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Fall 2010 Is Your Child Ready to Butterfly? pg. 18 Staying Fit For Life pg. 23 Backpacking For Beginners pg. 32 8 Affordable Holiday Trips pg. 38 A quarterly publication of Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism 11 FALL ART IDEAS FOR Kids pg. 11 Family Fun Guide

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Fall 2010

Is Your Child Readyto Butterfly? pg. 18

Staying FitFor Life pg. 23

BackpackingFor Beginners pg. 32

8 AffordableHoliday Trips pg. 38

A quarterly publication of Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

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Family Fun Guide

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C l a s s e s & a C t i v i t i e s

Cultural arts 6-11Arts, crafts, pottery, ceramics, painting, music & dance

life skills 12-17Technology, cooking, home improvement, & socialization

aquatics 18-22Swimming lessons, water aerobics & family play

Wellness & Fitness 23-27Yoga, pilates, group exercise, martial arts & health

athletics 28-31Basketball, football, cheerleading, tennis & soccer

Outdoors 32-34Backpacking, hiking, biking, canoeing, & climbing

travel 35-39Vacations, bus tours, van outings & overnight trips

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Green Ridge Recreation Center 40-43Indoor aquatics, family fitness, daily admission & membership

Youth services 44-45After school programs & daily enrichment programs

special events 46-47Grandparents day, medieval faire, crafts shows, seasonal festivals

therapeutic Recreation services 48Recreation programs for people with disabilities

Facilities & Rentals 49Recreation center information, picnic shelter rentals

Parks Map 50How to find our parks and recreation centers

Registration 51How to register for our classes & activities

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By Gail Tansill Lambert

Her 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 ex-panded her interests by taking pottery lessons at the Bramble-ton 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 Mar-tha Legg, Fooks revels in the opportunities for artistic expres-sion 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 oat-meal 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 pot-tery at the front and center row of arts in the Roanoke area. To-gether, 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 stimu-lation that comes from sharing ideas and experiences with other potters.”

The Blue Ridge Pottery Guild, based at the Bramble-ton 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,” ef-fectively widening the circle of working potters as well as ap-preciative collectors.

Meet the potters and see their work will be at the upcom-ing October 8, 9, & 10 Blue Ridge Potters Guild Show and Sale at Patrick Henry High School. Admission is free.

CraftsPotteryOur well equipped studio at Brambleton Center provides every-thing needed to create original works of clay. Equipment includes 13 electric wheels, with one being wheelchair accessible. A va-riety 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 Sa 10:00am-12:30pm Hodges 16996 $146

18+ Sep 27-Dec 6 M 1:00pm-3:30pm Leslie 16990 $146

18+ Sep 27-Dec 6 M 6:30pm-9:00pm Jordan 16997 $146

18+ Sep 28-Dec 7 Tu 6:30pm-9:00pm Campbell 16991 $146

18+ Sep 29-Dec 8 W 6:30pm-9:00pm Jordan 16992 $146

18+ Sep 30-Dec 9 Th 1:00pm-3:30pm Legg 16993 $132

18+ Sep 30-Dec 9 Th 6:30pm-9:00pm Hodges 16994 $132

18+ Oct 1-Dec 10 F 9:30am-12:00pm Westerlein 16995 $132

ceramicsChoose from our outstanding selection of greenware, paints, and supplies to create your own masterpiece. Class fee includes as-sistance 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 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16544 $55

18+ Sep 30-Dec 9 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16545 $55

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Potters GuildSpotlight on Nan

This Potter’s Guild membergot her start at Brambleton Center

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Beginning Sewing 1 & 2If you’ve always wanted to learn to sew, or are looking to refresh your sewing skills, these classes are for you. In Sewing 1, termi-nology, techniques, hand sewing, and pattern reading will be cov-ered. Use the knowledge gained from this class to make a pair of pillowcases. Sewing 2 requires the first course, OR a basic knowl-edge 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.

Age level DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ 1 Sep 20-Oct 25 M 6:30-8:30pm Brambleton 16638 $89

18+ 2 Nov 1-Dec 6 M 6:30-8:30pm Brambleton 16639 $89

rustic AngelWooden angel is painted using a weathered-look technique and accented with rusty stars on her wings to give her a rustic look. Can be displayed year round or as part of your holiday decor. In-cludes all supplies and instruction. .

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 21 Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16710 $21

easy Homemade Baby giftsGiving 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 Tu 9:30am-10:30am Green Ridge 17146 $50

Winter Scene Door crownDisplay this New England style wooden arch above your door or entryway and enjoy all season long. Saltbox houses, a church, trees and a snowman complete this winter scene. Includes all sup-plies and instruction. Three week course. Instructor: Jo Robertson.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Oct 12-26 Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16711 $30

Boutique Style Kids clothes by YouSome 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 craft-ers 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Nov 9 - 30 Tu 9:30am-11:00am Green Ridge 17147 $40

introduction to mosaicsMosaics 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 decora-tive 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 W 6:00pm-8:30pm Brambleton 16987 $180

mosaic TechniquesIn 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 intro-duce students to different techniques. Those who want to start a personal mosaic project aside from the in-class projects are wel-come to start on and receive limited assistance during the course of the class. All students will receive handouts with information about supplies.Eight week program. Instructor: Dotti Stone.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 25-Nov 13 Sa 10:00am-12:30pm Brambleton 16989 $185

Stained glassAs 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 stu-dents 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 M 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16654 Var.

i Believe in SantaAdd a touch of whimsy to your Christmas decorating with this charming Santa cut-out. Wooden Santa is 22 inches tall with pack-ages at his base, tin bell and cone to accessorize his holiday out-fit. Includes all supplies and instruction. Instructor: Jo Robertson. Three week program.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Nov 23-Dec 7 Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16643 $30

evergreen Wreath WorkshopLearn 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. In-cludes all supplies for one wreath. Instructor: Norma Silvius.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Dec 2 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 16712 $33

18+ Dec 8 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Green Ridge 17129 $33

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Visual ArtsBasic Principles of Direct PaintingThis 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, draw-ing, 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Nov 8-Dec 6 M 6:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 16769 $115

Basic Drawing TechniquesBeginning with improved eye-hand coordination students will learn drawing techniques such as overlapping, perspective, shad-ing and proportion. Techniques will be practiced using objects from life as well as learning problem solving strategies for cor-recting mistakes. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 30-Nov 18 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Craig Center 16607 $69

18+ Sep 29-Nov 17 W 6:00pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 16608 $69

DrawingAs 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 W 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16840 $69

18+ Dec 1-Jan 12 W 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16842 $69

Oil PaintingThis course will cover surface preparation, palette layout, materi-als handling, color and shading techniques. Great for beginners, those who have painted with acrylics, or those who want to brush up on their skills. Six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Oct 13-Nov 17 W 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16834 $69

18+ Dec 1-Jan 12 W 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16835 $69

AdultA Oil Painting by the Bob ross method

With the Bob Ross method of Oil Painting, you will complete each painting in just one class. Even people who have never paint-ed 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 No-vember 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

18+ Sep 9 Th 9:30am-3:00pm Green Ridge 16449 $59

18+ Sep 11 Sa 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16673 $59

18+ Sep 16 Th 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16672 $59

18+ Sep 25 Sa 9:30am-3:00pm Green Ridge 16450 $59

18+ Oct 2 Sa 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16674 $59

18+ Oct 21 Th 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16675 $59

18+ Nov 13 Sa 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16676 $59

18+ Nov 18 Th 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16677 $59

18+ Dec 11 Sa 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16678 $59

18+ Dec 16 Th 9:30am-3:00pm Brambleton 16679 $59

PastelsThis 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 M 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16849 $71

WatercolorTechniques covered in this class include wet paint on dry paper, wet into wet, lost edges, color glazing, color mixing, palette lay-out 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. In-structor: Michael Farrar.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Oct 13-Nov 17 W 1:00pm-3:00pm Brambleton 16837 $69

18+ Dec 1-Jan 12 W 1:00pm-3:00pm Brambleton 16838 $69

Acrylic Painting for BeginnersThis 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 the foundations of palette layout, surface preparation, handling of materials, color usage and shading techniques in the acrylic process. We may even explore some newly acquired stamping/mixed media processes used in acrylic painting. Eight week class. Supply list will be available. Instructor: Susan Bradbury.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Oct 2-Nov 20 Sa 9:30am-11:30am Brambleton 16851 $71

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Family ArtsFall ScarecrowsLet’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

All Sep 16 Th 5:00pm-7:00pm Craig Center 16812 $10

ceramic SnowmanFor a day of family fun, join other families and paint a ceramic snowman. All supplies included.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

8+ Nov 18 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Craig Center 16813 $10

guitar lessonsBuild 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 Bramble-ton: Randolph Walker.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

10-16 Sep 20-Nov 8 M 5:00pm-6:15pm Brambleton 16614 $51

10-16 Sep 22-Nov 10 W 4:15pm-5:30pm Green Ridge 16615 $51

18+ Sep 21-Nov 9 Tu 4:45pm-5:15pm Green Ridge 16635 $51

12+ Sep 30-Nov 18 Th 6:15pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16640 $51

danceBallroom DanceThis 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 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm Brambleton 16713 $27

Performing ArtsKeyboard for Absolute BeginnersLearn 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: Ran-dolph Walker.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 27-Nov 15 M 6:15pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16709 $51

egyptian Style Belly DanceThis 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 ef-fective 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 W 7:30pm-8:30pm Blue Ridge Lib 16854 $35

rumbaThis 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 22-Oct 27 W 7:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 16708 $39

let’s cha chaLike 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

18+ Sep 30-Nov 18 Th 7:30pm-8:30pm Green Ridge 17126 $39

ShagThis is still one of the most popular dances taught in this area. Learn to shag, then join the Roanoke Valley Shag Club. Couples only. Singles will be put on a waiting list to be matched. Five week program. Instructor: Donna Richardson.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 27-Oct 25 M 7:00pm-8:30pm Brambleton 17121 $31

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Teen ArtsDuct Tape WalletsCreate your own personal duct tape wallet, flip flops, flowers, or even a tote bag! Learn how to recreate this common household fix-it into fun crafts! Many colors will be available for the craft Fee includes materials and instruction.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Sep 10 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16645 $10

Beaded charm BraceletsGirls 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 ma-terials 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 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16649 $10

card WeavingLearn 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Sep 25 Sa 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16686 $10

Wooden Painted BirdhouseWorking from a kit, you’ll construct a birdhouse and then deco-rate it with paint. Great for decoration indoors or out! All paints and supplies will be furnished.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Oct 1 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16687 $10

Fabric PostcardsBy layering fabrics and fibers, you’ll end up with really cool post-cards that can actually be mailed. You can make fish, your favor-ite animals, or whatever you’re in the mood to create!

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Oct 2 Sa 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16688 $10

carve-a-PumpkinSharpen your carving skills and make a great holiday decoration. You’ll even take home some recipes for using pumpkin! Be sure to bring your own pumpkin, we’ll furnish the rest.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Oct 22 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16690 $8

Holiday maskMake your own mask in time for Halloween. Use feathers, se-quins and much more to make the coolest or scariest masks ever!

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Oct 15 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16689 $8

Holiday OrnamentsTime to trim that tree and deck those halls! Get a start on the holi-day season with these awesome homemade ornaments that you create yourself and can use for years.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

11-17 Nov 12 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16691 $10

Holiday german Paper StarsBy 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 Sa 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16692 $8

Key chain FobsThe 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 F 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16650 $7

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Toddler dancemommy and me DanceParents and their little ones will enjoy music, movement, tum-bling, stretching, yoga and the very beginnings of basic ballet as 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

3-30mo. Sep 24-Oct 29 F 10:30-11:15am Green Ridge 16778 $65

3-30mo Nov 12-Dec 17 F 10:30-11:15am Green Ridge 16779 $55

Tiny Tots Dance classLittle ones will learn the very basics of beginning ballet along with songs, rhythm exercises, coordination games, and move-ment. Structured class environment helps prepare them for more disciplined dance in the future, improve social skills, and help with spatial relationships, good listening and following direc-tions. Parents do not participate in this class. Taught by the staff of Miss Mona’s School of Dance. Second session is 5 weeks.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

30mo-4yr Sep 24-Oct 29 F 9:30-10:15am Green Ridge 16772 $65

30mo-4yr Nov 12-Dec 17 F 9:30-10:15am Green Ridge 16775 $55

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dancewith your child in one of our preschool dance classes below!

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Youth ArtsScarecrow Bucket craftJoin us in this fun craft as we kick off the fall season. Every par-ticipant will make a scarecrow bucket craft to take home.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

7-10 Sep 23 Th 4:00pm-6:00pm Craig Center 16858 $9

HandmoldingLearn 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: Re-becca McKeever.

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8-12 Sep 27-Nov 15 M 6:00pm-7:30pm Craig Center 16609 $60

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

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9-12 Sep 28-Nov 2 Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Craig Center 16593 $60

glass Bead JewelryCreate beautiful necklaces and bracelets to make a fashion state-ment or to give as a gift to friends and family. Instructor: Debbie Harris.

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9-11 Oct 9 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16567 $25

Pumpkin carving classIn this fun and creative class you can sharpen your carving skills and carve out a Halloween pumpkin.

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7-13 Oct 9 Sa 12:00pm-2:00pm Craig Center 16831 $10

Pom Pom PetsMake cool looking Pom Pom pets to play with, use for decora-tions or to give to friends. Instructor: Melissa dePineda.

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5-7 Oct 12 Tu 6:00am-7:30am Green Ridge 17108 $22

Facepainting 101It’s always fun when there is facepainting at a fair but now you can learn how to do it and just in time for Halloween. Learn how to create a werewolf, witch, pirate and more! Instructor: Debbie Harris.

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8-11 Oct 16 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16568 $25

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SketchingLearn how to sketch different objects using techniques like shad-ing and adding color to enhance your sketches. Instructor: Debbie Harris.

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6-11 Nov 6 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16592 $25

mixed mediaFind 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 the various materials they will use. Older students will focus on background, overlapping, proportion and detail. Their projects will include landscape, portrait and stilll life. Each class is six weeks. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever.

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6-8 Nov 9-Dec 14 Tu 6:30pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16612 $60

9-12 Nov 10-Dec 15 W 6:00pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16613 $60

Snowman Door StopperMake a whimsical snowman from decorative paving stones. You may use year round to hold doors open.

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7-10 Dec 2 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Craig Center 16844 $25

Weaving With WoolMake a your own loom out of cardboard and learn how to weave a colorful placemat or coaster. These will make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Instructor: Debbie Harris.

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6-11 Dec 4 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16569 $25

Youth Artprograms provide education and enrichment to help your kids learn & grow!

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CookingSushi WorkshopOur 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.

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18+ Sep 21 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16655 $32

Sushi Workshop for couplesShare 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.

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18+ Sep 23 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16656 $32

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CookingA Hobby of Endless PossibilitiesBy Bhawana Scaer

Cooking - a hobby with endless possibilities, endless styles and known and unknown origins. Some find it therapeu-

tic, 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 pre-pared 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 In-dian 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 it-

Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable oil,4 cups chickpeas (Soaked overnight or from a can),1 cup chopped sweet onions,½ tsp. cum-in 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!

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Stir Fry WorkshopLearn 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.

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18+ Oct 7 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16660 $32

Phyllo Dough WorkshopPhyllo 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 tri-angles, great for parties or snacks. Overcome your fear of Phyllo! Instructor: Maxine Fraade.

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18+ Oct 5 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16659 $32

Thai WorkshopMaxine 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 ingredi-ents 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.

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18+ Sep 28 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16657 $32

Thai Workshop 2Do 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.

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18+ Sep 30 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16658 $32

Basic cake DecoratingWant 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 sim-ple, yet stunning! Four week program. Instructor: Lisa Claytor.

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18+ Sep 23-Oct 14 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16823 $35

intermediate cake DecoratingLearn 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.

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18+ Oct 21-Nov 11 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16836 $35

Foodies essentials SeriesThe 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.

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18+ Sep 7 Tu 6pm-7pm Foodies Info Session 17071 $0

18+ Sep 14 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Beginnings 17072 $45

18+ Sep 21 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Knife Skills 17073 $45

18+ Sep 28 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Dry Heat 17074 $45

18+ Oct 5 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Moist Heat 17075 $45

18+ Oct 12 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Mother Sauces 17076 $45

18+ Oct 19 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Modern Sauces 17077 $45

18+ Oct 26 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Stock/Soup 17078 $45

18+ Nov 2 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Breakfast 17079 $45

18+ Nov 9 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Pasta 17080 $45

18+ Nov 16 Tu 6pm-9pm Foodies Pastries 17081 $45

Foodies Workshop SeriesWhy 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 kitch-en, 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.

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18+ Sep 11 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Asian 17083 $30

18+ Sep 23 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Foodies Cupcakes 17084 $30

18+ Oct 2 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Venetian 17085 $30

18+ Oct 7 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Foodies Harvest 17086 $30

18+ Nov 4 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Foodies Cupcakes 17087 $30

18+ Nov 13 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Thanksgiving 17088 $30

18+ Nov 18 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Foodies Soup 17089 $30

18+ Nov 30 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Foodies Pizza 17090 $30

18+ Dec 4 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Edible Gifts 17091 $30

18+ Dec 16 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Foodies Christmas 17092 $30

Foodies chef SeriesWhether 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!

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18+ Sep 16 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Tailgating 17101 $45

18+ Sep 30 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Eat for Life 17102 $45

18+ Oct 14 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Dining Demo 17103 $45

18+ Oct 21 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Eat for Life 17104 $45

18+ Nov 11 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Eat for Life 17105 $45

18+ Dec 2 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Seasonings 17106 $45

18+ Dec 9 Th 6pm-9pm Foodies Surf-n-Turf 17107 $50

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Adult LifeDigital Photography - Fall FoliageFall is one of the prettiest times of the year to take photos, espe-cially 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.

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18+ Oct 16 Sa 9:00am-11:00am Green Hill Park 16767 $19

matting, Framing & Presenting Your PhotographsExplore the basic techniques and equipment required in profes-sionally 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 any-one looking to learn more about the presentation aspect of produc-ing 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.

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18+ Nov 13 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16774 $19

18+ Oct 9 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 17131 $19

get Paid to Talk - Professional voiceoversHave 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 success-ful and earn great income in this exciting field. You will even have a chance to record a commercial script.

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18+ Dec 15 W 6:30pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16845 $19

American Sign languageA beginning ASL course for the student with no previous sign lan-guage 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.

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18+ Oct 4-Nov 22 M 7:00pm-9:00pm Brambleton 16715 $65

Halloween BingoWhile 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.

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13+ Oct 21 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Craig Center 16824 $0

men’s night at craig centerDo 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.

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18+ Nov 12 F 6:00pm-9:00pm Craig Center 16820 $8

Principles of Parliamentary ProcedureIn 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; Min-utes and Agendas: Motions and Amendments. Included in fee is your own copy of Robert’s Rules of Order. Three week program.

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18+ Sep 28-Oct 12 Tu 6:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 17069 $33

18+ Jan 11-25 Tu 6:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 17070 $33

Beginning level BridgeLearn (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 con-tract, how to make the contract, and how to defend against your opponents’ contract. Eight week program. Instructor: Al Kimel.

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18+ Sep 29-Nov 17 W 6:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 17128 $49

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Technologyintroduction to the internetThis 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 extract-ing information from the web, downloading programs, and how to increase web security. Bring notebook and pencil to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Edward Francisco.

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18+ Sep 14-Nov 2 Tu 10:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16644 $73

Basic computer repairThis 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 format-ting a hard drive and learning to install operating systems. Bring a notebook to class. Five week program. Instructor: Gary Foutz.

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18+ Sep 21-Oct 19 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16698 $91

18+ Nov 2-30 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16699 $91

computer Basics for the noviceDemystify 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 prog-ress 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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18+ Sep 22-Oct 20 W 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16696 $91

18+ Sep 20-Oct 18 M 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16697 $91

18+ Nov 3-Dec 1 W 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16695 $91

18+ Nov 1-29 M 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16694 $91

introduction to computersThis 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!

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18+ Oct 18-Nov 22 M 7:00pm-8:00pm Craig Center 16850 $40

Homeconcepts of interior DesignNationally 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.

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18+ Sep 28-Nov 23 Tu 6:30pm-9:30pm Brambleton 16816 $81

Hypertufa for Your gardenHypertufa is perfect for making wonderful plant containers for your garden. Exactly what is Hypertufa? (pronounced hyper-toofa). 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.

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18+ Sep 25 Sa 9:00am-1:00pm Brambleton 16642 $36

Kitchen remodeling 101Have you been putting off a major or minor kitchen remodel, feel overwhelmed by too many choices, lack confidence to make de-sign decision? Join kitchen design & remodeling specialist, Sha-ron Scharrer of Homeplace Kitchen & Bath, as she leads you step-by-step through a six week, fun-filled design workshop which promises to challenge, inform and inspire you. The class will uti-lize computerized design software, easy but engaging homework assignments, and hands-on creation of working floor plans and estimates. Six week program. Instructor: Sharon Scharrer.

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18+ Oct 7-Nov 11 Th 6:30pm-8:40pm Brambleton 17149 $75

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Preschool LifeSilly Saturdays at green ridgeNeed something fun for your preschooler to do while you run er-rands on a Saturday? Silly Saturdays are your answer! This fall we will be visiting the Eric Carle bug books. 9/18: The Very Hun-gry 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.

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3-5 Sep 18 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 17007 $20

3-5 Oct 16 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 17008 $20

3-5 Nov 20 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 17009 $20

3-5 Dec 18 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 17010 $20

Winter Wiggles at green ridgeIt’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!

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18mo-5yr Nov 1-Jan 31 M 9:00am-11:00am Green Ridge 16602 $33

18mo-5yr Nov 1-22 M 9:00am-11:00am Green Ridge 16603 $11

18mo-5yr Dec 6-20 M 9:00am-11:00am Green Ridge 16604 $11

18mo-5yr Jan 3-31 M 9:00am-11:00am Green Ridge 16605 $11

Alligators, Bears and carsAlligators, 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.

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2-5 Sep 22-Oct 27 W 10:00am-11:00am Green Ridge 17145 $45

Youth LifeKitchen chemistryExperience the magic of chemistry. Make magic mud, build vol-canoes, and shoot soda to the sky, all while learning the science behind it. All this chemistry can be found in the kitchen!

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6-12 Sep 18 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Craig Center 16852 $18

Spanish cooking for KidsSpend the afternoon learning to make some yummy south of the border dishes! Learn to make homemade tortillas, wedding cook-ies, 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.

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8-11 Oct 9-16 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 16637 $40

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

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8-11 Nov 16 Tu 5:30pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 17109 $25

girls Day OutMove 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.

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8-11 Dec 14 Tu 5:30pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 17110 $25

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

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8-14 Sep 25 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Pasta 17093 $26

8-14 Oct 9 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Mexican 17094 $26

8-14 Oct 16 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Snacks 17095 $26

8-14 Oct 23 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Breakfast 17096 $26

8-14 Oct 30 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Halloween 17097 $26

8-14 Nov 6 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies French 17098 $26

8-14 Nov 20 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Dough 17099 $26

8-14 Dec 11 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies Holiays 17100 $26

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Teen LifeAmerican red cross BabysittingAll 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 Certi-fied American Red Cross Babysitter. Bring a healthy snack.

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11-17 Sep 11 Sa 1:00pm-6:00pm Brambleton 16700 $60

11-17 Oct 9 Sa 1:00pm-6:00pm Brambleton 16701 $60

11-17 Nov 20 Sa 1:00pm-6:00pm Brambleton 16702 $60

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Life over 55e-mail communicationIn 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.

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55+ Oct 13-20 W 9:30am-11:30am Brambleton 16985 $37

microsoft Word 2007Learn 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.

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55+ Sep 22-29 W 9:30am-11:30am Brambleton 16984 $37

understanding Health care reformThis seminar is designed to provide a brief overview of the Medi-care 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 Medi-care. Led by a licensed and certified insurance representative, this event is for educational purposes only.

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55+ Oct 5 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16890 $0

55+ Oct 19 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16891 $0

55+ Nov 2 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16896 $0

55+ Nov 16 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16897 $0

55+ Nov 30 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16898 $0

55+ Dec 7 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16899 $0

55+ Dec 14 Tu 9:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16900 $0

Driver’s Safety ProgramRefresh your driving knowledge in this two session program pre-sented by AARP. Fee: $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Paid to the instructor at first session.

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

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55+ Sep 27 M 11:30am-1:00pm Abuelos 16877 $0

55+ Oct 25 M 11:30am-1:00pm Golden Corral 16878 $0

55+ Nov 22 M 11:30am-1:00pm Brambleton Deli 16879 $0

55+ Dec 20 M 11:30am-1:00pm Red Palace (T’wood) 16880 $0

Family Lifevietnam, Then & nowOn 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 Tu 10:00am-11:00am Brambleton 16814 $0

12+ Oct 14 Th 6:30pm-7:30pm Hollins Library 16815 $0

Family night at the moviesJoin family and friends celebrating Halloween at the Craig Center watching an old classic, “Dracula” staring Bela Lugosi. Refresh-ments will be served.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

5+ Oct 15 F 7:00pm-9:00pm Craig Center 16818 $5

Family Date night at FoodiesYou 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 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies 17082 $50

Holiday Fun night at the moviesJoin 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

5+ Dec 10 F 7:00pm-9:00pm Craig Center 16819 $5

Holiday Open HouseGet in the holiday spirit! Spend an evening with friends singing your favorite Christmas carols. Refreshments provided.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

5+ Dec 14 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Craig Center 16847 $0

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

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Jump InThe Water’s Great!

By Gail Tansill Lambert

Water 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 some-thing, 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 edu-cation 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 elementa-ry school age children the different racing strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. At this age many chil-dren 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 Olym-pic competition. Adult lessons include relaxation activities, confidence building and skill improvement. Adult swim les-sons can be life-changing.

At some point swimming becomes an individual’s way to counter stress, burn calories, and improve cardiovascular fit-ness 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 mus-cular 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 Per-sians 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-swim-ming 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 aquat-ic centers, the ancient Romans built numerous and gigantic public baths that served as community centers for any Ro-man 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 heat-ed 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 rec-reation, 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!

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Adult AquaticsAdult Stroke TechniqueA class intended for adults who would like assistance with im-proving their stroke technique, breathing pattern, and efficiency. This class is recommended for adults who are training for triath-lons, would like to improve endurance, or learn the use of differ-ent drills for all swimming strokes.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 6:45pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 16961 $60

15+ Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 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 Sa 10:00am-10:45am Green Ridge 16965 $45

18+ Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 6:45pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 16963 $60

Adult Swim lessonsAn 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 funda-mental skills in basic water safety, water adjustment and swim-ming 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 Sa 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 Sa 10:00am-10:45am Green Ridge 16960 $45

18+ Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 6:45pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 16959 $60

Aquatic ZumbaThis 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 fit-ness - ‘Ditch the Workout, and Join The Party - In the Pool!

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16+ Sep 17-Nov 19 F 10:00am-11:00am Green Ridge 16566 $65

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic ProgramThe warmth, buoyancy and added water resistance can help de-crease pain and/or stiffness and help improve and maintain joint flexibility. Program exercises are designed for people with arthri-tis, related disease, or participants with special needs.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

18+ Sep 13-Nov 17 M, W 10:00am-10:45am Green Ridge 16563 $60

H2O Boot campGet your body moving with a high energy class at the intermedi-ate 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 cardio-vascular endurance. Water fitness equipment, such as noodles, tubing and buoys, will be provided for added resistance to de-velop strength, balance and coordination.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

16+ Sep 13-Nov 15 M 11:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 16565 $60

Aquatic Trainingellis lifeguard TrainingA professional lifeguard trains to protect guests from cat-astrophic injury or drowning. This program gives life-guards the skills and technical knowledge to become an ef-fective 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 cOurSe Fee

15+ Sep 9-14 F-M Call Green Ridge 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 TrainingThis 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. Tues-day 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, breast-stroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

16+ Sep 28-Oct 9 Tu, Th, Sa 5pm-9:30pm Green Ridge 17055 $200

16+ Nov 2-13 Tu, Th, Sa 5pm-9:30pm Green Ridge 17056 $200

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Toddler LessonsBaby Drops Builds swimming readiness by providing experiences and activi-ties for parents and children to become adjusted to the water and have fun. Parental participation is required.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

6-18mo Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 11:20am-11:50am Green Ridge 16908 $40

6-18mo Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 5:50pm-6:20pm Green Ridge 16909 $40

6-18mo Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 9:20am-9:50am Green Ridge 16907 $30

6-18mo Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 11:00am-11:30am Green Ridge 16914 $40

6-18mo Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 9:20am-9:50am Green Ridge 16910 $40

6-18mo Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:40pm Green Ridge 16911 $40

6-18mo Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 10:10am-10:40am Green Ridge 16915 $30

6-18mo Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 11:20am-11:50am Green Ridge 16912 $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 sub-merging, passing, rolling over on back, floating, and recovery. Pa-rental 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 Sa 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* Sa 9:20am-9:50am Green Ridge 17027 $30

18-36mo Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 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

little Splashes Emphasis is on water adjustment and swimming readiness. Par-ticipants will be learning basic aquatic skills to build indepen-dence, confidence, and the foundation of swimming skills for progress through the Preschool levels. Parental participation is required.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

3-4yr Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 9:20am-9:50am Green Ridge 16966 $40

3-4yr Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 5:50pm-6:20pm Green Ridge 16967 $40

3-4yr Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 9:10am-9:40am Green Ridge 16968 $30

3-4yr Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 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* Sa 11:00am-11:30am Green Ridge 16975 $30

3-4yr Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 9:10am-9:50am Green Ridge 16971 $30

3-4yr Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 9:20am-9:50am Green Ridge 16972 $40

3-4yr Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 5:50pm-6:20pm Green Ridge 16973 $40

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

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

4-5yr Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 10:00am-10:30am Green Ridge 16916 $40

4-5yr Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:40pm Green Ridge 16917 $40

4-5yr Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 6:30pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16918 $40

4-5yr Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 9:20am-9:50am Green Ridge 16919 $30

4-5yr Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 10:00am-10:30am Green Ridge 16920 $40

4-5yr Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:40pm Green Ridge 16921 $40

4-5yr Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 6:30pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16922 $40

4-5yr Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 10:10am-10:40pm Green Ridge 16923 $30

4-5yr Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 10:00am-10:30am Green Ridge 16924 $40

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

AgeS 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 Sa 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 Sa 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

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.

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Youth Lessonslevel 1 lessonsA beginning level class in which participants learn to become ad-justed, 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 lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

5-12 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm 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 Sa 9:10am-9:50am Green Ridge 16929 $42

5-12 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 10:50am-11:30am Green Ridge 16930 $42

5-12 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* Sa 9:10am-9:50am Green Ridge 16933 $55

5-12 Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 10:50am-11:30am Green Ridge 16934 $55

5-12 Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm Green Ridge 16935 $55

5-12 Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 6:00pm-6:40pm Green Ridge 16936 $55

level 2 lessonsEmphasis is placed on learning to float without support and re-covery 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

5-12 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm Green Ridge 16937 $55

5-12 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 6:00pm-6:40pm Green Ridge 16942 $55

5-12 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 9:10am-9:50pm Green Ridge 16939 $42

5-12 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 10:00am-10:40am Green Ridge 16945 $42

5-12 Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm Green Ridge 16938 $55

5-12 Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 6:00pm-6:40pm Green Ridge 16943 $55

5-12 Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 9:10am-9:50am Green Ridge 16940 $42

5-12 Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm Green Ridge 16941 $55

5-12 Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 6:00pm-6:40pm Green Ridge 16944 $55

level 3 lessonsStrong 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 DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn 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 Sa 10:00am-10:40am Green Ridge 16948 $42

5-12 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 10:50am-11:30am Green Ridge 16949 $42

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* Sa 10:00am-10:40am Green Ridge 16954 $42

5-12 Oct 30-Dec 11* Sa 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

level 4 lessonsParticipants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distance. Participants con-tinue 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

5-12 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm Green Ridge 17112 $55

5-12 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 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* Sa 10:50am-11:30am Green Ridge 17115 $42

5-12 Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 5:10pm-5:50pm Green Ridge 17116 $55

Stroke refinementFurther coordination and refinement of all strokes to help partici-pants 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

6-12 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 6:00pm-6:45pm Green Ridge 16976 $60

6-12 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 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* Sa 10:50am-11:35am Green Ridge 16980 $45

6-12 Nov 9-Dec 9* Tu, Th 6:00pm-6:45pm Green Ridge 16979 $60

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out of School FunSchool’s Out Water campCome 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 cOurSe Fee

6-12 Oct 22 F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17063 $23

6-12 Nov 2 Tu 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17064 $23

camp Water Blast - christmas BreakWater 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

15+ Dec 20-21 M-Tu 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17067 $40

15+ Dec 27-29 M-W 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17068 $55

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Home School Preschool lessonsThis 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 lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

3-5 Sep 13-Oct 6 M, W 9:45am-10:15am Green Ridge 17049 $40

3-5 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 4:00pm-4:30pm Green Ridge 17050 $40

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

Home School Youth lessons - level 1 & 2This 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 lOcATiOn cOurSe Fee

5-12 Sep 13-Oct 6 M, W 10:20am-11:00am Green Ridge 17031 $55

5-12 Sep 14-Oct 7 Tu, Th 4:20pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17032 $55

5-12 Oct 11-Nov 3 M, W 10:20am-11:00am Green Ridge 17033 $55

5-12 Oct 12-Nov 4 Tu, Th 4:20pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17034 $55

5-12 Nov 8-Dec 8 M, W 10:20am-11:00am Green Ridge 17036 $55

5-12 Nov 9-Dec 9 Tu, Th 4:20pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17037 $55

Home School Youth lessons - level 3 & 4This 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 lOcATiOn 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

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All Pool Features open:M, W, F: 4-5pmM-F: 7-9pmSat: 11:30am-5:45pmSun: 12-5:45pm

Spray GroundWeekdays: 10a-1pm, 4-9pm* *closed 5-7pm on Tues/ThursSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

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

Lap LanesM-F Morning: 6:30am-9am; 11am-1pmM–F Evening 4-9pm* *closed 6-7pm on Mon/Wed *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs *closed 5-6:30pm on FriSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

Vortex & Current RiverWeekdays: 6:30am – 1pm*, 4-9pm** *closed 8-9am on Tues/Thurs/Fri

**closed 5-7pm on Tues/ThursSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

Water SlideWeekdays: 4-9pm *closed 5-7pm on Tues/ThursSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 12:00pm – 5:45pm

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

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Exercise 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, con-sider 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 exer-cise. 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 Hu-man Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans:

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. For-tunately, 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 mod-ern 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 min-utes on one day, using weightmachines to strengthen muscles on 2 days.

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Martial Arts little DragonsIntroduce your child to karate without spending a fortune. Emphasis will be on proper attitude, respect and self confi-dence. This healthy activity teaches your child readiness, focus and will increase their attention span and coordina-tion. 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 Wa-do-Ki style of Karate with 30 years of teaching experience.

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7-15 Oct 18-Nov 22 M 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16647 $35

AikidoA Japanese martial art teaching self defense using efficient body movements, not strength, to redirect the force of an attack and dif-fusing it. Increase awareness, flexibility, and balance. Train your body and mind with movement, breathing, and meditative exer-cise helping you learn principals that are practical for self defense as well as daily life. Instructor: Eric Goodbar and Devin Hamden.

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18+ Dec 16-Apr 14 Th 6:45pm-8:45pm Brambleton 16617 $29

18+ Jan 8-Apr 30 Sa 9:30am-12:30pm Brambleton 16616 $46

18+ Aug 9-Dec 6 M 6:30pm-8:30pm Green Ridge 16444 $72

Tai chi chuanT’ai Chi Chaun can be described as an exercise consisting of slow, relaxed movements that help us develop internal and external bal-ance 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.

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18+ Sep 21-Nov 9 Tu 6:30pm-7:30pm Green Ridge 16598 $40

18+ Sep 23-Oct 28 Th 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16706 $40

18+ Nov 4-Dec 16 Th 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16707 $40

universal Kempo KarateThis method merges all aspects of the martial arts including punch-ing, kicking, takedowns, grappling and weapons. The dynamic curriculum presents a realistic challenge for all participants. It’s a versatile self-defense system tailored to meet the needs of every strength, size and ability. Kempo-Karate readily adapts to the de-mands of a changing world and equips the student with the men-tal 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.

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4-6 Th 5:30pm-6:30pm Green Ridge $75

7-12 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge $75

13+ Th 7:00pm-8:30pm Green Ridge $75

Yoga Hatha YogaGreat health, a clear mind, boundless energy and a positive spirit can be yours! Floor poses taught in Hatha Yoga build upper body strength while standing poses increase hamstring, quadricep, and abdominal strength which is critical for people of all ages. Wear comfortable loose clothing, expect to be barefooted and bring a blanket, bath towel and a yoga mat. Instructor: Trudi Mardian.

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18+ Sep 1-Oct 13 W 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16452 $34

18+ Sep 1-Oct 13 W 7:05pm-8:05pm Green Ridge 16454 $34

Beginning YogaThis 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.

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18+ Sep 22-Nov 10 W 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16619 $44

18+ Sep 18-Nov 6 Sa 9:30am-10:30pm Brambleton 16620 $44

18+ Nov 13-Dec 18 Sa 9:30am-10:30pm Brambleton 16636 $44

Prenatal YogaThis program is especially made for pregnant women that wish to practice yoga. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced partic-ipant, this is a great way to spend time for yourself and your baby, while practicing safe stretching and strength building exercises.

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18+ Sep 20-Nov 15 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16634 $45

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JudoJujitsu 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 intro-duced 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.

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6-12 Sep 15-Dec 1 W 6:00pm-6:40pm Green Ridge 17163 $72

13+ Sep 15-Dec 1 W 7:00pm-7:40pm Green Ridge 17164 $72

13+ Sep 15-Dec 1 W 7:50pm-8:30pm Green Ridge 17165 $72

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

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Mind & Body reflexologyLearn 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.

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18+ Sep 20-Oct 18 M 6:30pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16526 $45

Advanced reflexologyLearn 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.

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18+ Sep 22-Oct 20 W 6:30pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16527 $45

Basic Beginning meditationLearn 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.

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18+ Sep 23-Oct 14 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16621 $29

Beginning meditation - The next StepThis course expands on the methods and techniques learned in Beginning Meditation with greater emphasis placed on medita-tion as an integral part of your daily routine. Prerequisite: Begin-ning Meditation. Four week course. Instructor: Norma Silvius.

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18+ Oct 28-Nov 18 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16716 $29

Fitness over 55Senior WorkoutMany of the exercises in this class are done seated in a chair using free weights and exercise bands. This is a great class for increas-ing strength and flexibility while doing weight bearing exercises. Ten week program. Instructor: Gene Jones.

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55+ Sep 27-Dec 1 M, W 9:00am-10:00am Brambleton 16843 $49

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Fundamental PilatesTotal body conditioning, combining flexibility and strength, com-bining both Eastern and Western techniques. The practice of Pi-lates 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.

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18+ Sep 16-Nov 18 Th 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16829 $40

18+ Dec 2-Feb 10 Th 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16830 $40

Pilates intermediateThis 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.

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18+ Sep 16-Nov 18 Th 6:35pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16832 $40

18+ Dec 2-Feb 10 Th 6:35pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16833 $40

Wellness coachingThis is a 6 week program for both men & women. Are you feel-ing there is something missing in your life? Do you find your-self 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!

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18+ Sep 20-Oct 25 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16594 $35

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

YogaBeginners 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.

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18+ Sep 13-Nov 1 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16112 $39

18+ Sep 13-Nov 1 M 7:05pm-8:05pm Brambleton 16113 $39

18+ Sep 2-Oct 21 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16114 $39

18+ Sep 2-Oct 21 Th 7:05pm-8:05pm Brambleton 16115 $39

18+ Oct 28-Dec 30 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16628 $39

18+ Oct 28-Dec 30 Th 7:05pm-8:05pm Brambleton 16629 $39

18+ Nov 8-Dec 27 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16626 $39

18+ Nov 8-Dec 27 M 7:05pm-8:05pm Brambleton 16627 $39

18+ Jan 3-Feb 21 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Brambleton 16630 $39

18+ Jan 3-Feb 21 M 7:05pm-8:05pm Brambleton 16631 $39

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Group exerciselow impact AerobicsThis low impact class is designed for all levels of fitness. The benefits of this program include improved stamina, cardiovascu-lar 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.

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18+ Oct 12-Dec 21 Tu, Th 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16771 $43

18+ Jan 11-Mar 17 Tu,Th 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16776 $43

mid impact AerobicsImprove your stamina, and cardiovascular health while strength-ening and toning upper and lower body muscles. Ten week pro-gram. Instructor: Peggy Ballard.

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18+ Sep 27-Dec 6 M-W 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16777 $43

18+ Dec 13-Feb 23 M, W 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16792 $43

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

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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

AFAA Practical Skills & choreography WorkshopAn intensive one-day workshop, which focuses on practical tech-niques 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 Ex-ercise Certification. Contact AFAA @ (814) 866-3438 to register.

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18+ Oct 9 Sa 9:00am-6:00pm Brambleton 16525 Call

AFAA Primary group exercise certificationThis 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 writ-ten and practical exams. Current CPR certification is required before certification is issued. Contact AFAA @ (814) 866-3438.

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18+ Oct 10 Su 9:00am-6:00pm Brambleton 16524 Call

Biggest loser ProgramThis 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. Partici-pants will compete in teams of four, working with a Certified Per-sonal 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.

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18+ Sep 27-Dec 27 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16571 $250

FusionFusion is a great way of beating exercise boredom, and challeng-ing your muscles in different ways. This intense cardio class com-bines 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

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18+ Sep 25-Oct 30 Sa 9:00am-10:00am Green Ridge 16596 $35

Women’s BootcampThe fastest way to get your body in shape! This 8-week class com-bines 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!

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18+ Sep 21-Oct 28 Tu, Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16591 $150

couch to 5KThis 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!

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18+ Sep 23-Nov 18 Th 5:45pm-6:45pm Green Ridge 16597 $30

girl PowerThis 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 AT-TITUDE is the the key to being balanced. We will also REVIEW positives and negatives on inner beauty vs. outer beauty.

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18+ Sep 27-Nov 1 M 5:30pm-6:30pm Green Ridge 16595 $35

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JazzerciseThis 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.

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18+ Oct 25-Dec 27 M 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16590 $32

18+ Oct 1-Dec 17 F 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16583 $32

18+ Sep 2-Nov 4 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16443 $32

18+ Jan 3-Mar 7 M 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16589 $32

18+ Jan 7 -Mar 11 F 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16584 $32

Jazzercise liteLow impact version of Jazzercise, great for beginners and preg-nant women. Class consists of moderate aerobic dance, strength & stretching, using resistance tubes, hand weights, and chair ex-ercises to improve range of motion, better circulation and improve energy. Ten week program. Instructor: Suzanne Miller.

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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

JazzersculptThis 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.

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18+ Sep 29-Dec 8 W 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16826 $32

18+ Dec 15-Feb 23 W 6:30pm-7:30pm Brambleton 16827 $32

niaNia is one of the most innovative and safe cardiovascular pro-grams 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.

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18+ Oct 11-Dec 6 M 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16528 $36

Total Body WorkoutIncrease 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.

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18+ Sep 27-Nov 15 M 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16622 $28

18+ Sep 29-Nov 17 W 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16623 $28

18+ Nov 29-Jan 17 M 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16624 $28

18+ Dec 1-Jan 19 W 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16625 $28

ZumbaIt’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.

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18+ Sep 18-Nov 20 Sa 8:30am-9:30am Green Ridge 16561 $46

18+ Sep 14-Nov 16 Tu 5:00pm-6:00pm Green Ridge 16562 $46

18+ Sep 21-Nov 30 Tu 4:00pm-5:00pm Brambleton 16901 $46

18+ Sep 21-Nov 30 Tu 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16902 $46

18+ Sep 21-Nov 30 Tu 6:45pm-7:45pm Brambleton 16903 $46

18+ Dec 7-Feb 8 Tu 4:00pm-5:00pm Brambleton 16904 $46

18+ Dec 7-Feb 8 Tu 5:30pm-6:30pm Brambleton 16905 $46

18+ Dec 7-Feb 8 Tu 6:45pm-7:45pm Brambleton 16906 $46

Body PumpBODYPUMP 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 ex-ercises 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!

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16+ Sep 15-Nov 19 W, F 8:30am-9:30am Green Ridge 16555 $65

16+ Sep 18-Nov 20 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 16556 $45

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

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16+ Sep 14-Nov 18 Tu, Th 8:30am-9:30am Green Ridge 16558 $60

16+ Sep 19-Nov 21 Su 10:30am-11:30am Green Ridge 16559 $45

OnlineRegister online: it’s fast, easy and secure! Go on line and visitwww.RoanokeCountyParks.com

No matter whatyour fitness goals are, Roanoke County Parks has a program that’s right for you.

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“Be Young, Be Foolish, but Be Happy.” In 1968, The Tams in-troduced 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 bas-ketball; 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 un-til 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 play-ing 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 basket-ball 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 transi-tion to high school sports much easier for many student ath-letes.” One of those athletes who agrees with Coach Muscaro is former VMI star basketball player Damon Williams. While play-ing at VMI in the 1980’s, Damon and twin brother, Ramon, were known as the “twin towers.” “From a personal perspective, be-ing 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 dimen-sion. “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.”

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Youth Clinicscheer OlympicsRoanoke County’s Cheer Olympics is an opportunity for recre-ation 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

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12-16 Sep 19 Su 1:30pm-4:00pm Northside HS 16726 $35

Baton - level 1 classUnder the direction of Joan Duus Pizzazz Star City Twirlers has been an active part of the Roanoke Valley since 1980. Level I ba-ton 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*

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nFl Punt, Pass & Kick competitionYoung football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their foot-ball skills when we host the NFL Pepsi, Punt Pass and Kick com-petition. The competition allows youngsters to showcase their tal-ents 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 paren-tal 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 informa-tion call 387-6078.

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8-15 Sep 26 Su 2:00pm-4:00pm Cave Spring MS 16725 $0

Basketball Preseason clinicsRoanoke County’s youth basketball preseason clinics are de-signed 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 al-low for a camper to staff ratio of 5:1.

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7-12 Nov 6-7 SaSu

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Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tour-ism offers youth athletics programs in cooperation with local Recreation Clubs. Youth Athletic participants must sign up through the local Rec-reation 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 vari-ous 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!

recreation league DirectoryCave Spring American Little League • www.eteamz.com/csallCave Spring National Little League: • www.eteamz.com/csnllCave Spring Recreation Foundation • www.cavespringrec.comGlenvar Recreation Booster Club • www.glenvaryouthboosters.orgHidden Valley Youth Sports Assoc. • www.hvysa.comMasons Cove Recreation Club • www.masonscoverec.comMt. Pleasant Recreation Club: • www.mprecreation.comNorth Roanoke Recreation Club • www.nrrc.netSouth County Softball League: • www.southcountysoftball.comValley AFC Soccer (SW County) • www.valleyafc.orgVinton Recreation Booster Club: • www.vintonboosterclub.com

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Baseball/T-ball January April Late April 7-16

Softball January April Late April 6-18

Soccer May/June August August 6-18

Football May/June August August 6-12

Cheerleading May/June August August 6-18

Basketball September November January 7-18

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

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Toddler Sports Start Smart SoccerThis 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 par-ent or another adult is able to attend the six sessions with them. For more information, contact the Athletics Office at 387-6078.

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4-5 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 1:30pm-2:30pm Bonsack ES 16651 $59

4-5 Sep 18-Oct 23 Sa 3:30pm-4:30pm Walrond Park 16652 $59

Tumbling TotsReady, 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.

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30mo.-5 yr Oct 2-23 Sa 9am-9:45am Green Ridge 16981 $25

30mo.-5 yr Oct 30-Nov 20 Sa 9am-9:45am Green Ridge 16982 $25

30mo.-5 yr Nov 27-Dec 18 Sa 9am-9:45am Green Ridge 16983 $25

Tennis LessonsTennis lessons for BeginnersWe’re pleased to offer a fun and exciting series of tennis lessons for beginner level junior players with little or no tennis experi-ence. 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 po-sitioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction.

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

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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

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

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

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Green Ridge HoopsFriday night HoopsIf 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/ac-tivity 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

13-17 Sep 17 F 5:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 16999 $3/$5

18+ Sep 17 F 7:00pm-9:00pm Green Ridge 17000 $3/$5

13-17 Oct 15 F 5:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 17001 $3/$5

18+ Oct 15 F 7:00pm-9:00pm Green Ridge 17002 $3/$5

13-17 Nov 19 F 5:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 17003 $3/$5

18+ Nov 19 F 7:00pm-9:00pm Green Ridge 17004 $3/$5

13-17 Dec 17 F 5:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge 17005 $3/$5

18+ Dec 17 F 7:00pm-9:00pm Green Ridge 17006 $3/$5

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3 on 3 Basketball TournamentTest 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 com-munity involvement in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Regis-ter 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.

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18+ Nov 13 Sa 6-10pm Non-Member Solo 17142 $35

18+ Nov 13 Sa 6-10pm Non-Member Team 17142 $30

18+ Nov 13 Sa 6-10pm Member Solo 17142 $65

18+ Nov 13 Sa 6-10pm Member Team 17142 $20

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Basketball LeagueThe following basketball leagues will be conducted by the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Athletic Divi-sion. 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. AGE: Eighteen (18) years old and above. (Men Only). Divi-sions: B, C, D and Recreation

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).

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

INFoRMATIoN: League play will start on/or about the first week of January. All games will be played on Sunday after-noons. 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, RECRE-ATION & TOURISM

deAdLINe: Entry deadline: Last year teams – November 21 - 27New teams – November 28 - December 4

*** These are “NO DUNKING ALLOWED” leagues.***

ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN ONLINE AT:www.roanokecountyva.gov/athletics

Athletics Contacts roanoke county Parks - Athletics OfficePhone: 540.387.6078Fax: 540.561.2842Web: www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov/athletics

inclement Weather cancellationsCall 540.387.6455

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

Play hoops in a league, try one of our new Green Ridge programs

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By Ben Calloway

After 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 un-derway and gaining experience at being independent. Youngsters rise to the chal-lenge 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 pro-gram provider. This choice can save time and help make sure the outing is a suc-cessful, 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 ease-ment 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.

BackpackingPlanning a Family Adventure

don’t forget your camera! Back-packing can be a fun adventure for the entire family, if you’re prepared.

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 out-side, 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 expe-rienced members may be responsible for routefinding, setting up a tent, cooking, washing dishes or keeping the campsite garbage-free. Games and activities are es-pecially important for kids but should be planned to include everyone. All these du-ties 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!

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Water PlayTwilight canoeingCanoe 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 W 5:00pm-8:00pm Camp Roanoke 16793 $15

All Oct 20 W 5:00pm-8:00pm Camp Roanoke 16803 $15

Kayaking on the new riverEver 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 en-joying 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 Su 9:00am-5:00pm Kessler Mill 16785 $35

14+ Sep 12 Su 9:00am-5:00pm Kessler Mill 16786 $35

outdoor Sport Backpacking - mount rogers SummitMount 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 wilder-ness 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

via FerrataA 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 difficul-ty 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 an-ticipated, 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 Sa 7:15am-7:30pm Brambleton 17132 $105

Fall Foliage Biking on the virginia creeper TrailCoast 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time DePArT FrOm cOurSe Fee

16+ Oct 16 Sa 9:30am-7:30pm Green Ridge 16693 $69

16+ Oct 16 Sa 10:00am-7:00pm Brambleton 16693 $69

Hunter educationThe 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 Fee

12+ Sep 13-16 M-Th 6:00pm-9:30pm Brambleton 16492 $0

12+ Oct 4-7 M-Th 6:00pm-9:30pm Brambleton 16493 $0

12+ Oct 25-28 M-Th 6:00pm-9:30pm Catawba 16494 $0

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Climbingrock climbingGet 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 Sa 9:00am-5:00pm Kessler Mill 16797 $35

12+ Nov 6 Sa 9:00am-5:00pm Kessler Mill 16798 $35

learn to BelayHave 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. Regis-tration is limited to 12 people. Instructor: Charles Biesecker.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time PlAce cOurSe Fee

14+ Oct 13 W 5:00pm-7:00pm Camp Roanoke 16799 $15

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Family Wall climbGather 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 tech-niques. 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

5+ Sep 15 W 6:00pm-8:00pm Camp Roanoke 16790 $15

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

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The 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 Na-tional 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 un-forgettable Icefields Parkway. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breath-taking 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.

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 awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are dis-tinctively 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 (us-ing 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 spectacu-lar Emerald Lake, named for the vibrant green color of its wa-ter. 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 Muse-um, 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!

rockies, Highlights by TrainThis 9 day tour includes 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, an es-cort, 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!

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18+ Jun 27-July 5 Brambleton 17041 $4,499 $3,399 $3,349

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day Tripsvisit Kingsport, TnA warm Tennessee welcome awaits you in Kingsport at the His-toric 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 Th 7:15am-8:00pm Green Ridge 16067 $81

55+ Sep 23 Th 6:45am-8:30pm Brambleton 16067 $81

Historic mount Jackson, vAMount Jackson, in the Shenandoah Valley is rich with Civil War history. The Mount Jackson Historical District is listed in the Na-tional 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 soldiers wrote their names on the wall. Likewise, the Soldiers Cemetery has a monument listing the names of soldiers from all the Confederate states who died here. Lunch is provided by the ladies of the Mount Jackson United Methodist Church. The last stop of the day is a visit to the longest remaining covered bridge in Virginia, Meems Bottom, constructed in 1892. It stretches 200 feet in a single span carried by a wooden Burr Arch. It is still open to vehicle traffic today. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, step-on guide, all tour fees, lunch, escort and bus transportation.

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55+ Sep 28 Tu 7:30am-5:45pm Green Ridge 16071 $54

55+ Sep 28 Tu 7:00am-6:15pm Brambleton 16071 $54

Flowers and cheeseFall 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.

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55+ Oct 5 Tu 8:30am-6:l30pm Brambleton 17038 $21

55+ Oct 5 Tu 8:30am-6:30pm Kessler Mill 17038 $21

55+ Oct 5 Tu 8:45am-6:15pm Green Ridge 17038 $21

Adult Travellexington, nc Barbecue FestivalSee 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 transporta-tion, breakfast biscuit and escort.

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18+ Oct 23 Sa 8:00am-6:00pm Brambleton 16703 $39

18+ Oct 23 Sa 7:30am-6:30pm Green Ridge 16703 $39

Southern caribbean cruiseBoard Royal Caribbean’s ‘Enchantment of the Seas’ for this 13 Day/12 Night Southern Caribbean adventure. Your ports of call are Labadee, Haiti; Samana, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puer-to Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Tortola, B.V.I. The fee includes transportation to and from Baltimore, MD, all port fees and taxes, and escort. A deposit of $250 is due at registration with the balance due by 11/5/10. Fees vary by cabin. Please call 772-7529 for registration information.

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18+ Mar 21 - Apr 2 Brambleton 16466 $1,399-$1,659

Shades of irelandFrom 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 dur-ing an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit the Wa-terford Crystal facility. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700-foot 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.

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18+ Apr 19-28 Brambleton 17040 $3,199 $2,749 $2,719

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Step Back in Time - Bath county, vAThe 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 his-toric 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 bever-age. 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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55+ Oct 12 Tu 7:45am-6:15pm Green Ridge 16073 $73

55+ Oct 12 Tu 7:30am-6:30pm Kessler Mill 16073 $73

55+ Oct 12 Tu 7:30am-6:45pm Brambleton 16073 $73

Patsy cline rememberedWinchester, 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 mem-ory. 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.

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55+ Oct 13 W 7:30am-6:45pm Green Ridge 16072 $59

55+ Oct 13 W 7:00am-7:15pm Brambleton 16072 $59

virginia’s covered BridgesEnjoy a beautiful Autumn day of returning to the past while visit-ing 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 W 8:00am-4:15pm Green Ridge 16653 $48

55+ Oct 20 W 7:30am-4:45pm Brambleton 16653 $48

Fall Foliage at new river State ParkEnjoy 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 natu-ral 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 14 Th 7:00am-5:15pm Brambleton 17124 $39

55+ Oct 14 Th 7:15am-5:00pm Green Ridge 17124 $39

55+ Oct 26 Tu 7:00am-5:15pm Brambleton 17125 $39

55+ Oct 26 Tu 7:15am-5:00pm Green Ridge 17125 $39

History museum of Western vAJoin 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 utilitar-ian 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 DATe DAYS Time DePArT cOurSe Fee

55+ Nov 2 Tu 9:15am-2:15pm Kessler Mill 16705 $18

55+ Nov 2 Tu 9:30am-2:00pm Green Ridge 16705 $18

55+ Nov 2 Tu 9:30am-2:000pm Brambleton 16705 $18

experience Harrisonburg vAExperience 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 arti-sans. 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 Th 7:30am-5:45pm Green Ridge 16714 $69

55+ Nov 4 Th 7:00am-6:15pm Brambleton 16714 $69Southwest Virginia is blessed with some of the nation’s best remaining covered bridges.

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Christmas Tripschristmas Town u.S.A.The quiet little town of McAdenville, N.C. comes alive in spec-tacular 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 ac-cording 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 Con-cord 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 Th 11:30am-10:30pm Green Ridge 16720 $47

55+ Dec 2 Th 11:00am-11:00pm Brambleton 16720 $47

Holidays at the Biltmore estateCome along for a day fit for a king on George Vanderbilt’s 8,000-acre 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 gour-met 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.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time DePArT cOurSe Fee

18+ Dec 11 Sa 11:00am-2:15am Green Ridge 17111 $145

18+ Dec 11 Sa 11:30am-1:45am Brambleton 17111 $145

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christmas at maymontStep back in time to the Victorian era with a visit to the opu-lent 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 Colo-ny Club, bus transportation and escort.

AgeS DATe DAYS Time DePArT cOurSe Fee

55+ Dec 14 Tu 7:00am-6:45pm Green Ridge 16739 $69

55+ Dec 14 Tu 6:30am-7:15pm Brambleton 16739 $69

christmas at Hotel roanokeTake some time for yourself during the busy holiday season and treat yourself to the fabulous luncheon buffet at Hotel Roa-noke. 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 Th 9:45am-3:00pm Kessler Mill 16722 $42

55+ Dec 9 Th 10:00am-2:45pm Green Ridge 16722 $42

55+ Dec 9 Th 10:00am-2:45pm Brambleton 16722 $42

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Seasonal FunPumpkin Festival at Sinkland FarmsHay ride, pumpkin picking, live farm animals and more! Cel-ebrate 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 activi-ties (corn maze, face painting, pony ride or souvenir shopping) please bring extra cash (cash can be managed by accompany-ing 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 Sa 8:30am-4:30pm Brambleton 16723 $40

5-12 Oct 2 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm Green Ridge 16723 $40

Halloween Trip to Kings DominionMazes, 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

5+ Oct 23 Sa 8:00am-2:00am Brambleton 16998 $75

5+ Oct 23 Sa 8:30am-1:30am Green Ridge 16998 $75

christmas lunch at Wohlfahrt HausBring 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 choreo-graphed 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

5+ Dec 18 Sa 9:45am-5:45pm Green Ridge 17309 $54+

5+ Dec 18 Sa 10:15am-6:15pm Brambleton 17309 $54+

Snowtubing at WinterplaceCounty 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 M 9:30am-6:30pm Brambleton 16986 $55

9-14 Jan 17 M 10:00am-6:00pm Green Ridge 16986 $55

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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.

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Contact & directionsPHONE: (540) 777-6300

EMAIL: [email protected]

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.

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 mem-ber to enjoy this state-of-the-art facility!

1) daily Admission - Visit for the day and make use of our unique indoor pool, well-ness center, walking track, gymnasium and activity room. (Please note that group exercise classes are not included with daily admission)

2) Program Participation - This program guide contains hundreds of general pub-lic 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.

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.

Green Ridge HoursMonday-Friday 5:30am-10:00pmSaturday 8:00am-6:00pmSunday 10:00am-6:00pm

Peters Creek Rd.

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

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indoor Pool Hours

All Pool Features open:M, W, F: 4-5pmM-F: 7-9pmSat: 11:30am-5:45pmSun: 12-5:45pm

Spray GroundWeekdays: 10a-1pm, 4-9pm* *closed 5-7pm on Tues/ThursSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

Lap LanesM-F Morning: 6:30am-9am; 11am-1pmM–F Evening 4-9pm* *closed 6-7pm on Mon/Wed *closed 5-7pm on Tues/Thurs *closed 5-6:30pm on FriSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 10:00am – 5:45pm

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

Water SlideWeekdays: 4-9pm *closed 5-7pm on Tues/ThursSaturday: 11:30am – 5:45pmSunday: 12:00pm – 5:45pm

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

What to do here!indoor Aquatics at green ridgeGreen Ridge Recreation Center’s indoor aquatics area is de-signed 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 de-grees 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.

Activity roomThis 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.

exercise and Strength Training equipmentWith nearly 10,000 square feet of fitness space and over 45 piec-es of Precor aerobic exercise machines, Green Ridge has every-thing 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, Ham-merstrength and Freemotion, among others. Enjoy free weights and a workout in front of mirrors or windows with a view!

gymnasiumThe 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 TrackGreen 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

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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) M, TU, TH 8:00pm-10:00pm

Basketball Lunchtime (Adult) M-F 12:00pm-1:00pm

Volleyball Pickup (Adult) W 8:00pm-10:00pm

Volleyball Free Play (Family) F 5:00pm-8:00pm

Personal TrainingA Certified Personal Trainer will work with you individually or as a group to devel-op a program based on your specific needs. Services begin with a complimentary consultation to discuss specific health history, current fitness level and specific fit-ness goals. The certified trainer will work with individuals to improve cardiovascu-lar fitness, strength, and flexibility. Benefits of personal training include improved motivation and increased exercise retention. Clients will also receive basic nutri-tion 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 evalu-ated 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.

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numBer OF SeSSiOnS Price

1 to 9 $40 / session

10 to 19 $37 / session

20 or more $34 / session

SeSSiOnS numBer OF PeOPle Price

10 5 people $150 / person

10 4 people $170 / person

10 3 people $190 / person

10 2 people $210 / person

gymnasium Activities

Personal Training Individual Rates

Personal Training Group Rates

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Why Become a Member?Affordable monthly Access to the FacilityGreen Ridge membership allows your family to maximize the use of our diverse recreation amenities, at an affordable monthly rate. Your monthly fee allows you to use the following amenities at times they are not already in use for other programs:

membership Benefit classesSince our opening last January, we’ve continued to build and expand on our membership benefit program lineup in response to the needs of our customers. Green Ridge offers dozens of group exercise and aquatics programs FREE with your membership. Visit our website at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com for a complete look at our expanded schedule. Follow the links to Green Ridge and Schedules. Check of-ten, as new programs are added all the time. Member benefit classes do not require pre-registration but will fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Members are welcome to sign up for any of our group exercise or recreation programs shown throughout this guide at the public rate. As a member, these are the courses that come with your membership:

KidZoneDon’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 tak-ing 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 DiscountsAs 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 upFill 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.

• Wellness & Fitness Area• Free Weight Area • Group Exercise Classes• Indoor Leisure Pool• Indoor Water Playground

Membership options Base Rate

County Resident

RateIndividual Adult $49 $42Ages 18 to 54 per month per month

Adult Couple / Single Parent $65 $57Two adults ages 18 and up or single parent with children

per month per month

Family $75 $66Two adults ages 18 and up and one or more children per month per month

Teen $30 $23Ages 13 to 17 per month per month

Children $22 $15Ages 0 to 12 per month per month

55+ Individual $47 $39Ages 55 and up per month per month

55+ Couple $55 $47Two adults ages 55 and up per month per month

Green Ridge Membership RatesThe rates shown here offer flexible monthly payment with no long- term contracts and no joining fee!

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Green Ridge Recreation CenterGreen Member

7415 Wood Haven Rd.Roanoke, VA 24019(540) 777-6300

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

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

• Gymnasium• Jogging/Walking Track • KidZone (Child Watch)• Activity Room

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

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

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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 CONDITIONS1.___________ (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 Rec-reation 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 ofthe 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 mem-bership, 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 AUTHORIZATIONAUTHORIZATION: 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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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 SchoolThis year Roanoke County is pleased to offer after school care at 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 par-ticipating schools below.

After School for Kids (A.S.K.)After School for Kids is a rec-reation program for grades K-5 where children can have fun while learning through age-appropriate activities that foster physical, so-cial, emotional, and cognitive de-velopment. 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 home-work 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 Pro-grams include gym or playground time, snack time, quiet time for homework or other quiet activities, and group or self-directed ac-tivities. Registration packets are available on our website at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. Now taking registration! Call 857-5035 for information and registration.

ridge KidsRidge 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 pro-vided 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 physi-cal, social, emotional and cognitive development. Daily activities for RIDGE KIDS include:• High Energy Activities• Gym• Indoor Pool• Outside time• Activity Room• Snack time Five days a week$25 registration fee$60/wk for Green Ridge members$70/wk for non-membersPayment through Autodraft onlyFor more information, contact Mandi Smith at 777-6316.

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

School’s Out Day campJoin us for fun while Roanoke County Schools are out! At Green Ridge, enjoy swimming, gym time, arts, crafts, and games. Reg-ister for morning, afternoon, or all day. Green Ridge program dis-counts are available for members, 1/2 day participants and mul-tiple 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. Registra-tion ends one week prior to date of “School’s Out.”

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5-11 Oct 22 F 7:30am-6:00pm Green Ridge 16663 $35

5-11 Oct 22 F 7:30am-6:00pm Brambleton 16787 $30

5-11 Nov 2 Tu 7:30am-6:00pm Green Ridge 16664 $35

5-11 Nov 2 Tu 7:30am-6:00pm Brambleton 16665 $30

5-11 Jan 14 F 7:30am-6:00pm Green Ridge 16665 $35

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enrichmentPlayschoolIntroducing our new daily en-richment program for some of our youngest participants. Play-school is a quality, licensed, rec-reation center-based preschool program. Children will learn through play during recreation and class-room 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.

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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

Snow Day campWhen 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 pro-gram information and 777-6300 for Green Ridge program information.

Winter Break Day campSwimming, 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.

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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 KidsNeed 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.

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5-12 Nov 26 F 5:30am-1:00pm Green Ridge 16599 $40

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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

Social Clubs atBrambleton Center

Call 772-PLAYFor Information

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medieval Faire at green Hill ParkExperience the adventure, pageantry, magic and romance of me-dieval time for a full weekend in September. Knights, knaves, damsels, and magicians along with many other interesting char-acters 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.

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Highland GamesPart of the Medieval Faire

Highland 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 throw-er 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 can-not 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 usu-ally 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 ac-curacy 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 be-ing 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 plas-tic 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.

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

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country Store at Brambleton centerStop 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.

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18+ Sep 10 F 9:00am-1:00pm Brambleton 16214 $0

18+ Oct 8 F 9:00am-1:00pm Brambleton 16855 $0

18+ Nov 12 F 9:00am-1:00pm Brambleton 16856 $0

An evening of Old Time String musicEnjoy 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.

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18+ Oct 16 Sa 6:00pm-8:00pm Brambleton 16870 $5

craft ShowBrambleton 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.

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18+ Nov 6 Sa 8:00am-2:00pm Brambleton 16860 $0

christmas Tree lightingCome 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)

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18+ Dec 6 M 6:00pm-7:00pm Green Ridge $0

Special eventsgrandparent’s Day at Tanglewood mallTake 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 Af-ter” 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 grand-children 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 en-ter 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.

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All Sep 12 Sa 1:00pm-6:00pm Tanglewood Mall $0

Fall Dance at green ridgeJoin 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.

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18+ Oct 8 F 7:30pm-10:00pm Green Ridge 17127 $12

Fall Family Festival at green ridgeGreen 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 tra-ditional fall festival games. Concessions will be available for purchase at minimum cost.

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All Oct 9 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Green Ridge $0-5

indoor Flea market at craig centerDo 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.

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All Oct 2 Sa 8:00am-1:00pm Craig Center 16839 $0

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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 Elvis Show

4:00 Mini-Me Contest

4:30 The Hand Jive Contest

5:00 “Be a Star” Impersonation Contest

5:15 Grease Contest Winner Announced

5:30 Limbo Contest

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Therapeutic RecreationTree Top canopy TourTRS 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 transporta-tion, all safety equipment (provided by outfitter), lunch, guided tour and TRS supervision. Participants must be capable of mod-erate physical activity, as there is some rough terrain. Weight re-quirements 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!

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18+ Oct 14 Th 8:00am-8:00pm Brambleton 16881 $90

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

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18+ Oct 18 M 6:30pm-8:00pm Macados 16736 $7

18+ Nov 22 M 6:30pm-8:00pm Ragazzi’s 16737 $7

18+ Dec 20 M 6:30pm-8:00pm AnnieMoores 16738 $7

Fitness clubBack 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 orinta-tion 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

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18+ Oct 1-Nov 19 F 10:00am-11:30am Green Ridge 16853 $56

Pottery Wheel Work classDuring 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 instruc-tion, 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.

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18+ Oct 15-Nov 19 F 6:30pm-8:30pm Brambleton 16724 $75

Green Ridge Birthday PartiesWith 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 ca-tering 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 [email protected]

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Pool Party 1 hour party room, 1 hour indoor pool 0 to 30 $150 to $250

Multipurpose Room A, B, C

Exclusive use of room, tables & chairs 0 to 202 $50 to $150

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Gymnasium Per-case basis, please call 258 and under Please call

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

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

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We have 16 parks with picnic shelters that may be reserved between April 1 and October 31 each year, with reserva-tions 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 reserva-tions by calling Don at 540-387-6078 ext. 478 to guaran-tee 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.

Facility Rentals Brambleton Recreation Center3738 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, 24018 • (540) 772-7529Whether 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 Au-ditorium, classrooms and a fully equipped classroom /kitchen combo.

Green Ridge Recreation Center7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, 24019 • (540) 777-6300With 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)

Camp Roanoke 6498 dry Hollow Rd, Salem, 24153 • (540) 387-6114Camp Roanoke’s overnight and meeting facilities are available for group rentals, business retreats and more! Featuring presentation-ready 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.

Catawba Center4965 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, 24070 • (540) 387-6078The Catawba Center features a kitchen area, space for dining or meet-ings, along with tables and chairs, playground, outdoor basketball court and baseball field. Picnic shelter available with building or separately.

Craig Avenue Recreation Center900 Chestnut Rd, Vinton, 24179 • (540) 857-5035The Craig Center features a lounge, auditorium, kitchen, and gameroom, each available as separate rentals or in combination.

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Brambleton Recreation Center3738 Brambleton Ave. • Roanoke, VA 24018(540) 772-7529

Green Ridge Recreation Center7415 Wood Haven Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019(540) 777-6300

Camp Roanoke6498 Dry Hollow Rd. • Salem, VA 24153(540) 387-6114 Catawba Recreation Center4965 Catawba Creek Rd.• Catawba, VA 24070(540) 387-6078

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

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

Administrative office1206 Kessler Mill Rd. • Salem, VA 24153(540) 387-6078

Hollins Park5688 Hollins Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019Playground, Soccer Field, Walking Path

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

M.A. Banks Park131 Craig Ave. • Vinton, VA 24179Playground, Basketball, Horseshoes, Grill, Portable Toilets, Water Fountain

Mayflower Hills Park3319 Rutrough Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24014Shelter, Playground, Grill, Ballfield

Merriman Soccer Complex6657 Merriman Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Ballfield

Mount Pleasant Park3071 Pitzer Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24014Shelter, Playground, Basketball Court, Baseball Field, Softball Field, Seasonal Soccer, Football Field

Northside ComplexFacility at Northside High SchoolSoftball Field

oak Grove Park5005 Grandin Rd. Ext.• Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Bathrooms, Grills, Playground, Baseball Field, Tennis Court, Water Fountain, Hiking Trails

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Bent Mountain Park10148 Tinsley Ln. • Bent Mtn., VA 24059Playground, Baseball Field, Softball Field, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, Trails

Bonsack ParkCrumpacker Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019Shelter, Baseball Field, Soccer Field, Horseshoes, Playground, Grill, Portable Toilets

Brookside Park20 Verndale Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24019Shelter, Playground, Basketball Court, Portable Toilets, seasonal Baseball, Softball and Soccer Fields

Clearbrook Park5335 Clearbrook Park Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Grills, Playground, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Portable Toilets, seasonal Softball and Soccer Fields

C. Darrell Shell Park6328 Merriman Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Grills, Bathrooms, Tennis Court, Volleyball, Basketball Court, Water Fountain, Playground, Trails, seasonal Softball and Football Fields

Garst Mill Park2699 Willowlawn St. • Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Grills, Playground, Bathrooms, Electric-ity, Water Fountain, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Walking Trails, Softball Field, Baseball Field, Soccer Field

Gearhart Park100 Highland Rd. • Vinton, VA 24179Playground, Ballfield

Goode Park1594 Goode Park Rd. • Vinton, VA 24179Trails, seasonal Softball and Soccer Fields

Green Hill Park2500 Green Hill Park Rd. • Salem, VA 24153Shelters, Playground, Bathrooms, Hiking Trails, Event Field, seasonal Softball, Baseball, Soccer and Football Fields, Equestrian Center

Happy Hollow Gardens6697 Mt. Chestnut Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Hiking Trails, Amphitheater, Grill

Read Mountain Park6101 Crumpacker Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24019Hiking Trails

Sadler Park8166 Emerald Ln. • Roanoke, VA 24019Playground, Basketball Court, Field, Portable Toilet

Starkey Park5701 Crystal Creek Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24018Shelter, Water Fountain, Portable Toilet, Baseball Field, Soccer Field

Stonebridge Park420 Swan Dr. • Vinton, VA 24179Shelter, Bathrooms, Playground, Grills, Baseball Field, Tennis Court, Trails, Basketball Court

Vinyard Park150 Vinyard Park Dr. • Vinton, VA 24179Shelter, Playground, Grills, Portable Toilets, Electric-ity, Water Fountain, Baseball Field, Soccer Field, Football Field

Walrond Park6842 Walrond Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24019Shelter, Grills, Playground, Bathrooms, Tennis, sea-sonal Baseball, Soccer, and Football Fields, Senior Center, Disc Golf Course

Wayside Park5880 West Main Sr. • Salem, VA 24153Small Boat Launch for Roanoke River

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

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

Hollins districtTroy KincerMax Beyer

Vinton districtRoger Falls

Tim Guilliams

Catawba districtDonna Wooldridge

David Watt

Cave Spring districtFred Corbett

Lee Blair

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & TourismAdvisory Commission

Administrative StaffPete Haislip, Director

Mark Courtright, Assistant Director of ParksMarcus Ordonez, Assistant Director of Recreation

Windsor Hills districtPaul BaileyBob Schell

Member At LargeJerry Williams

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Roanoke River GreenwayAccess & Parking at Green Hill ParkPaved Walking Path

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

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NAME ________________________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ____________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY ________________________________________________________ STATE _______________ ZIP___________________________

HOME PHONE ______________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________

RESIDENT OF ROANOKE COUNTY? ______YES ______NO SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS? ? ______YES ______NO

TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES:

AUTHORIZED

SIGNATURE :_______________________________________________________

CHECk OnE: _____PAREnT _____GUARDIAn ______PARTICIPAnT

___ VISA ___MASTERCARD ___DISCOVER ___ CASH

___ CHECK (CHECK #_________) ___MONEY ORDER

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________

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

Assumption of Risk And Indemnification AgreementI, the undersigned, do hereby agree to participate in or allow the individual named herein to participate in the aforemen-tioned 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 ap-plies, 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 8.01-40 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

METHOD OF PAYMENTMUST BE RECEIVED WITH REGISTRATION - SEE PREVIOUS PAGE

CHARGE CARD AUTHORIZATIONTOTAL AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED: $ _________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE: _________________________________________________

CARDHOLDER NAME: ______________________________________________

CARDHOLDER ZIP CODE: ___________________________________________

CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE: _________________________________________

COURSE # DAY/TIME LOCATION

1

23

FEESPARTICIPANT NAME AGE

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CARD NUMBER:

Parks,Recreation

and Tourism

RoanokeCounty

When - FALL registration begins Saturday, September 4 online County Resi-dents 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.

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.

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, Master-card, 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.

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.

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.

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

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Program registration Policies

Fall 2010

1 ) O n l i n e R e G i s t R a t i O nvisit 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, Master-Card 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 ) P h O n e O R W a l k - i n R e G i s t R a t i O nsimply Call one of the numbers below to register for programs, or for more informa-tion 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.

540.772.7529 Brambleton Center

3738 Brambleton Ave. 24018

540.777.6300 Green Ridge Recreation Center 7415 Wood Haven Rd. 24019

540.777.6300 Roanoke County Parks Offices 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. 24153

2 ) M a i l - i n R e G i s t R a t i O nUse the Form Below to complete your registration, and mail with check, money order or credit card information to:

Registration

Program Registration

Administrative StaffPete Haislip, Director

Mark Courtright, Assistant Director of ParksMarcus Ordonez, Assistant Director of Recreation

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Green Hill Medieval Faire And Highland Games

• Swordplay• Music • Jousting• Arts & Crafts• Merchants• Food & Drink• Entertainment

Media Support by:

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

Admission at gate $5.00, under 5 free

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

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

A Spectacular Reenactmentof Medieval Times

Highland Games EventsSaturday Only-Starting 10am

• Headstone Carry• Sheaf Toss• Clans Welcome

9th Annual

Highland Games Sponsored by:

Parks,Recreation

and Tourism

RoanokeCounty

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Splash-in movie night - October 16 at 6:30pmCome 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.

discover the benefits of Green Ridge membership, see page 42

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Current River

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Visit us online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com