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THIS ISSUE Boxwood Recreation Center .......... 2 Fluellen Recreation Center .......... 3 Frank Chester Recreation Center .......... 4 Psalmond Road Recreation Center .......... 5 Edgewood Senior Center ................. 6 Frank Chester Senior Center ................. 7 Gallops Senior Center ................. 8 Therapeutics ............. 9-12 Community Schools ................... 13-20 Athletics ...................... 21 Tennis ..................... 22-23 Aquatics .................. 24-26

WEEKLY

NEWSLETTER OF THE

PARKS AND RECREATION

DEPARTMENT

ISSUE

47 December 16

2016

THE

Friday Letter

This will be the last Friday letter for the year. We hope everyone has a Happy Holiday season and we look forward to seeing you all next year.

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BOXWOOD RECREATION CENTER

Last week the kids of Boxwood's Path-to-Shine Tutoring Program began decorating ornaments for the Christmas season during their 12 Days' of Christmas event. During our next 12 Days' of Christmas event we will decorate Gingerbread Houses. If you have any questions about other programs offered at Boxwood, please feel free to call the center @ 706-653-4515 or come by 1110 Enoch Drive to join in our fun.

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EDGEWOOD SENIOR CENTER

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FRANK CHESTER SENIOR CENTER

This week we held our Christmas covered dish with our Red Hat Group. Staff decorated the art room with glass vases with Christmas bulbs to give the room a festive look. We played Christmas music in the background while we ate. After lunch we discussed plans for our January meeting and then we took a quick group photo before everyone headed out the door. It’s hard to believe another year is almost gone, as we’ve had so many good times together and enjoyed all the fellow-ship that goes along with it!

Our next get together was our exercise class breakfast. Every Christmas staff prepares a breakfast of some sort, as thank – you for all of their dedication and hard work they do in our classes all year long. These seniors get up three times a week and head to the center for a forty-five-minute workout. They have committed themselves to lead healthier lives by exercising regularly and watching their diet. After some fun games and Christmas carols, we gave out some door prizes and called it a morning.

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GALLOPS SENIOR CENTER

This week we were busy here at the center. Our crocheting class finished their yearlong project making of throws to give away to the needy. They produced over 200 items. They welcome anyone interested in crocheting to come and be a part of this great team! They meet on Mondays at 1 P.M.

Thank YOU Ladies!

This week we held our 1st Christmas billiards tournament. Everyone enjoyed the friendly competition.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Highlighting our Book Club In After School

Programs

Our book club helps children develop important language skills. Book discussions and activities help children practice turn-taking, encourage them to use language to analyze, make predictions and solve problems, and provide them with opportunities to try out new vocabulary words. Simply by reading and participating in discussions themselves, parents can provide important language and literacy models for their children.

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2016 Winter Camp Registration Form

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65+ Sectional Championships

Congratulations to Mark Levy’s 4.0m on winning the USTA 65+ Southern Sectional Championships! They will advance to Nationals for a chance to defend their 2016 National Championship.

COOPER CREEK TENNIS

Jr. Christmas Toy Tournament

Congratulations to all the 2016 Jr. Toy Tournament Winners!

B10 – Benjamin Green G10 – Lucy Jones

B12 – Sterling Cannon G12 – Leah McCoy

B14 – Anirudh Yadlapalli G14 – Sarah Bouthieller

B18 – John Wesley Carlson G16 – Maya Boynton

G18 – JayLee Sawtelle

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Local Leagues & Current Standings

The local league ends on November 20th with over 1,300 adults competing for a chance to represent Columbus at the 2017 State Championships. Matches are played all day Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Adult League 18+ Adult League 40+

Mixed Doubles Winter Season Mixed doubles teams have begun signing up for teams in the 18+ and 40+ divisions. The season will run November 28-January 12, 2016. The 18+ league will have matches on Mondays and Wednesday at 6:30pm and the 40+ league playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm. Both leagues will also play some matches on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mixed 18 Standings Mixed 40 Standings

Adult 55+ and 65+ The adult USTA 55+ and 65+ leagues begin on November 26th. To be eligible to play, the participant must turn the minimum age in that calendar year. Matches are played on Saturdays and Sundays, with the final matches being played on January 8, 2016.

55 Standings 65 Standings

Facebook We use Facebook to inform players about court availability and inclement weather. We currently have over 1200 followers! If you need information on weather, court conditions, tournaments or special events….follow us on Facebook at: Cooper Creek Facebook

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Don’t forget to book your Fall/Winter Birthday Parties at the Columbus

Aquatic Center.

Please call 706-225-4658 for info

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday—Friday 8 am— 7 pm

Saturday 10 am—3 pm

Sunday CLOSED

Membership