LIFE AND RECREATION IN BLACKSBURG
SENIOR PROGRAMS
HEALTH AND FITNESS
JOY HERBERT
Senior Supervisor 540-961-1134 jherbert@blacksburg.gov
FITNESS CENTER PASSES
The Senior Fitness Center features treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, weight machine, step machines and free weights. Five times pass $10; 30 times pass $35; 50 times pass $50. All passes are good for one year from date of purchase.
FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATION
Our staff will provide general instruction on the proper use of the fitness center equipment. Once registered, staff will contact you and set up an appointment. If you are just beginning an exercise program or have specific needs, we recommend our Personal Training program with one of our certified trainers. Activity #: 223320-A1
PERSONAL TRAINING
A doctor’s written permission is required to participate in this program. Each package purchased is good up to one year. Fee (R/NR): Five sessions $85/$95; 10 sessions $160/$170; Use of fitness center will be an additional charge.
FITNESS CENTER RULES • • • • • • • • •
Before using Fitness Center, please consult with fitness professional as to the proper use of the equipment. To ensure a comfortable atmosphere for everyone, please be courteous & respectful of others. During peak hours (or while others are waiting) limit your time on the treadmill, elliptical, cycles, etc. to 20-30 minutes. Wipe down equipment for the next user. Wear proper workout attire: no cutoff shorts, bare feet, or sandals allowed, and shirts must be worn at all times. No food or beverages (except water bottles). Return all equipment to its proper place. Do not touch TV’s, please ask attendant for assistance. Only Employees of the Town of Blacksburg are allow to train other participants in our fitness facility.
ONGOING LINE DANCING WITH CASS LONG
It’s fun and great exercise. Line Dance to a variety of music (50’s to current). No partner needed. No prior dance experience necessary. Come join us each Thursday.
Activity #
Date
Age
*Time
Fee (R/NR
No Registration Required
Th
All ages
1:302:30pm
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Location
*Beginners are encouraged to practice with instructor at 1pm **$5/class - pay instructor
AARP CHAPTER #2613
Activity # Date Age AARP has general membership meetings at 11:30am * All ages each month. These are usually luncheon meetings with No registration ** everyone bringing a bagged lunch. Interesting and required informative presentations follow. Meetings are open to * Jun 19 - picnic meeting at Nellie’s Cave Park the public and are offered September - June. ** Sep 18 - Blacksburg Community Center Location
KNITTERS GROUP
Bring your project and learn from others or share your skills. This informal group meets for socialization while knitting. Other varieties of needle work are welcome.
BOOK CLUB
The next best thing to reading a great book is talking about it with friends. *Th Jun 14 *Th Jul 12 *Th Aug 9 *Th Sep 13
“In My Father’s Court” by Isaac Bashevis Singer “Finding Nouf ” by Zoe Ferraris “Descartes’ Bones” by Shoto “Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley
WRITER’S WORKSHOP
Join fellow writers or would-be writers for opportunities to share and talk about your writing: essays, memoirs, poetry, stories, plays, letters, or a chapter from your great American novel. Readings are purely voluntary.
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Fee (R/NR
11:30am
Free
Blacksburg Community Center
Date
Book
Time
Fee (R/NR
No registration required
W
All ages
10amNoon
Free
Blacksburg Community Center
Activity #
Date
Book
Time
Fee (R/NR
No registration required
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2pm
FREE
Location
Blacksburg Community Center
Activity #
Date
Book
Time
Fee (R/NR
No registration required
Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, & Sep 7
All ages
2pm
Free
Location
540-961-1135 • www.blacksburg.gov/recreation • SUMMER 2012
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Blacksburg Community Center
Blacksburg Community Center
540-961-1135 • www.blacksburg.gov/recreation • SUMMER 2012