ™ • Abs, Abs, Abs • Boot Camp • Cardio Combo / Cardio Express

The rates shown here offer flexible monthly payment with no longterm contracts and no joining fee!

Membership Options

Individual Adult Ages 18 to 54

Base Rate

County Resident Rate

$49

$42

per month

Adult Couple / Single Parent

$65

$57

Two adults ages 18 and up or single parent with children

per month

Family Two adults ages 18 and up and one or more children

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Teen Ages 13 to 17

Children Ages 0 to 12

55+ Individual Ages 55 and up

55+ Couple Two adults ages 55 and up

$75

$66

per month

$30

$23

per month

$22

$15

per month

$47

$39

per month

$55

$47

per month

• Circuit Challenge • Cycling • Functional Fitness • Pilates Mix • Power Sculpt • Yoga • Zumba

KidZone

Don’t worry about keeping an eye on the little ones while you’re at Green Ridge Recreation Center — we will do that for you. Staff and plenty of structured activities will keep the kids busy while you’re taking a class, playing basketball or working out. Children from 6 weeks to 8 years of age are welcome for up to two hours per day. At least one parent or guardian must be present in the Center to use this service. KidZone is ONLY available to Green Ridge members!

Green Ridge Events & Program Discounts

As a member, you’ll be eligible for exclusive discounts on programs and special events. Mark your calendars for the following upcoming events, FREE for members: • Member Appreciation Week - August 23-27 • Fall Festival - October 9 • Grateful Gobblers - November 6 • Holiday Member Mixer - December 4 (Look for more information about these events via e-mail.)

How to Sign Up

Fill out the application on page right, and come in to see us! From Interstate 581, take exit 2N (Peters Creek North). At the first stop light turn left onto Valleypointe Parkway. Follow the parkway 1/2 mile to its termination at Wood Haven Rd. You’ll see the center across the street. Call 777-6300 or visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.

Become a member today and pay a low monthly rate to use the facility!

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55+ Individual

Family

55+ Couple

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MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT ___________ (your initials) In accordance with my decision to join Green Ridge Recreation Center, I hereby acknowledge I have received and read a copy of Green Ridge Rules and Regulations and agree to abide by the polices outlined herein. Green Ridge Recreation Center reserves the right to suspend or terminate a membership if the member’s behavior or conduct fails to consist with the Green Ridge Recreation Center Rules and Regulations. I further acknowledge that these are subject to change at the discretion of Green Ridge Recreation Center management and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. MONTHLY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1.___________ (your initials) Dues are paid by monthly draft from the date of membership registration. Payment is available only by credit card OR bank issued debit card. Only Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit or debit cards are accepted. Dues are non-refundable. 2.___________ (your initials) I understand that this is a continuous membership plan and that this membership will remain in effect for as long as I continue to make monthly payments on my account. Membership cards must be presented to enter the facility. Any member who loans their membership card to another individual will be subject to loss of membership privileges. 3.___________ (your initials) I understand that if I wish to terminate or change my membership in any way, I must give Green Ridge Recreation Center at least a 30-day written notice prior to the first of the month. I also understand that there will be at least one more draft before that change or termination will take effect. 4.___________ (your initials) The Green Ridge Recreation Center administration, or Roanoke County’s Board of Supervisors may, at their discretion, adjust the monthly rate applicable to my category of membership. I understand that I will receive at least four weeks notice prior to any such change. 5.___________ (your initials) Should my bank for any reason not honor any membership deduction, I realize that I am still responsible for that payment. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify Green Ridge Recreation Center with a written notice 30 days prior to my draft if I change my financial institution or account number. In the event this account becomes delinquent for any reason, Green Ridge Recreation Center reserves the right to refer this account for collections. EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, BINDING RELEASE, WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION OF LIABILITY ___________ (your initials) I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to participate in or allow the individual(s) named here in to participate in activities at Green Ridge Recreation Center. I assume all risks and liability that may arise from all members listed under my name while at Green Ridge Recreation Center. I understand that visiting Green Ridge Recreation Center carries the possibility of physical injury and involves physical activity that may be strenuous and there are risks inherent in this recreational facility. With regards to Green Ridge Recreation Center to which this form applies, nothing shall be construed to grant an expressed implied warranty of safety. I further understand that Roanoke County and its officers, agents, and volunteers are not liable for any injury that may result from the negligence of persons operating this facility. Roanoke County recommends that participants secure adequate medical insurance to cover any injury that may arise from participation in activities at Roanoke County’s Green Ridge Recreation Center. In accordance with section 8.01-40 of the Code of Virginia, I hereby give permission to be photographed while in the facility, and I give the department permission to use or distribute such photographs and identification. MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION / PLAN CHANGES ___________ (your initials) As a new member of Green Ridge Recreation Center, I accept the following termination policy. A 30-day written notice prior to the first of the month is required to make changes in type of membership, or to discontinue membership. Your notice may be sent by mail or delivered in-person to Green Ridge. There will be no refunds of any kind. If I miss the deadline, I will accept the responsibility of being a member for another month. If at any time I must discontinue my membership, I will complete a 30-day advanced written Exit Survey prior to the first of the month. This will be my advanced notice to the membership office prior to the month I wish to resign. REJOINING FEE ___________ (your initials) If I wish to cancel my membership and rejoin Green Ridge Recreation Center, I will be charged a $25 rejoining fee for processing of application. MONTHLY DRAFT AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION: I hereby authorize Green Ridge Recreation Center of Roanoke County, to initiate electronic entries from my information indicated below and the Financial Institution named below to debit my account. This authorization remains in effect until Green Ridge Recreation Center has received a 30-day written notification from me prior to the first of the month that I would like to cancel my membership. I/WE AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

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most County elementary school locations. We’ve added several locations, including a special program at Green Ridge recreation center with satellite transportation. See our programs and participating schools below.

A.S.K. Locations

• Back Creek Elementary - FULL • Burlington Elementary • Cave Spring Elementary • Clearbrook Elementary • Green Valley Elementary - FULL • Herman L. Horn Elementary • Masons Cove Elementary • Mount Pleasant Elementary

• Mountain View Elementary - FULL • Oak Grove Elementary - FULL • Penn Forest Elementary - FULL • WE Cundiff Elementary

Ridge Kids Locations • Glenvar Elementary • Fort Lewis Elementary • Mason’s Cove Elementary

After School for Kids (A.S.K.)

After School for Kids is a recreation program for grades K-5 where children can have fun while learning through age-appropriate activities that foster physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The ASK program operates Monday through Friday from 2pm-6pm throughout the school year. Choose between 3-day or 5-day weekly attendance with daily snacks and homework help. Plus enjoy multiple child discounts and NO activity fees. Plans start at $49 per week. Available ONLY at the schools shown above. Daily activities at all After School for Kids Programs include gym or playground time, snack time, quiet time for homework or other quiet activities, and group or self-directed activities. Registration packets are available on our website at www. RoanokeCountyParks.com. Now taking registration! Call 8575035 for information and registration.

Green Ridge offers a new after school program for students from 3 local elementary schools.

Ridge Kids

Ridge Kids is an after-school program at Green Ridge Recreation Center, serving K-5 students at Glenvar Elementary, Fort Lewis Elementary and Glen Cove Elementary. Transportation is provided from all three schools to Green Ridge Recreation Center every day for after school enrichment. Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing, recreational program where children thrive, have fun and learn through age-appropriate activities that foster physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Daily activities for RIDGE KIDS include: • High Energy Activities • Quiet time • Gym • Homework • Indoor Pool • Reading time • Outside time • Other passive activities • Activity Room • Group games/activities • Snack time Five days a week $25 registration fee $60/wk for Green Ridge members $70/wk for non-members Payment through Autodraft only For more information, contact Mandi Smith at 777-6316.

School’s Out Day Camp

Join us for fun while Roanoke County Schools are out! At Green Ridge, enjoy swimming, gym time, arts, crafts, and games. Register for morning, afternoon, or all day. Green Ridge program discounts are available for members, 1/2 day participants and multiple children. At Brambleton enjoy a skating trip October 22 and bowling on Nov 2. Morning snack and afternoon snack will be provided at both locations. Please pack a bagged lunch. Registration ends one week prior to date of “School’s Out.”

Affordable after school programs are now available at most Roanoke County schools!

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5-11

Oct 22

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

16663

$35

5-11

Oct 22

7:30am-6:00pm

Brambleton

16787

$30

5-11

Nov 2

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

16664

$35

5-11

Nov 2

7:30am-6:00pm

Brambleton

16665

$30

5-11

Jan 14

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

16665

$35

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Enrichment

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Playschool

Introducing our new daily enrichment program for some of our youngest participants. Playschool is a quality, licensed, recreation center-based preschool program. Children will learn through play during recreation and classroom based activities. Our comprehensive playschool curriculum focuses on the development of your child’s social skills, kindergarten-readiness and fine/gross motor skills. Playschool offers children the opportunity to develop their skills in a constructive, fun and educational environment. Children will be provided with the opportunity to explore, examine, and discover numbers, letters, colors, music, movement, cooking, arts and crafts, and their physical world. Playschool students will also have the opportunity to use all the amenities of Green Ridge to enhance their ‘hands-on’ learning! You may choose 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Early dropoff available for an additional $6/ day. Spaces are limited, so register now! For more information, call Tammy Tejada at 777-6315. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

3-5

Now-Jun 10

M-F

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

16019

$70

3-5

Now-Jun 10

M,W,F

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

16020

$48

3-5

Now-Jun 10

Tu,Th

9:00am-12:00pm

Green Ridge

16021

$32

3-5

Now-Jun 10

M-F

7:30am-9:00am

Green Ridge

16022

$30

Learn. Grow. Save Visit www.HoneyTreeELC.com for enrollment specials.

(540) 344-4543

Snow Day Camp

When Roanoke County Schools are out due to inclement weather, Green Ridge and Brambleton Centers will offer drop-off programs. These camps run from 7:30am to 6:00pm, and include morning and afternoon snacks. Please bring a bagged lunch. Green Ridge participants, please bring swimsuit, towel and gym shoes. Call 772-7529 for Brambleton program information and 777-6300 for Green Ridge program information.

Social Clubs at Brambleton Center

Winter Break Day Camp

Swimming, game room, gym, trips and more! Join us for a week long of non-stop fun at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Kids will enjoy use of Green Ridge facilities as well as high-energy activities led by fun staff and snacks. Pre-registration is required. Register by October 1 and save $25 with an early bird discount (fee is $125 until Oct 1 and increases to $150 after Oct 1). Green Ridge Members will receive an additional $25 discount. A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required with the remaining balance due by December 15. A payment plan is available. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5-11

Dec 20-23

M-Th

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

16610

$125

5-11

Dec 27-30

M-Th

7:30am-6:00pm

Brambleton

16611

$125

Black Friday Morning For Kids

Need to get some shopping done on the most popular shopping day of the year? Kids will have a fun day with swimming, structured games, crafts and activities. Cereal and juice will be provided. Pack a lunch if your child is staying until 1 pm. Registration Deadline: November 19. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5-12

Nov 26

5:30am-1:00pm

Green Ridge

16599

$40

Widowed Persons Support Group

Third Saturdays monthly, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Roanoke Valley Social & Craft Club

Third Fridays monthly, 10:00am-3:00pm

Social Service Club

Fourth Tuesdays monthly, 10:00am-2:00pm

HANDS Group (Sign Language)

Wednesdays weekly, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Pokeeno

Wednesdays weekly, 11:30am-3:00pm

Pinochle

Mondays 12:00pm-3:00pm and Fridays 12:00pm-4:00pm

Canasta

Fridays weekly, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Call 772-PLAY For Information

Highland Games

Part of the Medieval Faire

Mark Your Calendar to see these exciting events at the Green Hill Medieval Faire - Saturday, September 26

ighland Games have been a part of Scottish culture for centuries. Now, for the third consecutive year, these games are a part of the Medieval Faire at Green Hill Park. Visit anytime on Saturday, September 26 to witness amazing feats of human strength, and celebrate a unique cultural heritage. The events competed in can vary depending on which Games you are competing in. The thrower must compete in all events in a particular competition. Here’s a brief description of some of the events you’ll see! Open Stone Put : Open Stone Put similar to the shot put, except a stone is used that weighs usually between 16 and 22 pounds. It is called “open” style because any style of putting is allowed with the spin and glide styles being the most popular. The throwing area is a box 4’-6” wide and 7’-6” long. The thrower must keep one foot inside this area and not step over the back line or inside face of the “trig” (front of the throwing box) or the throw is a foul. Weight for Distance: The weight can be either block or spherical shaped with links and a handle. The overall length cannot exceed 18”. The weight is thrown with one hand in a throwing area 4’-6”x 9’. The thrower must keep one foot inside this area and not step over the back line or inside face of the trig or the throw is a foul. Separate competitions are held for 28 lbs. and 56 lbs.

Scottish Hammer Throw: The hammer has a lead or steel head with a bamboo or rattan handle affixed through a hole in the head. The overall length cannot exceed 50”. The athlete stands behind the trig with his back to the throwing area, winds the hammer around the head and releases over the shoulder. The athlete’s feet must remain in a fixed position until the hammer is released. Boots with blades attached to the front of them are usually worn to keep the feet on the ground and in a fixed position. Caber Toss: The Caber is a tree that has been cut and trimmed down so one end is slightly wider than the other. It can vary length from 16 to 22 feet and between 100 and 180 pounds. The smaller end is rounded off so it will be easy to cup in the thrower’s hands. The caber is stood up for the thrower with the large end up. The thrower hoists the caber up and cups the small end in his hands. He then takes a short run with the caber and then stops and pulls the caber so that the large end hits the ground and the small end flips over and faces away from the thrower. The caber is scored for accuracy as though the thrower is facing the 12:00 position on a clock face. A judge behind the thrower calls how close to the 12:00 position the small end of the caber lands, 12:00 being a perfect toss. If the caber is not turned, a side judge calls the degrees of the angle the caber makes with the ground. Sheaf Toss: The sheaf is a 16lb. or 20lb. burlap or plastic bag stuffed with either chopped rope, straw, or mulch. The sheaf is tossed over a cross bar with a pitch fork. Three attempts are allowed at each height. If the thrower misses all three tries at one height, the he is out of the competition. Weight for Height: The weight for height is the same as the 56 lb. weight used for distance except it is shorter. The weight is tossed over a cross bar with one hand. Three attempts are allowed at each height. If the thrower misses all three tries at one height, the he is out of the competition.

Medieval Faire at Green Hill Park

Experience the adventure, pageantry, magic and romance of medieval time for a full weekend in September. Knights, knaves, damsels, and magicians along with many other interesting characters transform Green Hill Park into a spectacular display of history. You can explore the village yourself as the past comes to life with historic figures, entertainment, eccentric characters, jousting, swordplay, music, handcrafted arts and crafts, vendors, merchants and hearty food and drink. Saturday only, enjoy a Highland Games competition, starting at 10am, and stay for the Masquerade Ball Saturday only at 5pm. Children under 5 receive FREE admission both days. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Fee

All

Sep 26 Sep 27

Sa Su

10:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm

Green Hill Park

Grandparent’s Day Schedule

Special Events

Fa m i l y

Saturday, September 12

New!

Grandparent’s Day at Tanglewood Mall

Take part in an exciting “Sock Hop to Celebrate Decades Gone By” Step back in time and enjoy live music from the 50’s and 60’s and contests galore! The sounds of the band “40 years After” are sure to keep you in step! Drag out some of your old favorites and come dressed to the “nines” and enter our Best Dressed contest or if you prefer a bit more action enter the Twist or Hula Hoop contests. We invite you to gather up your grandchildren and spend a very special day at an event you won’t want to miss. Do you think you and yours even look alike? If so enter our Look A like Contest just to prove you do! To make the day complete there will be hotdogs, root beer floats and sodas to enjoy. There will even be some dance lessons and a dance contest thrown in and a few other surprises to keep your interest. Grandparents Day is designed for family members of all ages but especially for grandparents who wish to share the richness of their lives with their grandchildren and to grow together as a family. Special thanks to Generation Solutions for their support. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Fee

All

Sep 12

1:00pm-6:00pm

Tanglewood Mall

New!

Fall Dance at Green Ridge

Join us on Friday October 8th for ballroom dancing at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Dancing DJ’s Liz and Steve Becker will provide great dance variety music. Liz will teach a dance lesson at 7:30pm followed by open ballroom dancing until 10:30pm. Bring a snack to share. Facility will provide ice and bottle of water. See you on the dance floor! Registration for dance must be made by October 6. No tickets will be sold at the door. Fee is per person. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 8

7:30pm-10:00pm

Green Ridge

17127

$12

New!

Fall Family Festival at Green Ridge

Green Ridge Recreation Center will be hosting its First Annual Family Fall Festival on October 9th. The festival will begin at 10am and end at 2pm. Green Ridge Members are admitted for FREE and the entrance fee for non-members is $5 per person with a family maximum of $20. Children two and under are free. There will be face painting, games, activities, balloon twisting, an inflatable obstacle course, arts and crafts, relays and other traditional fall festival games. Concessions will be available for purchase at minimum cost. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Fee

All

Oct 9

10:00am-2:00pm

Green Ridge

$0-5

Indoor Flea Market at Craig Center

Do you have any old clothing, household goods or toys at home that you would love to sell? Call 857-5035 to reserve your space. Vendor fee is $3. The event is free and open to the public.

1:00 Event Begins 1:30 Hula Hoop Contest 2:00 The Twist Contest 2:30 The Jitterbug Contest 2:45 Most Authentic Sock Hop Outfit Contest 3:00

Roanoke

County

Elvis Show

4:00 Mini-Me Contest

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4:30 The Hand Jive Contest 5:00 “Be a Star” Impersonation Contest 5:15 Grease Contest Winner Announced

In cooperation with:

5:30 Limbo Contest 6:00 Event Ends

Country Store at Brambleton Center

Stop by for locally produced handmade crafts, canned goods and more on sale by area seniors. Vendor fee is $6, and is restricted to ages 60 or older to sell. Sales tax applies. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

Sep 10

9:00am-1:00pm

Brambleton

16214

Fee

18+

Oct 8

9:00am-1:00pm

Brambleton

16855

18+

Nov 12

9:00am-1:00pm

Brambleton

16856

An Evening of Old Time String Music

Enjoy an evening of music, fun and fellowship. Come listen or dance to some great old time string music by the Virginia Mule Jumpers. Light Refreshments provided. For more information call Terry at 772-7529 x 224. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 16

6:00pm-8:00pm

Brambleton

16870

Craft Show

Brambleton Center’s Annual Craft Show will be held Saturday November 6. Shop for Christmas gifts or rent a booth and sell your handmade items. All crafts need to be handmade. To register for a booth, call Terry Flanary at 772-7529 extension 224. Fee for vendors is $29, including booth and 8 foot table. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Nov 6

8:00am-2:00pm

Brambleton

16860

Christmas Tree Lighting

Come see our 25-foot decorated and lighted tree, and join us in some holiday cheer at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Christmas carols by Roanoke County’s After School for Kids participants. Light refreshments will be served. Stay after the tree lighting to visit with Santa Claus! (See ad on page 39)

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Fee

All

Oct 2

8:00am-1:00pm

Craig Center

16839

18+

Dec 6

6:00pm-7:00pm

Green Ridge

Therapeutic Recreation Tree Top Canopy Tour

TRS will be taking a trip to ‘Wild & Wonderful West Virginia’ where we will zip our way high among the forest tree tops! Lead by professional guides, participants will be secured by a harness and cable system as we move from tree to tree via a network of platforms & sky bridges. This will be an all day trip, with the tree top canopy tour lasting 3 hours. Program fee includes transportation, all safety equipment (provided by outfitter), lunch, guided tour and TRS supervision. Participants must be capable of moderate physical activity, as there is some rough terrain. Weight requirements are between 70lbs and 250 lbs. Transportation from pick up points only. Not for the faint of heart, this is guaranteed to give you a new view on fall foliage! Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 14

8:00am-8:00pm

Brambleton

16881

$90

TRS valley

Out and About

Let’s go Out & About with TRS! Each month, participants will go out to eat at various area restaurants. This program is specifically designed for participants who want to work on independence and money handling skills, so participants will need to bring their own money each program to cover the cost of dinner and a tip .Program fee does not include meals. Program Fee: $7.00 Transp. Fee $3.00 Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 18

6:30pm-8:00pm

Macados

16736

18+

Nov 22

6:30pm-8:00pm

Ragazzi’s

16737

18+

Dec 20

6:30pm-8:00pm

AnnieMoores

16738

The City of Roanoke is a valued partner in providing Therapeutic Recreation Services to individuals with disabilities in the Roanoke Valley.

For More information about programs for people with disabilities, call 772-7529 ext. 2

Fitness Club

Back by popular demand, and now 8 weeks! Join us as we get to use all the equipment and walking track on the second floor at the Green Ridge Recreation Center! The first week will be an orintation on how to use the equipment, then TRS Support staff will help you reach your fitness goals! So, get up and get moving this fall! Program fee: $56.00 Transportation fee: $24.00 Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 1-Nov 19

10:00am-11:30am

Green Ridge

16853

$56

Pottery Wheel Work Class

During this class you will be working on the pottery wheel to make great pieces of art. You must be able to follow two step directions and have equal functioning level in both hands. Call Kari for any questions. The program fee of $75 includes instruction, clay and all the tools needed for this 6 week class. The first class the group will attend the Blue Ridge Pottery Guild Pottery show, to give you some ideas for what you want to make. Space is limited. Transportation fee: $21/7 week class. Ages

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

Oct 15-Nov 19

6:30pm-8:30pm

Brambleton

16724

$75

Green Ridge Birthday Parties With three multipurpose rooms, a party room adjoining our indoor family leisure pool, and a large gymnasium, Green Ridge offers plenty of space for your next community meeting, family gathering or birthday party. Add on options and catering are available! All Green Ridge rooms have Wi-Fi internet access. Reserve your space today by contacting rental coordinator Luona Blankenship at 777-6306 or clblankenship@RoanokeCountyVA.gov

Ages

Amenities

Capacity

Price

Pool Party

1 hour party room, 1 hour indoor pool

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$150 to $250

Multipurpose Room A, B, C

Exclusive use of room, tables & chairs

0 to 202

$50 to $150

Multipurpose Room Kitchen

Exclusive use of kitchen as an add-on to a multipurpose room rental

4 and under

$25

Gymnasium

Per-case basis, please call

258 and under

Please call

Facility Rentals

People

Half Day

0 to 150 151 to 300 300 to 500 501 to 1000 Over 1000

$25 $40 n/a n/a n/a

Full Day 50 $80 $125 $300 Call

Facility

Camp Roanoke 6498 Dry Hollow Rd, Salem, 24153 • (540) 387-6114 Camp Roanoke’s overnight and meeting facilities are available for group rentals, business retreats and more! Featuring presentationready meeting rooms, cabins for overnight retreats, on-site catering and a variety of outdoor recreation options. Ask about our Challenge Course programs, Climbing Tower, canoe trips or custom programs for groups and businesses.

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Trails

Lawn Areas

Horseshoe Pits

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Oak Grove

Basketball

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Any Park Walrond Green Hill, Vinyard, Walrond, Starkey Whispering Pines Green Hill, Vinyard, Walrond, Starkey Camp Roanoke Green Hill, Vinyard Green Hill

Volleyball

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Green Hill

Tennis

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Ballfields

Fireplace

Shelters

Water Fountain

Catawba Center

Rentable

Electricity

Craig Avenue Recreation Center 900 Chestnut Rd, Vinton, 24179 • (540) 857-5035 The Craig Center features a lounge, auditorium, kitchen, and gameroom, each available as separate rentals or in combination.

Porto-johns

Bathrooms

Catawba Center 4965 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, 24070 • (540) 387-6078 The Catawba Center features a kitchen area, space for dining or meetings, along with tables and chairs, playground, outdoor basketball court and baseball field. Picnic shelter available with building or separately.

Grills

Playground

We have 16 parks with picnic shelters that may be reserved between April 1 and October 31 each year, with reservations beginning February 1. Shelters are open to the public unless they have been reserved by another group. Fees to reserve a shelter are listed below. Make advance reservations by calling Don at 540-387-6078 ext. 478 to guarantee the use of a particular shelter, on a certain day, during a specific time. We recommend 30 days advance notice to reserve a shelter. No refunds are provided if a reservation is cancelled; however, we will reschedule your reservation to another available time or date during our current season. “Special Use Permits” from the County may be required for certain events. You may check shelter availability online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.

Green Ridge Recreation Center 7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, 24019 • (540) 777-6300 With three multipurpose rooms, a party room adjoining our family leisure pool, and a double gymnasium, Green Ridge has plenty of space for your next community meeting or birthday party. All rooms have Wi-Fi internet access. (see ad lower left for rates)

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Shelter Rentals

Brambleton Recreation Center 3738 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, 24018 • (540) 772-7529 Whether you are planning a big holiday bash, a small birthday party or a meeting/seminar, the Brambleton Center has a variety of rooms to suit your needs. Rental facilities include our Community Room Auditorium, classrooms and a fully equipped classroom /kitchen combo.

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R e cr e a t i o n C e n t e r s 1

Brambleton Recreation Center 3738 Brambleton Ave. • Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 772-7529

Green Ridge Recreation Center 7415 Wood Haven Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019 (540) 777-6300

Camp Roanoke 6498 Dry Hollow Rd. • Salem, VA 24153 (540) 387-6114

Catawba Recreation Center 4965 Catawba Creek Rd.• Catawba, VA 24070 (540) 387-6078

Facilities

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Commission

Craig Avenue Recreation Center 900 Chestnut St. • Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 857-5035

Catawba District

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 115 (540) 427-1800

Cave Spring District

Administrative Office 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. • Salem, VA 24153 (540) 387-6078

Hollins District Troy Kincer Max Beyer

Donna Wooldridge David Watt

Vinton District

Fred Corbett Lee Blair

Windsor Hills District Paul Bailey Bob Schell

Member At Large

Roger Falls Tim Guilliams

Jerry Williams

Administrative Staff

Pete Haislip, Director Mark Courtright, Assistant Director of Parks Marcus Ordonez, Assistant Director of Recreation The advisory commission meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm at our administrative office. The public is welcome, but we request you contact the office in advance to add an item to the agenda.

For detailed directions to our parks and facilities, visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com, or call our Administrative Office at (540) 387-6078

At trac tions 1

Appalachian Trail Access & Parking off Route 311 in Catawba Hiking Trail and Camping Areas

Blue Ridge Parkway Access from Route 220 Scenic Drive and Hiking Trails

Garst Mill Park Greenway Access & Parking at Garst Mill Park Paved Walking Path

Roanoke River Greenway Access & Parking at Green Hill Park Paved Walking Path

Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail Access & Parking along Kessler Mill Rd. Crushed Cinder Walking Path

Wolf Creek Greenway Access & Parking at Goode & Stonebridge Parks Crushed Cinder Walking Path

parks

a t h l e t i c s comp l e x e s

Arnold R. Burton Complex 1760 Roanoke Blvd. • Salem,VA 24153 Adult Softball Fields

Bent Mountain Park 10148 Tinsley Ln. • Bent Mtn.,VA 24059 Playground, Baseball Field, Softball Field,Tennis Court, Basketball Court,Trails

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Bonsack Park Crumpacker Rd. • Roanoke,VA 24019 Shelter, Baseball Field, Soccer Field, Horseshoes, Playground, Grill, Portable Toilets Brookside Park 20 Verndale Dr. • Roanoke,VA 24019 Shelter, Playground, Basketball Court, Portable Toilets, seasonal Baseball, Softball and Soccer Fields Clearbrook Park 5335 Clearbrook Park Rd. • Roanoke,VA 24018 Shelter, Grills, Playground, Basketball Court,Tennis Court, Portable Toilets, seasonal Softball and Soccer Fields C. Darrell Shell Park 6328 Merriman Rd. • Roanoke,VA 24018 Shelter, Grills, Bathrooms,Tennis Court,Volleyball, Basketball Court,Water Fountain, Playground,Trails, seasonal Softball and Football Fields

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Garst Mill Park 2699 Willowlawn St. • Roanoke, VA 24018 Shelter, Grills, Playground, Bathrooms, Electricity, Water Fountain, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Walking Trails, Softball Field, Baseball Field, Soccer Field Gearhart Park 100 Highland Rd. • Vinton, VA 24179 Playground, Ballfield Goode Park 1594 Goode Park Rd. • Vinton, VA 24179 Trails, seasonal Softball and Soccer Fields Green Hill Park 2500 Green Hill Park Rd. • Salem, VA 24153 Shelters, Playground, Bathrooms, Hiking Trails, Event Field, seasonal Softball, Baseball, Soccer and Football Fields, Equestrian Center Happy Hollow Gardens 6697 Mt. Chestnut Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24018 Shelter, Hiking Trails, Amphitheater, Grill

Hollins Park 5688 Hollins Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019 Playground, Soccer Field, Walking Path

Ingersoll Rand Field Old Mountain Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019 Baseball Field, Softball Field, Soccer Field

M.A. Banks Park 131 Craig Ave. • Vinton, VA 24179 Playground, Basketball, Horseshoes, Grill, Portable Toilets, Water Fountain

Mayflower Hills Park 3319 Rutrough Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24014 Shelter, Playground, Grill, Ballfield

Read Mountain Park 6101 Crumpacker Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24019 Hiking Trails

Sadler Park 8166 Emerald Ln. • Roanoke, VA 24019 Playground, Basketball Court, Field, Portable Toilet

Starkey Park 5701 Crystal Creek Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24018 Shelter, Water Fountain, Portable Toilet, Baseball Field, Soccer Field

Stonebridge Park 420 Swan Dr. • Vinton, VA 24179 Shelter, Bathrooms, Playground, Grills, Baseball Field, Tennis Court, Trails, Basketball Court

Vinyard Park 150 Vinyard Park Dr. • Vinton, VA 24179 Shelter, Playground, Grills, Portable Toilets, Electricity, Water Fountain, Baseball Field, Soccer Field, Football Field

Merriman Soccer Complex 6657 Merriman Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24018 Shelter, Ballfield

Mount Pleasant Park 3071 Pitzer Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24014 Shelter, Playground, Basketball Court, Baseball Field, Softball Field, Seasonal Soccer, Football Field

Northside Complex Facility at Northside High School Softball Field

Oak Grove Park 5005 Grandin Rd. Ext.• Roanoke, VA 24018 Shelter, Bathrooms, Grills, Playground, Baseball Field, Tennis Court, Water Fountain, Hiking Trails

Walrond Park 6842 Walrond Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24019 Shelter, Grills, Playground, Bathrooms, Tennis, seasonal Baseball, Soccer, and Football Fields, Senior Center, Disc Golf Course

Wayside Park 5880 West Main Sr. • Salem, VA 24153 Small Boat Launch for Roanoke River

Whispering Pines Park Absalom Smith Rd. • Salem, VA 24153 Shelter, Bathrooms, Grills, Tennis Court, Playground, Basketball Court, seasonal Softball, Baseball and Soccer Fields

Program Registration 1) Online Registration

Visit Us Online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. Click on the Register Online icon shown to the right. Browse our programs and register online using your VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit card.

Already a Participant? If you have previously registered with us for any program, or if you have rented a Roanoke County picnic shelter, you ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT with us. You can get your USER ID and Family PIN by calling any number listed below, or by using the “Forgot My Password” feature on the sign-in page.

A New Participant? To register online, you will need to have your User ID and Family PIN. Request a new account online by selecting the “My Account Tab” within our online registration portal. Then click on the “Create New Account” button. New accounts are not activated until you complete your first program registration. You may also request an account via telephone by calling any number listed below.

2) Phone

Walk-in Registration

Simply Call one of the numbers below to register for programs, or for more information about our offerings. Please direct questions about general recreation programs to the Brambleton Center, and questions about Green Ridge admission and membership to Green Ridge Recreation Center. 3738 Brambleton Ave. 24018

540.777.6300 Green Ridge Recreation Center

Payment - Payment is required in full at the time of registration to reserve your space, unless otherwise stated. This policy excludes programs for which payment by installment is available. Payment may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Discover Card, check, money order or cash. Make checks payable to: Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Confirmations - Please show up for the first class at the appointed time and place unless you are notified by phone. You will only be notified if your registration cannot be accepted in cases where the class is full or has been cancelled. If Programs Are Full - Sometimes programs may fill. If this happens, we will gladly add your name to the waiting list. Mail-in registrants will automatically be placed on the list. You will be contacted if a space becomes available.

Refunds - In the event Roanoke County cancels the class, you will receive a refund within 3 weeks. If you withdraw from a class, your refund request must be in writing. Refunds will not be given after the first session of the class or after the deadline date for trips, tours and special events, unless your place can be filled. Refunds for charged payments will be made by credit to your charge account.

7415 Wood Haven Rd. 24019 Roanoke County Parks Offices 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. 24153

2) Mail-in Registration

Use The Form Below to complete your registration, and mail with check, money order or credit card information to: Name ________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________ State _______________ ZIP___________________________ Home Phone ______________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________

RESIDENT OF ROANOKE COUNTY? ______YES ______NO

How - Registration is on a first come, first pay basis. Registration will be taken until a class is full, or a class is cancelled for insufficient enrollment. You may mail-in, walk-in, or phone-in to the address/phone listed for the section sponsoring your program, or register online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.

Cancellation Policy - Recreation programs held in Roanoke County Schools will be cancelled when the Roanoke County Schools close due to inclement weather. Cancellation announcements for all other programs and events held at County Parks, the Brambleton Center, Green Ridge, Craig and Teen Centers will be available by calling (540) 387-6455 and online. When possible, closures may be listed on local TV and radio stations.

540.772.7529 Brambleton Center

540.777.6300

Program Registration Policies When - FALL registration begins Saturday, September 4 online County Residents only; Tuesday, September 7 walk-in and phone for County Residents only; and Thursday, September 9 for non-county residents. Registration will be taken between 8 AM-5 PM each work day at all offices and recreation centers. You can also register during evenings and weekends at selected recreation centers, and online at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS? ? ______YES ______NO

Registration Periods — Seasonal registration takes place in early January, March, June, and September. County Residents may register first and Non-County residents after three days. Early online registration may be available each session.

Fall 2010 Registration METHOD OF PAYMENT

Roanoke

County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

MUST BE RECEIVED WITH REGISTRATION - SEE PREVIOUS PAGE

COURSE #

DAY/TIME

LOCATION

PARTICIPANT NAME

AGE

FEES

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CHARGE CARD AUTHORIZATION

TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED: $ _________________________________

TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES: Assumption of Risk And Indemnification Agreement

I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to participate in or allow the individual named herein to participate in the aforementioned activity. I assume all risks and liability that may arise from my or my child’s involvement and participation in this activity. I understand that this program carries the possibility of physical injury and may involve physical activity that may be strenuous and there are risks inherent in this recreational activity. With regard to the activity to which this form applies, nothing shall be construed to grant an expressed or implied warranty of safety. I further understand that Roanoke County and its officers, agents and volunteers are not liable for any injury that may result from the negligence of persons conducting this program. Roanoke County recommends that participants secure adequate medical insurance to cover any injury that may arise from participation in Roanoke County’s recreation programs. In accordance with section 8.0140 of the Code of Virginia, I hereby give permission to be photographed during this activity, and I give the department permission to use or distribute such photographs and identification. Must Check Yes or No: _____ Yes _____No IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER AGE 18, PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ALSO SIGN

EXPIRATION DATE: _________________________________________________ CARDHOLDER NAME: ______________________________________________

CARDHOLDER ZIP CODE: ___________________________________________ CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE: _________________________________________

CARD NUMBER:

Authorized

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE :_______________________________________________________

HOME PHONE: __________________ BUS. PHONE: _________________ DATE: ___________________

Check one:

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County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

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Green Hill Medieval Faire And Highland Games

Saturday September 25 - 10am to 6pm Sunday September 26 - 10am to 5pm

Discover the benefits of Green Ridge membership, see page 42

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A Spectacular Reenactment of Medieval Times • Swordplay • Music • Jousting • Arts & Crafts • Merchants • Food & Drink • Entertainment

• Adventure • Pageantry • Romance • History • Fun • Masquerade Ball Saturday at 5pm

Highland Games Events Saturday Only-Starting 10am

Splash-in Movie Night - October 16 at 6:30pm

Come play at Green Ridge’s Indoor Pool after hours for our first indoor movie night! Admission to the all-ages event is $8 per person (under 2 are free). Pre-registration required. Event limited to the first 200 people. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Upon registration, you will receive tickets for admittance to the event. Pizza and soda will be available for purchase in the party room.

• Caber Toss • Stone Put • Stone Hold • Hammer Throw

• Headstone Carry • Sheaf Toss • Clans Welcome

Highland Games Sponsored by:

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