1800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, Virginia 20186

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FOCUS memberA newsletter published monthly by the Town of Warrenton Parks & Recreation

Department and the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility

Swim, Run, Play...at the WARF!August 2017

Who are the WARF lifeGuards?

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• We are high schoolers. For many of us, it is our first job. We work a day or two after school and on weekends. Some of us are saving for cars or college. Others of us just want pocket money. We are thankful for a paying job where we can mature and grow.

• We are parents, moms and dads, some of us single parents. We add extra income to the family finances or help put our kids through school. Some of us work during the day while our kids are at school. We found an extended caring, loving WARF family that supports us in many ways.

• We are local college kids from LFCC, NOVA, and George Mason paying tuition. Some of us are catching our breath for a semester or are on gap years. Some of us are recent college graduates looking for the perfect full time jobs in our fields. The WARF has proven to be a resourceful network in many ways.

• We are the new young retired generation. We like to keep busy and get a freemembership at the WARF. We also sit in the hot tub on our days off. We are gregarious and love to laugh and like the 4:30am shifts. We love helping others and being a part ofthe community.

• We are reserves and future soldiers of our United States military. We workout in the weight room, run on the trails, and swim laps. The WARF has supported us every step of the way and thanks us for our dedication to our country.

• We are the in-betweeners. In between jobs, in between this and that, in between seasons in our lives. WARF gives us flexibility in shifts and days.

• Who are the WARF guards? We are you! Come join us!

• We are now hiring fall and year-round guards. Need certification? Our next pretest is August 4th from 7-8:30pm followed by a four day certification class August 5th – 8th from 9am – 4pm. You must be present all four days.A limited number of partial and full need based scholarships are available for any applicant(s) willing to commit to the WARF.

• Questions? Contact Denise atdrobey@warrentonva.gov or 540-349-2520.

AQUATICs NEWS

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View our full schedule online atwww.swimwarf.com or pick one up at the WARF.

Following are the programs being offered this Fall at the WARF: • Swim Lessons for all ages and abilities • Swim Club • High School Prep Program • Lifeguard Recertification • Lifeguard Certification

Our swim lesson instructors are Red CrossCertified and are ready to teach you and your family how to swim. Learning how to swim and water safety should be a priority for parents with children of all ages starting as young as 6 months old. Go to www.warfonline.com to register today or come by in person for assistance! We have openings for Lifeguards. Work year round at the WARF with early morning, day, and evening shifts to choose from. Register today for our August Lifeguard class that begins on Friday, August 4, 2017.

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Welcome Back Meridian Financial Partners

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Stay tuned for our upcomingFantastic September

WARF Membership Special

Aquatics level closed for annual shutdown Aug 21-27.

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Warrenton Town Limits The Town of Warrenton Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate everything Warrenton on June 30, 2017. Families were able to enjoy a free swim at the WARF, ZumbaTM, Line Dancing, Andre Fox Band, Fauquier Community Band, 4 helicopters, DC Skydiving, chicken nugget eating contest,induldge in delicious foods, explore local businesses, a kid zone, fireworks and much more. We’re lookingforward to seeing everyone next year. For morephotos and videos visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/warrentonhealth,parks&recreation.

FREE - 20 minuteTai Chi Demo Classes @ the WARF

Wednesday, August 16th & 30thon the Concourse at 11:00 am

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FALL I & II 2017SPECIALTY CLASSES

Fall I Classes Begin September 11, 2017Registration Closes September 5, 2017

Classes End October 21, 2017

Fall II Classes Begin October 30, 2017Registration Closes October 23, 2017

Classes End December 16, 2017

(Classes Meet Six Times) Members: $66 | Non-Members: $90

TRX SUSPENSION TRAININGTRX is a suspension type oftraining that uses your own

body weight and gravity to buildstrength, balance, coordination,

flexibility and core and jointstability. By using your own bodyweight and gravity you are ableto adjust to your own personalfitness level by walking yourselfcloser or further away from the

anchor point.

Tuesdays 9:30 am with Beth C.Wednesdays 6:00 pm with Monica

Thursdays 9:30 am with Beth C.(No class on

November 21st, 22nd or 23rd)

FLOW YOGA IN THE WATERCome explore a new environment

for practicing yoga – one that ASSISTS, RESISTS and SUPPORTS your own movements. Because

of the unique properties of water, people of all fitness levels can safely

enjoy and benefit from yogain the water!

Thursdays 9:00 am with MonicaThursdays 7:00 pm with Monica

(No class on November 23rd)

AQUA BOOTCAMPLike Outdoor Bootcamp... only in

the water!! You will work on aerobic and strength improvement through

shallow water, deep water and moving water.

Tuesdays 9:00 am with Monica(No class on November 21st)

TAI CHIFeel better, concentrate more and

have less fatigue, decrease body fat, and increase bone density. Learn the power of Qi Gong breathing and Tai

Chi form that increases your total body health.

The benefits of Tai Chi may include decreased inflammation, decreased

stress, increased balance, and increased physical strength.

Wednesdays 11:00 am with Alex(No class on November 22nd)

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 21, 2017

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MEMBER NEWSFITNESS Tips

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WHy Water? Whether you are old or young, athletic or not so fit, exercise in the water offers every type of program that you may find on land, but with less wear and tear on the body. In water, anyone can exercise to improve or maintain fitness levels, work out pain free, use powerful movement, or float freely like an astronaut. The benefits from water exercise easily compete with those gained from training on land. When trained properly, individuals experience greater improvements with less pain and in a safer environment. Training in water can maintain muscular strength, balance, mobility, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. The key is to have a progressive exercise inventory for a total-body program. Research has confirmed that simply dropping land movements into water will not elicit the same intensity or results as doing those moves on land. However, using the protection of the water andwater-specific equipment is the key for keeping programs progressive, interesting, and, most importantly, effective.Here are some advantages of water exercise: Water dissipates blood lactate, with the massage effects of water helping with recovery. Weak muscles are naturally strengthened, while tight muscles are naturally stretched. This helps with injury prevention. Hydrostatic pressure adds traction, decreases inflammation, and provides multidimensional resistance. Water offers security, confidence, and the ability to move. Fall prevention may be trained safely with movement cushioned by water surrounding the body. Core musculature is constantly engaged (when moving against water and staying off the wall). If you would like to try a water workout, the WARF offers a variety of shallow water, deep water, and lazy river classes. Go to www.warffitness.com to view our Group Fitness Brochure with all of our water and land class offerings.

FREE WARF MembershipDid you know you could get a freeWARF membership by volunteeringin our child care center?

• Volunteer 2 hours per week and receive an individual membership. - or - • Volunteer 4 hours per week and receive an individual membership and unlimited use of child care. Interested? Fill out a Volunteer Application Form at the Front Desk. - or - Contact Collette Regis at 540-349-2520 orcregis@warrentonva.gov for further details.

WARFANNUALMAINTENANCESHUTDOWN

August 21 through August 27WHAT THIS MEANS:

During this time, the Leisure Pool, Competition Pool, Spa, Waterslide, and locker rooms will be closed

for annual maintenance and cleaning. The Fitness Room and Land Classes

will be operating on a normal schedule.

During this time, the Leisure Pool, Competition Pool,Spa, Waterslide, and locker rooms will be closed

for annual maintenance and cleaning.The Fitness Room and Land Classes

will be operating on a normal schedule.

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parks news

The next Warrenton Bluegrass Jams is coming up on Sunday, August 13th at Eva Walker Park,Alexandria Pike in Warrenton. This monthly event is reallygrowing in participation each month. Slow Jam 2-3pm,Regular Jam 3-5pm. Free and everyone is welcome! Come on out to play, sing or just sit and enjoy!

This year, try switching things up by making eating lunch more eye appealing, spice it up with different food groups your kids enjoy and they won’t even realize how healthy it is. Below are some examples.

Go towww.holleygrainger.com/125-healthylunchboxes-kids/ to see many more ideas.

1.) Honeydew melon, hard-cooked eggs, cottage cheese, pretzels 2.) White-Out Lunch box: Apples, grilled chicken, brown rice, 1/2 & 1/2 vanilla and plain Greek yogurt, white chocolate chips 3.) Buttered noodles, grapes, gingerbread cake, Greek yogurt 4.) Low-sodium turkey, bell pepper strips, strawberry yogurt, strawberries, ranch dressing 5.) Pretzel sticks, clementines, rotisserie chicken, rainbow carrots, hummus 6.) White-Out Lunch box: Low-sodium deli turkey, apple slices, carrot cake, cheddar cheese, pistachios 7.) Couscous with veggies and feta, strawberries,

hard-cooked egg, raisins 8.) Banana bread, honeydew melon, 1/2 & 1/2 vanilla and plain Greek yogurt, grapes Imagine making your own adult lunches the same way and how much better it is for you. Yum!

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Join us for 1st Friday, August 4th at 5:30pm up on Main Street for Dancing Down Main Street, an Arts themed 1st Friday event. The WARF will be there with Art projects for the kids and dancing for all ages.