Explore Recreation Fall Guide

MOVE KIDS GYMNASTICS

LEARN FALL CRAFTS

Fall 2017 Programs (September-November) www.RoanokeCountyParks.com

EXPLORE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

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URGENCY OR EMERGENCY?

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Dear friends and neighbors, As fall approaches and your family settles into the back-to-school routine, don’t forget to make time in your schedule to get outside and enjoy a park. Whether you choose to sign up for a sports activity with your local rec club, volunteer for our Park Partners program, take a jog along a greenway, or go fishing on the Roanoke River, there’s a lot to do in Roanoke County!

At Explore Park, we’re working hard behind the scenes to plan for several exciting new amenities over the next few years. We expect to be making announcements in the next few months about several new community partnerships and private businesses getting ready to invest in our area’s growing outdoor recreation economy. Some of these new recreation opportunities will be open to the public as early as next spring.

Our department is focused on expanding and improving the recreation options important to our residents, but we can’t do it without your participation. Always wanted to take a yoga class? Don’t put it off any longer. Have the desire to pick up a musical instrument? We’ve got classes for that. Never been on an overnight canoe trip? This is your chance! Take a look at what Roanoke County has to offer, and set aside some valuable time for recreation.

Sincerely,

In This Issue MOVE

PGS. 10-29

Director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

LEARN

PGS. 34-48

10 Green Ridge Over 75,000 square feet of

35 Music & Dance Bands, instrument lessons,

12 Member Classes Group exercise, zumba,

36 Visual Arts & Hobbies Painting, pottery,

19 Adult Wellness Group exercise, tactical locker

40 42 Dog Training Classes from High Hopes 43 Education Spanish, finance, and gun safety 44 Technology Computer based learning at South

healthy fun for your family

fitness fight club, and boot camp

classes, zumba, jazzercise, yoga and t’ai chi

28 Youth Wellness KidFit, Prestige Gymnastics, and Kinderdance programs

29 Athletics Youth team information

SPLASH

belly dancing, and swing dance lessons

photography, and crafts Cooking Italian, Indian, Vegan, and smoothies

County, Vinton, and Glenvar libraries

47 Kids Cooking, crafts, painting, and pottery 48 Camps & After School Extended care

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30 Lifeguard Training Learn what it takes to be a lifeguard or swim instructor at Green Ridge

programs and school’s out day camps

48 Therapeutic Recreation Classes for individuals with disabilities

31 Swimming Lessons American Red Cross

EXPLORE

33 Water Exercise Group exercise classes held

50 Outdoor Adventure Mountain biking, river

based instruction for ages 6 months to adult

in the Green Ridge indoor pool

PGS. 49-53

activities, and horseback riding

52 Nature Programs & Hikes

Environmental education, nature hikes

53 Trips Adult trips and family day trips

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Register Sign up for

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Events Mark your

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Parks Map & Facility Rentals

your favorite programs online or by phone. Find out how and when to register.

calendars for these special events from Roanoke County.

A complete list of our recreation amenities.

07 We Love Volunteers

There are so many ways you can volunteer your time with us

18 Be Whole, Holistically

Join Abby as she discusses what it means to be all in with your self-care

34 Musical Dreams

This is your chance! Don’t wait another week to live out your dream

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Explore Recreation Magazine is a publication of Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Advertising contained herein does not constitute an endorsement by the County of Roanoke or its staff. Send comments about this publication and advertising inquiries to our administrative office by calling (540) 777-6327.

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REGISTRATION FALL 2017 SESSION Resident Registration - Begins Monday, August 21 for County residents only Open Registration - Begins Saturday, August 26 for Non-County residents

REGISTER ONLINE

Look for this icon to register online!

Visit Us Online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. Click on the

Register for Activities icon shown here, or select from the menu “I Want To>> Register Online.” You will be directed to our hosted registration portal www.RoanokeCountyParks.MaxGalaxy.net Browse our programs and register online using a credit card.

New Login Info When you’re ready to sign up, a login is required to use the online

registration portal. We’ve just upgraded to new software, so you may need to create a NEW ACCOUNT to register, even if you have previously signed up for services from Roanoke County Parks. If you are a current member of Green Ridge Recreation Center, or have signed up for a program on or after JANUARY 1, 2017, an account already exists for you.

On the registration portal, select LOGIN, and use the FORGOT PASSWORD option to see if an account exists in your name or CREATE ACCOUNT if you are a new user. The online portal will allow you to store payment information and view your account history and memberships.

REGISTER BY PHONE/WALK-IN Simply Call

one of the numbers below to register for programs, or for more information about our offerings*: 540.772.7529 Brambleton Center 3738 Brambleton Ave. 24018 540.777.6300 Green Ridge Recreation Center 7415 Wood Haven Rd. 24019 540.387.6078 Roanoke County Parks Offices 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. 24153

*Individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in general recreation programs listed in this guide. Please contact 777-6359 to discuss reasonable accommodations at least two weeks prior to the program start date.

PROGRAM ADVISORY PHONE LINE Recreation Phone Line Call our automated 24-hr information line to get current program and cancellation information.

(540) 387-6455 PRESS 1 - Special Events Info PRESS 2 - Program Registration Info PRESS 3 - Facility Directory PRESS 4 - Cancellations & Facility Closures PRESS 5 - Splash Valley Closures PRESS 6 - Youth Athletics Cancellations PRESS 7 - Adult Athletics Cancellations

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION & FAQ’S WHO — Anyone can sign up for programs from Roanoke County. You don’t have to be a resident. However, County residents may take advantage of early registration. See upper left of this page.

WHEN — At the start of each program session, registration will open up first for County residents, followed by Open Registration for Non-County residents. See upper left of this page.

HOW — Registration is on a first come, first pay basis.

Registration will be taken until a class is full, or a class is canceled for insufficient enrollment. You may mail-in, walk-in, or phone-in to any Roanoke County Parks facility 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, Mastercard, Discover Card, check, money order or cash.

Credit card transactions will appear on your statement as COUNTY OF ROANOKE REC. Make checks payable to: Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & 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 canceled.

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.

WEATHER CANCELLATION — General weather cancellations are updated on our automated phone line at (540) 387-6455, as well as on our website (www.RoanokeCountyParks.com) and Facebook page (facebook.com/RoanokeCountyParks).

Recreation centers will remain open their scheduled hours, unless otherwise posted.

REFUNDS — In the event Roanoke County cancels the class, you may elect to receive a refund within three weeks. 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. A credit may be requested in lieu of a refund. Refunds for charged payments will be made by credit to your account. A minimum of $5 is required for a refund.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE POLICY — It is Roanoke County’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism policy to accept registrations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Most classes and programs will accept registration until 24-hours prior to the beginning of said program or class. Camp registration will be accepted until 5pm on the Wednesday prior to the camp starting the following week. It will be at the program supervisor’s discretion to accept or not accept a late registration.

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Volunteers

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.”

That quote from the Greek philosopher Aristotle over 2,300 years ago proves giving back to your community is hardly a new concept. In today’s world of hectic schedules and perpetual communication with the office, logic would argue that volunteer recruitment should be a difficult task. Not so! Here in Roanoke County, we’ve been blessed with a growing number of volunteers each year.

Our volunteer program was established in 2008 with four partner organizations and just 20 volunteers. The program has grown tremendously in the past 10 years, with nearly 500 volunteers and 28 partner organizations on our roster. Demand was so high that a new position was created two years ago to help facilitate volunteer projects.

When Volunteer Coordinator Brian Bartley stepped into the role, he was amazed by the community response. “Coming into it I didn’t realize how dedicated these people are. They’re doing it to serve the community, and not for any requirements or credit. Early on I acted like a sales person trying to pitch the program. Then I realized that’s not why people volunteer.

You don’t need to sell them on what they get in return when they’re doing it for the right reasons.”

Brian has developed our volunteer program into three core areas of participation:

Park Partners – These organizations pick a park or greenway to “adopt” over a period of two years and agree to complete a minimum of four flexible work days each year. Work days can be as short as 2-hours for simple projects, or as long as 8-hours for big jobs like painting a press box. Partners get to choose their project type and location. They also receive a sign in the park, a free shelter rental per year on their scheduled work day, t-shirts, free Splash Valley passes and shout-outs on social media.

General Volunteer – Individuals or groups who don’t want to commit to regular service in our parks system may choose to donate time through a single event, or several smaller events. Often, general volunteers decide to increase their participation to the level of a Park Partner.

Eagle Scouts – Over the past year, we have seen our largest ever group of Eagle Scouts complete projects in a Roanoke County park. Twelve scouts worked on projects such as building information kiosks, staining benches, and even installing of batting cages at Green Hill Park.

Brian says the key to running a good volunteer program is a combination of organization and good customer service, “If it takes staff too long to get back, it

seems like they don’t care about you. You have to let them know you’re grateful and thankful that you’re going to help them out. That means creating a work plan, and making yourself available to meet them in the park at the start of each project.”

How does the community benefit?

Volunteers can help improve the efficiency of our parks maintenance program, by taking simple and time consuming tasks off the plate of our staff. That clears their agenda to tackle specialized projects that require specific skills and tools such as drainage, construction and other park improvement projects. Over the last year, our total volunteer hours were 3,737. That equates to $100,749 in public service dollars.

What do the volunteers get out of it?

Most of our volunteers get an immense amount of satisfaction from helping out the community in a visible way. We’ve had many folks tell us they gained a deeper appreciation for our parks by seeing them in a new light. Some discover new trails or park amenities during their service they never even knew existed.

For parents looking to instill a sense of service in their children, volunteering at a park provide a life-shaping childhood memory. As a proud parent of a 2-year old, Brian Bartley says he’s changed the way he looks at volunteering.

“You want to raise a kid that puts their community and others at a high priority, and there’s no better way to do that than through volunteering early or often.

Whether it’s Boy Scouts or just calls out of the blue. I definitely think it’s something I’ll do with my son now. Whether that’s getting involved directly or placing him in an organization that will foster it. This position has changed the way I look at the activities I’ll get him involved in.”

Whether it’s mulching a playground, staining a bench, building a batting cage, or picking up trash along the river, Roanoke County’s parks have much to owe to the efforts of volunteers. Even if you only have a couple of hours to contribute, every little bit makes a difference.

Inquire about volunteer opportunities by email at VolunteerCoordinator@ roanokecountyva.gov or by calling (540)777-6340.

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Explore Park Theatre- Murder Hole Screening

Join us October 14th in the Threatre room at Explore Park for a screening of the movie Murder Hole. There will be a Q&A session after the movie with the author, Marian McConnell. The Catawba Murder Hole Cave in Botetourt County, Virginia, is a unique place of danger and beauty. Caver and landowner Marian McConnell shares this fascinating collection of legends, history of its early explorers, stories from those who survived accidents in its dark depths, historical and current photographs, maps, artwork, songs, and more.

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Craft Show

Brambleton Center’s Annual Craft Show will be held the first Saturday in November. Join us at the Brambleton center as vendors and artists from all over sell their creations. Each year dozens of artists bring their favorite works of art to show and then sell. If you’re an artist and would like to participate, you’ll need to register for a booth. To register for a booth, call Abby Reed at (540) 777-6352. Vendor Fee: $32 includes booth and 8 foot table.

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Artisan Saturday

WWl & WWll Profiles of Honor Tour

Roanoke County is proud to be bringing this free traveling exhibit to the area. This tour, which brings to life Virginia’s integral role in world history, is part of a statewide commemoration marking the 100th anniversary or World War l and the 75th Anniversary of World War ll. The event will include participation by the Roanoke 8th Air Force fellowship, a local organization originally composed of returning World War ll pilots and crews. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet WWll pilots and crew members, in addition to former Army and Navy veterans.

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South County Library

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Hike for Hospice is a fund raising and awareness event for Good Samaritan Hospice. Several guided hikes will be held on Sunday September 10 from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM at Roanoke County’s Explore Park. There will also be food and music and for an additional fee a VIP farm to table dinner is being offered. Pre-registration is required. Please see www.hikeforhospiceva.org for full details.

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Roanoke County’s Explore Park, milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, will once again host Artisan Saturday, the final in a three series event this season. Local artisans will be on hand to demonstrate and showcase a number of uniquely different crafts. Also included are book signings, live music, craft activities for the kids, food and more. Additionally, the artisans’ original pieces of work will be for sale and Explore Park’s Gift Shop will be open.

The eight high school bands serving Roanoke County, Vinton and the cities of Roanoke and Salem will each perform a few selections of popular music from the Vietnam era (1960’s & 1970’s). Then collectively, a massed band concert, will be held performing several patriotic selections under the direction of Maestro David Wiley. The event is on Sunday, November 5 at the Salem Civic Center at 4:30 PM. It is FREE and open to the public and will serve as the culmination of local events marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. AGES

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Marine Mud Run

If you have yet to take the Marine Mud Run Challenge, you’re missing out on the cleanest fun you’ll ever have with a 5K race! This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the event, which includes individual, 5-person team, pollywog and kids races. New this year, the Devil Dog Dare will add new obstacles and challenges for those seeking additional excitement. Please enroll through www.mudrun.com AGES

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Green Hill Park

Donation

Roanoke County Christmas Tree Lighting

Please save the first Monday in December for this special event. More information will be included in our Winter guide that comes out Mid-November.

Holiday Open House

Get in the holiday spirit! Spend an evening with friends and neighbors singing your favorite Christmas carols at the Craig Center. Refreshments provided. Join us on Thursday, December 14th at the Craig Center from 6pm-8pm.

This is a free event!

We will have more great holiday fun listed in our winter edition of Explore Recreation. Keep an eye out for it to hit shelves and library counters in November.

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Sunday, September 10th

Devil Dog Dare

1:30pm - 3:30pm Roanoke County’s Explore Park Blue Ridge Parkway, Mile Marker 115

REGISTER NOW:

www.hikeforhospiceva.org Helping Good Samaritan Hospice is as simple as taking a walk in the woods.

Get your hiking shoes ready for an afternoon of outdoor adventure, bluegrass music, food, and fun. Teams are welcome!

All proceeds benefit Good Sam’s Bereavement Program.

Featuring a VIP Farm-to-Table Dinner!

Proudly Sponsored by:

Questions? Call (540) 776-0198.

Please note that pets are not allowed at Roanoke County Special Events.

Virginia WWl & WWll Commemoration Commission

PROFILES OF HONOR TOUR

NOV. 5, 2017

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Hosted by the Roanoke Valley Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Committee. For more info, contact: 540-387-6078 Ext. 0 or visit RoanokeCountyParks.com

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Amenities

Indoor Aquatics

Our indoor aquatics area is designed with family fun in mind.

Whether you’re looking for a place to splash, slide, swim or relax there’s something for everyone. We also offer aquatics exercise classes, American Red Cross certified group swimming lessons and personalized private or semi-private swimming instruction.

The indoor pool is kept at a comfortable 84 degrees, so it’s never too chilly to take a swim. Please view our pool schedule for operating hours: GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com/schedules.

Activity Room

Enjoy our interactive Activity Room that features: • Climbing Wall - Kids will enjoy our new wall mounted climbing area. See if you can reach the top!

• Exerbikes - It’s a stationary bike connected to a video game system to keep you moving both virtually and in real life.

• Eyeplay Interactive Floor - Illuminated floor games that use a motion sensor to interact with you.

• XBOX 360 with Kinect Motion Capture - Move your body and interact with a variety of games, no wires attached!

• Wii - If you don’t have your own Nintendo Wii at home, feel free to use ours. It’s a great way to work out while playing fun games with your friends.

• Classic Table Game - Enjoy a game of Air Hockey

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Wellness Center

We offer a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and free weights, plus a full-body circuit of strength training equipment from some of the best names in the industry like: TechnoGym, Precor, Hammer Strength, Free Motion, Atlantis, Cybex and Hampton. Our wellness staff and personal trainers are ready and able to help you use the equipment as well as help you achieve your healthy lifestyle goals. You’re also invited to participate in any of our over 75 group exercise classes. View the complete schedule online at GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com/schedules.

Gymnasium

The gym features two full-size basketball courts with hardwood floors that can be divided with a center curtain. The facility is fully air conditioned with six basketball backboards and two volleyball courts. We offer Pickleball court times throughout the week. Due to programming and large sporting events, portions of the gym may be closed. View the complete schedule online at GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com/schedules.

Contact Info:

PHONE: (540) 777-6300 EMAIL: GreenRidge@RoanokeCountyVA.gov ADDRESS: 7415 Wood Haven Rd. • 24019

Our goal is to support your MOVE to a healthier lifestyle! Making Green Ridge a part of your weekly routine can have huge impacts, such as: improving your physical and mental wellbeing, shedding pounds, overcoming medical issues and meeting new friends. Our flexible monthly membership plans are the most economical way to take advantage of all Green Ridge has to offer, including member exclusive benefits such as free group-ex classes and use of KidZone. With no joining fees or long term contracts, we know you’ll be our next success story! Stop by any time for a tour. When you’re ready to become a member, sign up at the front desk. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be ready to assist you.

Membership

4 Ways To Play

Membership Benefit Classes

Green Ridge offers over 75 land and water group exercise classes free with your membership. For our full schedule, visit us online at GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com. Member benefit classes do not require pre-registration but fill on a first come, first served basis.

Wellness Equipment Orientation

Please call or visit the Wellness desk to schedule your equipment orientation appointment!

Youth Equipment Orientations

Youth ages 9-14 may use specific areas of wellness with a signed waiver from a parent and completion of our orientation course. Sign up at the wellness desk. Free for members. Non-members are $25 per person/$35 couple.

KidZone & KidVenture

Green Ridge Recreation Center offers healthy fun for everyone.

While membership plans are available, you don’t have to be a member to enjoy this state-of-the-art facility!

1) Membership - We offer flexible monthly plans for a variety of family types, with NO joining fees, and NO long-term contracts.

Members have full use of our indoor amenities.

2) Program Participation - This program guide contains an amazing variety of general public classes held at Green Ridge.

There’s something for everyone!

3) Facility Rental - Green Ridge features a pool party room, two multipurpose rooms and a large gymnasium available for public rental.

Don’t worry about keeping an eye on the little ones while you’re at Green Ridge; we’ll do that for you! Children who are members from 6 weeks to 9 years of age are welcome for up to two consecutive hours per day. Ages 5 to 9 are taken to designated areas during operating hours for guided activities with staff.

4) Daily Admission - Visit for the day and make use of our unique indoor pool, wellness center, walking track, gymnasium and activity room.

Member Discounts for Paid Classes

Daily Admission Rates

Now Green Ridge members can get $10 or more off select paid group exercise classes.

Membership Rates Membership Plan Types

Individual Adult Ages 18 to 54

Adult Couple / Single Parent Two adults ages 18 and up OR a single parent with up to 6 children

Family Two adults ages 18 and up with up to 6 children

Teen Ages 13 to 17

Children Ages 12 and under

55+ Individual Ages 55 and up

55+ Couple Two adults ages 55 and up

Base Rate

County Resident Rate

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$69

$59

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$10

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per day

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Rewards

Roanoke County Parks - Rewards App

Download our new app and earn rewards just by visiting Green Ridge every month as a member! Get punches by participating in activities at Green Ridge. Earn 10 punches, get a $10 Recreation Gift Card.

Member Fitness Challenge - Rewards Program

Stick to your workout and earn prizes such as Recreation Gift Cards, free Green Ridge passes, and free personal training sessions. Are you up for the challenge? Simply follow beginner or advanced wellness tracks provided by our personal trainers! See the wellness desk for details.

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Green Ridge Member Classes - Studio Group Ex A Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Zumba

Yoga

R.I.P.P.E.D.

Piloxing

Body Pump

5:30am 6:00am 8:00am 8:30m

Zumba

9:00am 9:30am

Power Sculpt

Kick Punch

10:00am

R.I.P.P.E.D. Power Sculpt Extra

10:30am

Core Worx

11:00am

Back in Shape

11:30am

T’ai Chi

Back in Shape

12:00pm

Body Pump Express

H.I.I.T.

Body Pump Express

Body Pump

Cardio Jam

Zumba

Cardio Jam

Core Worx Express

Power Sculpt

Body Pump

Cardio Jam

Core Worx Express

12:30pm

Balance Ball T’ai Chi

1:00pm 1:30pm

Body Pump

2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm

Yoga

4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm

Body Pump

6:30pm 7:00pm

Pilates

7:30pm 8:00pm

See course descriptions for these classes on pages 14-15.

NOT A MEMBER? You can still drop-in any of the classes shown here with a daily admission pass!

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Green Ridge Member Classes - Studio Group Ex B Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Cycle Express

Cycle Express

Cycle Express

Cycle Express

Yoga

CardiYoLates

Saturday

5:30am 6:00am 8:00am 8:30m 9:00am

Fit for Life

9:30am

Cycle Fit for Life Ride n’ Reps

10:00am

Zumba

Kid Fit

10:30am

Dancercise

11:00am 11:30am

T’ai Chi

Barre

12:00pm

Body Pump Express

12:30pm

Fit for Life

Body Pump Express

1:00pm 1:30pm

Barre

2:00pm 2:30pm

Dancercise Cycle

3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm

Yoga

4:30pm 5:00pm

Zumba Gold

Barre

Body Attack

5:30pm 6:00pm

Body Pump

Cardio Jam

Cycle

Barre

Cycle

R.I.P.P.E.D.

Zumba

Cardio Jam

Fitness Fight Club

6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

Beginner Yoga See course descriptions for these classes on pages 14-15.

NOT A MEMBER? You can still drop-in any of the classes shown here with a daily admission pass!

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Green Ridge Member Classes Back in Shape

Extreme Bootcamp

Balance Ball

Fit 4 Life

Barre

Fitness Fight Club

Grab a chair, mat, and weights and be ready to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and posture. A step up from Fit For Life, Back in Shape includes floor exercises in addition to seated and standing exercises. You will improve functional fitness for daily activities in a fun and encouraging environment.

Great for those who would like a low impact way to strengthen and stabilize their core to help prevent falls and to help with overall body toning. The instructor will guide the class through strengthening and lengthening exercises all the while on a stability ball.

Barre is a no impact, total body conditioning, strengthening, and lengthening class blending together ballet, Pilates, and light weights. The focus is on form, precision, fluidity, and small isometric movements.

Body Attack

BODYATTACK™ is a high-energy fitness class with moves that cater for total beginners to total addicts. We combine athletic movements like running, lunging and jumping with strength exercises such as pushups and squats. A LES MILLS™ instructor will pump out energizing tunes and lead you through the workout and leaving you with a sense of achievement. Monday Class meets in Gym B.

Body Pump

BODYPUMP™ is for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically proven moves helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more. Express-45min.

Cardio Jam

Feel the music and move your body to the beat. This easy-to-follow class will teach you new moves while getting a great workout. No dance experience required!

CardiYoLates

This class blends low impact cardio, yoga, & Pilates to increase endurance, flexibility, balance, mobility & core strength. This mind & body experience will have you feeling energized by combining breath control with flowing movement to modern music. Class ends in a guided meditation leaving you feeling calm & centered.

Core Worx

A class honing in on the torso and sling muscles connecting your upper body to your lower body. It’s ideal for tightening your tummy and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention.

Cycle

Come ride to the rhythm of powerful music! Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high. *Express-45min

Dancercise

A 30 minute seated class is great for those who want a fun and easy way to exercise, while increasing mobility and confidence. You will leave ready to move and groove throughout the rest of your day!

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Low Intensity

Medium Intensity

High Intensity

Come ready for body weight exercises with interval training and strength training, in a variety of formats and class styles designed to maximize aerobic and anaerobic benefit. This class will push you harder than hard and will help you reach your fitness goals. Class will be held outside when weather is nice. Meeting in Gym B.

Fit 4 Life will improve endurance, strength, balance and flexibility with low impact, joint friendly exercises, light weights and various equipment.

Seated and standing exercises, fun music, encouraging environment for all fitness levels.

Come and unleash your inner warrior in Fitness Fight Club! After 25 minutes of intense cardio work, participants will use pads & gloves to simulate striking a real target. The class ends with an attack on the abs & a cool down. Jab, cut, and strike your way to a stronger and leaner body.

HIIT

HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training alternates between intense bursts of activity and less intense or rest periods - a Fat-Blasting Workout. Burn calories and improve your metabolism in 30 mins.

KidFit

A fun, challenging fitness class for kids seeking to improve overall fitness or increase athletic performance. Join us for games, aerobics, dance moves, core work and stretching! This is an encouraging and exciting class with focus on body awareness and proper form.

Kick Punch

This popular training program comes to life as our instructors teach you how to punch, kick, and block your way through a fun and challenging cardiovascular workout!

Pilates

Based on the principles of Joseph Pilates, this class uses a series of movements to stabilize, strengthen, and lengthen your core. Pilates builds strength without bulk, tones muscles, and improves flexibility.

Piloxing

Piloxing mixes boxing, Pilates, and dance moves into a fat torching, muscle sculpting, core-centric interval workout guaranteed to whip you into shape using a class format that’s both fun and challenging.

Power Sculpt

Sculpt your body with light resistance training specifically designed to completely reshape each muscle group and designed for maximum calorie burn. Core work and a stretch will end each workout leaving you feeling energized and accomplished!

Power Sculpt Extra

Sculpt your body using the basics of Power Sculpt, with components of Step and Boot Camp mixed in! All that you love about Power Sculpt plus so much more!

Ride n’ Reps

Everything you love about a cycle class with the addition of upper body weight training and muscle sculpting!

R.I.P.P.E.D.

The “One Stop Body Shock!” This total body “plateau proof” fitness formula workout combines Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, and Endurance. Be ready to achieve amazing results!

T’ai Chi

A moving meditation, a strengthening of mental focus through the flow of soft and hard movements. Gain muscle toning, endurance and improved circulation.

Yoga

Zumba

Zumba® Fitness is a feel-happy workout that combines a motivating fusion of Latin and international music with unique moves and dynamic combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries.

Zumba Gold

ZUMBA® GOLD uses the same great Zumba formula! This program improves balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength with its uniqueness. Zumba Gold provides an appropriate workout for those just beginning a fitness program.

See schedules for these classes on pages 12-13.

NOT A MEMBER? You can still drop-in any of the classes shown here with a daily admission pass!

GREEN RIDGE IS THE BEST!

Experience the link between mindful body movement & breath while building heat, flexibility, & strength. Instructors weave together poses which can inspire physical, mental, intuitive, & pure bliss states of consciousness. Appropriate for beginners & those with an ongoing practice.

TAKE IT FROM DAVID CHEN “The aspect I like most about Green Ridge are the members themselves. Most are more than just gym acquaintances, they have become my friends. The environment is very motivating to be around and the equipment variety and quality is fantastic.”

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Get a certified personal trainer to work with you individually or as a group to develop a program based on your needs. You don’t have to be a member to take advantage of our services. Personal training begins with a complimentary consultation to discuss specific health history, current fitness level and specific fitness goals. The trainer will work with individuals to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. Clients will also receive basic nutrition guidance and innovative fitness routines. New this year, personal trainers will begin utilizing the new Green Ridge Tactical Locker during their sessions!

Payment options are available if you purchase 10 or more sessions.

Call 777-6300 to sign up.

New Tactical Locker Workouts Available!

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Personal Training Rates: Sessions

One Hour Rate

Half Hour Rate

5

$45/session

$25/session

10

$42/session

$25/session

20 or more

$39/session

$25/session

Compete to Take Off the Pounds Lose Big! Lose Big is a great way to reach your fitness goals with a group. it’s not just

a weight loss program, it is also a program to tone and build muscle. For 12 weeks you will work out with a Certified Personal Trainer in groups of 3-6.

The base plan includes two one-hour workout sessions each week. Base + Extra Day adds one additional weekly workout totaling three sessions each week with a trainer. There will be a meeting for all new Lose Big participants October 2, at 5:30pm at Green Ridge Recreation Center to answer questions and get your workout availability. Unsure if Lose Big is for you? Please join the meeting on October 2. For further information, please contact the wellness center at 540-777-6310. Registration closes October 3rd.

Age

Date

Plan

Dates/Times

Place

Course

Fee

16+

10/9 - 12/29

Base

Various

Green Ridge

23160

$299

16+

10/9 - 12/29

Base + Extra Day

Various

Green Ridge

23161

$444

Get Rewards!

Did you know that Roanoke County Parks has an app? Use it to get rewarded for frequent participation in our recreation programs and services. For every 10 punches you receive, you’ll get a $10 Recreation Gift Card back. Here are the things you can do to get a punch.

• • • • • • • • •

Sign-up: for a paid class or summer camp - one punch for each program with a course number priced $10 and up Join: become a Green Ridge member Visit: members only, get a punch on your first visit each month Challenge: members only, sign up for the fitness challenge Buddy-up : members only, get a friend to join Green Ridge Train: for every 10 personal training sessions purchased Shop: for buying $10 or more of merchandise at Green Ridge, Brambleton, Explore Park or Camp Roanoke Rent: any pool party, room or picnic shelter booking Splash: purchase a Splash Valley season pass

Redeeming Your Punch Punches may only be earned in-person. Redeem your punch at the time of purchase at the front desk of Green Ridge, Brambleton Center or our Kessler Mill Road administrative office. For phone or online transactions, bring your receipt within 7 days.

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“...It’s healthy to invest time in yourself, and Roanoke County offers just the right lineup...”

Be Whole, Holistically!

by Abby Reed

“Holistic wellness”. You’ve heard it, seen it advertised and have probably wondered to yourself, “What does it really mean?”

Buzzword or not, the meaning of the word encompasses the wellbeing and healing of the whole person – mind, body, spirit, and emotions. It’s a personal journey for optimal health, a way to balance physical, emotional and mental health. This is why many people seek holistic wellness classes, seminars, videos and blogs.

It’s an overall approach to help bring back awareness in a busy world.

Commonly, yoga classes, mindfulness classes, nutrition classes and meditation classes aim to promote, encourage and teach holistic wellness. Interested in taking one of these classes? Here at Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism – we have you covered with a variety of offerings!

Interested in trying out yoga? We offer a multitude of classes ranging from gentle, restorative yoga, aimed at quieting the mind and gently stretching the body, to power yoga, which is designed to steadily increase heart rate and strengthen muscles. Specialty yoga classes? We have those too! Previously, we have offered prenatal yoga, a highly sought-after option for moms-to-be. The class taught expectant mothers how to control breathing, how to safely get in and out of poses and about unique stretches that help to alleviate pregnancy pains.

“It was great to learn how to adjust poses that are safe for baby and help my body feel better and more agile through the physical changes of pregnancy”, said one participant. This past summer, Flow in the Dark, provided the class the challenge to practice yoga and balance in a dimly lit classroom with glow sticks.

We have even offered partner yoga, which was so successful, that we are offering it again this Fall! Additionally this Fall, a postnatal

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yoga class will be offered, focusing on helping new mothers establish a regular fitness routine with gentle, safe stretches and strengthening after labor. Even yoga for the home/office, called Office Yoga Stress Busters 101, will be implemented this Fall, designed to teach techniques from a chair for those at home or at the office.

So, maybe you are not interested in yoga. It’s just, “not for you”, but you’d like to achieve similar benefits like: reducing stress, improving concentration and focus and immune health. We offer classes for this too! This Fall, we will also be starting a new class that combines both gentle stretching and meditation – Mindful Movement, instructed by Dr. Mary Ann Koch.

Designed to teach movements that can be performed standing or seated to help develop flexibility and balance and to teach special breathing techniques to combat stress, this new class embodies the definition of holistic wellness. Additionally, Dr. Koch is bringing back, Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness, a course designed to help people relax, meditate, focus and breathe more; students are sent home with homework to help realistically bring the practice into their real life. Beginner Meditation, a staple program of the Brambleton Center, will also be offered this Fall; a perfect class for those interested in meditation, its history and its benefits.

Now is the time to try out a program geared towards holistic wellness! Fall is a perfect time to unwind, set new intentions and goals and to make the commitment to sign-up for a class just for YOU. As holistic classes teach, it’s healthy to invest time in yourself and Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism offers a lineup of classes just for this. For more information on all of our holistic wellness classes, see page 19 and pages 24-25.

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Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness

Looking to reduce the stress and strife in your life? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs provide practical techniques to better manage stress, chronic illness, pain and stressful life events. Learn how to improve present moment awareness, identify physical triggers and generate positive thinking during this five week course. Several approaches to meditation (that you can use at home!) will be taught and techniques for managing difficult emotions, pain, and improving communication with others will be practiced. Enrollment is limited to persons with a daily yoga or meditation practice. Class participants are expected to allow 30 minutes daily for practicing mindfulness in order to benefit from the class.

Instructor: Dr. Mary Ann Koch.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/3 - 11/14

Tu

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31298

$50

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NEW: Mindful Movement

This group class will mix short sitting guided meditation with gentle movements to help people develop a sense of relaxation, mindful presence and well-being. The movements can be performed standing or sitting and help to develop balance and flexibility. Combining them with conscious breathing combats stress and increases ease and calm within the body and mind. No experience is necessary. Six week course.

Instructor: Dr. Mary Ann Koch.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

10/4 - 11/15

W

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31280

$50

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Beginner Meditation

Learn how meditation can help you 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. This is a beginning course designed for those new to the practice of meditation. Five week program.

Instructor: Angie Kayte.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

10/2 - 10/30

M

6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Brambleton

31279

$40

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Try Our Tactical Locker...You’ll Love it!

Fearsome Females Class

Ladies, are you eager for a whole new way to lose weight and build strength? If so, this ALL WOMEN’S training group is for you! You will be coached and motivated through the Lift, Move, and Recover sections of the Tactical Locker. Come ready to whip ropes, slam balls, press weights, and more!

Ages:15+ Date: 9/25 - 11/16 Day: M & Th Time: 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 23235 Fee: $50 Fee for Members: $40

Evening Elites Class

Want to mix up your evening workout? Then take it OUTSIDE! The Tactical Locker will provide a challenging functional workout which will knock you right off your workout plateau! Lift, push, pull, swing, and slam your way to a stronger self.

Ages:15+ Date: 9/28 -11/21 Day: Tu & Th Time: 5:30 pm - 6:25 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 23241 Fee: $50 Fee for Members: $40

BUILD YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE! Build Your Own!

Get your workout buddies together and use the Tactical Locker to get Stronger and Faster! This new opportunity will allow groups/teams to work together on a common goal. Team and relay races, sports teams, marathons, cycling, pick your event, get your friends and reach your goals together, with a certified personal trainer. Training programs will meet twice or three times a week for 55 minutes for 12 weeks. Group sizes can vary from 3 to 10 people.

Call our wellness supervisor at (540) 777-6310 to schedule your group.

Ages:16+ Place: Green Ridge Twice Per Week: $299 Three Times Per Week: $444

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Not sure which workout is right for you? Check the intensity scale to help decide if you’re up to the challenge.

Cycle Group Ex Spin It to Win It

Join the only class in the Valley with a guaranteed bike every class and interactive intelligence system that allows you to compete in teams and retrieve personal statistics! Our instructor will coach you through a fun ride to some rocking music that includes interval training, flat sprints, rolling hills, mountain peaks, endurance rides and race mode intervals.

You will be sweating and smiling while achieving your best calorie burn!

It’s going to be a cardio blast! Six class course. Instructor: Varies.

Low Intensity

Medium Intensity

High Intensity

Cycle for Beginners

When you think of indoor cycling, do you think, “They go too fast”; “I can’t keep up”; “Cycling is uncomfortable!”“It’s too intense for me”? If so, try our Cycle for Beginners class where you cycle at your own pace! This class is specifically designed for the beginner and will spend half the class during the first week learning bike set-up, cycle terminology and how to ride comfortably. You’ll end the five weeks feeling more confident about indoor cycling and will have gotten a great workout. Instructor: Lori Fadorick.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/5 - 10/10

Tu

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Brambleton

31210

$50

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/7 - 10/12

Th

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Brambleton

31258

$50

18+

9/13 - 10/11

W

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Brambleton

32423

$42

18+

10/17 - 11/21

Tu

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

31257

$50

18+

10/18 - 11/15

W

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Brambleton

32424

$42

18+

10/19 - 11/30

Th

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Brambleton

31310

$50

18+

11/29 - 12/27

W

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Brambleton

32425

$42

NEW: Easy Ride for 55 Spin Class

Take a stroll down memory lane on our stationary bikes while listening to upbeat classics! This low impact, gentle cycle class is geared towards the beginner and is a great workout. Designed to be easy on the joints, grab a seat and get ready for a fun, unique, simple spin class! Six week course.

Instructor: Jane Powell.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

9/13 - 10/18

W

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Brambleton

31255

$50

NEW: Lunchtime Cycle

Make the most of your lunch break! Bring a towel, water bottle and get ready to ride! Join us for a short, intense cycle ride that will improve your stamina, increase power, strengthen core and leg muscles, increase your cardiovascular endurance and improve your cycling technique. This is a great compliment to your current workout routine! Enjoy a class with a guaranteed seat and ride alongside the same cyclists every class.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/11 - 10/16

M

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Brambleton

32404

$50

18+

10/30 - 12/4

M

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Brambleton

32465

$50

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Group Exercise Total Body Workout

STABLE AND STRONG! Increase your energy level. Improve your cardio fitness. Lose body fat. Strengthen, sculpt and tone your muscles. Eight week program. Instructor: Anthony Bryant Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/9 - 11/27

M

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

32427

$35

Jazzercise Dance Mixx

Jazzercise’s new high-intensity dance workout mixes modern moves with strength training. Set to Top 40 music, Dance Mixx targets the three major muscle groups for a full body workout. Ten week program. Instructor: Cindy Bryan.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

9/15 - 12/8

F

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

31251

Fee $43

18+

10/9 - 12/11

M

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

31248

$43

Jazzercise Fusion

Jazzercise’s new total body workout is a circuit-based High Intensity Interval Training (HiiT) class that fuses high-octane dance moves with muscle work to rev up your results. Ten week program. Instructor: Cindy Bryan.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/28 - 12/7

Th

6:35 pm - 7:35 pm

Brambleton

31250

$43

Jazzercise Strength 60

Jazzercise’s new class that aims to sculpt lean muscle through weight and resistance training for a tight, toned physique in 60-minutes. This class will transform your body! Ten week program.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

8/30 - 11/1

W

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brambleton

31249

$43

Pilates & Barre

This low impact, effective program firms, lengthens, and shapes muscles to their optimal form! We start with warm-up exercises and stretches based in Pilates, then we use light hand weights for toning the upper body, followed by highly effective deep tissue concentrated exercises to work the thighs and seat. We will finish with abdominal- targeting mat work. You will feel new strength, increased flexibility, and more graceful.

Twelve week program. Instructor: Heather Richardson.

Age

22

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

8/22 - 10/3

Tu Th

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31256

$60

18+

10/5 - 11/14

Tu Th

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31300

$60

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NEW: Tone & Barre

Sculpt and Tone your “power house” while transforming your entire body, head to toe. This class uses a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like yoga, Pilates and sports conditioning excises.

The movements are low impact. Instructor: Luz Lovern.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/26 - 11/2

Tu Th

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Brambleton

32403

$52

NEW: Fully Fit

This universally friendly, full body workout is designed to build a strong, lean body through a low impact fitness routine. Start with a variety of cardio moves that can be intensified for the most fit, or toned down for beginners, within each and every movement. The class combines resistance toning and stretching for a well-rounded workout geared specifically for those looking to tone and strengthen. One class fits all!

A perfect workout compliment to more gentle classes. Instructor: Erin Lewis.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/11 - 11/1

MW

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Brambleton

31278

$56

NEW: Fast, Lean & Fit

Punch and kick your way through a whole body workout while burning massive calories and sculpting and toning lean muscle! You will learn and utilize a variety of basic mixed martial arts inspired moves including strikes, punches, blocks, and kicks combined in a way to keep your heart rate amped and maximize power and endurance. Take your workout to the next level as you advance your technique in a series of circuits and combinations, finishing with intense abdominal work. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels and anyone that wants to feel empowered and strong. Come unleash your inner warrior!

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

9/13 - 10/18

W

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brambleton

32410

Fee $33

18+

11/1 - 12/13

W

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brambleton

32464

$33

UNLIMITED! Sign up for unlimited Jazzercise classes for just $105. Register online using course #31252 or call (540) 772-7529 to get this special rate.

Dates: 9/28-12/13, COURSE: 31252

Gentle Group Ex T’ai Chi

Originally developed as a Martial Art for self defense, T’ai Chi is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and dynamic stretching. It is sometimes described as ‘Meditation in Motion’ because it promotes serenity through gentle movement; connecting the mind, body, and spirit through a sequence of blissful postures. The class consists of slow intentional movements, incorporating breathing and mindful imagery. Its goal is to relax, strengthen, connect the physical body and mind, enhance the natural flow of Chi (life force), and improve one’s health. Eight week program. Instructor: Denis Spencer.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Brambleton

32422

$42

18+

9/27- 11/15

W

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

32421

$42

Body Enrichment

Exercise at a pace you can handle! Starting in a seated position, Body Enrichment is designed for women and men who want to increase their energy and improve balance and coordination. This all-around fitness class is for the student who wants to get involved in a program that is fun, successful and results oriented. Instructor: Sarah Linkous.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

9/15 - 11/8

MWF

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Brambleton

31247

$53

Low Impact Aerobics

Improve your stamina and cardiovascular health while strengthening and toning your upper and lower body muscles! Low impact aerobics is great for all fitness levels. Ten week program. Instructor: Lisa Stauffer.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

8/29 - 11/2

Tu Th

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

31254

$56

Never Stop Moving

Begin your morning with this low impact fitness class, designed to blend standing and seated exercises to improve endurance, strength and balance. The class will increase heart rate through gentle exercises and will end with seated poses to improve flexibility and posture. Enjoy fun music and good company in this class created for active adults. Eight week class. Instructor: Jane Powell.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

9/6 - 10/30

MWF

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Brambleton

31253

$56

Nia

Try one of the most innovative and safe cardiovascular programs around. It let’s you bop to the beat without jarring your joints and is a great workout for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. It 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. Instructor: Laura Pole.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

9/11 - 11/6

M

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

31290

$38

LOOKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE GREEN RIDGE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES? YOU CAN FIND THEM LISTED ON OUR MEMBER PAGES (12-15).

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Yoga & Pilates Yoga

Experience the link between mindful body movement and breath all the while building heat, endurance, flexibility, and strength in a supportive environment. Instructors often build the class around sun salutations and weave together poses which can inspire physical, energetic, mental, intuitive, and pure bliss states of consciousness. Appropriate for beginners as well as those with an ongoing practice. 4, 10 and 12 week course options. Instructor at Brambleton: Trudi Mardian.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/28 - 12/21

Th

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Brambleton

31265

$66

18+

10/16 - 1/15

M

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Brambleton

31263

$66

18+

10/16 - 1/15

M

7:05 pm - 8:05 pm

Brambleton

31264

$66

Yogilates

A mix of elements from yoga and pilates is used to create a workout that relieves stress, helps to gain coordination and balance, lose weight, and relax all at the same time. Taught by Patricia Placona, a RYT-200 certified instructor. Ten week program.

A system of body weight exercises that strengthens and stretches the body and improves tone and posture. This class focuses on breathing and flexibility, concentrating on precision movements which flow to create a balanced body that feels and looks good. Ten week program. Instructor: Patricia Placona.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

8/29 - 11/2

Tu Th

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

32439

Fee $56

18+

11/9 - 1/30

Tu Th

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

32440

$56

Yoga for Life

Are you looking for an exercise which is enjoyable, fun, and can be sustained for life? Why not make time for yourself? You are worth it!

Stretch, breathe, feel good, meditate, relax, and let go of tension and stress. This class will strengthen the body, quiet the mind, renew the spirit, and help you experience a greater sense of joy and overall well-being.

This class is perfect for both new and continuing students. Eight week program. Instructor: Rhonda Banner, E-RYT 200.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/2 - 12/4

M

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Brambleton

31267

$44

18+

9/1 - 10/4

WF

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Brambleton

32435

$55

18+

10/4 - 12/6

W

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Brambleton

31271

$44

18+

10/11 - 11/10

WF

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Brambleton

32436

$55

18+

11/6 - 1/29

M

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Brambleton

32433

$55

18+

11/17 - 12/22

WF

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Brambleton

32437

$55

NEW: Postnatal Yoga Workshop

Treat yourself to this one night only postnatal workshop, geared to help new mothers recover from labor, combat fatigue from caring for a newborn and develop a new fitness routine after pregnancy. We will cover poses that can be done at home, or at the gym, targeting the abdominal area specifically. This class is open to all levels - beginners welcome! Instructor: Abby Reed.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

11/7

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Brambleton

31262

$10

Chair Assisted Yoga

If you’ve wanted to try yoga, but feel you can’t get up and down easily, this class is for you! Improve balance, posture, coordination and memory, improve muscle tone, reduce stress and learn relaxation techniques. No need to get on the floor, no experience necessary. Instructor: Patricia Placona, a 200-e RYT, Restorative Yoga Certified instructor.

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Fundamental Pilates

NEW: Office Yoga Stress Busters 101

Are you looking for tools to help you destress, unwind, release tension, and feel good? These yoga stress busters will help you relax, breathe deeply, stretch safely, center yourself, quiet your mind, and experience inner peace. These simple techniques are taught from a chair and once learned can be practiced at any time, by any one, from home or even at the office. If you want to reclaim your peace and enhance your wellbeing, then this class is for you! Instructor: Rhonda Banner, Certified Stress Management Educator and E-RYT 200.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/2 - 12/4

M

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

31268

$44

Simple Integral Yoga

Begin your day with a renewed sense of joy and peace. These simple yoga poses will leave you feeling energized and refreshed. This class offers yoga poses which are gentle, doable, and life enhancing. Stretch, breathe deeply, relax, meditate, and become more mindful as you increase flexibility, focus, and body awareness. This class is perfect for beginning and continuing yogis. Instructor: Rhonda Banner, E-RYT 200.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

9/7 - 10/30

M Th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Brambleton

32431

$64

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

11/6 - 1/8

M Th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Brambleton

32432

$64

18+

10/3 - 12/5

Tu

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Brambleton

31270

$44

18+

10/5 - 12/7

Th

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Brambleton

31274

$44

18+

10/7 - 12/9

Sa

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Brambleton

31275

$44

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Fee

Fee

NEW: Yoga for Beginners

Have you been curious and wanting to give yoga a try? Come to a gently paced class that introduces those new to yoga to the practice. Including poses appropriate for beginners, an introduction to using yoga blocks and straps, utilizing the breath, and relaxation to help settle the mind and emotions. Learn how to move through poses with short flows and to hold poses to build strength while using the breath to go deeper into the form. Leave feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of your day. Ten week class. Instructor: Robyn Amstutz.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/15 - 11/17

F

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32466

$51

NEW: Mellow Monday Yoga

Want to start your week feeling centered, focused and strong? Would you like to take your yoga practice to the next level? This class offers more focus on balance, alignment and strength. Intermediate level, but all levels welcome. Ten week class. Instructor: Patricia Placona.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/18 - 11/20

M

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

32467

$55

Power Basics

Power yoga is an active style of yoga, designed to elevate heart rate with calorie-burning poses and create heat in the body. This class will cover the basics of power yoga, creating a foundation for the beginning power yoga student. This style of yoga aims to increase endurance and stamina, and places a special emphasis on core strengthening, making it a great compliment to your current workout or gentle yoga practice. Beginners welcome! Instructor: Abby Reed.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/3 - 11/14

Tu

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Brambleton

31259

$35

Gentle, Flowing, Restorative Yoga

Are you interested in learning about Yoga but don’t know where to begin? This class combines a variety of forms including Osteo, Restorative, and Hatha Yoga to allow your body to stretch with a flowing movement and ease. This is an excellent class for those starting out in Yoga or for those who enjoy a slower, gentler, stretch. Ten week program.

Instructor: Trudi Mardian.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/28 - 12/21

Th

7:05 pm - 8:05 pm

Brambleton

31266

$66

Mindfulness Yoga Flow

Simple and gentle yoga poses to help you unwind, relieve stress, feel great, and become more aware of your body, mind and breath. Increase flexibility, balance and focus. Enjoy stretching, strengthening, breathing, meditation and deep relaxation. Quiet the mind, renew the spirit and infuse your day and evening with peace and joy! This class is perfect for both new and continuing students. Eight week program. Instructor: Rhonda Banner, E-RYT 200.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/3 - 12/5

Tu

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Brambleton

31269

$44

18+

10/5 - 12/7

Th

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Brambleton

31273

$44

NEW: Partner Yoga

Who says it needs to be Valentine’s Day to practice yoga with your partner?! This special one time class allows partners to practice deep stretching, build trust and laugh a little. This class is for all ages and beginners are welcome! Stretch yourselves (literally) outside of the box and sign-up for this fun, unique and healthy night out. $7 per partner.

Instructor: Abby Reed.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/17

Tu

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brambleton

31261

$7

Practical Yoga for Men

Compliment your current workout or sport with this specially designed yoga class for men. Poses will focus on muscles to increase mobility in the hamstrings, shoulders, hips, lower back and more. Feel energized, stretched and toned after this 45 minute practice. This is a class for all skill levels, beginners welcome. Six week course. Instructor: Abby Reed.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/5 - 11/16

Th

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Brambleton

31260

$35

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Aikido

A Japanese martial art teaching self defense using efficient body movements, not strength, to redirect the force of an attack and diffusing it. Increase awareness, flexibility, and balance. Train your body and mind with movement, breathing, and meditative exercise helping you learn principals that are practical for self defense as well as daily life.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

8/24 - 12/14

Th

6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Brambleton

32208

Fee $40

18+

8/26 - 12/16

Sa

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Brambleton

32209

$40

18+

8/28 - 1/8

M

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Green Ridge

22249

$40

KARATE PROFILE

Martial Arts

David Ginnings

“I’ve loved the martial arts since I was 12 years old and someone took me to a Bruce Lee movie. With Wado-Ki Karate, we want to give you options. What we teach is how to get comfortable, getting your hands up, taking a strong stance and saying ‘stop.’ We are a low-impact style of karate, meaning if you don’t want to spar, you don’t have to.“

NEW: Self Defense

Do you know how to defend yourself from an attacker? Learn how to recognize a potential threat. Learn how to avoid that threat. Learn how to deal with that threat. Learn how to use your body as a weapon, if needed.

This is a four week program. Low impact. Simple body movements.

Physical limitations are not a problem. Instructor David Ginnings. Four week class.

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NEW: Wado-Ki Karate

Self-discipline, confidence, coordination , awareness, improved memory & focus, and how to protect oneself against a verbal or physical attack if needed are lessons in a structured class of Karate. Learn to use the mind as well as the body to resolve conflict. Karate is a sport that one can do at any age. It is great for kids as well as adults. Many adults have taken karate earlier in their lives. It is time to start back-all levels welcome. This is a light contact class. We work with many people with physical limitations.

Instructor David Ginnings. Six week class.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

9/1 - 9/22

F

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Green Ridge

22360

$38

13+

9/11 - 10/2

M

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Green Ridge

22354

$38

13+

9/13 - 10/4

W

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Green Ridge

22357

$38

13+

9/29 - 10/20

F

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Green Ridge

22361

$38

13+

10/9 - 10/30

M

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Green Ridge

22355

$38

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

10/11 - 11/1

W

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Green Ridge

22358

$38

6+

9/6 - 10/11

W

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22363

$85

13+

10/27 - 11/17

F

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Green Ridge

22362

$38

6+

10/18 - 11/22

W

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22364

$85

13+

11/6 - 11/27

M

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Green Ridge

22356

$38

6+

11/29 - 1/3

W

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22365

$85

13+

11/8 - 11/29

W

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Green Ridge

22359

$38

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Youth Wellness Kinder Tots

Two year old children are engaged in a dance and movement program developmentally designed. During class they enjoy movement creativity, dance exploration, physical development and body awareness while learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs. Parents will be contacted after enrollment regarding shoes and dress for classes. There is an annual administration fee for Kinderdance of $15 for new participants. If you have not had a class in the past year with Kinderdance, please choose the fee with $15 added to it. Instruction provided by Kinderdance staff.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

2

9/1 - 9/22

F

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Green Ridge

22290

$45

2

9/29 - 10/20

F

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Green Ridge

22291

$45

2

10/27 - 11/17

F

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Green Ridge

22292

$45

Kinderdance Level 1

Your child will learn developmentally appropriate basics of ballet, tap, acrobatics, and creative movement, while learning numbers, colors, shapes, words and songs. Parents will be contacted after enrollment regarding shoes and dress for classes. There is an annual administration fee for Kinderdance of $15 for new participants. If you have not had a class in the past year with Kinderdance, please choose the fee with $15 added to it. Instruction provided by Kinderdance staff.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

3-5

9/1 - 9/22

F

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Green Ridge

22302

$55

3-5

9/29 - 10/20

F

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Green Ridge

22303

$55

3-5

10/27 - 11/17

F

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Green Ridge

22304

$55

NEW: Kinderdance Level 2

Kinderdance 2 is a progression from material learned in Kinderdance 1 although Kinderdance 1 is not required for enrollment in Kinderdance 2. There is an annual administration fee for Kinderdance of $15 for new participants. If you have not had a class in the past year with Kinderdance, please choose the fee with $15 added to it. Instruction provided by Kinderdance staff.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

4-6

9/2 - 9/23

Sa

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Green Ridge

22306

$55

4-6

9/30 - 10/21

Sa

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Green Ridge

22307

$55

4-6

10/28 - 11/18

Sa

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Green Ridge

22308

$55

Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga is a class where children participate in fun fitness, playful movements with strength and flexibility, as well as relaxation benefits with breathing techniques all done to child friendly music. Parents will be contacted after enrollment regarding shoes and dress for classes. There is an annual administration fee for Kinderdance of $15 for new participants.

If you have not had a class in the past year with Kinderdance, please choose the fee with $15 added to it. Instruction provided by Kinderdance staff.

NEW: Fast, Lean & Fit for Kids!

Join us on Wednesday nights for a new program geared to bring fun and fitness together... for kids! The class will consist of relay racing, team building and gentle, fun aerobic games! Signed up for Fast, Lean, Fit class?

We’ve created this children’s class to mimic their parent’s workout, to give you time to work out too! Instructor: Elizabeth Praemassing.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6+

9/13 - 10/18

W

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brambleton

31276

$23

Prestige Gymnastics for Moms & Tots

Moms and tots bond over a 30-minute gymnastics class for the younger participants. This program caters to the 1-2 year olds! Parent participation is required. Your little ones will be improving on balance, coordination, and motor skills while socializing with other kiddos and parents! Leotard not required-just comfortable clothes and closed-toed athletic shoes.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

1-2

9/9

Sa

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Green Ridge

22323

$8

1-2

10/14

Sa

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Green Ridge

22324

$8

1-2

11/18

Sa

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Green Ridge

22325

$8

Prestige Gymnastics for Preschoolers

Preschool gymnastics classes at Green Ridge are filled with obstacle courses, tunnels, and exciting lesson plans, but your time spent with us is not all fun and games. Each preschool curriculum is carefully designed for what kiddos need most at these ages. Not only are they JAM-PACKED with fun, new activities in each class, they offer extensive physical work on balance, coordination, and motor skills. Sounds great, right? I’m not done yet! Our instructors are instilling intellectual learning into each class!

Your little tots will be counting, using shapes, colors, sounds, music, and engaging all five senses! We haven’t forgotten about good listening skills!

Our most asked question by parents is, ‘What can a 3 year old really do at gymnastics?’ The answer is, ‘LOTS’, let us show you! Leotard is not requiredwear comfortable clothes and closed-toed athletic shoes.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

3-4

9/9

Sa

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Green Ridge

22326

$15

3-4

10/14

Sa

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Green Ridge

22327

$15

3-4

11/18

Sa

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Green Ridge

22328

$15

Prestige Gymnastics for School Age

Each and every gymnast in our recreational program receives multitudes of one-on-one attention! This class boosts self-esteem and confidence as each gymnast will soon see their skills improving and bodies toning. We give our gymnasts big goals and encourage them to push themselves to succeed! Although this gymnastics class is not being held in an actual gymnastics facility, we will continue to be extremely goal oriented as we work balance, tumbling, coordination and more! Our classes are based off of USAG curriculum and mixed in with fun and effective drills. These classes will be training on a multitude of equipment. Our Beginner Program at Green Ridge is an entry level class that introduces the wonderful sport of gymnastics and builds up basic skills so one day we can move to a more advanced class! Leotard is not required-just wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed athletic shoes.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-9

9/2 - 9/23

Sa

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Green Ridge

22294

$55

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

9-12

9/5 - 9/26

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22298

$55

5-12

9/9

Sa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Green Ridge

22329

$15

6-9

9/30 - 10/21

Sa

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Green Ridge

22295

$55

5-12

10/14

Sa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Green Ridge

22330

$15

9-12

10/3 - 10/24

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22299

$55

5-12

11/18

Sa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Green Ridge

22331

$15

6-9

10/28 - 11/18

Sa

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Green Ridge

22296

$55

9-12

11/7 - 11/28

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22300

$55

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Little Tykes indoor Soccer

Let’s play ball! The Little Tykes program focuses on developing good players and good sportsmanship. Kids have a chance to learn the fundamentals of soccer through kicking, passing, dribbling, and fun skill drills. This skill development program will run for 10 weeks, the first four weeks will be practices with the remaining six weeks for game play. Each player will receive a t-shirt, trophy and team picture at the end of the program.

Age: 3-5 Date: 10/14 - 12/16 Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 am - 9:55 am Place: Green Ridge Course#: 21001 Fee: $75 Age: 3-5 Date: 10/14 - 12/16 Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 am - 10:55 am Place: Green Ridge Course#: 21002 Fee: $75 Age: 3-5 Date: 10/14 - 12/16 Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 am - 11:55 am Place: Green Ridge Course#: 21003 Fee: $75

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YOUTH RECREATION LEAGUE REGISTRATION:

Youth Teams

Cave Spring American Little League www.eteamz.com/csall

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

SIGN UPS

Baseball/T-ball Lacrosse

PRACTICE

GAMES

AGES

January

April

Late April

6-18

January

April

Late April

6-18

Softball

January

April

Late April

6-18

Soccer

May/June

August

September

6-18

Football

May/June

August

September

6-12

Flag Football

May/June

August

September

6-11

Cheerleading

May/June

August

September

6-18

Basketball

September

November

January

7-18

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

Quick Start Tennis

QuickStart Tennis is a new format to help children seven and under learn and play the game of tennis. To make it easier for them, we have changed including the court, racquet and net size as well as updated the scoring format. Now any child ages 4 to 7 can start playing tennis almost immediately - even if he or she has never picked up a racquet before. Registration fee includes all equipment needed including age appropriate rackets which must be returned.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

4-7

9/18 - 10/9

M

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

D.Shell Park

111110

$39

Tennis Lessons for Beginners

Roanoke County is pleased to offer a fun and exciting series of tennis lessons for beginner level players with little or no tennis experience. This program is perfect for improving your coordination, agility, and fitness.

Registration fee includes instruction from current and former college coaches and players on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. In the event of inclement weather, instructor will contact all registered participants with make up dates.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-12

9/12 - 10/3

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

D.Shell Park

111112

$39

16+

9/12 - 10/3

Tu

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

D.Shell Park

111111

$39

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Water Safety Instructor

Ever wondered if you could put your swimming skills to use?

Looking for a flexible and rewarding job? Becoming a Water Safey Instructor may be the job for you. This course will give you all the skills necessary to become an effective American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. You will learn the Red Cross way of teaching that includes parent child classes all the way through adult lessons.

You will combine swim instruction with a strong emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety. Upon successfully passing this course, candidates will be eligible to teach swimming classes at participating American Red Cross pools including Green Ridge Recreation Center. Working at Green Ridge is dependent upon application and background checks. Prerequisites: Participants must be 16 years old and be proficient in the following swimming strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breastroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. Contact Paige Hickey if you’re considering registering for the class to get a more complete schedule in addition to the instructions you’ll need to register with American Red Cross.

Age 16+

Class Begins 12/16

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Sa

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Green Ridge

26026

$200

Do You Have the PASSION to Teach?

Swimming lesson instruction is different at Green Ridge Recreation Center than anywhere else in the Valley, and for good reason! It all starts with the hiring process.

Most new swim lesson instructors begin with a Water Safety Instructor course, a curriculum developed and approved by the American Red Cross. The program at Green Ridge is designed to include not only the normal water safety and swim instruction content, but also interactive teach-back sessions. Participants are critiqued and coached on their ability to interact with their peers in a staged lesson environment.

“I think our classes are unique in that they emphasize a parent-teacher relationship like you might see in a school classroom,” says program coordinator Paige Hickey.

“Our instructors are taught how to interact with parents and students to provide feedback in a way that can help them achieve their goals.”

Paige’s unique approach extends beyond instructor training, which is usually the first step towards becoming hired to teach lessons at Green Ridge. She takes notes about each participant’s instruction style, including their enthusiasm, facial expressions and interaction with others.

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“The class is part of the hiring process,” says Paige. “I’m looking to see that you’re taking it seriously and getting the work done in the best way for the student to achieve success. I want to find out what they intend to do with their certification.

Are they simply looking to get a paycheck, or are they looking to change kids’ lives? It’s a big time investment, but a worthwhile investment for those that have the passion and want to make a difference.”

Eight year old Parker Addison started taking lessons at Green Ridge at age 2.

Now he’s a rising star on his Botetourt County swim team. His mother Tracy credits his swim instructors for the success.

“We started for safety reasons, and wanted to make sure he had solid instruction.

They were able to give him the individual attention that he needs, and tailor lessons for him to succeed. He loves the relationship he’s developed with his instructor. The lessons are so excellent, I’ve recommended them to millions of people.”

Even as an accomplished young swimmer, Parker continues to take private lessons

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from Paige’s team of water safety experts.

Instructors who prove themselves in a group lesson environment are often recruited for private lessons. Since the certification carries with them, college age instructors often make extra money teaching lessons once they leave home.

Coordinator Paige Hickey began her journey at Green Ridge as a member.

She got hired on as an instructor shortly after we opened, and continued to build the program to what it is today. Despite continued success, her favorite part of the job is still teaching.

“I love the look on a kid’s face when they overcome their fear and go underwater for the first time. I love it when they realize they can float or kick their feet and go forward. I love watching an adult get in a pool who was afraid, and can overcome that fear to swim a lap. I love that I have changed somebody’s life and made them feel safer as they develop a love of the water. It’s truly my happy place!”

You can still find her at the occasional swim meet, cheering on young Parker Addison as he continues to develop his skill. There’s nothing more fulfilling for any teacher than watching your students succeed.

Swimming Lessons 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 canceled due to lack of enrollment.

Baby Drops

No need to wait! Start the process of introducing your baby to the water sooner rather than later. This parent and child class will start building your baby’s confidence and swimming readiness. Parents will learn basic water skills to keep their children safe and help them to love the water.

Safety information and teaching techniques will be provided to parents.

Parental participation is required.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6mo-18mo

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

5:40 pm - 6:10 pm

Green Ridge

26110

$49

6mo-18mo

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

9:10 am - 9:40 am

Green Ridge

26111

$49

Tiny Bubbles

Join your child as they discover the world of water. With your help, toddlers will experiment with arm and leg action, floating and going under water.

This is a fun and engaging class which will keep your child wanting to come back even as they are learning about safety and swimming skills.

Parental participation is required.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18mo-36mo

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Green Ridge

26160

Fee $49

18mo-36mo

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

9:50 am - 10:20 am

Green Ridge

26161

$49

Little Splashes

Come enjoy swimming with your child as they acquire basic aquatic skills that will encourage their love of the water. This class is the foundation of swimming skills for years to come. While parental participation is required in this class, there will be some time of independent swimming.

This time will help your child separate from you and help to discover if they are ready to go to the next level without you.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

3-4

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

Green Ridge

26210

$49

3-4

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Green Ridge

26211

$49

Big Waves

Celebrate your child’s independence in the water. This is the first class that we offer that have children in the water without a caregiver. Your child may be a beginner or already comfortable in the water. Regardless, they will learn to float, kick and become proficient with arm strokes.

Rolling over and treading water will be introduced. Submerging is a big part of this class since swimming requires being able to put your face in the water!

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

4-5

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

5:50 pm - 6:30 pm

Green Ridge

26260

$66

4-5

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

9:10 am - 9:50 am

Green Ridge

26261

$66

Level l Lessons

Let’s have fun learning to swim! This is a class for the older beginning swimmer to become comfortable and confident in the water. They will gain basic aquatic skills including; beginning swimming strokes, breath control, floating, and kicking - all of which will help to keep them safe.

Games and activities will help teach them to enjoy and become adjusted to the water. In addition, they will participate in a safety lesson each lesson that will encourage them to be safe around all aquatic environments. The goal is a positive attitude towards swimming and water safety.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-12

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

5:00 pm - 5:40 pm

Green Ridge

26360

$66

6-12

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

9:10 am - 9:50 am

Green Ridge

26361

$66

Level ll Lessons

Our swimmers continue to build on the basic skills learned in Level 1 in the Level 2 class. The student will become more confident and be able to swim short distances by themselves. Emphasis in this class is on learning to float without support, alternating arms and leg actions on front and back along with rotary breathing. Safety lessons are ever present in order to ensure our participant’s safety around all water environments. Fun is not forgotten either!

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-12

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

5:50 pm - 6:30 pm

GRRC

26410

$66

6-12

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

10:00 am - 10:40 am

GRRC

26411

$66

Level lll & IV Lessons

Now you’re really a swimmer! Swimmers in this class are very confident and comfortable in the water. All strokes are introduced and by the time they have completed both levels, they will be able to swim at least 25 yards of all six strokes. When a participant passes Level 3 they will have achieved basic water competency skills according to the new American Red Cross standards.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-12

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

5:00 pm - 5:40 pm

Green Ridge

26460

$66

6-12

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

10:00 am - 10:40 am

Green Ridge

26461

$66

Begin to Swim

It’s never too late to learn how to swim! Our swim instructors will provide an introductory water program designed for anyone 13 years and up that may be fearful about participation in water activities or need assistance developing their basic swimming skills. This is a comfortable, nonthreatening environment and we have very patient instructors who want to help participants conquer their fear of the water and learn to swim.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

9/26 - 11/14

Tu

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Green Ridge

26560

$70

13+

9/30 - 11/18

Sa

10:45 am - 11:30 am

Green Ridge

26561

$70

Private Lessons Groups of One to Three

A certified swim instructor will develop a program that meets the goals and swim lesson needs of each individual. Days and times are flexible to accommodate your schedule. Semi-private lessons are for two-to-three individuals at once. Please form groups of similar ages and/or ability levels. Call (540) 777-6300 to sign up.

Ages

Lesson Type

Quantity

Duration

Fee

All

Private

1

30 minutes

$20

All

Private

5

30 minutes

$99

All

Private

10

30 minutes

$190

All

Semi-private

5

30 minutes

$75 per person

All

Semi-private

10

30 minutes

$145 per person

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This Could Be YOU! Now hiring lifeguards at Green Ridge Recreaiton Center

Ellis Life Guard Training

Be a part of the aquatics team! This is an intensive lifeguard training course that teaches high protection standards to enable you to prevent guests from catastrophic injury or drowning. This program gives lifeguards the skills and technical knowledge to become an effective member of an aquatics emergency response team. Upon completion of course participants are eligible for employment at the Green Ridge indoor pool and Splash Valley during the summer. Must be 16 to be considered for employment. Pre-registration is required.

Prerequisite: Must be 15 years old to enroll and be able to swim 100 yds, retrieve a brick from a depth of 8 ft. and tread water for one minute.

Classes will be Wed- Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat & Sun. 8:00am-2:00pm.

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Age

Date

16+

10/4 - 10/8

16+

11/1 - 11/5

16+

12/13 - 12/17

16+

1/10 - 1/14

Days W-F Sa & Su W-F Sa & Su W-F Sa & Su W-F Sa & Su

Time 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Place

Course

Fee

Green Ridge

26011

$200

Green Ridge

26012

$200

Green Ridge

26013

$200

Green Ridge

26001

$200

Green Ridge Member Classes - Water Group Ex Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

HydroFit

8:00am

Aqua Zumba

8:30am

Aqua Dance

9:00am 9:30am

HydroFit

Hydro Power

HydroFit

Hydro Power

HydroFit

Twinges in the Hinges

Twinges in the Hinges

Twinges in the Hinges

Twinges in the Hinges

Aqua Sculpt

10:00am 10:30am

5:30pm 6:00pm

Aqua Kick Boxing

Dance Fusion Aqua Boot Camp

6:30pm 7:00pm

Hydro Power

7:30pm 8:00pm Not sure which workout is right for you? Check the intensity scale to help decide if you’re up to the challenge.

NOT A MEMBER? You can still drop-in any of the classes on this page with a daily admission pass!

Low Intensity

Medium Intensity

High Intensity

Aqua Zumba

Splash your way into shape with an invigorating low-impact aquatic dance. Known as the Zumba ‘pool party’, the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of a refreshing workout. Integrating the Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a workout that’s cardio conditioning, body toning, and exhilarating beyond belief.

Twinges in the Hinges

Join us in our indoor, heated pool to experience a water-based exercise program specifically designed to help participants improve joint flexibility, reduce pain, and stiffness while being supported by the water’s buoyancy and resistance.

Aqua Sculpt

Aqua Sculpt is a high energy, no bounce, no impact water exercise class.

Aqua Sculpt focuses on total body strengthening by honing in on the body’s core muscles and by utilizing the natural resistance of the water.

Come to have fun, build strength, and sculpt your muscles!

Hydro Power

Are you ready to increase the intensity of your water workout? If so, join us for Hydro Power! Participants are coached through a rugged workout of drills, tabatas, circuits, and interval training. Develop your muscular strength, endurance, and core strength in our ‘liquid gym’ with a variety of equipment. For intermediate and advanced participants.

Aqua Dance

Aqua Dance is our new water class for those who are looking for a great workout in the water and love to dance. Join us for a great workout for music and movement. No dance experience needed!

Dance Fusion

Want to boogie on down in the water? Then join us for Dance Fusion!

This high energy, fun, funky, and electric dance class is fused with cardio building moves such as kicking, punching, and hip swinging. Come to burn calories, tone your body, and to just have fun! All fitness levels are welcomed!

Aqua Kickboxing

Aqua Kickboxing is an innovative, non-competitive class combining the benefits of water’s buoyancy and resistance to increase muscle strength, endurance, agility, coordination, balance, and core stability. Work at your pace while gaining new skills to boost your overall fitness with the opportunity to work out in water and reducing the risk of injury. Perfect for all fitness levels.

Aqua Boot Camp

Ready to cross train? Ready to kick your water workout up a notch? Aqua Boot Camp is for you! Aqua Boot Camp is a fun and challenging workout which will give you an extra push to surpass your comfort zone. Aerobic and strength training will include plyometric moves, sprinting, jumping and hopping. Balance and core work will also be included. Join us as we sweat in the water!

HydroFit

Want a refreshing, energizing low impact workout in the water? HydroFit is for you! Using the properties of water, aerobic exercises are designed to improve your cardiovascular endurance, coordination, agility, flexibility, and muscle strength. All fitness levels are welcome!

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Brambleton Students Make Their

Musical Dreams

Come True

by Randolph Walker

Have you ever watched a group of musicians playing and wished you could be part of it?

Playing an instrument on your own is good therapy. But when you play with other musicians, it’s a completely different experience.

It’s not guaranteed to happen every time you play, nor on every song, but when everything comes together--the sound, the song, the personalities, the energy, the room, the groove--then it’s pure magic.

Musicians know this feeling well. It’s one of the best feelings in the world and many musicians get addicted to it.

Having taught thousands of beginning music students, I know that many of them would like to have this experience, but doubt whether they’ll ever be good enough. The good news is that almost every music student can play in a band, if they stick with their instrument long enough. And it need not take years.

My instructional bands at the Brambleton Center offer opportunities for students to play in real bands. The prerequisite is two months of lessons or classes. Students are qualified if they’ve taken one of my Absolute Beginners classes for guitar, harmonica, ukulele or keyboard at the Brambleton Center, or if they’ve had two months of private lessons. Bands are open to guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboard, ukulele and mandolin players, as well as singers. (Not everyone wants to sing, but those who can, are encouraged to. Many students have taken the first steps in learning how to sing harmony in one of my classes.)

I tailor the assignments to fit the student’s ability level. Less-experienced students get practice playing chords. Moreexperienced students can perform solos,

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if they want. Leading a group of students with varying skill levels, I tell them to “play as little or as much as you’re comfortable doing.” If a chord is new to them, I tell them to simply leave it out until they have learned it. No one is expected to be a professional. It’s a class, and mistakes are allowed!

Songs are presented in the form of chords and lyrics, in easy keys for string players (D, A, or G). Songs have no more than three or four chords and usually have repetitive chord patterns which makes them perfect for students. Reading music is not required, although I am happy to write out solos in music notation for keyboard players if they so desire. If guitar players want to do solos, I write them in the form of guitar tab. Harmonica players get harmonica tab.

What are the advantages of learning in a class format? Many students perceive the band classes as being less stressful than private lessons. Certainly they are less expensive.

Regardless of the format, mastery of an instrument involves repetition. Building speed in switching from chord to chord typically involves many hundreds if not thousands of repetitions. For many students, chord practice as part of a band class, playing real songs, is more fun and more motivating than performing chord drills by themselves at home.

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Here’s another advantage: playing with other musicians helps students learn timing. If a student is practicing at home alone, no one will complain if he or she speeds up, slows down, leaves out beats, adds beats, etc. By contrast, playing with other students provides valuable feedback on whether your timing is correct. As I like to tell my students, you may be able to put your fingers on the right strings, but you’re not a complete musician until you can play with other musicians. Playing in an instructional band is the perfect first step.

Along with practice on rhythm, chords, etc, band classes include background information on songs, bands, musicians, and music history. It’s a mix that’s fun and informative as well as instructional. The format of my band classes stays the same, but songs change in every class. The names of the classes I’ve taught--Country Band, Folk Band, Gospel Band, Harmony Band, Jug Band and Blues Band--will give you an idea of the different genres we’ve covered.

Typically we have a mini-celebration at the last class with snacks and a band photo. Probably the most memorable photo was the Jug Band in overalls and straw hats, with a washtub bass!

Music

Dance

NEW: All Ages Ukulele

Egyptian Style Belly Dance for Beginners

For beginners age 7-107. Students under 12 must co-enroll with an adult family member. Bring standard tuned uke (G-C-E-A) to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

9/25 - 11/13

M

5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Brambleton

32413

$55

NEW: Cigar Box Guitar

Playing the blues is easy with a cigar box slide guitar! Assemble (from a kit) your own instrument (included with class fee). Must register by Sept.

18th. Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

9/25 - 11/13

M

7:05 pm - 8:20 pm

Brambleton

32414

$90

NEW: Doo-Wop Band

Instructional band for singers and guitar, keyboard, percussion, ukulele and bass students with two months or more of previous lessons. Bring instrument to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

9/28 - 11/16

Th

7:05 pm - 8:20 pm

Brambleton

32416

$55

Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Introduction to playing all styles of music on the guitar. Learn tuning, tab and chords. Bring guitar to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

9/28 - 11/16

Th

5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Brambleton

32415

$55

Egyptian style of belly dance involves every part of the body, targeting major muscles groups and working them in isolation or in opposition to other muscles. Major components of this type of dance include circular movements of the arms, hands, head, upper torso and hips. This class is a fun and effective way to exercise, relax and enjoy as an entertaining hobby. Instructor: Elizabeth Watson.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/3 - 11/7

Tu

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brambleton

31289

$38

Shag Dance

One of the most popular dances taught in this area, learn to shag with us at the Brambleton Center. Then, join the Roanoke Valley Shag Club!

Couples only. Singles will be put on a wait list and matched if partners become available. Instructor: Donna Richardson.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/25 - 10/23

M

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brambleton

31292

$38

Swing Roanoke Dance Lessons

Want a new way to have fun and exercise? Swing Roanoke will be teaching classes to keep your feet moving all winter long! Each six week series of classes will cover various swing dances like East Coast Swing, 20’s or 30’s Charleston, Lindy Hop, and others. No partner is required and those with two left feet are welcome! No matter how many times you have come before-classes will have fresh material to learn in each series! Classes include one hour of instruction followed by practice time. Instruction by Swing Roanoke. August-October will be Swing 201. October-November will be Shim Sham Plus. November-December will be the Charleston.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

8/29 - 10/23

Tu

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Green Ridge

22256

Fee $35

18+

10/10 - 11/14

Tu

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Green Ridge

22321

$35

18+

11/21 - 12/26

Tu

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Green Ridge

22322

$35

Swing Dance Social

Looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? Join Swing Roanoke for our swing dance social! No partner is required and we hold an introduction class from 7pm-7:30pm (tailored to those who come) with the social to follow from 7:30pm-9:30pm! Come just as you are even if you have two left feet! It’s a deal of a lesson and dance for only $5 per person! Themes for dances: September is Fall Into Swing. October is Hallo-We-Swing. November is Thanks-Swinging.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/15

F

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Green Ridge

22318

$5

18+

10/20

F

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Green Ridge

22319

$5

18+

11/17

F

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Green Ridge

22320

$5

Adult Ballet

This is a beginning level ballet class comprised of a 25 minute barre which will include basic positions, steps, and stretching, followed by a 20 minute centre consisting of arm positions and movement exercises.

Instructor Tess Post.

I have many students who have taken multiple band classes over the years.

Aside from improving your skills, it’s the perfect place to make connections with people who share your enthusiasm for music. Many a class in Room 2F at the Brambleton Center has come to a happy close amid smiles, jokes, laughter and conversations, and many long-lasting friendships have been formed. It’s all part of the power of music to bind people together. Students get to know

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/16 - 11/20

M

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Brambleton

32468

$45

each other by name, or by their band nickname--like Tubes, The Tone, Boxcar, The Professor, The Other Professor, and The Undertaker--all nicknames that started during one class or another and ended up sticking.

If you’ve already taken a beginners classes, or you’ve had private lessons for at least two months, then you’re eligible to sign up for Doo-Wop Band, Thursdays, Sept.

28 to Nov. 16, 7:05-8:20 pm. Players of

the instruments mentioned above are all welcome. The repetitive chord patterns of doo-wop songs, with no more than four chords per song, make them great for students. I will also spend some time coaching students on doo-wop vocals.

The relatively easy background parts make doo-wop a good starting point for aspiring harmony singers. I hope to see you soon at the Brambleton Center. Come with your instrument in hand--and ready for fun!

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Pottery & Ceramics Family Pottery

Playing with clay can have some amazing results! Many parents are as interested in pottery as their children. In this class, work side by side with your child, learning how to hand build with clay and work on the potter’s wheel. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and the use of tools. An adult must register with a child. $95 per person $190 for both. Eight weeks. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7+

10/1 - 11/26

Su

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Brambleton

32420

$95/$190

Absolute Beginners Pottery

Our beginners course is great for anyone who wants to dive right into clay. Experienced instructors will guide you through the process of creating pottery on and off the potter’s wheel. You will also learn basic methods for finishing and glazing your pieces. Class fee includes studio time during select times when classes aren’t in session and the firing of pieces made during the ten week term. Clay must be purchased through Brambleton Center at $25/25 pounds. Instructor: Carlos Dowling.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/21 - 11/30

Th

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brambleton

32452

$169

Next Step Pottery

Come dive right in to the clay with us as you use your skills learned in the Absolute Beginner’s Pottery course. You will continue your basic methods for finishing and glazing your pieces. Class fee includes studio time during select times when classes aren’t in session and the firing of pieces made during the ten week term. Clay must be purchased through Brambleton Center at $25/25 pounds. Prerequisite: Absolute Beginners Pottery. Instructor: Carlos Dowling.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/21 - 11/30

Th

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brambleton

32454

$189

Advanced Pottery

You will have the advantage of using the open studio and the guidance of the Monday afternoon monitor in this class. Come learn from your fellow potters. Prerequisite: two or more years in a pottery course at the Brambleton Center. This pottery class is a ten week programs with a monitor in the studio.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/18 - 11/20

M

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Brambleton

32453

$225

Pottery Courses

The Brambleton Center offers a well equipped studio to create original works of clay in both wheel and freeform. Equipment includes 13 electric wheels, a slab roller, and an assortment of tools and accessories for shaping and sculpting the clay. A variety of glazes are mixed in the studio offering about 23 colors. Class fee also includes utilizing the studio on your own during select times when classes aren’t in session and the firing of pieces made during the 10 week term. Clay must be purchased through Brambleton Center at $25/25 pounds. Saturday will be an open workshop opportunity for those currently registered in a Pottery class. All pottery classes are ten week programs.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Instructor

Course

Fee

18+

9/19-11/21

Tu

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bob

32456

$225

18+

9/20 - 11/29

W

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Lyn

32457

$225

18+

9/21-11/30

Th

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Martha

32458

$225

18+

9/25-11/27

M

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Lyn

32455

$225

Handbuilding in Clay

Pottery can be created without the use of a potter’s wheel. You can create beautiful pots and clay forms by hand using simple tools, slabs of clay, or just by using your hands and fingers. In this class you will explore many techniques for handbuilt pottery. Ten week program. Instructor: Becky Carr.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/20 - 11/29

W

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32459

$225

Ceramics

Awaken your passion and creativity. Whether you are a beginner or have experience with ceramics, this class is for you. Come learn the skills that make your pieces unique. The class fee includes assistance of certified instructor, Jo Robertson, and firing of your ceramic pieces. Purchase your greenware from the Brambleton Center or an outside source.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/5 - 11/30

Th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32441

$52

Looking for something to do with all the wonderful things you create in our programs?

Join us November 4th for our annual Craft Show at the Brambleton Center.

More information can be found on page 8 of this guide.

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Painting

*Supply lists will be given during the first class for all Michael Farrar classes.

Drawing*

Abstraction*

The instructor will have supplies on hand during first class to get you started before you go shopping for your supplies.

Drawing is an essential first step in laying the base for painting in any media. Shapes, shading, lighting, picture composition, contour drawing, gesture drawing and one and two point perspectives will be covered in this six week program. First canvas is included in cost! Instructor: Michael Farrar.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/12 - 10/17

Tu

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Brambleton

31293

$89

Oil Painting*

Have a passion for painting? This course will cover surface preparation, palette layout, materials 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. First canvas is included in cost! Instructor: Michael Farrar.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/13 - 10/18

W

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Brambleton

31294

$89

Watercolor*

Enjoy a simplified step-by-step process while you learn to express yourself through watercolors. This class for the beginning student includes techniques such as wet paint on dry paper, wet into wet, lost edges, color glazing, color mixing, palette layout and different brush techniques. Sound composition in both still lifes and landscapes will also be covered. Six week program. First canvas is included in cost! Instructor: Michael Farrar.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/13 - 10/18

W

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brambleton

31284

$89

Master Watercolor Series

Learn from an award-winning, master watercolor instructor during this specially designed series. The class will be spent learning to paint from student’s photos of models, learning new techniques to emphasize facial structure, shading and texture through watercolors. Created for all skills levels - beginners welcome! Supply list furnished once minimum registration is met. Six week program. Instructor: Suzanne Ross.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/2 - 11/6

M

9:45 am - 11:45 am

Brambleton

31291

$86

If you want to have some fun, stretch your creativity or if you are just wanting to try something different this class is for you. Abstract painting made easy. This class will match your creativity with your choice of media.

Learn why artists enjoy working in this format. Learn how you can change a simple barn and sky painting into an exciting and interesting work of art.

Using class demonstrations, individual exercises and practice examples, you will be successful. Come and enjoy the challenge of thinking outside of the representational box! This class is for artists of all skill levels. First canvas is included in cost! Six program class. Instructor: Michael Farrar.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/12 - 10/17

Tu

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

31282

$89

Cake & Canvas

Embrace your creativity while your taste buds embrace a sweet treat from one of our local cupcake shops. Invite a friend or make it a date night.

No experience necessary for this paint night. Instructor Katie Reed will guide you step by step from a blank canvas to a finished masterpiece. All materials included.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

10/19

Th

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brambleton

32402

$32

Paint Your Pet

Paint a portrait of your beloved furry family member. What? I’m not an artist! Fear not - our artists pre-sketch your pet on the canvas for you from photos that you email to us. Complete with a step by step guide on how to paint your pet. Just submit your favorite photo of your pet to reedphotographyva@gmail.com. Instructor: Katie Reed.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

13+

9/20

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brambleton

32401

$29

Acrylics*

Working in acrylics allows for maximum flexibility in color, ideas and techniques. This medium can be used like watercolor or oils. Acrylic paint dries quickly and when dry is permanent. Learn techniques through demonstration and classroom practice using glazes, knife work, texture, composition tips as well as many other methods. Working in acrylics is stress free because of the flexibility allowing for your work to evolve and advance! This class will be intriguing and fun for artists at all skill levels.

First canvas is included in cost! Six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/12 - 10/17

Tu

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brambleton

31281

$89

Collage

Collage was invented by Pablo Picasso in the early part of the 20th century, and it’s still fun today! Using papers, old parts of paintings, cloth or just about anything that can be glued to a backing surface, is fair game. Images can be realistic or abstract. You are only limited by your imagination! Supply list given before class to this specialty class. Six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/13 - 10/18

W

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

31283

$89

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Create NEW: Soap Crafting

Suds up for a fun activity! You can learn to craft beautiful soaps for personal use or gifting. A pre-made sensitive skin glycerine base is used and instruction on how to color, scent, mold and embed soap is shared as well as at-home instructions if you would like to continue the fun! The adult class will include 3-4 bars of soap (approximately 1 pound).

All supplies are provided. Bring a bag lunch or snack if desired. Instructor Lisa Hoyt has many years of experience instructing arts and crafts classes. She has taught for Michaels Craft Stores, a Parks and Recreation agency in New Hampshire, after school in Salem City Schools, and many more. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and interest with others in her programs! She will also be teaching a childrens and teens course! Look for them on page 47.

Ages:18+ Date: 10/14 Day: Saturday Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22336 Fee: $52

NEW: Soap Making

The science of soap! Learn how soap becomes “soap” through the process of saponification and how to use online calculators to custom create any soap that suits your personal preference! Participants will have hands-on practice creating and following a recipe, learn important safety tips and will leave class with at least one pound of “raw” soap to take home to cure. This is a fast-paced course designed to give the basics of soapmaking. All supplies are provided. Bring a bag lunch or snack if desired. Instructor: Lisa Hoyt.

Ages:18+ Date: 10/30 Day: Monday Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22339 Fee: $52

NEW: Exploring Your Craft Cutting Machine

Do you have a craft cutting machine that you do not understand? Do you want to get it out of the box and use it?

This class will explore “out of the box” ideas with demonstrations and hands on practice with Silhouette brand cutting machines (similar to Cricut) and help finding resources for your particular machine. Learn the process for making stickers, appliques, polymer clay, stencils, glass etching and more! Once you understand how to power up and cut, a new world of crafting will open for you. Please leave your machine at home for this class. You may bring your manual to make notes.

Instructor: Lisa Hoyt.

Ages:18+ Date:9/28 Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22340 Fee: $42

NEW: Sign Painting Party

Inspire yourself with your own creativity! Bring your friends and/or make new! You will have the opportunity to create two home decor signs suitable for desk tops, mantel or wall hanging decorations with a variety of color and design options. As you make the project, you will learn tips and techniques for hosting your own party or making them on your own at home! All supplies are provided. Instructor: Lisa Hoyt.

Ages:18+ Date: 11/16 Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22341 Fee: $42

NEW: Wreath Making-Burlap Sunflower

Do you ever drive by houses and wonder how they make those big beautiful burlap wreaths? This two hour workshop will guide you into making your very own burlap wreath. Come have a good time. All materials are included.

Instructor: Katie Reed.

Ages:18+ Date: 10/5 Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Place: Brambleton Course: 32408 Fee: $29

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Grow NEW: Fall Into Winemaking

Have you ever been interested in winemaking, or learning about how wine is made? In this one day workshop, we will take a trip to Blue Ridge Home brewing to get private lessons on winemaking! You will learn about how to prepare the wine, learn about the fermentation process and how to properly bottle and store your wine. You will try wines made by the owners and will be provided complimentary food. Must be 21 years of age by date of workshop. Instructors: Chris and Fran Arthur of Blue Ridge Hydroponics & Home Brewing.

Ages:21+ Date: 9/26 Day: Tuesday Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Place: B.R.H.& H.B. Course: 31295 Fee: $30

NEW: All About Hydroponics

Learn the eight steps for a successful indoor hydro garden! This workshop will cover environmental and water quality to ensure a healthy garden and even what methods and media you should be using. The class will also cover nutrients and fertilizers that you should use, the required lighting to grow, equipment and even optional accessories! Leave feeling ready to start your own garden; you’ll be one step closer to growing your own yummy salad! Instructor: Chris and Fran Arthur of Blue Ridge Hydroponics and Home Brewing.

Ages:18+ Date: 10/22 Day: Sunday Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Place: Brambleton Course: 31299 Fee: $20

Succulents 101

Come learn how to take care of indoor succulent plants – planting, propagation, and everything in between! As part of the class, you will plant and take home your own starter pot of succulents. They are sure to liven up any sunny windowsill! Instructor: Kathleen Reed, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent.

Ages:18+ Date: 9/14 Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Place: Brambleton Course: 31296 Fee: $21

NEW: Composting at Home

Come learn about how easy, rewarding and fun composting at home can be! With just a little bit of upkeep, you can turn your household scraps and yard waste into a valuable, nutrient-rich addition to your soil. All participants will learn about the practice of vermicomposting (composting with worms) and build their own worm bin to take home. Instructor: Kathleen Reed, Agriculture Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension Ages:18+ Date: 11/11 Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am Place: Brambleton Course: 32462 Fee: $32

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NEW: Indian Desserts

All about Indian desserts: Come and learn the art of making Indian treats using three different main ingredients - Rice, gram flour and Cream of Wheat. We will make Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding), Besan Burfi (Gram flour cake) and Suji Halwa (Cream of Wheat dessert).

Ages:18+ Date: 10/7 Day: Saturday Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Place: Brambleton Course: 32412 Fee: $37

Indian Cooking at Green Ridge

Fall is about comfort food! September will feature Dum Aloo (white potatoes cooked in a yogurt-based sauce), Kadahi Paneer (Indian cheese in a pepper and cream sauce) and Zarda (traditional rice dessert with nuts and raisins). October is a vegetarian menu of Rajma (red kidney beans cooked in a thick tomato-based sauce), Baigan Bharta (an eggplant dish), and for dessert Rabdi (sweetened milk prepared with select nuts). November will warm you up with Shaami Kabaab (Spicy beef cutlets), Veggie Biryani (rice cooked with seasonal vegetables) and Pinni (a dessert with gram flour, whole wheat flour and Urad daal). Instructor: Bhawana Scaer.

Ages:18+ Date: 8/30 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22265 Fee: $37 Ages:18+ Date: 9/13 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22315 Fee: $37 Ages:18+ Date: 10/11 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22316 Fee: $37 Ages:18+ Date: 11/8 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22317 Fee: $37

NEW: Cooking with Barbara

Bon Appetit! Guten Appetit! Buono Appetito! Do you have an interest in learning how to prepare some international dishes or a vegetarian meal?

Then this fall’s cooking classes are for you. During our monthly cooking classes, we will prepare a Tuscan pasta sauce recipe, a dish from Southern France (Provence region), a Southern German recipe, and a German vegetarian spinach meal. August’s menu is Tuscan pasta sauce with shrimp, baked cauliflower, ciabatta with a garlic-olive oil dip and tiramisu. September will feature carrot and cucumber salad, beef burgundy, parsley potatoes, brie cheese and french bread, and creme caramel for dessert. Oktober (October) will be Maultaschen (filled pasta pockets) and a fresh fruit tart. November will be creamed spinach, boiled potatoes, fried egg and cream puffs. All materials and instruction provided. Instructor Barbara Hassell.

Ages:18+ Date: 8/28 Day: Monday Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22310 Fee: $37 Ages:18+ Date: 9/18 Day: Monday Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22311 Fee: $37 Ages:18+ Date: 10/23 Day: Monday Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22312 Fee: $37 Ages:18+ Date: 11/13 Day: Monday Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Place: Green Ridge Course: 22313 Fee: $37 Explore Recreation Magazine • Fall 2017 40

Quick and Easy Tips

for getting dinner on the table!

by Maureen Wilson

Sometimes, even if you love to cook, getting dinner on the table on a hectic weeknight can be quite the chore. Running out of steam at the end of a long day doesn’t help matters either, when the kids (and spouse) are whining about what’s for dinner. As easy as those out of the cardboard box dinners can be we all know they can’t be compared to a “from scratch meal” put on the table. Time is a luxury most of us don’t have during the week.

Keep a stocked freezer and pantry - Nothing delays getting dinner on the table more than an “oopps I have to run to the store for ______ !” Keep your most commonly used meats and pantry items on hand for those last minute meal ingredients. This way if you forget something crucial for that new-just have to try it recipe you can always whip out a pantry/freezer staple recipe and still have dinner on the table at a reasonable time.

Unfortunately there’s no magic wand to fix this problem. But I have gathered a few simple tips and steps, from our friends on the internet that will dramatically shorten the amount of time it takes to make your weeknight dinner meals. I’m sure some of you have read, at one point or another, these ideas before, but it’s always nice to be reminded.

Let the kids lend a hand - Sure cooking dinner is a chore for you, but for a budding chef it’s a chance to learn a new skill set.

Multi-task your evening by letting the kids help with cooking pasta or prep the veggies while you sear the chicken. Just be sure to match the age of your child with the cooking task at hand. Dinner will most assuredly be late if you have to run your 7yr old to the Urgent Care.

Simplify your ingredients - Yes we all love to try new things, but on a busy night sometimes less is more. Just be sure to start with good ingredients, since there are so few, each one counts even more.

Embrace the slow cooker - A few mins in the morning spent on a dinner recipe for that evening makes all the difference. If you’ve been using the same slow cooker for fifteen years maybe its time to branch out to one of the new 7-in-1instant pots. They’ve come a long way in the past decade and are very user friendly.

Double up your meal prep - Consider your plans for tomorrow’s dinner when preparing tonight’s feast. Stretch those ingredients you’re working with to help on the next night’s dinner recipe. Example: If you’re cooking ground beef for tonights tacos. Cook an extra pound and set it aside for tomorrow night’s Sloppy Joes. This kind of small but significant item doesn’t sound like much, but when you’re strapped for that extra fifteen mins it really comes in handy to have the protein for your meal already cooked and ready to add in.

Maybe you’re like me and you’ve got your tips and tricks down pat, but you’re just in a recipe rut. Your family will revolt against you if you serve one more Spaghetti Pie or Taco Casserole. Dinner riots are a thing and they can be a disaster mid-week when everyone is just ready for a refreshing home cooked meal after a week full of leftovers and “same old-same old”. You should give one of our cooking classes a whirl. These aren’t just for the aspiring chef, but for the week night chefs too! Learn to cook and season with new spices and ingredients. These courses offer not only a chance to experiment and learn, but to create new foundations for your base recipes. Build off your experiences in the kitchen and expand your quick recipe options all while having fun! Added bonus, no mid-week dinner riots for the foreseeable future. Good luck and God speed fellow dinner master.

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Dog Training Puppy Kindergarten

Does your puppy need some direction? This six week course is designed for puppies aged 10-24 weeks old. Your puppy will socialize off-leash with other puppies and people. Exercises include: Name Recognition, Touch, Sit, Drop It, Down, Off, Gotcha, Come, Agility, and Pass the Puppy.

Discussion topics include: puppy development, house-training, chewing, grooming, play-biting, reading puppies’ body language, building confidence, and extensive socialization outside of the class. Instructor: High Hopes Dog Training.

Step up your training! This course emphasizes the essential obedience commands needed for your dog to be a well-mannered companion.

Learn to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of positive reinforcement. We also cover proper diet, leadership, exercise, confidence building exercises and more. Verbal commands and hand signals include: Sit, Down, Touch, Distance Stay, Look with Distractions, Leave it, Come, Heel, Place, Release, Tricks and Agility. Prerequisite required. Six week course.

Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

8/29 - 10/3

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22343

$145

18+

9/23 - 10/28

Sa

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Brambleton

22347

$145

18+

9/23 - 10/28

Sa

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

22349

$145

18+

10/17 - 11/28

Tu

7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Green Ridge

22346

$145

18+

11/4 - 12/16

Sa

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

22352

$145

18+

11/4 - 12/16

Sa

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Brambleton

22351

$145

Beginner Obedience

Sit, Down, Off and Drop It are just a few of the commands your dog will master. This six week beginner course is designed for any dogs over six months old. Your dog will socialize on-leash with other dogs. Exercises include: Sit, Down, Off, Touch, Look, Take it, Drop it, Come, Settle, Wait, Stand, Loose Leash Walking, Parent Separation, Tricks, Agility and more.

Discussion topics include: Canine Personality Test, reading dogs’ body cues, getting your dog to focus on you around distractions, impulse control, use of no-pull harnesses, and reinforcing good manners. (No prerequisite.) Instructor: High Hopes Dog Training.

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Intermediate Obedience

Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

8/29 - 10/3

Tu

7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Green Ridge

22344

$145

18+

9/23 - 10/28

Sa

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Brambleton

22348

$145

18+

10/17 - 11/28

Tu

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22345

$145

18+

11/4 - 12/16

Sa

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Brambleton

22350

$145

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Advanced Obedience

Is your dog CGC certified? This seven week advanced course focuses on the ten skills needed by all well-mannered dogs as outlined in the Canine Good Citizen Program. It is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home & in the community. The CGC Program is a two part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners & basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. (Pre-requisite: Dogs must have graduated from Intermediate Obedience or have had private lessons with High Hopes.) Instruction provided by High Hopes Dog Training.

Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/14 - 10/26

Th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Green Ridge

22353

$160

Education

Over 55

Firearms Safety - Concealment Class

Pot Luck Luncheons

Safety is paramount when it comes to firearms. This program meets the state requirements to apply for a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit. This six hour lecture style PowerPoint course is taught by Mark Jervis, current National Rifle Association certified instructor and former instructor for the VA Department of Criminal Justice Services. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the class which can then be taken to the Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction participants reside in to apply for a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit. Some topics included in the day are: Firearms and children, rules of firearms safety, ammunition nomenclature and function, proper safe handling of a handgun malfunction, revolver and semi-automatic handgun nomenclature, and more.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

21+

9/9

Sa

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brambleton

52074

$75

21+

10/14

Sa

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brambleton

52075

$75

21+

11/11

Sa

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brambleton

52076

$75

Little Known Secrets of Paying for College

The cost of college education is higher than ever. How will you afford this expense? This can’t miss class will teach you how to send your children to the college of their dreams without bankrupting your own retirement.

You will discover strategies that may enable you to qualify for financial aid and minimize your tax exposure- giving you greater cash flow for funding a college education. Instructors: Franklin Butler Jr., Jennifer Rose.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/26

Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Brambleton

32418

$10

Get Paid To Talk-Intro To Professional Voice Overs

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

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/16

M

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brambleton

32417

$19

Join your friends for a social gathering and meal. Bring a covered dish to share. Bingo will be played after each luncheon, so bring a gift to be used as a prize. Reservations are required.

Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

Fee

55+

9/21

Th

12:00pm-2:00pm

Masons Cove

32442

$0

55+

10/19

Th

12:00pm-2:00pm

Masons Cove

32443

$0

55+

11/16

Th

12:00pm-2:00pm

Masons Cove

32444

$0

Medicare Decisions Made Easy

You have been told that you are eligible for Medicare, but what does that really mean? This educational presentation will help you understand the Medicare program, and how to make the right decisions for yourself regarding your medical and prescription drug needs. Presenter: Lynn Atkinson MBA, HIA, SCLA, AAI. Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

55+

9/9

Sa

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32446

Fee $0

55+

10/14

Sa

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32447

$0

55+

11/11

Sa

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32448

$0

Driver’s Education

Refresh your driving knowledge in this two session program presented by AARP and held at the Brambleton Center. Fees: $20, with a $5 discount for AARP members. Class fee to be paid to the instructor at the first session.

No fee is due to the Brambleton Center. Two session program.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

55+

9/18 - 9/19

M Tu

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31285

Fee $0

55+

10/16 - 10/17

M Tu

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31286

$0

55+

11/20 - 11/21

M Tu

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brambleton

31287

$0

Spanish for Beginners

Did you know that Spanish is the second most common language in the United States? If you took Spanish in school and want to brush up on your skills or you just want to learn a second language, this class is for you.

This class will focus on vocabulary, introductory words and phrases at the Brambleton Center. Eight week program. Instructor: Georgianne Vecellio.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/3-11/14

Tu

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Brambleton

32450

$42

Guided Autobiography

Do you have a story to tell? Do you want to record your memories as a legacy for your family? This Guided Autobiography course is a fun and inspiring way to do it. Each participant will create a ‘life portfolio’ of memoirs, written with guided suggestions in a friendly, supportive environment. Collections can be illustrated with photos, recipes and other memorabilia. Bring writing materials (laptops allowed). Four week program. Instructor: Karen Adams.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/14 - 10/5

Th

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brambleton

32411

$39

Register for activities online by visiting our website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.

It’s easy, fast and secure!

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Technology iPad for Beginners

Want to get the most out of your iPad? Learn all of the basics you need to get started in this introductory course, including hardware features, navigating the device, getting connected to Wi-Fi, downloading apps, working with settings, and more. Prerequisites: • Bring your iPad to class • Know your Apple ID and password* Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

11/1

W

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Glenvar Lib

33210

$20

iPhone for Beginners

Discover the world of the iPhone, including phone functions, camera tips, Internet tricks, and useful apps. We’ll also talk about the benefits of Apple’s iCloud. Prerequisites: • iPhone 5 or higher with iOS 9 or higher operating system • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPhone to class Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/19

Th

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

South Co Lib

33206

$20

iPhone: The Next Step

Have you been using your iPhone for a while but aren’t sure whether you’re using it to its full potential? Take this class and fall in love with your iPhone again. We will cover how to use Calendar, Contacts, Music, and more. Prerequisites: • iPhone 5 or higher with iOS 9 or higher operating system • Understand basic iPhone operation • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPhone to class Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/26

Th

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

South Co Lib

33207

$20

iPhone: Is This Thing ON?

In this class you will learn how to make a phone call, answer a phone call, send a text message, send a picture message, and add someone to your contacts. Prerequisite: • Bring your iphone to class Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/6

F

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Glenvar Lib

33203

$10

* If you are unsure of your username and password, please call 777-8782 with your device handy and we’ll help you figure it out.

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Intro to the Internet

In this session we’ll focus on the Internet. Learn how to properly navigate the internet, use search engines, and bookmark your favorite sites. We will learn how to visit various websites and perform basic searches using Google, as well as discussing Internet safety. Prerequisite: • Basic mouse and keyboard skills Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

11/15

W

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Glenvar Lib

33211

$20

Getting to the Root of Genealogy

Genealogical research has exploded in popularity as more information has become accessible online. During our first class, we’ll focus on making the most of the library version of Ancestry.com. On the second day, we’ll try our hand at the popular Heritage Quest and other free genealogy websites. Bring a few names to research, including birth and death dates if you have them. Prerequisite: • Basic computer and Internet skills Age 18+

Date 10/17 10/19

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

Tu Th

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

South Co Lib

33205

$40

Craigslist for Beginners

Not quite sure what to do with all the stuff you cleaned out of your basement, garage, and closets? Come to this class and learn how to use Craigslist – America’s favorite online community classified ads. We’ll show you how Craigslist is organized and how to create an effective ad to get your items sold and into someone else’s home. Prerequisites: • Basic understanding of computers and the Internet.

• Please set up a Craigslist account before class. We’ll be glad to help you with this an hour before class, if needed.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

11/16

Th

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

South Co Lib

33214

$20

Facebook for Beginners

In this introductory course, we will cover all the basics of Facebook. By the end of the course participants should be able to add information to their profile, customize their privacy settings, create and send messages, add information to their profiles, find friends, and create posts to add to their timeline. Prerequisite: • Basic computer skills • An active Facebook account (please know your user name and password*) Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/25

W

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Vinton Lib

33209

$20

No Fear Windows 10

If you’re a new Windows user or not quite comfortable with the latest update, this class will help you learn the new interface, understand how to handle apps, customize the desktop, and save and organize files.

Prerequisites: • Basic computer skills Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

11/8

W

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

South Co Lib

33212

$20

18+

11/9

Th

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Vinton Lib

33213

$20

Take Your Pictures to the Next Level

Hey, Lightroom owners! Let us show you how to make your photos look more professional. Come to this class and make your dull pictures pop. Topics include: creating an intense sky and beautiful skin tones, lightening shadows, bringing out highlights, and much more. We will also show you how to make it all happen in a flash with custom presets.

Prerequisite: • Laptop loaded with Lightroom (A free trial for Lightroom is available online) Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/24

Tu

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

South Co Lib

33208

$20

Intro to Photoshop

Learn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world: Adobe Photoshop. Get a basic introduction to Photoshop’s tools, layers, and adjustments. Finally, we will experiment with colorizing a black and white photo; bring your own sample if you wish.

Prerequisite: • Laptop loaded with Photoshop (A free trial for Photoshop is available online) Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/5

Tu

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

South Co Lib

33162

$20

18+

9/28

Th

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

South Co Lib

33163

$20

Introduction to Word 2016

This class will get you started with Microsoft Word. Covered topics include navigating the interface, opening/saving/printing documents, basic text editing and formatting, cut/copy/paste, and using spell check.

Prerequisite: • Basic computer skills Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/18

M

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Glenvar Lib

33201

$20

Word 2016: Beyond the Basics

Picking up where our first class left off, we will cover: page layout, headers/footers, page numbering, and inserting text boxes, simple tables, and pictures. Prerequisites: • Basic computer skills • Basic understanding of Word 2016 Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/20

W

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Glenvar Lib

33202

$20

Introduction to Excel 2016

Let’s stick with the basics in this Excel 2016 class. We will teach you how to navigate this spreadsheet program, format and edit cells, create simple formulas, use autosum and autofill, and print. Prerequisite: • Basic computer skills Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

10/16

M

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Glenvar Lib

33204

$20

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Unicorn Glitter Slime Ingredients:

1/2 cup of hot water 1/2 tsp. of borax A bottle of glitter glue 1 cup of water Glitter A screw top container for storing your slime

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of hot water and the 1/2 tsp. of borax. Stir until borax is dissolved and then set aside for later.

2. In another bowl, pour out the bottle of glitter glue (approximately 1 cup) and add 1 cup of water to it. Stir until completely combined. At this point you could also add some of your favorite scent to the mixture. Vanilla or cotton candy is a personal favorite of mine.

3. Slowly add the borax solution to your glue mixture. You should do this a little bit at a time, stirring vigorously as you go.

4. Once the slime mixture starts to pull away from the bowl use your hands to mix it. Continue to work the borax solution through the slime. Be careful not to add too much or it will turn into Unicorn putty.

5. Once you’ve reached your perfect slime consistency you can add additional glitter to your slime mixture.

Additionally, you can try combining different colors to achieve that Unicorn look everyone is after.

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Youth Activities NEW: A Little Art

Get artsy and explore various media! The name of the class comes from the projects being small and easy to take away and display-hence the name “A Little Art.” Each class will work on three projects-some projects will need to dry for the subsequent class. Some examples of media and projects your child will create are polymer clay, artist trading cards, painting with different forms of paint, slime making, tie dye, printing and many more! All supplies are provided. Instructor: Lisa Hoyt Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-12

9/11 - 9/25

M

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22332

$42

7-12

10/9 - 10/23

M

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22333

$42

NEW: Soap Crafting

Suds up for a fun activity! Learn to craft beautiful soaps for personal use or gifting. A pre-made sensitive skin glycerine base is used and instruction on how to color, scent, mold and embed soap is shared as well as athome instructions if you would like to continue the fun! For child and teen classes-instruction will include adult supervision. Child and teen classes will include at least two bars of soap. All supplies are provided.

Instructor: Lisa Hoyt Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-12

10/14

Sa

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Green Ridge

22342

$17

7-12

10/30

M

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Green Ridge

22334

$17

11-17

10/16

M

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Green Ridge

22335

$17

NEW: Rice Jewelry

Name on a grain of rice! Not as easy as it sounds! Teens will learn how to create their own masterpieces of rice grains decorated with fine ink and encased in an oil-filled glass bead. Patience and fine motor skills are necessary for success! Learn to make the same gems that are sold beachside for a fraction of the cost! Make one to wear and one to share!

All supplies are provided. Instructor: Lisa Hoyt Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

11-17

10/2

M

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Green Ridge

22338

$29

NEW: Chocolate for Kids

Does your child have a sweet tooth? Children will learn about the chocolate making process. They will taste their way through chocolate samples (candy and ice cream) to explore firsthand the effect that different amounts of cocoa have on flavor profiles. They will make truffles that they can bring home and share! All supplies are provided.

Instructor: Lisa Hoyt Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-12

9/21

Th

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

22337

$18

Kids Pottery

Let your child experience the excitement of working in clay as Professional Potter, Rebecca McKeever, brings out their creative side. The student will learn to design pieces out of slabs of clay along with learning coiling and pinch techniques. For students with the physical ability to do wheel work, the lessons will be centering, pulling and shaping clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and the use of tools. Eight week course.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

7-17

10/1 - 11/26

Su

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Brambleton

32419

$159

NEW: Create, Discover, & Imagine Kids Art

Stretch your child’s imagination! Do you have a little artist at home that is getting bored drawing, painting, and sculpting the same things? This class is designed for kids that need more creativity in their art. The instructor will guide your child to put their art in motion. Techniques include but are not limited to drawing, painting, collage and mixed media. All supplies are included. Four week class. Instructor: Rebecca Mckeever.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-9

10/23 - 11/13

M

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Brambleton

32451

$29

Kids Paint Day

Fall into tons of fun! Who needs grown ups and hors d’oeuvres when you have kids and Hardees Biscuits! Sign your kids up for a morning of painting and creating just like the fun ones we grown ups get to do. Paint step by step with the easy to follow instructions with the instructor: Katie Reed. All supplies are included. Please register by Oct. 24 Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

6-13

10/28

Sa

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Brambleton

32405

$26

NEW: The Young Chef

Come and lean the art of food prep, stove top cooking and baking.

This four week class will focus on teaching the young chefs the art of chopping, dicing and slicing. We will make four different dishes on the stove and oven. We will conclude the series by baking some desserts.

Instructor: Bhawana Scaer Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

8-13

10/3-10/24

Tu

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brambleton

32461

$62

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Camps & After School

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

School’s Out Day Camp

School’s Out! Join us for a fun day at Green Ridge Recreation Center when Roanoke County Schools are out. Swimming, gym time, arts, crafts, and games are all planned for the day. Register for morning, afternoon, or all day. Morning snack and afternoon snack will be provided. Please pack a sack lunch if staying from 12-1. Also, please bring swimsuit, towel and gym shoes. Please register in advance as spots will go quickly! Please call 777-6314 to register.

Ages

Date

Day

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5-11

10/27

F

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22280

$35

5-11

11/7

Tu

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22281

$35

5-11

12/20

W

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22282

$35

5-11

12/21

Th

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22283

$35

5-11

12/22

F

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22284

$35

5-11

12/26

Tu

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22285

$35

5-11

12/27

W

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22286

$35

5-11

12/28

Th

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22287

$35

5-11

12/29

F

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22288

$35

5-11

1/2

Tu

7:30am-6:00pm

Green Ridge

22289

$35

This school-based recreation program allows children to have fun while fostering physical, social, emotional, & cognitive development. Enjoy afternoon care five days a week, from 2:20pm to 6:00pm, with daily snacks and homework help. Take advantage of multiple child discounts!

Activities include gym or playground time, snack time, quiet time, and group or self-directed activities. Call 857-5035 for more!

• Cave Spring E.S. • Clearbrook E.S. • Green Valley E.S.

• Back Creek E.S. • Bonsack E.S. • Burlington E.S.

• Herman L. Horn E.S. • Masons Cove E.S. • Mount Pleasant E.S.

Ridge Kids

Similar to A.S.K., Ridge Kids is an after-school program at Green Ridge Recreation Center, serving K-5 students at Glen Cove Elementary School.

Transportation is provided from school daily. Daily activities include use of the gymnasium and pool, fitness classes, snack time, homework time and group games. Call 777-6315 for more!

Teacher Work Day Camp

When Roanoke County Schools are closed for a Teacher Workday, the Brambleton Center will be available for drop-off. The camp is from 7:30am-6:00pm and includes morning and afternoon snack, games and arts & crafts. Please bring gym shoes and a lunch. Full day $35 or half day $20. Payment is due day of camp. The program will not be held for early dismissal or late start of schools.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5-11

10/27

F

7:30am-6:00pm

Brambleton

61717

$35

Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services is proud to be the Valley’s regional service provider of recreation for individuals with disabilities. In partnership with the City of Roanoke and City of Salem, we provide top quality programs and services to people with a variety of disabilities. The programs shown here are a small sampling of our many offerings. Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com/trs for more info, or call 772-7529 ext. 2.

One Hit Wonder Music Class

Have you ever wanted to be a musician but just never knew where to start? This one stop class will allow you to make a unique instrument (to take home), learn a song, and then have the opportunity to not only perform, but record back the beautiful music! Snack will be provided- no experience necessary!

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/6

W

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brambleton

42201

$12.50

Visit Mayberry

Mayberry icon Andy Griffith grew up in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and it’s no coincidence that a stroll down Mount Airy’s Main Street reminds people of the town of Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show. During our trip to Mount Airy we will visit the Andy Griffith Museum and then watch a documentary at the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall at the Historic Earle Theatre. We’ll make time to shop around Main Street where you can visit Wally’s Service Station and find souvenirs. In between touring, we will stop to eat lunch at the Loaded Goat. Program fee covers the cost of transportation, admission fees and lunch but bring money for a fast food dinner on the way home.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Course

Fee

18+

10/6

F

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

42200

$44

Therapeutic Recreation Services is a partnership of:

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Travel with TRS

TRS valley

Sep. 11: Japan - If you have ever wondered about the art of making sushi, now is your chance to learn! No worries- raw meats will not be used. We will have time to craft beautiful origami, which is also closely associated with Japanese culture.

Sep 18: Mexico - Say “Hola!” to tacos! Everyone loves a fiesta, especially when good food is involved! Come prepared to indulge in the savory flavors of Mexican styled food. We will also be crafting miniature pinatas!

Sep. 25: Greece - Enjoy preparing Mediterranean style cuisine using authentic Greek ingredients such as pita bread, feta cheese, olive oil, and grapes. Make sure to bring your competitive spirits along as we participate in the TRS version of the Ancient Olympic Pentathlon.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

18+

9/11

M

10:30am - 12:30 pm

Brambleton

43066

Fee $15

18+

9/18

M

10:30am - 12:30 pm

Brambleton

43077

$15

18+

9/25

M

10:30am - 12:30 pm

Brambleton

43088

$15

Pickleball

Pickleball is similar to tennis but less intense. Come join us if you would like to learn a new game! Pickleball is easy to learn and fun to play.

Pickleball will be held at Garst Mill Park so you will be outside. Pickleball is played on a tennis court with bigger rackets. Come & join us in the fun!!

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

18+

9/14 - 9/28

Th

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Garst Mill

42013

$30

Canoe Crazy

See the world from the waterline!

If you’ve been to a sporting goods store lately, you might have noticed the wall full of brightly colored kayaks of all shapes and sizes. Next to them you might be lucky enough to see one lonely, old-fashioned green canoe – the kind of water craft you might remember from scout camp as a kid.

You can have your fancy “sit-ins or “sit-on-tops,” but for me, I’d rather have a plain old canoe any day. There’s truly something magical about being out on the river in a canoe that you can’t get from any other kind of boat. You’re close to the water, but not so close that you get soaked with every stroke. You can carry a friend, a child, a dog or all three at the same time! You can paddle on one side of the boat the whole trip if you learn a little bit of stroke technique, instead of contorting your shoulders in all kinds of directions. You can challenge yourself to a class 1, 2 or 3 rapid with the goal of keeping water outside of the boat instead of inside.

“...just looking at a canoe evokes memories of some of the best experiences of my life...”

A few months ago I bought my first canoe, aiming to rekindle a childhood love for the outdoors. Since then I’ve had some time to reflect on what gets me out on the water to begin with. On the river you get a unique perspective that can’t be seen from the shore. Drifting quietly with the current you can sneak up on a Great Blue Heron on the Roanoke River near Explore Park, catching the breadth of its wingspan from right underneath.

Paddling the mighty New River you can occasionally feel the rush of a roller coaster as you crash through a series of whitecapped waves, followed by the thrill of victory over the obstacle.

Even the wet badge of defeat can be refreshing on a hot day. All that matters is that I’m out there in nature on a journey with a purpose. Flat water? I’d rather mow the lawn.

Like me, Camp Roanoke staff member Susan Herndon-Powell first got a taste of paddling as a youth in a scouting program.

When she became a camp counselor more than a decade ago,

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Susan was tasked with leading overnight river expeditions for youth throughout the Southeast United States. This effort combined her deep-seeded love for camping and backpacking with a rekindled interest in the river. This fall, Susan will be leading a beginner level overnight canoe trip on the James River for ages 12 through adult.

“I enjoy leading canoe trips because of the beautiful sights and sounds of the river, and because I can bring along more food and comfort items than on my backpacking trips,” says Susan. An avid fan of outdoor cooking, Susan looks forward to overnight river trips because she can bring a cooler for refrigerated foods or beverages, and even a Dutch Oven for that special dessert treat. She also appreciates the added luxury of heavy tents and sleeping pads.

On Roanoke County’s beginner trip September 23-24 Susan will serve as both expedition guide and head chef, although participants wishing to be involved in the cooking are invited to do so.

A guided trip like this eliminates many of the planning burdens you would normally face before hitting the water. Things like river research, scouting campgrounds, verifying water levels, and transportation from put-in to take-out can become a logistical nightmare if you’re new to the pastime. You also get the added safety of a Wilderness First Responder trained instructor should anything unexpected happen.

There’s also a unique social aspect to overnight camping on the river, especially with a group of new friends. Susan fondly recalls nights of telling stories around the campfire with program participants, watching the joy glowing in their faces by the orange light. According to Susan, she’s often just as inspired by the participants as they are from her instruction.

Perhaps I’m a bit nostalgic because of my recent purchase, but just looking at a canoe evokes memories of some of the best experiences of my life. In a world where we fill our homes and lives with “too much stuff,” it’s the experiences we tend to remember most fondly. I’ll always cherish the times I’ve had in a good old-fashioned canoe.

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River Activities NEW: Overnight Canoe Camping Trip

Join us on a 21-mile overnight canoe trip on the James River from Eagle Rock to Buchanan. On day one, we’ll go over basic canoe skills and paddle strokes before hitting the water with all overnight gear in tow. We’ll paddle about 13 miles, encountering several class I and II rapids. After a fun day on the river, we’ll camp out right along the river at Horseshoe Bend, complete with a guide-prepared dinner and dessert over the campfire. Day two will take us further down the river, past Richie’s Falls, and several other rapids as we make our way to the take out in Buchanan.

Transportation, equipment, guides, and food is included. No experience is necessary.

Age

Date

Days

Meeting Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

15+

9/23 - 9/24

Sa Su

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Green Ridge

52089

$107

Beginner Kayaking Trip

Join us for a leisurely and fun stretch on the nearby James River with our experienced guides. Following an orientation with your kayak, paddle down river and enjoy the natural surroundings with breaks and time for lunch along the way. Each participant utilizes an individual sit-on-top kayak. No experience necessary. Must be able to swim. Transportation and all equipment included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

12+

9/17

Su

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Green Ridge

50097

$45

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

SUP is quickly becoming a favorite river activity for anyone who wants a fun and new way to play on the water. Start the experience with an on-land lesson taught by a certified paddleboard instructor followed by time on the water to practice and hone your paddling skills. Top off the practice sessions with a trip to get a true SUP experience. Must be able to swim. Classes designed for beginners. All equipment, gear, and instruction included. Group will meet at the Carvins Cove boat ramp.

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Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

13+

9/9

Sa

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Carvins Cove

52084

Fee $42

13+

9/14

Th

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Carvins Cove

52085

$42

13+

9/19

Tu

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Carvins Cove

52086

$42

13+

9/21

Th

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Carvins Cove

52087

$42

13+

10/6

F

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Carvins Cove

52092

$42

13+

10/18

W

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Carvins Cove

52093

$42

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Horseback Riding

Outdoor Adventure

Horseback Riding Wildlife Excursion

NEW: Wilderness First Aid Clinic

It’s time to saddle up and experience the sights and sounds of the local wildlife. Create and share homemade treats with some of the critters on a fun filled and scenic horseback trail ride. Following this, enjoy a delicious and hearty cowboy style meal at Reba Farm Inn’s Bed and Breakfast. You’ll then remount your horse and conclude the day with a ride back to the stables. No experience necessary. Must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Transportation, meal, helmets, and all tack included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

8+

10/8

Su

1:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Green Ridge

50100

$65

8+

11/12

Su

11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Green Ridge

50101

$65

Horsemanship for Active Adults

Horses are not just for the young, but for the young at heart! No matter your age, we have the right techniques, the right horses, and years of equine expertise and knowledge. Choose the experience that’s right for you! Whether you’re eager to saddle-up and get on the trail or would like to learn more about horse handling, grooming, and feeding, it’s all possible! Conclude the day with a cowboy-style meal served at the barn. Must wear long pants and closed-toes shoes. Transportation, meal, helmets, and all tack included.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

45+

9/10

Su

2:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Green Ridge

50096

$65

Horseback Riding- Scenic Family Ride

Seated adjacent to the Peaks of Otter and with endless miles of trail, join the equine experts at Reba Farm and enjoy scenic landscapes while learning to ride and work with your horse companion. Participants will learn basic horsemanship skills including mounting, riding technique, and more before setting off on a guided countryside ride. No experience necessary. Must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Transportation, helmets, and tack included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

8+

9/30

Sa

1:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Green Ridge

50098

Fee $59

8+

10/22

Su

1:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Green Ridge

50099

$59

Horseback Riding- Cross Country Campout

Capture the spirit of adventure on this all-inclusive backcountry excursion.

You will first be introduced to horse packing, where all gear and supplies are carried on horseback, as well as basic horsemanship skills. Next, everyone will be partnered with a horse and set out on a cross country ride to a peaceful and private campsite. At camp you have options for more riding and exploring or just relax and enjoy the provided snacks and beverages. Expect a delicious dinner and campfire for the evening and a hearty breakfast and scenic ride in the morning. No experience necessary. Trail guides, meals, transportation, helmets, and camping gear provided. Must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Age

Date

Days

Meeting Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

12+

10/28 - 10/29

Sa-Su

11:30 am

Green Ridge

50104

$150

Whether you’re hiking, biking, boating, or climbing, it’s best to be prepared for the unknown! In this clinic, participants will gain crucial skills and knowledge to better assess and address first aid matters that arise in the backcountry, wilderness setting, or when emergency care is unavailable. Please bring a water bottle, lunch and snacks, and dress weather appropriate. All other materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

14+

10/21

Sa

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Camp Roanoke

50103

$15

Aerial Ropes Course: Reaching New Heights

Leave the ground behind and conquer new heights on Camp Roanoke’s aerial ropes course. Participants will have the opportunity to ascend into the trees, with safety at the forefront of the experience, and navigate through an exciting series of eight different high ropes challenges before dismounting, via an exhilarating zip line, and returning to the ground.

All safety equipment and instruction will be provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight for participation is 250 lbs.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

12+

11/5

Su

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Camp Roanoke

50105

$34

Mountain Biking 101

Leave the asphalt behind and let us get you in gear for the trails. Learn the basics of mountain biking with an International Mountain Bike Association certified instructor. They will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to get out there on your own. Our guides also provide plenty of information on the best local trails and rides suited for your ability, which is helpful for anyone new to the sport. No experience necessary. Mountain bikes, helmets, and all instruction provided. Course will meet at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

12+

9/12

Tu

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Explore Park

52082

Fee $34

12+

10/19

Th

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Explore Park

52083

$34

NEW: Fire Building & Family Cookout

Looking for a different type of family outdoor fun? Come out to Camp Roanoke for a lesson in campfire building and outdoor cooking with one of our outdoor cooking experts! Each participant will have the chance to learn several different methods for building a campfire and then we’ll cook a full meal using the campfire and other outdoor cooking tools. All food and supplies will be provided. Minors must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5+

9/30

Sa

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Camp Roanoke

52088

$34

NEW: Ultra-Light Backpacking Workshop

It’s the hot topic in the world of backpacking these days- how to reduce the weight in your pack, but still be safe and comfortable. Join us for this show and tell session to get some ideas, learn some tricks, and see what new gear and clothing is available. You’ll also learn about backcountry safety, clothing and body temperature regulation, footwear and feetrelated problems, first aid on the trail, and food and nutrition on the trail.

Our instructor has personally completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail (and several other trails!), so this is a great clinic for those considering the same! Pre-registration is required.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

15+

9/14

Th

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Explore Park

52090

$15

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Nature Programs

Nature Hikes

NEW: Flora & Fauna: Intro to Historic Uses

NEW: Spring Hollow Exploration

Explore and discover the variety of flora and fauna of the park and find out how previous generations relied on the bounty of the forest to survive and thrive! Many basic needs such as food, medicine, shelter, clothes, household items, and more, can be found within the Explore Park boundaries! Hands-on samples of animal and plant products will be available, as well as other educational resources. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required. Course meets at Journeys End Parking Lot. Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

10+

10/7

Sa

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore Park

52078

$5

NEW: Animal Camouflage

Believe it or not, there are hundreds of animals that make the park their home. In order to protect themselves, animals have adapted ways to avoid predators. Special adaptations also assist animals in catching prey and keeping their young safe. Join us for a family friendly program where we’ll learn the secrets of the animal adaptations that allow animals of all sizes to hide in plain sight. Take a walk, look closely and discover some of the tracks and traces of the hidden animals that call this habitat home.

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required. Course meets at Journeys End Parking Lot. Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5+

9/16

Sa

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore Park

52077

$5

NEW: Nature Weaving

Take a walk and collect natural items that catch your artistic eye, then create a unique nature weaving! When you take the time to look carefully, you will see the sculptural elegance in a simple stick or the delicacy if an insect nibbled leaf. Stones, pods, and weeds can add to the beauty of your creation. The instructor will provide cord, adhesive, small cutting tools, fresh plant parts, and other natural treasures. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required. Program meets at Explore Park’s Parking Lot B. Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

5+

11/4

Sa

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore Park

52079

$5

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

October 7, 2017 10 am - 3 pm Free Event Explore Park (Journey’s End Parking Area)

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The Spring Hollow Reservoir holds 3.2 billion gallons of water and is as an important drinking water source, but this protected space also serves as a haven for wildlife and natural beauty. Experience this watershed that is generally closed to the public with our partners from the Western Virginia Water Authority. We will begin with a five mile interpretive hike around the reservoir—including the opportunity to cross over the 990 foot long dam. Afterwards, we will tour the Spring Hollow Water Treatment Facility and learn more about our drinking water’s journey from the Roanoke River to the faucet. Please pack a lunch for the hike and a water bottle.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Meets at

Course

Fee

10+

10/7

Sa

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Camp Roanoke

50102

$15

NEW: Fall Colors Walk

Explore the beauty and mysteries of fall colors in the Blue Ridge. Join our naturalist at Explore Park’s for a family-friendly, one mile guided nature walk where exciting seasonal changes will be discussed and many beautiful colors will be enjoyed! Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing and bring a water bottle. Pre-registration is required. Course will meet at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center.

Age

Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

3+

10/21

Sa

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Explore Park

52080

Fee $5

3+

10/28

Sa

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Explore Park

52081

$5

NEW: Alien Invaders: Invasive Species

Invasive species can be plants, animals and other organisms, and these alien invaders are overtaking our forests, parks and backyards! In SW Virginia, terrestrial non-natives are quickly crowding out our delicate natives. Join us for an exciting day of learning about invasive species, what you can do to help and protect our local environment, and what support resources are available. Bring samples of plants in your yard for identification, and learn how to control the aliens invading your own backyard!

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Date

Days

Time

Place

Course

Fee

All

10/21

Sa

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Explore Park

52091

$0

Trips & Tours NEW: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Hoppiness

Ready to try new breweries, make new friends and eat good food? Then you’re ready to pursue “hoppiness”! Join us for a brewery tour of some of the Shenandoah Valley’s most popular breweries. First, we will stop at 7 Arrows Brewing, where you will get a private tour of their facility.

Enjoy a flight of their favorite beers before heading to lunch, on your own, at Clementine, an eclectic American eatery in historic downtown Harrisonburg. After lunch, we will continue the tour to Brothers Craft Brewing to try their flight and enjoy their facility, a renovated soda bottling plant. We will finish up with Pale Fire Brewing, a renovated ice house, where you will get a private tour and special merchandise discounts. Fee includes all flights of beer at each brewery, water, snacks, bus transportation and escorts. Must be 21 years of age by date of the trip. Registration is open now! Don’t miss out!

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Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

21+

8/26

Sa

10:30 am - 6:30 pm

Green Ridge

31244

$58

21+

8/26

Sa

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Brambleton

31244

$58

NEW: Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

A 43 year old tradition, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival is for lovers of everything from mule jumpers, to musicians, to antique tractors. We will spend the day at Ferrum College, enjoying everything that makes up the roots of the Blue Ridge area. Considered the largest regional event of its kind in Virginia, the festival features performers, artisans, foods and unique activities that you won’t find at typical festivals. According to the New York Times, the festival is “thoroughly authentic”! Fee includes ticket to festival, water, van transportation and escorts. Lunch is on your own at the festival.

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Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

30+

10/28

Sa

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Green Ridge

31239

$29

30+

10/28

Sa

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brambleton

31239

$29

Register for activities online by visiting our website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.

It’s easy, fast and secure!

NEW: The Shopping is Greener on the Other Side

Do you love the idea of shopping in Charlottesville for the day, but dislike the idea of driving there? Let us drive for you! We will spend the day shopping at the Shops at Stonefield, a neighborhood shopping center for fun, fashion, food and films. You can find shops like Brooks Brothers, Costco*, L’Occitane, Lululemon Athletica, Pottery Barn and Trader Joe’s, to name a few! Lunch is on your own at Stonefield, with options including Maddio’s Pizza, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Mission BBQ and Noodles & Company. Finish the day shopping for more or grabbing a donut at Duck Donuts! *Please note that Costco requires a membership - this is not included in the trip. Fee includes van transportation fees.

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Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

30+

11/9

Th

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Green Ridge

31288

$20

30+

11/9

Th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Brambleton

31288

$20

Festival of Trees- Hotel Roanoke

Take some time for yourself during the busy holiday season and treat yourself to the fabulous luncheon buffet at Hotel Roanoke. Stop at the downtown farmers market on the way to the hotel and experience the different arts and crafts they have to offer. Enjoy the beautiful decorations of the hotel and the grand display of trees decorated by area businesses.

After lunch enjoy a local antique and primitive shop. You will find something unique for any member on your Christmas list. From mason jars to rusty starts they have it all. Fee includes, lunch buffet, festival of trees, van transportation and escorts.

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Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

18+

12/7

Th

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Green Ridge

32463

Fee $49

18+

12/7

Th

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brambleton

32463

$49

Wohlfahrt Haus - Christmas Tradition

Enjoy a delicious Holiday feast before you are completely immersed in the Christmas season. This original production is stuffed with all the Christmas songs you know and love, as well as dazzling dance numbers and beautiful costumes! This fun-filled Holiday production also features a breath-taking Nativity which is sure to put the whole family in the Christmas Spirit. Don’t miss Virginia’s favorite Christmas tradition! Fee includes matinee theatre ticket, lunch, bus transportation and escort.

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Date

Days

Time

Depart From

Course

Fee

18+

12/12

Tu

10:15 am - 5:45 pm

Green Ridge

32888

$75

18+

12/12

Tu

9:45 am - 6:15 pm

Brambleton

32888

$75

Demo Day & Outdoor Jamboree

October 31, 2017 11 am - 5 pm Free Event Explore Park (Visitor Center Parking Area) Waivers are required to participate.

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Roanoke County PRT Advisory Commission Catawba District

Hollins District

Donna Wooldridge Larry Peterson

Cave Spring District Fred Corbett Jay Glenn

Windsor Hills District

David Linden Ranny Grubb

Murray Cook Ssunny Shah

Vinton District

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Bill Tanger Debbie Pitts

Mike Roop Richard Tomlinson

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Doug Blount, Director Mark Courtright, Assistant Director of Parks David Weir, Assistant Director of Recreation

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Shelter Rental 10. Hollins Park

Community Parks

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11. Ingersoll Rand Field

Parks shown on these pages with the picnic shelter icon may be reserved for full day rental from April 1 through October 31 each year, with reservations beginning February 1. Rates start at $50.

12. M.A. Banks Park

• Call (540) 387-6078 ext 0

1. Arnold R. Burton Complex

13. Mayflower Hills Park

2. Bent Mountain Park

14. Merriman Soccer Complex

3. Bonsack Park

15. Mount Pleasant Park

• Or book online at: www.RoanokeCountyParks.com by clicking on the Register Online icon and selecting the Picnic Shelter Rentals tab.

4. Brookside Park

16. Northside Complex

5. Clearbrook Park

17. Oak Grove Park

6. C. Darrell Shell Park

18. Sadler Park

7. Gearhart Park

19. Stonebridge Park

8. Goode Park

20. Wayside Park

9. Happy Hollow Gardens

21. Whispering Pines Park

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Small Facilities 1. Catawba Center 4965 Catawba Creek Rd. 24070 • (540) 387-6078 2. Craig Avenue Recreation Center 900 Chestnut St. 24179 • (540) 857-5035 3. Kessler Mill Administrative Office 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. 24153 • (540) 387-6078

Regional Facilities GR

GR - Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park 7415 Wood Haven Road, 24019 • (540) 777-6300

This 76,000 square foot facility features a wellness center, gymnasium, indoor pool and activity room. Splash Valley Water Park is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Two multipurpose rooms and the gym are available for rent, all with free wireless access. Book a birthday party at our indoor pool starting at just $150 for an hour in the pool, plus an hour in our exclusive party room. Call (540) 777-6306 to book your rental.

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BC - Brambleton Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, 24018 • (540) 772-7529

Centrally located in the Cave Spring area, this is Roanoke County’s premiere arts and leisure center. Brambleton is also home to Therapeutic Recreation Services, and the 4H Cooperative Extension. Room rentals are available starting at only $25 per hour.

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CR - Camp Roanoke 6498 Dry Hollow Road, 24153 • (540) 387-6114

During the summer months, Camp Roanoke is a sleep away camp for youth. The rest of the year the facility is a base of operations for outdoor recreation programs, and available for corporate rental or team building.

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VC - Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115, 24014 • (540) 427-1800 This welcome center is the gateway to the Roanoke Valley for many Blue Ridge Parkway travelers.

Inside you can tour a museum about the history of the parkway and the region, pick up travel information and shop in a gift shop full of unique locally crafted items. Open seasonally, this facility is also available for community rental.

Regional Parks EX

Explore Park Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115, 24014 • (540) 387-6078

Explore Park features hundreds of acres of rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, historical buildings and a visitor information center. Stop inside the center from April to November to browse our gift shop featuring artisan crafts and parkway memorabilia. We’re currently developing new outdoor adventure amenities at this facility! Visit www.ExplorePark.org/AdventurePlan for details.

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Map Icons Information Restrooms Playground Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Electricity Soccer Field Basketball Court Tennis Court Baseball Diamond Disc Golf Range Public Pool Hiking Trails Amphitheater Equestrian Ctr. Fishing Campfires Tent Camping Showers Overnight Lodging Food/ Catering

Green Hill Park 2501 Parkside Drive, 24153 • (540) 387-6078

This park is home to some of Roanoke County’s largest special events, such as Touch-a-Truck and the Marine Mud Run. With a large, flat grassy field and ample parking, Green Hill is a popular spot for races and sporting events.

There are also two rentable picnic shelters and access to the Roanoke River.

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Read Mountain Preserve 6101 Crumpacker Drive, 24019 • (540) 387-6078

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Vinyard Park 150 Vinyard Park Drive, 24179 • (540) 387-6078

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Garst Mill Park 2699 Willowlawn Street, 24018 • (540) 387-6078

Preserving 243 acres of forested mountainside in east Roanoke County, Read Mountain Preserve is home to 5-miles of trails of moderate to strenuous difficulty. A journey to the top of Read Mountain will lead you to Buzzard’s Rocks, one of the most impressive views in the Roanoke Valley.

Vinyard is the largest park in Vinton, and serves as the home athletic field for several sports leagues or teams.

The park contains 86 acres of field space, plus a rentable picnic shelter and playground.

Nestled in a suburban area of Cave Spring, Garst Mill Park follows the path of Mud Lick Creek for about a mile.

A central feature is the mile long paved greenway that runs the length of the park. Garst Mill is loaded with amenities such as basketball and tennis courts, as well as a variety of ball fields.

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Walrond Park 6842 Walrond Drive, 24019 • (540) 387-6078

Walrond Park is loaded with amenities including some of the area’s best public tennis courts, and a new 2/3 mile loop path and boardwalk trail around Walrond Pond. The park also features a disc golf course, and one of Virginia’s only purpose-built Soap-Box Derby tracks.

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Starkey Park 5701 Crystal Creek Drive, 24018 • (540) 387-6078 This park is home to one of Roanoke County’s largest collection of athletic fields, including several baseball diamonds and the adjacent Merriman Soccer Complex. Additional amenities include one of the County’s newest handicap accessible playground and a rentable picnic shelter.

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