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Parks and recreation update
Parks and recreation update
Date published: 8/4/2004

Spotsylvania

The Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department can be reached at 898-PLAY.

Kids Crafts: Aug. 9-30. Registration deadline today. For ages 4-10. Students will make an apron using old blue jeans. All supplies are included in the fee. Classes at the Marshall Center on Mondays. Fee: county residents, $20. Nonresidents, $30.

'Good Deeds' Sharing Memories: Aug. 28. Registration deadline Aug. 25. Encourage, 'good deeds' of sharing memories with other people. Bring scrapbooks, articles and various items mentioning other people. Research various methods of sending copies to people mentioned within them. For example: 1937 college graduation photo that lists people's names. People are grateful when you think of them, as they may not know such items existed. Another example: Finding copies of photos or even possibly the originals of military photos from different bases, to identify the photos and possibly locate a muster or roll sheet so that copies can be sent to the next of kin for the family. For ages 12 through adult. Fee: Free.

Tai Chi: through Sept. 6. Registration deadline, Sept. 1. Have you ever wanted to find an exercise program where the movements are done slowly and smoothly and are easy on your joints? If so, this is the class for you! The art of Tai Chi reduces stress, depression, blood pressure, breathing and heart rate while improving flexibility and balance, strength, circulation, immune system function, posture, concentration, memory and mental outlook. All classes will meet on Mondays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the Marshall Center, with instructor Steve Chen, certified Tai Chi instructor. Fees: $30 a month.

Senior Activities

Senior Stamp Classes: Aug. 4-Dec. 1. Classes will be held the first Wednesday of each month from August to December, 10-11 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Marshall Center. Fee: $7.50.

Ballroom Dancing: through Dec. 28. Registration deadline, Dec. 22. Classes are held every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Fee: $3 per class. Walk-in registrations are accepted.

Line Dancing: through Dec. 28. Registration deadline, Dec. 28. Classes are held every Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $3 per class.


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Date published: 8/4/2004



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