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Upcoming Programs and Activities for SECURITY MEASURE Recreation, Parks, IMPLEMENTED and Libraries AT RECREATION CENTER New security measures were implemented at the Kent County Recreation Center in November 2018. All evening and weekend activity participants and spectators will be subject to advanced security screening when entering the facility. An armed security guard will screen incoming guests Winter with a walk through metal detector/wand 2018-19 and x-ray machine for bags and backpacks. Kent County asks that patrons leave any KENT COUNTY contraband at home before coming to PARKS AND RECREATION & RECREATION CENTER the Recreation Center. 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: 744-2495 Fax: 744-9681 Email: [email protected] www.co.kent.de.us/parks- recreation.aspx

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Registration fees for recreation programs/activities must be paid in advance and shall be refunded in full to the payer of • Registration will be accepted through the mail, in person or record if the County cancels the program/activity. If a par- online on a first-come, first-served basis. NO PHONE IN ticipant cancels his/her participation in a program at least five REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cost of activity must (5) days prior to the first scheduled day, a full refund shall be be paid in full when registering except when stated differently. paid less a $5 processing fee pursuant to County ordinance. Please follow registration procedures listed below. Refunds will not be given for any other reason. Online Registration Online Registration catalog can be accessed via www.co.kent. de.us/parks-recreation.aspx. MasterCard, Visa and Discover Card GENERAL INFORMATION payments are processed through Authorize.net; however, refunds must be processed through Kent County Parks and Recreation; al- • Classes, activities, and trips are subject to cancellation for any low up to 2 weeks for processing. All other refund policies apply. reasonable cause. Mail or Walk-in Registration • For weather and last minute cancellation information, please Payments may be made with cash, check, money order, Visa, view our website (co.kent.de.us) and facebook.com/KentCounty MasterCard or Discover Card. Make checks payable to Kent ParksandRec. Timely program cancellation notifications will be County Parks & Recreation and mail or hand deliver to: 1683 done by phone or email by Staff. New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904. For your protection, please • Please make sure that the instructor is present before dropping do not mail cash. All returned checks will have a $30 service charge. your child off at a program. • Arrive to pick up your child at least five minutes before the • It is recommended that registration be received ONE WEEK program’s scheduled closing. Failure to pick up your child on BEFORE THE FIRST SCHEDULED CLASS OR BUS TRIP time may result in expulsion from the program. unless otherwise noted. • A child may be expelled from a program with no refund after • Requested receipts can be sent by email, office pickup notifying parent of disciplinary problems. or mailed (participant must provide us with a self-addressed stamped envelope). Participants can make the request on the • The Department may photograph programs and participants for registration form. publicity purposes, such as the brochure, facebook, twitter, etc. • Completed form must accompany payment. Registration waiver • The Department has the right to adjust any of the program and release of liability and indemnity agreement must be signed. details in the brochure including fees, locations, instructors, times, days and starting dates. • Registration or entry may be denied into a program when it is deemed necessary to assure public safety. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY Credit Card Use Policy Kent County Parks and Recreation cares about the safety of AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT your credit card information. We will no longer accept mailed, I hereby acknowledge that in using the facilities, programs and or phoned in credit card payments. Credit card payments (Visa, equipment of Kent County Parks and Recreation, I do so entirely at MasterCard, Discover) can be made in person at our main of- my own risk and I assume the risk of any injury and/or damage while fice, or via our online registration catalog (CivicRec). Kent County engaging in any physical exercise or activity or use of any facility on Parks and Recreation can only accept credit card payment by the premises. This assumption of the risk includes, without limita- the authorized account holder as displayed on the card. tion, my use of the gymnasium, athletic courts, lobby, hallways, athletic fields, parks, sidewalk, parking lot, seating, or any equipment in Program Modification the facility/park. I further agree to assume the risk in participating in The Kent County Parks and Recreation Division invites people with any activity, class, program, instruction, or any event sponsored by and without disabilities to enjoy our programs, parks, and facilities. Kent County Parks and Recreation (Kent County Levy Court). It is the policy of the Kent County Levy Court that all programs be By executing this Agreement, I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE AND accessible to all Qualified Handicapped Individuals as provided in FOREVER DISCHARGE, Kent County Levy Court and its past, pres- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you or the person(s) ent and future administrators, partners, employees, insureds, as- you are registering need modification for your program of interest, signs, agents, and representatives in their personal and profession- please call Mike Rigby at 302-744-2495 or email at Michael.rigby@ al capacities (collectively “Kent County Parks and Recreation“), from co.kent.de.us before registering to discuss the matter. all claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions or causes of action, Text Message Notification and from all acts of active or passive negligence on the part of such Through our registration software vendor, CivicRec, we have the entity, its servants, agents, or employees of any nature whatsoever, capabilities of sending text message notifications directly to your including attorneys’ fees and costs arising out of or connection with mobile phone. The text message notification system would only the aforementioned activities. I further agree to indemnify and hold be used for the program you are currently participating in and re- harmless Kent County Levy Court from any claims, demands, inju- late only to important messages such as cancelations, changes to ries, damages, actions or causes of action, loss, liability, damage or schedule, or other necessary updates. In order to receive the text cost which Kent County Levy Court may incur due to my presence message notifications, you must submit your mobile carrier name at or use of the facility. I further agree that the foregoing warranty, when signing up for an account, or let us know by answering the waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and question during registration check out. If you have any questions inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Delaware and that regarding this helpful program, please call our office. if any portion is deemed to be invalid, it is expressly agreed that the remaining terms shall remain in full legal force and effect. REFUND POLICY

10 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Arts and Crafts...... 11 Sport Instruction...... 20 Bus Trips...... 12 Swimming...... 21 Camp...... 12 Tournaments...... 22 Educational...... 12 Howell Mill Nature Center...... 23 Fitness...... 14 Library Info...... 24 Leagues...... 16 Mobile Library Schedule...... 26 Martial Arts...... 18 Activity Registration Form...... 27 Music/Dance...... 19 New Year’s Eve 2018...... 28

needed. Minimum of 4, maximum of 8. For more information and ARTS AND CRAFTS a list of supplies, call Instructor Crystal Sweeney at 302-674-9030.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE BOBBIN LACE PLANNING YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN Ages: 13 & up Fees: $46 (beginners) AC#BOBBINB115 Ages: 16 & up Fee: $10 (Includes seed packets) Days: Tue $36 (intermediate) AC#BOBBINI115 Days: Sat Hours: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Sess: Jan 15 – Feb 5 Hours: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sess: Feb 23 AC#PVEGARD223 Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 126A, 555 Bay Road, Brecknock County Park, Nature Center, Camden. Have you Dover. Welcome to the world of the 18th century cottage indus- dreamed of growing your own fresh vegetables and herbs at try craft of handmade lace. Bobbin Lace will be made using pins home, but don’t know how to get started? Help is here in the on a lacemaking pillow with each thread on an individual bobbin. form of a Master Gardener! We’ll walk you through the steps, Stitches are created by crossing or twisting the bobbins. Partici- from choosing a location, laying out the size and shape of your pants will learn the beginning stitches of Torchon lace to create space, preparing the soil, and choosing and starting plants and several bookmarks. Lacemaking equipment will be available to seeds for your planting zone. We’ll cover the basics of fertilizing rent from the instructor. Prerequisite: Attended the beginner class with compost, insect control, companion planting, and crop rota- or have basic knowledge. (Must bring own equipment.) Minimum tion, so you can plan the garden that meets the needs of your of 4, maximum of 6. For a list of supplies and rental fees, call in- family and lifestyle. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instructor: structor Kim Czerwinski at 302-736-6336. Debbie Nicol, Kent County Master Gardeners.

BEGINNING TATTING QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS Ages 13 & up Fee: $10 Ages: 16 & up Fee: $66 Days: Sat Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Days: Tue Hours: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sess: Jan 12 AC#BTATT112 Sess: Jan 15 – Feb 12 AC#BQUILT115 Sess: Jan 19 AC#BTATT119 Delaware Sewing Center, Rodney Village Shopping Center, Do- Sess: Jan 26 AC#BTATT126 ver. The first class you will pick materials needed for your quilt. Delaware Agricultural Museum, Dover. Learn to make lace with a Participants will learn freezer paper applique by hand and basic shuttle as it was done at the turn of the 20th century. Learn the machine pieced nine-patch. Then add a border or two and you will basic knots and create a bookmark and earrings. Shuttles will be have a quilt top. You will finish your quilt top using basic machine available for purchase at a reasonable price. Steel crochet hooks quilting and then binding. Minimum of 5, maximum of 10. For more will be available for use in class. Bring scissors. Minimum of 3, information and a list of supplies, call Instructor Crystal Sweeney at maximum of 6. Instructor: Helen Gieske. 302-674-9030.

JELLY ROLL RUG T-SHIRT QUILTING Ages: 16 & up Fee: $38 (Includes pattern/handouts) Ages: 16 & up Fee: $68 (Includes pattern/handouts) Days: Sun Hours: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Days: Sat Hours: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sess: Jan 27 AC#JROLL127 Sess: Feb 2 – Mar 2 AC#TQUILT202 Delaware Sewing Center, Rodney Village Shopping Center, Dover. Delaware Sewing Center, Rodney Village Shopping Center, Dover. Make a 30” x 44” area rug out of 1 Jelly Roll. This is a one day If you are like most people, you have a pile of treasured old T-shirts class, using 1 Jelly Roll and lots of thread! A jelly roll rug makes a you just can’t bear to throw away. This class is geared to turning stunning piece for your home or a wonderful gift for a friend. In this your old clothes into lasting memories. Just think of a graduation class you will learn the technique of making a jelly roll rug from gift, a lasting memory of a great vacation, or all those years of the beginning. You will love how beautifully this project comes sports. Minimum of 3, maximum of 6. For more information and a together! Don’t miss out on this fun sew long! Homework is list of supplies, call instructor Crystal Sweeney at 302-674-9030.

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• Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible EFT FOR EVERYTHING adult over 21. Ages: 15 & up Fee: $36 • Deadline to meet minimum participation is 2 weeks prior to trip. Days: Wed Hours: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Trip is subject to cancellation if minimum registration is not received. Sess: Feb 27 AC#EFT227 • Please refer to refund policy. Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 221, 555 Bay Road, • By law, everyone must take a seat on the bus. Everyone Dover. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), OR “Tapping”, is must purchase a seat. the most influential and widely known energy psychology method in the world. When properly done, EFT reduces (or completely re- • Seating on the bus is first-come, first-served. Please arrive moves) any problem being addressed, often in less than twenty at least 15 minutes before departure time. minutes. Participants will learn the tapping sequence and standard • Please refer to general information for handicap affirmations in order to benefit from EFT immediately. Class led by accommodations. certified EFT practitioner, Audra Littleton.Minimum of 10, maximum of 20. Instructor: Audra Littleton, certified EFT Practitioner. NEW YORK CITY (MIDTOWN MANHATTAN) FOUNDATION DOG TRAINING COURSE Fee: $55 Ages: 18 & up Fee: $81 Sess: Sat, Feb 16 AC#NYC216 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna The bus will drop you off in the vicinity of Rockefeller Plaza where you will be on your own to explore Manhattan. The bus will Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 25, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. AC#FDOG107 depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Sat, Feb 2 – Mar 23, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. AC#FDOG202 Road, Dover at 7:00 a.m. and return at 11:00 p.m. Minimum of 35, Mon, Mar 4 – Apr 22, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. AC#FDOG304 maximum of 50. Deadline for payment is February 2. 500 S. DuPont Hwy., Milford PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW Wed, Jan 2 – Feb 20, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. AC#FDOG102 Fee: $65 Wed, Mar 6 – Apr 24, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. AC#FDOG306 Sess: Wed, Mar 6 AC#FLOWER306 1203 Walker Rd., Dover Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Tue, Feb 5 – Mar 26, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. AC#FDOG205 Show is an annual event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Emphasis is on developing training skills with the best use of positive March. It is the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show, attract- reinforcement. This course is appropriate for puppies (3-months plus), ing more than 260,000 people annually. The theme for the 2019 newly adopted older dogs, or any dog in need of re-training in the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show will be “Flower Power”. The bus will basics. It’s a highly interactive class that provides the fundamentals depart the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Rd., Dover of dog care, manners & basic obedience in a relaxed, early to learn at 9:00 a.m. and return approximately 7:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. departure environment as I teach you how to train your dog. We work on the from show.) Minimum of 30, maximum of 50. Deadline for payment basics, common problem behaviors and even a few tricks. Fee is February 20. includes the AKC STAR Puppy evaluation for those beginning class at 1-year of age or less. ALL dogs stay home the first session. Please bring your rabies vaccination certificate (if your pup has one). Class CAMP limited to 10 teams. For more information and directions, contact Instructor/Evaluator Beth Peterson (with over 40 years of experience) at (302) 747-6953 or [email protected]. HOLIDAY HOOP-LA WINTER BASKETBALL CAMP Ages: 9-18 Fee: $65 GUIDED MEDITATIONS Days: Thu & Fri Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages: 16 & up Fee: $54 Sess: Dec 27 & 28 AC#CMPBASK1227 Days: Wed Hours: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Rd., Dover. Join Sess: Jan 9 - Feb 6 AC#MEDIT109 us for our inaugural Holiday Hoop-la Camp. This camp will allow campers to stay sharp over the Holiday Break. We aspire to share Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 221, 555 Bay Road, our passion, energy, & knowledge of the game with each and every Dover. Guided meditations are highly effective in decreasing stress camper we have the privilege to work with. Emphasis will be placed and releasing negative emotions. Through the various mental on fundamental skills, individual and team offense/defense, strate- journeys, you will be guided easily to a deep state of relaxation, gy, healthy social skills, competitions, & more. Whether your camp- where contemplation and reflection help to incorporate new er is a “veteran” or just now developing an interest in the game, our perspectives and achieve a more balanced state of being. Classes instruction will benefit players of all ages and skill levels. Minimum led by certified meditation instructor Audra Littleton. Visit www. of 20, maximum of 80. This camp is led by Wesley College head Find-Ur-Balance.com for more info. Minimum of 10, maximum of 20. men’s basketball coach, Dean Burrows, along with members of his coaching staff as well as current players.

12 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 INTERMEDIATE SOAP MAKING LET’S DO ROBOTICS Ages 18 & up Fee: $60 Ages: 6 - 10 Fee: $76 Days: Thu Hours: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Days: Sat Hours: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Sess: Jan 17 AC#INTSOAP117 Sess: Jan 12 – Feb 16 AC#YBOT112 Kent County Administrative Complex, Break Room, 555 Bay Rd., Calvary Assembly of God Church, Room 203, Rt 10, Dover. With Dover. Must have completed Intro to Soap Making. This is part 2 the LEGO™ WeDo Robotics System, young children can build and of your learning journey. Are you ready to learn basic color and program their own robotic creations. Designed by the experts at swirling techniques? We will build on the information you learned MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, in the first class. Come to a 3 hour hands on class where you will engineering, programming and so much more. Build a project with learn the basics of color selection, preparation and use in cold pro- LEGOS®, connect it to the computer, program it and your creation cess soap making. You will create an approx. 3# loaf of soap and moves. Minimum of 5, maximum of 12. Instructor: Pam Lloyd. will learn the drop swirl, Tiger swirl and the Plop swirl techniques. Simple decorative tops will also be taught. One swirl technique can be applied to your take home loaf of soap for you to cut the next day, cure for 4-6 weeks and enjoy. After completing this class you OILS – ESSENTIAL NATURES MEDICINE WORKSHOPS will be able to recreate the techniques at home in time to create Ages: 16 & up Fee: $21 per workshop unique gifts before the holidays. All supplies will be provided EX- CEPT for safety goggles. YOU MUST PROVIDE THEM OR YOU Hours: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (includes supplies) CANNOT PARTICIPATE! Wear old clothes or bring an apron. Long Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 221, 555 Bay sleeves and closed toe shoes are a must! There are snack ma- Rd, Dover. Jowana Lamb is a certified Aromatherapist and chines readily available for break time. Minimum of 4, maximum of member of the National Association of Holistic Aromather- 6. Instructor: Marianne McEvoy Abrams, Owner of Crickett Soaps. apy. Workshops feature information on essential oils and their uses. Participants will experience the oils by making INTRODUCTION TO SOAP MAKING a product in class. Minimum of 5, maximum of 15. Ages: 18 & up Fee: $55 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR RESPIRATORY SUPPORT Days: Thu Hours: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Days: Tue Sess: Jan 10 AC#SOAPMAK110 Sess: Jan 8 AC#EOILS108 Kent County Administrative Complex, Break Room, 555 Bay Rd., Dover. Handmade soap allows you to control what touches your Winter means stuffy noses and coughing. Learn what oils skin. It’s not difficult, but there is a chemistry behind it and safety can make breathing easier and keep your lungs happy. measures you must take. In a three hour hands-on class you will Feature oils: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Ravintsara and Tea learn the basics of cold-process soap making. The ingredients and Tree. Participants will experience the oils by making a respi- the soap making utensils needed to make your own loaf of natural ratory inhaler. soap will be provided. There will be a variety of essential oils available to scent your soap, and some botanicals to decorate your ESSENTIAL OILS FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT soap. At the end of the class you will take home your soap in its Days: Wed own reusable mold to sit for at least 24 hours before being sliced and allowed to cure for 4-6 weeks. You will receive a pamphlet with Sess: Jan 23 AC#EOILS123 the basic instructions, resources and a recipe to take home. Please A valuable key to a healthy body is a strong immune system. wear a long sleeved shirt and closed toe shoes. Please tie back Feature oils: Bergamot Mint, Clove Bud, Frankincense and long hair. You must provide eye goggles and wear old clothes and / Lemon. Participants will experience the oils by making an or bring an apron. All other supplies will be provided. Bring bottled immune support lotion. water and/or a snack if desired for break time. Minimum of 3, maximum of 6. Instructor: Marianne McEvoy Abrams, Owner of Crickett Soaps. DISCOVER LAVENDER Days: Tue JUNIOR SCIENTIST- THE SCIENCE OF GREETING CARDS Sess: Feb 5 AC#EOILS205 Ages: 7–11 Fee: $24 Learn the history, scientific studies and the many benefits of Days: Sat Hours: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. this very popular oil. Participants will experience the oil by making a blend with lavender oil. Sess: Feb 9 AC#JRSCI209 Delaware State University’s Mishoe Science Center (Rm 113), 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover. Jr. Scientist will learn about electricity and circuits while creating a master piece. Participants will create a greeting card just in time for the Holidays. Minimum of 10, maximum of 24. Instructors: Dr. Derrick Scott from Delaware State University and Dr. LaTia Scott from Extreme S.T.E.A.M.

Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 13 REIKI “1” ADULT RELAX & STRETCH YOGA! Ages: 16 & up Fee: $69 Ages: 16 & up Fee: $65 Days: Wed Hours: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Days: Thu Hours: 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Sess: Feb 13 & 20 AC#REIKI213 Sess: Jan 10 – Feb 7 AC#FVFYOGA110 Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 221, 555 Bay Road, Sess: Feb 14 – Mar 14 AC#FVFYOGA214 Dover. Reiki is a safe, simple and natural form of energy medicine. Tula Yoga & Reiki Professionals, 1325 S. State Street, Dover. This class It is a complete system for self-care that compliments traditional is designed to to help you slow down and breathe while focusing on medical care and promotes the body’s natural ability to heal. Par- postures that are available for most. Perfect for the new or seasoned ticipants will learn the Reiki hand positions and participate in prac- yogi looking to fit an hour of peace into his/her day. Minimum of 4, tice exercises designed to be used as self-treatments, as well as for maximum of 12. family and friends. Each participant receives traditional level 1 attunements, and a certificate. This class is eligible for 4 CE credits. For AQUACISE more information, call instructor Audra Littleton at 302-530-8220. Minimum of 10, maximum of 14. Ages: 18 & up Mon & Wed, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $46 REIKI “2” Jan 7 – Feb 6 (No class 1/21) AC#FDSUAQ107 Ages: 18 & up Fee: $96 Mon & Wed, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $51 Days: Wed Hours: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Feb 18 – Mar 27 (No class 3/11, 3/13) AC#FDSUAQ218 Sess: March 6, 13 & 20 AC#REIKI2306 Tue & Thu, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Fee: $51 Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 221, 555 Bay Road, Jan 8 – Feb 7 AC#FDSUAQ108 Dover. (Prerequisite Reiki “1”). Reiki II expands on the foundation of Tue & Thu, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Fee: $51 Reiki I. At the completion of this class, students will be considered Feb 19 – Mar 28 (No class 3/12, 3/14) AC#FDSUAQ219 a Reiki Practitioner and be able to administer Reiki healing energy at a professional level, if they choose. We will discuss practitioner Delaware State University Pool, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover. ethics and steps to establishing a Reiki practice. Students will also Aquaciseis a perfect mix of muscle strengthening and aero- learn the first three Reiki symbols as well as techniques for distance bic conditioning. With minimum stress on the back and knees, healing. Level II attunements will enhance the ability to feel energy this class is a great water workout for the beginner or fitness frequencies and improve their multi-sensory skills. Ample practice enthusiast who is ready for a greater challenge. Bring a towel. time is allowed so students may “learn by doing”. Eligible for six CE Minimum of 5, maximum of 30. Instructors: DSU Staff. credits. Led by RMT Audra Littleton. Visit her website, www.Find-Ur- Balance.com for more info. Minimum of 10, maximum of 14. Instruc- tor: Audra Littleton. AQUA AEROBICS Ages: 18 & up Fee: $70 WE DO ROBOTICS 2.0 Days: Tue & Thu Hours: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages: 6-10 Fee: $76 Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 21 AC#FMMCAQ108 Days: Sat Hours: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Modern Maturity Center, Dover. Take advantage of water’s natural Sess: Jan 12 – Feb 16 AC#YWEBOT112 resistance to get an aerobic and toning workout without the wear and tear on your joints. This program focuses on cardiovascular Calvary Assembly of God Church, Room 203, Rt 10, Dover. An up- fitness and range of motion, and is a great workout for seniors. dated, brand new version of Let’s Do Robotics. New projects, new Participants must bring their suit and towel. Minimum of 20, Lego kits and new building adventures. The new system connects maximum of 25. Instructor: Betsy Gustafson, personal trainer with Bluetooth! Minimum of 5, maximum of 12. Instructor: Pam Lloyd. and fitness instructor with 30+ years of experience.

FITNESS BODY TONING Ages: 16 & up Fee: $42 AB ATTACK Days: Mon & Wed, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 20 (No class 1/21 & 2/18) AC#BTONE107 Ages: 18 & up Fee: $35 Days: Tue & Thu, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Days: Mon & Wed Hours: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sess: Mar 5 – Apr 18 (No class 4/2 & 4/4) AC#BTONE305 Sess: Jan 14 – Feb 13 AC#FDSUABA114 Sunnyside Elementary School, Smyrna. This class concen- (No class 1/21) trates on those trouble areas (thighs, hips, and abdomen), Delaware State University Wellness & Recreation Center, 1200 N. as well as firming up the upper body (arms, back, shoulders, DuPont Hwy., Dover. This hour long class uses moderate to high and chest). Participants should bring a mat and two 1 to 5 intensity exercise to focus on building core strength. It focuses on lb. hand weights. Minimum of 10, maximum of 30. Instructor: toning and defining the abs and strengthening the back to improve Kathy Kennedy-Ratajack. posture and core strength. Please wear sneakers. Instructors: ACE Certified DSU staff.

14 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 CARDIO-KICKBOXING Ages: 16 & up Fee: $51 Ages: 18 & up Fee: $81 Days: Mon-Thu Hours: 4:30 – 8:20 p.m. (2-month unlimited pass) Sess: Jan 14 – Mar 7 AC#FCARRG114 Days: Mon-Sat, 8:30 a.m., Mon-Thu, 4:45 p.m. Rigby’s Karate Academy, 560 Otis Drive, Tudor Industrial Park, Dover Tue-Wed, 5:45 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. (off S. Little Creek Rd.). You can choose two class times each week Sess: Jan 7 – Mar 7 AC#FJAZRDV107 for 8 weeks. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:20 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:20 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. The Capital Grange, 911 S. Governors Avenue, Dover. This is a calo- This program is a great aerobic workout, geared to have fun and rie-torching, hip-swiveling, Shakira’d-be-proud dance party workout get everyone in shape. The class includes 20 minutes of aerobics to put your abs to the test, with a hot playlist to distract you from with kick/punch techniques and 20 minutes kicking and punching a the burn. Our classes—Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength and Dance heavy bag. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 ALLOWED. Minimum Mixx—will leave you breathless, toned and coming back for more. of 5, maximum of 30. Instruction by Rigby’s Karate Academy Staff. Start working it…with Jazzercise. For more information, call Glen- enise Parks at (302)222-7662. CROSS TRAINING KIDS YOGA! Ages: 18 & up Fee: $65 Ages 4-9 Fee: $65 Days: Mon - Sun Hours: Mon-Fri : 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Days: Sat Hours: 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Sat & Sun: 10 – 11:00 a.m. Sess: Jan 5 – Feb 2 AC#TKYOGA105 Sess: Jan 7 - Feb 17 AC#FHCHAMP107 Sess: Feb 9 – Mar 9 AC#TKYOGA209 House of Champs, 7852 S. DuPont Highway, Ste 2F, Felton. Are you Tula Yoga & Reiki Professionals, 1325 S. State Street, Dover. Our paying for a commercial gym membership that you don’t use because Kids Yoga program focuses on physical postures, and breathing the experience is overwhelming and you don’t know where to start? techniques to help our little yogis find their calm super power. Here at House of Champs, you will get heart-pumping, fat-burning, They will achieve the physical benefits like strength and flexibility and muscle-building interval-training workouts at our Cross Training and they will also be challenged to find balance, which can im- adult group classes. Our workouts are designed by knowledgeable prove coordination and focus. This program helps our students and motivational trainers who focus on functional movements and to connect mind and body and build self-confidence, while touch- good form for all fitness levels. Sign up and make a decision you will ing on such subjects as compassion, mindfulness and generosity. not regret! Minimum of 5, maximum of 15. Instructor: Bertha Munoz- Minimum of 4, maximum of 8. Lewis NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. KUNG FU DSU YOGA Ages: 18 & up Fee: $35 Ages: 18 & up Fee: $35 Days: Tue & Thu Hours: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Days: Tue & Thu Hours: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sess: Jan 15 – Feb 12 AC#FDSUKUF115 Sess: Jan 15 – Feb 12 AC#FDSUYOGA115 Delaware State University Wellness & Recreation Center, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover. This Kung Fu class offers participants a light Delaware State University Wellness & Recreation Center, 1200 N. workout while focusing on basic self-defense. For safety reasons, DuPont Hwy., Dover. Relax, stretch, and tone muscles in this mixed this class does not allow sparring; instead it offers very light, non- fitness session designed to enhance your mental, physical, and combative hand to hand techniques with a punching bag or partner spiritual fitness. Minimum of 5, maximum of 30. Instructors: Certified to practice basic self-defense techniques. Please wear sneakers. DSU staff. Minimum of 5, maximum of 30. Instructor: DSU staff.

FEARLESS YOGA AM/PM PERFECT 10 PILATES Ages: 16 & up Fee: $56 Ages: 16 & up Fee: $56 Days: Mon & Wed Hours: 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Days: Tue & Thu Hours: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 27 AC#FHYYOG107 Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 21 AC#FPILATE108 (No class 1/21 & 2/18) Harvest Years Senior Center, Camden. This is the perfect workout… Days: Tue & Thu Hours: 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. no fancy moves to learn and is easy on the joints, with all the re- Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 21 AC#FHYYOG108 sults! Excellent for toning all the muscles, especially the abdomi- Harvest Years Senior Center, Camden. A practical yoga class with em- nals, thighs and buttocks. Firm up problem areas in less time with phasis on effective movement encouraging to beginners. Increased Perfect 10 Pilates. Suitable for beginners or those with experience. levels of intensity will be offered to keep it challenging for all. Class may involve use of stability fitness balls that are provided. Increase flexibility, muscle tone, coordination and balance. Re- Participants must bring a yoga sticky mat and water bottle. Mini- duce stress in a final relaxation segment that will leave you feeling mum of 15, maximum of 20. Instructor: Betsy Gustafson, personal relaxed and in control. Participants must bring a yoga sticky mat. trainer and fitness specialist with 30+ years of experience. Some exercises will use provided fitness balls. Minimum of 15, maximum of 20. Instructor: Betsy Gustafson, personal trainer and fitness instructor with 30+ years of experience. Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 15 TAI CHI FOR SENIORS GOLD Ages: 55 & up Fee: $51 Ages: 16 & up Fee: $35 Days: Thu Hours: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Days: Thu Hours: 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. Sess: Jan 17 – Mar 7 AC#FTCHISR117 Sess: Jan 10 - Feb 28 AC#FSOHZG110 Rigby’s Karate Academy, 560 Otis Drive, Tudor Industrial Park, Dover (off S. Little Creek Rd.). Same great class, special seniors Sess: Mar 7 - Apr 25 AC#FSOHZG307 only time! NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 55 ALLOWED. Minimum Smyrna Opera House, 3rd floor, 7 West South Street, Smyrna. of 10, maximum of 40. Instruction by Rigby’s Karate Academy Staff. A fun workout for anyone who is looking for a modified Zum- ba class. Class focuses on cardiovascular, muscular condition- WATER YOGA ing, flexibility and balance. Enjoy a low-impact, HIGH ENERGY workout as you learn easy to follow Zumba choreography like Ages: 16 & up Fee: $65 salsa, meringue, cha cha, cumbia and other moves. This program Days: Mon & Wed Hours: 6:45 - 7:00 p.m. is designed for beginners and exercisers that need low impact moves at all fitness levels. Come ready to sweat and prepare to Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 27 AC#FMMCWY107 leave empowered and feeling strong. Bring plenty of water and a (No class 1/21 & 2/18) towel. Minimum of 6 maximum of 30. Instructor Ida P. Kirkendoll, Modern Maturity Center, Dover. Use the water’s natural resistance Forever Active Lifestyle, certified Zumba Instructor. to stretch and strengthen your muscles and learn how to improve your balance. Everyone can achieve results. Great for arthritis and range of motion. (Note: Chest level warm water. You do not need LEAGUES to know how to swim.) Minimum of 12, maximum of 20. Instructor: Betsy Gustafson, personal trainer and fitness specialist with 30+ years of experience. ADULT CO-ED INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE Ages: 18 & up Team Fee: $300 YOGA Days: Sun Hours: 6:00 p.m. Ages: 16 & up Sess: Jan 13 AC#INSOCLG113 Days: Mon & Wed, 6:30 – 7:05 p.m. Fee: $24 (No games 2/3) Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 20 AC#FYOGA107 Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. (No class 1/21 & 2/18) Six players on the field at one time (including a keeper) one play- Days: Tue & Thu , 6:30 – 7:05 p.m. Fee: $34 er must be a female. Indoor shoes only NO CLEATS. All games Sess: Mar 5 – Apr 18 AC#FYOGA305 will be officiated by trained officials. Registration and payment (No class 4/2 & 4/4) must be submitted by Wednesday, Jan 9th. Sunnyside Elementary School, Smyrna. Yoga begins with simple breathing exercises and stretches intended to clear the BOY’S HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR LACROSSE LEAGUE mind as well as open up the lungs. Most people beginning yoga Ages: 13-18 Fee: $81 will experience measurable progress in their strength and flex- Days: Thu Hours: 7:00 p.m. (Start times may vary) ibility after a week or two of daily practice. Clothing should be comfortable to allow free movement. Participants must bring Sess: Jan 10 – Feb 14 AC#YBLAXLG110 a yoga sticky mat. Minimum of 10, maximum of 30. Instructor: Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Kathy Kennedy-Ratajack. This pick-up league is designed to develop fundamental skills and techniques that will help prepare your game at the next level. YOGA WITH JAZ All players will be placed on teams by the Coaching staff and will compete in games. Players need to provide their own equipment Ages: 13 & up Fee: $51 (helmet, mouth piece, gloves, elbow/shoulder pads and stick). NO Days: Sat Hours: 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. CLEATS or SPIKES. Minimum of 10, maximum of 70. For more infor- Sess: Jan 12 – Feb 16 AC#FYOJAZ112 mation, call Mike Trego at 302-242-4168. Sess: Mar 2 – Apr 6 AC#FYOJAZ302 BOY’S HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER LEAGUE Global Taekwon-Do Center, #7 Artisan Drive, Smyrna. Yoga benefits: build immune system, releases stress , helps with lower back Ages: 14-18 Team Fee: $300 issues, great exercise, and very relaxing!Minimum of 3, maximum of Days: Fri Hours: 6:00 p.m. 20. Certified yoga Instructor Jasmine Hilliard. Sess: Jan 11 AC#HSBSOLG111 Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Offering a quality soccer experience for both recreational and competitive players. League will be over an 8 week course depending on how many teams register. Two 24-minute halves with running clock.

16 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 BOY’S REC INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE MEN’S PICK-UP INDOOR LACROSSE LEAGUE Ages: 13-17 Fee: $51 (Includes T-shirt) Ages: 18 & up Fee: $5 Per Night Days: Sat Hours: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Days: TBD (Depend # of Teams) Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. The Sess: Jan 12 AC#YRIFLAG112 league is for players 18 years and older who want to continue play- (No games 3/2) ing lacrosse in the off-season. THIS IS A LOW CONTACT LEAGUE. League play will be limited to stick checks and minimal (involuntary) Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. body checks. Players need to provide their own equipment (hel- First week of the league will be a practice night. Teams will play 1 to met, mouth piece, gloves, elbow/shoulder pads light/dark pinnie or 2 games a night for 8 weeks. Two 20 minute halves with running jersey and stick). For more information, call Joe Paugh at 302-744- clock. NO CLEATS or SPIKES. 2486 or email at [email protected].

BOY’S YOUTH INDOOR LACROSSE LEAGUE YOUTH INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Ages: 9-13 Fee: $81 (includes pinnie) Ages: 7-13 Fee: $46 (includes T-shirt) Days: Thu Hours:6:00 p.m. Days: Sat Hours: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Start times may vary) Sess: Jan 12 – Feb 16 AC#YRCFFB112 Sess: Jan 10 – Feb 14 AC#YBLAXLG110 Kent County Rec Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Partici- Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. This pants will receive training in the fundamental skills of offense and pick-up league is designed to develop fundamental skills and tech- defense. This non-contact league emphasizes on throwing and niques that will help prepare your game at the next level. All players catching. Minimum of 10, maximum of 50. will be placed on teams by the coaching staff and will compete in games. Players need to provide their own equipment (helmet, mouth piece, gloves, elbow/shoulder pads and stick) NO CLEATS YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE or SPIKES. Minimum of 10, maximum of 70. For more information, Ages: 7-13 Team Fee: $300 call Mike Trego at 302-242-4168. Days: Sun Hours: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sess: Girl’s - Jan 13 AC#YGSOCRC113 CO-ED VOLLEYBALL WINTER LEAGUE Sess: Boy’s - Jan 13 AC#YBSOCRC113 Age: 16 & up Fees: $275 on or before 12/24/18 $325 after 12/24 (No games 2/3) (Registration closes 1/2/19) Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Days: Tue Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Offering a quality soccer experience for both recreational and competitive players. League will be over an 8 week course de- Sess: Jan 8 AC#VOLLG108 pending on how many teams register. Two 20-minute halves with Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Rd., Dover. Matches running clock. If you are an single player looking to join a team are best of 3, rally scoring, games are scored to 25. Regular season please call the office at 302-744-2495. schedule based on number of teams. League concludes with single elimination playoffs. For more information, call Jonathan Stewart at YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES 302-744-2489 or email at [email protected]. Ages: 7-17 Team Fee: $300 GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER LEAGUE Days: Mon Hours: 6:00 p.m. Ages: 14-18 Team Fee: $300 Sess: Middle School - Jan 28 AC#YMVOLLY128 Days: Tue Hours: 6:00 p.m. Sess: High School - Jan 28 AC#YHSVOLLY128 Sess: Jan 8 AC#HSGSOLG108 (No games 2/18) Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Designated for high school teams as they prepare for their Spring Offering a quality volleyball league experience for both recreation- season, offering a quality soccer experience for both recreational al and competitive players. League will be over an 8 week course and competitive players. League will be over an 8 week course (depending on how many teams register) ending with a single day depending on how many teams register. Two 24-minute halves playoffs. For more information, call the Office at 302-744-2495. with running clock.

Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 17 CORNHOLE LEAGUE Sess: Feb 28 – Apr 4 AC#TGTCCJU228 Ages: 18 & up Team Fee (2-person): $46 Global Taekwon-Do Center, #7 Artisan Drive, Smyrna. This program Days: Wed Hours: 6:30 p.m. will teach participants falling, rolling, break falls, hold downs and other Judo drills. Minimum of 3, maximum of 20. Instructor: Tony Sess: Jan 9 AC#CORNLG109 Skinner. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Teams will play 6 – 8 weeks with 6 games per night. Use of your CUB TAEKWON–DO own bags is required. Trophies will be awarded to the top 2 finishers. Ages: 3-6 Fee: $41 FRIDAY NIGHT FUTSAL SOCCER LEAGUE Days: Mon Hours: 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. Ages: 6-14 Fee: $45 (Includes T-shirt) Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 11 AC#TGTC107 Days: Fri Hours: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sess: Feb 25 – Apr 1 AC#TGTC225 (depends on # of registrants) Global Taekwon–Do Center, #7 Artisan Drive, Smyrna. Participants Age Divisions: will learn blocks and kicks, punches, basic stretching and proper Ages 6-10, Jan 25 – Mar 8 AC#YFUTSAL125A stepping, in a fun-filled environment. Minimum of 3, maximum of 20. Instructor: Tony Skinner, 7th degree black belt and Global Taekwon- Ages 11-14 Jan 25 – Mar 8 AC#YFUTSAL125B Do Center staff. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Players will arrive and be placed in to teams on a futsal-sized field. INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL TAEKWON-DO Each game will be 10-15 minutes with approximately 4-5 games per night. Players of all skill levels will come together and play with and Ages: 7 & up Fee: $41 against different players each week. Days: Tue Hours: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 12 AC#YFDT108 KIDS FITNESS LEAGUE Flying Dragon TaeKwon-Do, LTD, 141 S. DuPont Blvd, Smyrna. Ages: 11-13 Fee: FREE Participants will receive instruction on basic blocks and strikes, as Days: Tue & Thu, 7:00-8:00 p.m. well as basic self-defense and awareness skills. In addition, stu- Sat 10:30 a.m. start dents will be shown positive ways to empower themselves and become more confident individuals. Anti-bullying strategies, basic Sess: Jan 15 – Feb 12 AC#YKFL115 grappling & stick fighting techniques will also be imbedded into CrossFit Dover, 155 Commerce Way, Dover. This program is the course. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instruction by inter- designed to get middle school aged children active and fit. nationally certified instructor/referee and coach to the US World Participants will be placed onto teams of 5. Teams practice on Championship team, 7th degree Master Jim Hewes and staff. Tuesday and Thursday evenings and compete in individual challenges on Saturday mornings. All participants will be super- JR GRAPPLERS 1 GRACIE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU vised by a Certified CrossFit coach during practices and competitions. Minimum 30, maximum 50. For more information or questions (SELF DEFENSE) call George Dobbins at 302-424-5400. Instructors: TBD. Ages: 6-9 Fee: $46 Days: Tue Hours: 6:00 – 6:50 p.m. MARTIAL ARTS Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 12 AC#YDSJU108 Sess: Feb 26 – Apr 2 AC#YDSJU226 ADULT GRACIE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (SELF DEFENSE) Delaware Combat Sports, 506 Jefferic Blvd., Dover, DE. 19901. This Ages: 15 & up Fee: $46 is an intro to grappling for boys and girls. This class will prepare the child for graduation into wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Days: Tue Hours: 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Gymnastics. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instructor: Ronnie Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 12 AC#AJIUJIT108 Wuest, Owner of Delaware Combat Sports. Sess: Feb 26 – Apr 2 AC#AJIUJIT226 JR GRAPPLERS 2 GRACIE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU Delaware Combat Sports, 506 Jefferic Blvd., Dover, DE. 19901. This is an intro to grappling for boys and girls. This class will prepare (SELF DEFENSE) the child for graduation into wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Ages: 10-14 Fee: $46 and Gymnastics. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instructor: Ronnie Days: Tue Hours: 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. Wuest, Owner of Delaware Combat Sports. Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 12 AC#YDSJU2108 Sess: Feb 26 – Apr 2 AC#YDSJU2226 CUB JUDO Delaware Combat Sports, 506 Jefferic Blvd., Dover, DE. 19901. This Ages: 3-6 Fee: $41 is an intro to grappling for boys and girls. This class will prepare Days: Thu Hours: 5:00 – 5:40 p.m. the child for graduation into wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Gymnastics. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instructor: Ronnie Sess: Jan 10 – Feb 14 AC#TGTCCJU110 Wuest, Owner of Delaware Combat Sports.

18 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 JUNIOR JUDO LITTLE LION’S TAEKWONDO Ages: 7-15 Fee: $41 Ages: 4-6 Fee: $39 Days: Fri Hours: 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. Days: Mon Hours: 5:00-5:45 p.m. Sess: Jan 11 – Feb 15 AC#TGTCJU111 Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 4 AC#TYOON107 Sess: Mar 1 – Apr 5 AC#TGTCJU301 (No class 1/21) Global Taekwon-Do Center, #7 Artisan Drive, Smyrna. This program Yoon’s Martial Arts (www.yoonsma.com), 1111 South DuPont Hwy, will teach participants falling, rolling, break falls, hold downs and Dover. Program instills values of confidence, self-discipline, and other Judo drills. Minimum of 3, maximum of 20. Instructor: Tony concentration to build a strong body and a winning spirit. Partici- Skinner. pants receive basic Taekwondo instructions on blocks, kicks, and punches. Focus, respect, coordination, and balance is also prac- JUNIOR TAEKWONDO ticed throughout the classes. Classes are taught by a certified Ages: 7-12 Fee: $39 Yoon’s instructor or master. Minimum of 10, maximum of 30. Days: Mon Hours: 5:00-5:45 p.m. Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 4 AC#:YYOON107 TINY TIGERS KARATE (No class 1/21) Ages: 4-6 Fee: $41 Yoon’s Martial Arts (www.yoonsma.com), 1111 South DuPont Hwy, Days: Mon Hours: 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Dover. This program instills values of confidence, self-discipline, Sess: Jan 14 – Feb 18 AC#TRIGBY114 and concentration to build a strong body and a winning spirit. Par- ticipants receive basic Taekwondo instructions on blocks, kicks, Rigby’s Karate Academy, 560 Otis Drive, Tudor Industrial Park, and punches. Focus, respect, coordination, and balance are also Dover (off S. Little Creek Rd.). This program instills values of confi- practiced throughout the classes. Classes are taught by a certified dence, self-discipline, and concentration. Participants will receive Yoon’s instructor or master. Minimum of 10, maximum of 30. basic skill instruction on blocks, kicks, punches, and throws as taught by Rigby’s Karate Academy black belts. Minimum of 10, KARATE FOR KIDS maximum of 15. Ages: 7-12 Fee: $41 Days: Mon Hours: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. MUSIC/DANCE Sess: Jan 14 – Feb 18 AC#YRIGBY114 Rigby’s Karate Academy, 560 Otis Drive, Tudor Industrial Park, SOUL LINE DANCING Dover (off S. Little Creek Rd.). This program instills values of con- Ages: 16 & up Fee: $35 fidence, self-discipline, and concentration. Participants will receive basic skill instruction on blocks, kicks, punches, and throws Days: Tue Hours: 6:30 – 7:30 PM as taught by Rigby’s Karate Academy black belts. Minimum of 20, Sess: Jan 8 - Feb 5 AC#KCRCSLD108 maximum of 50. Sess: Feb 12 - Mar 12 AC#KCRCSLD212 KINDERGRAPPLERS Kent County Recreation Center, Multipurpose Rm, 1683 New Burton Rd, Dover. Looking for a great way to burn calories, meet new peo- Ages: 3-5 Fee: $46 ple, and improve your coordination while enhancing your dance Days: Tue Hours: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. moves? Well look no further; Soul Line Dancing is for you. Come out Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 12 AC#TDCSKG108 and join the fun at our beginner level classes as you learn popular Sess: Feb 26 – Apr 2 AC#TDCSKG226 dances such as the Electric Slide, Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, Uptown Funk, and many more. Minimum of 10, maximum of 25. Instructors: Delaware Combat Sports, 506 Jefferic Blvd. Dover, DE. 19901. This Chuck & Kelly Cooper C & K Soul Line Dancing. is an intro to grappling for boys and girls. Class will prepare the child for graduation into wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo,and Gymnas- tics. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instructor: Ronnie Wuest, Own- SOUL LINE DANCING er of Delaware Combat Sports. Ages: 16 & up Fee: $35 Days: Tue Hours: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. LITTLE DRAGONS TAEKWON-DO Sess: Jan 8 - Feb 26 AC#SOHSLD108 Ages: 4-6 Fee: $41 Sess: Mar 5 - Apr 23 AC#SOHSLD305 Days: Sat Hours: 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Smyrna Opera House, 3rd floor, 7 West South Street, Smyrna. Sess: Jan 5 – Feb 16 AC#TFDT105 No partner needed. Have fun and get moving to some favor- Flying Dragon Taekwon-Do, 141 S. DuPont Blvd., Smyrna. Partici- ite songs. Learn fun and easy-to-follow moves to the latest line pants will receive instruction on basic blocks and strikes, as well as dances such as the Temptations Cha-Cha, Wobble, Baltimore, basic self-defense and awareness skills. In addition, students will be UpTown Funk, Blurred Lines, Cupid Shuffle, Biker’s Shuffle and shown positive ways to empower themselves and become more many more. Line dancing is easy on the joints and a great work- confident individuals. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instruction by out. Bring water and a towel. Minimum of 6, maximum of 35. internationally certified instructor and referee, 6th degree blackbelt, Instructor: Ida P. Kirkendoll, owner of Forever Active Lifestyle. Jim Hewes and staff.

Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 19 SPORT INSTRUCTION RISING STARS SOCCER ACADEMY Ages : 6-10 Fee: $75 BEGINNER TUMBLING Days: Sun Hours: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (depends # reg) Ages: 4-7 Fee: $55 Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 24 AC#RSTACAD113 Days: Thu Hours: 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Sess: Jan 17 – Feb 14 AC#BTUMBL117 Players will receive training from licensed coaches following a Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Rd., Dover. This 7-week training curriculum. Minimum of 10, maximum of 20. class is designed to teach your little ones basic tumbling skills. Par- ticipants will work on basic tumbling skills including: balance, body control, forward rolls, backward rolls, head stands, and cartwheels. TOPSsoccer Skills will be taught through the use of drills, games and activities. Ages: 4 & up Fee: FREE Minimum of 5, maximum of 15. Instructors: TBD. Days: Sun Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 24 AC#TRCTOPS113 INTRO TO WRESTLING Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Ages: 5 -14 Fee: $46 TOPSsoccer is a US Soccer Federation initiative to include chil- Days: Mon Hours: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. dren with special needs in the joy of soccer. TOPS players will participate in multiple skills related activities similar to typical soccer Sess: Jan 7 – Feb 11 AC#YDCSIW107 practice. Coaches will use adaptive equipment to meet the needs Sess: Feb 25 – Apr 1 AC#YDCSIW225 of the players. Delaware Combat Sports, 506 Jefferic Blvd. Dover. We will cover rules, objectives and basic techniques of scholastics wrestling. Par- TOT & PARENT MULTI SPORT CLASS ticipants will learn how to do takedowns, escapes, reversals and Ages: 2-4 Fee: $46 pinning combinations. This program allows children to participate in wrestling without the stress and competitiveness of a school Days: Wed Hours: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. system program. Minimum of 5, maximum of 20. Instructor: Ronnie Sess: Jan 16 – Feb 20 AC#TRCPTMS116 Wuest, owner of Delaware Combat Sports. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. This is a Parent and child class that is a great introduction to a variety LEARN TO SKATE of sports for both parents and their emerging athletes. Parents will Ages: 6-17 Fee: $86 work with their child to develop skills and a love for sports. This class will cover a variety of sports including Soccer, Football, Base- Sess: Sat, Jan 5 - Feb 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. AC#YDSCL105 ball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, etc. Minimum of 5, maximum of 15. Sess: Tue, Jan 8 - Feb 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. AC#YDSCL108 Sess: Sat, Feb 16 - Mar 23 10:00-11:00 a.m. AC#YDSCL216 TOT BEGINNER VOLLEYBALL Sess: Tue, Feb 19 - Mar 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. AC#YDSCL219 Ages: 5-7 Fee: $51 (Includes T-Shirt) Dover Skating Center, 2201 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover. This dynamic Days: Sun Hours: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. lesson program is open to all skaters from Beginner to Advanced. Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 17 AC#TBVB113 Acquire and enhance your skating skills for fun or competition. Learn balance, control, backward skating, stopping, jumps, spins, Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Rd., Dover. This and much more. Class Format: All classes will have 30 minutes of program is designed to develop basic fundamental skills that will instruction plus 30 minutes of practice time. Includes lesson, skate help you prepare to learn how to play the game of Volleyball. rental, and admission to the Open Skate session immediately fol- Proper techniques and rules will be covered. Participants will use a lowing the lesson. bigger ball and lower net to help with their hand/eye coordination. Minimum of 10, Maximum of 20. PICKLEBALL CLASS (Beginners) Ages: 16 & up Fee: $24 TOT FLOOR HOCKEY Ages: 4-6 Fee: $51 (includes T-shirt) Days: Tue/Thu Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Days: Sun Hours: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sess: Jan 8 – Jan 31 AC#PICKLEB108 Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 17 AC#TRCFH113 Sess: Feb 5 – Feb 28 AC#PICKLEB205 Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Players will be introduced to the rules and fundamentals of Hock- Take part in the fastest growing recreational activity in the nation. ey. First three meetings will be practice and the last three will be Pickleball is designed for all skill and age levels and is very easy to games. The main goal is to have fun! learn. The non-stop action can be played competitively or just for fun. Our indoor courts will make your Pickleball experience much more memorable. Minimum of 10, maximum of 30.

20 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 TOT FUN SKATE taught 5 of the most established moves. There will be a Hot Shot Ages: 6 & under Fee: $86 Championship, One on One Championship, 3 on 3 Championship, along with 2 to 3 games. Sess: Sat, Jan 5 - Feb 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. AC#TDSTOT105 Sess: Tue, Jan 8 – Feb 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. AC#TDSTOT108 YOUTH BEGINNER VOLLEYBALL Sess: Sat, Feb 16 - Mar 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m. AC#TDSTOT216 Ages: 7-10 Fee: $51 (Includes T-shirt) Sess: Tue, Feb 19 - Mar 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. AC#TDSTOT219 Days: Sun Hours: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Dover Skating Center, 2201 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover. Our Tot pro- Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 17 AC#YBVB113 gram is designed to teach your little one the roller skating basics while having fun on skates. Class Format: All classes will have 30 Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Rd., Dover. This minutes of instruction plus 30 minutes of practice time. Includes les- program is designed to develop basic fundamental skills that will son, skate rental, and admission to the Open Skate session imme- help you prepare to learn how to play the game of Volleyball. diately following the lesson. Proper techniques and rules will be covered. Participants will use a bigger ball and lower net to help with their hand/eye coordination. Minimum of 10, maximum of 20. TOT INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL Ages: 4-6 Fee: $46 (Includes T-shirt) YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY Days: Sat Hours: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ages: 7-10 Fee: $51 (includes T-shirt) (depends # of teams) Days: Sun Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Sess: Jan 12 – Feb 16 AC#TBASKLG112 Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 17 AC#YRCFH113 Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Participants will be placed on teams by Kent County Parks and Recreation. Players will be introduced to the rules and fundamen- Players will be introduced to the rules and fundamentals of Hock- tals of basketball. First three meetings will be practice and the last ey. First three meetings will be practice and the last three will be three will be games. The main goal is to have fun! Minimum of 10, games. The main goal is to have fun! maximum of 60.

TOT MULTI SPORT CLASS SWIMMING Ages: 4-6 Fee: $46 PARENT CHILD BEGINNER SWIMMING Days: Wed Hours: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ages: 2-5 Fee: $71 Sess: Jan 16 – Feb 20 AC#TRCTMS116 Days: Tue Hours: 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 5 AC#TDSUCP108 This class is a great introduction to a variety of sports for emerging athletes. This class will teach fundamentals on how to play various Sess: Feb 19 – Mar 26 AC#TDSUCP219 sports and how to play with others. A variety of sports will be cov- (No class 3/12) ered including: Soccer, Football, Baseball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Ten- Delaware State University Pool, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy Dover. A fun- nis, etc. Minimum of 5, maximum of 15. filled introduction to the aquatic environment. Participants will be comfortable in the water learning the basics of swimming. Water TOT SOCCER skills will be taught through the use of games, songs, and flotation Ages: 4-6 Fee: $47 (Includes T-shirt) devises. Parent must go in the water with the child. Bring a towel. Instructors: DSU staff. Days: Sun Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Sess: Jan 13 – Feb 24 AC#TSOCRC113 PRESCHOOL BEGINNER SWIMMING Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Ages: 4-6 Fee: $71 This is an introductory class to develop the fundamental skills on how to play soccer. Players will receive training from licensed Days: Tue Hours: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. coaches following a curriculum. The main goal is to have fun! Mini- Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 5 AC#TDSUPB108 mum of 10, maximum of 60. Sess: Feb 19 – Mar 26 AC#TDSUPB219 (No class 3/12) YOUTH BASKETBALL ACADEMY Delaware State University Pool, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover. Class- Ages: 7-14 Fee: $51 (Includes T-shirt) es are designed to orient pre-school age children to the aquatic en- Days: Sat Hours: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. vironment and to help acquire basic aquatic skills. Flotation aids are encouraged. Participants will be taught freestyle and backstroke, Sess: Jan 12 – Feb 16 AC#YBASKLG112 survival float, pushing off the side of the pool, and jumping into shal- Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. low water. Basic water safety and pool rules will be covered. Bring Players will take part in basketball skills development clinic that will a towel. Instructors: DSU staff. teach key fundamentals & Techniques. (Ball handling, skill development, shooting techniques and rebounding). Players will also be

Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 21 YOUTH BEGINNER SWIMMING TOURNAMENTS Ages: 5-11 Fee: $71 Hours: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Sess: Tue, Jan 8 – Feb 5 AC#YDSUBS108 Ages: Middle School Teams Team Fee: $250 (Due by 3/15) Sess: Thu, Jan 10 – Feb 7 AC#YDSUBS110 Days: Sat Hours: 8:00 a.m. Sess: Tue, Feb 19 – Mar 26 AC#YDSUBS219 Sess: Mar 23 AC#FHTOURN323 (No class 3/12) Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Sess: Thu, Feb 21 – Mar 28 AC#YDSUBS221 6 v 6 (including a goalie). Each team will be guaranteed 3 games. (No class 3/14) Games will be 20 minutes. Champions receive T-shirts. For more Delaware State University Pool, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover. information, please call Brent Mollohan at 302-744-2491. The focus of these classes is to develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water, PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT as well as give participants success with fundamental skills, in- Ages: 20 & up Fee: $46 cluding learning how to float without support and recover to a vertical position. Participants will be taught free-style and back- Days Sat/Sun Hours: 8:00 a.m. stroke survival float, pushing off the side of the pool, and jump- Sess: Mar 9 & Mar 10 ing into shallow water. Basic water safety and pool rules will be covered. Bring a towel. Instructors: DSU staff. Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Register online at pickleballtournaments.com. Must register by February 22. All YOUTH INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING refunds processed through pickleballtournaments.com. Absolutely Ages: 6-11 Fee: $71 no refunds after February 22. Days: Tue Hours: 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. UNION FUTSAL CUP Sess: Jan 8 – Feb 5 AC#YDSUIS108 Ages: U8- 18+ Team Fee: $190 Sess: Feb 19 – Mar 26 AC#YDSUIS219 (No class 3/12) Sess: Boys – Sat Dec 8 Delaware State University Pool, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover. Sess: Girls – Sun Dec 9 The purpose of these classes is to provide additional guided Sess: Adult Co-ed Sat Dec 8 & Sun Dec 9 practice in deeper water and to develop participant’s confidence in the strokes learned in the beginner class and improve Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover. other aquatic skills. Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and el- Each age group will consist of eight teams and each team is guar- ementary backstroke will be refined. Side stroke and butterfly anteed to play at least three 25 minute games. The top team from will be introduced and developed. Emphasis will be placed on each age group will receive medals. If you are interested in being a stroke refinement to improve efficiency, power and smoothness volunteer score keeper please contact the Office at 302-744-2495. for endurance swimming. Bring a towel. Instructors: DSU staff.

DROP INOFFERED PROGRAMS AT THE REC CENTER

Kent County Parks and Recreation offers drop in programs such as Pickleball, Youth, Adult and 40+ Basketball and Volleyball. In order to participate in these programs you would need to purchase a $10 punch card (good for 10 drop in sessions).

TO CHECK OUT TIMES OF PLAY, PLEASE VIEW THE SCHEDULE ON FACEBOOK OR THE WEBSITE.

22 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 WINTER PROGRAMS AT THE HOWELL MILL NATURE CENTER

The Howell Mill Nature Center is tucked into the trees at Brecknock Park in Camden, DE. Originally a granary for the working mill, this historic and rural building has been transformed into a center for historical and environmental education. The Nature Center is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. For group programs and tours, please contact (302) 744 – 2495.

LOCATED AT BRECKNOCK COUNTY PARK • 80 OLD CAMDEN ROAD, CAMDEN

Cool Conifers Winter Tracks December 8th (10 a.m.) January 12th (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Do you know the difference between a coniferous and a Whose track is that? The Nature Center will be exploring deciduous tree? Join us for a guided walk through Brec- animal tracks in the winter. Learn the stories tracks can knock to learn about the unique features of conifers. tell us and make your own track! When we return, we will complete our experience with a take-home pinecone craft. Scavenger Hunt February 9th (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) First Day Hike Dress for the weather and get ready to explore the park, January 1st (10 a.m.) scavenger hunt style! Stop into the nature center for your Kick off the new year with a mile-hike at Brecknock. Guid- clues, then venture into the park to complete your scav- ed by a park naturalist, we will tour the park observing enger hunt. How well do you know your park? signs of wildlife, discussing the parks 300-year-old history. Afterwards, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa at the nature center.

Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 23 Kent County Public Library 2018/2019 Winter Programs

All programs are free and open to the public (except where noted differently), and will be held at the library located at 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover. Many of our programs do require preregistration due to limited space. Stop by the circulation desk or call us at (302) 744-1919 to preregister. You can also register online at www.tinyurl.com/KCPLcalendar. It is the policy of the Kent County Levy Court that all programs be accessible to all qualified handicapped individuals as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you or the person(s) you are registering need reasonable accommodation for your program of interest, please contact the Kent County Library before registering to discuss the matter with the program coordinator(s). The Library may photograph programs and participants for publicity purposes, including posting to social media sites.

MOBILE LIBRARY GRAND OPENING Saturday, February 2, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. Join us as we officially open our brand new mobile library unit and celebrate with a free concert by Dover’s favorite party band, Mike Hines and The Look!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Welcome the New Year with Wild Willy Woo Woo All programs are free and open to the public, however prereg- Friday, December 28 – 6:30 p.m. istration is required as noted. Please call (302) 744-1919 or stop Come join us for our last program of the year with some wild by the circulation desk to register. You can also register online and wacky magical fun! Wild Willy Woo Woo will delight chil- at www.tinyurl.com/KCPLcalendar (Parent or other responsible dren and grown-ups of all ages with a comedic magic show that adult must be present in the library, including programs, for any features lots of audience participation. Limited seating; first youth under the age of 16.) come, first served.

RECURRING PROGRAMS – (For groups of 5 or more, please give Mobile Library Coloring Exhibit advance notice of your visit.) January 2 – 30 Preschool Story Time – every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (no Dec. 27) Help us celebrate our new mobile library with your own ideas Toddler Dance Party with Unbranded Dance – third Wednes- for decorating the outside exterior. Pick up a coloring sheet at days at 10:00 a.m. the circulation desk and show us your creativity. Entries will be displayed throughout the library until February 2 (mobile library grand opening) and again during National Library week in April. Ask about our (All entries become the property of Kent County Public Library.) 1000 Books before Kindergarten challenge. “Drive-in” Car “Auto Auction” January 22 – 30 The Friends of Kent County Library will be holding a silent auc- Santa Meet & Greet tion of the library’s cardboard “drive-in” cars. Winners will re- Thursday, December 6 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ceive a car, “title,” tags and keys! Winners will be announced “Steampunk” Santa will make a special stop at KCPL. Bring your February 2. (One car per winning bid.) camera for a photo! TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS Family Movie Matinee – Frozen “Sing-along” Edition Friday, December 28 – 10:00 a.m. All programs are free and open to the public, however prereg- Join us for a screening of the special “Sing-along” edition of the istration is required as noted. Please call (302) 744-1919 or stop by the circulation desk to register. You can also register online mega hit, Frozen, on our jumbo-sized projection screen. Lim- at www.tinyurl.com/KCPLcalendar (Parent or other responsible ited seating; first come, first served. adult must be present in the library, including programs, for any youth under the age of 16.)

24 ❄ Kent County Levy Court Winter 2018 Delaware Anime Society ADULT PROGRAMS Saturdays, January 12, February 9, All programs are free and open to the public, unless stated dif- March 9 – 1:00 p.m. ferently. Preregistration is required as noted. Please call (302) Ages 13 and up. The Delaware Anime Society is a place for those 744-1919 or stop by the circulation desk to register. You can also with an interest in Japanese anime (animation), manga register online at www.tinyurl.com/KCPLcalendar. (graphic novels), music and pop culture to meet in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. BOOK CLUBS – Breakfast Book Club – first Mondays at 8:30 a.m. Teen Writers Group Foodies Book Club – first Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Saturdays, December 29, January 26, February 23 – 3:00 p.m. Arts & Letters Book Club – first Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Join local author L.S. King for a writing session tailored to young aspiring writers. Talk with a published author, discover writing tips Friends of Kent County Public Library Literary Tea – and develop your talent. Preregistration is encouraged. Louisa May Alcott and Little Women Saturday, December 8 – 2:00 p.m. Beginner Tai Chi (The Barrett Room at the Duncan Center, Dover) Mondays, January 7, 14, 28, February 4 (4 sessions) – 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of one of liter- (no class January 21 due to holiday) ature’s most beloved novels, Little Women, with a traditional-style Mondays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18 (4 sessions) – 6:00 p.m. tea service and presentation on author and activist Louisa May Ages 16 and up. Instructor Garry Quell of Tai Chi Consulting will Alcott. Tickets are $30 per person (ages 13 and up only, please) introduce beginners to the basics of tai chi, a Chinese form of martial and can be purchased at the Library until sold out. Tickets will arts known for its fluid, graceful movements that can instill a sense not be available at the door. Ticket payment is by cash or check of deep relaxation. Limited space; preregistration is required. only (please make checks payable to “Friends of KCPL). In addition to the tea and presentation, there will also be a Chinese Intro to Yoga Auction (additional fee). Dress is business casual, no athleisure Mondays, January 7, February 4 or March 4 – 12:00 noon wear please. Hats and period clothing are welcome. This event Ages 16 and up. Join us for a one-hour introduction to yoga that is a fundraiser for the Friends of Kent County Public Library. includes stretches and basic postures designed for beginners. Participants need to bring a yoga mat or large towel. Program is Expressions of Joy Harp Ensemble the same for each session. Limited space; preregistration is required. Monday, December 17 – 6:30 p.m. Join us for a performance by the Expressions of Joy Harp En- 14th Annual Valentine’s Shakespeare Reading – semble with a selection of inspired classics and holiday favorites. Measure for Measure Limited seating; first come, first served. Sponsored by the Friends Saturday, February 9 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. of Kent County Public Library. Join us for a reading of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Participate by taking a part, or just sit and listen as the magic “Elvis” Sightings at the Library unfolds. Preregistration is encouraged. December 28 – January 8 Win an Elvis-themed goodie basket! Staff will be hiding Elvis book- Beginner Zentangle marks throughout the library each day. Bring one to the circulation Tuesday, February 12 – 6:00 p.m. desk for one entry into the drawing which will be held on January 8. Ages 16 and up. Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, (One bookmark entry per day/per person.) You can also receive an abstract, black and white art created through a very specific additional entry by attending a KCPL program between December method of simple, structured patterns called tangles. Come and 28 – January 7. (One entry per person/per program attendance.) learn this new ultra-relaxing art form. All class supplies included. Preregistration is required. Intro to Yoga Mondays, January 7, February 4 or March 4 – 12:00 noon Beginner Drawing – Animals Ages 16 and up. Join us for a one-hour introduction to yoga that Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 (4-week program) – 6:00 p.m. includes stretches and basic postures designed for beginners. Ages 16 and up. Illustrator/author Christy Shaffer will instruct par- Participants need to bring a yoga mat or large towel. Program is ticipants on basic drawing techniques with a focus on animals. the same for each session. Limited space; preregistration is required. All supplies included. Preregistration is required. Beginner Tai Chi Cold Days & Hot Reads: KCPL Winter Reading Program Mondays, January 7, 14, 28, February 4 (4 sessions) – 6:00 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Complete various reading challenges and/or (no class January 21 due to holiday) a 50-book challenge between December 1, 2018 and February Mondays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18 (4 sessions) – 6:00 p.m. 28, 2019 to collect points and win prizes! (Registration begin Ages 16 and up. Instructor Garry Quell of Tai Chi Consulting will December 1.) introduce beginners to the basics of tai chi, a Chinese form of martial arts known for its fluid, graceful movements that can instill a sense of deep relaxation. Limited space; preregistration is required.

Winter 2018 www.co.kent.de.us ❄ 25 Friday Movie Matinee AARP Tax-Aide Fridays in January & February -- 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays, February 6 through April 10 – 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for free weekly screenings on our 80” jumbo projection Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be on-hand to help tax- screen. Preregistration is required. Please visit www.tinyurl.com/ payers with preparing and filing their 2018 federal and state tax. KCPLcalendar for specific titles/dates. The Friday Matinee is By appointment only; no walk-ins. Appointments begin schedul- intended for adult audiences. (All titles rated PG/PG13.) ing Wednesday, January 16. (Appointment times are 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.) Tribute to Elvis Presley with Bob Lougheed Tuesday, January 8 – 6:30 p.m. 14th Annual Valentine’s Shakespeare Reading – Celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday with a performance Measure for Measure by award-winning tribute artist Bob Lougheed, who Saturday, February 9 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. will return to “shake, rattle and roll” KCPL with some of The Join us for a reading of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. King’s most beloved and well-known songs. Seating is limited; Participate by taking a part, or just sit and listen as the magic first come, first served. unfolds. Preregistration is encouraged.

Learn to play dulcimer (Beginner/Intermediate) Beginner Zentangle Fridays, January 11, 18 & 25 (3-week program) – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 – 6:00 p.m. Fridays, March 8, 15 & 22 (3-week program) – 3:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, Ages 16 and up. Local folk musician Frances Johnson will introduce abstract, black and white art created through a very specific new students (and those who wish to brush up on their skills) to method of simple, structured patterns called tangles. Come and basics of the mountain dulcimer. “Loaner” dulcimers will be available learn this new ultra-relaxing art form. All class supplies included. for use during the 3-week program. (A valid Delaware library card Preregistration is required. is required to check out dulcimer.) Preregistration is required. Beginner Drawing – Animals Medicare Benefit Plans and You: A Buyer’s Guide Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 (4-week program) – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 – 10:00 a.m. Ages 16 and up. Illustrator/author Christy Shaffer will instruct par- This Delaware Money School workshop will help participants un- ticipants on basic drawing techniques with a focus on animals. derstand Medicare and its enrollment rules and will examine the All supplies included. Preregistration is required. many options they have for selecting the combination of benefits, premiums, deductibles and co-pays that best match their individual lifestyles and preferences for securing optimal coverage. No BOOK DONATIONS sales pitch – just useful information to help you sort through the While we appreciate your continued generosity, the Friends complexities of Medicare and make decisions that are best for you. of Kent County Library WILL NOT be accepting book, mag- Presenter Bob Tremain is a health insurance professional with azine or audio/video donations during the month of De- over 20 years in the industry. Limited space; preregistration is cember. We will gladly accept donations again beginning encouraged. (This program is sponsored by the Delaware Money January 2, 2019. Thank you. School.) The Library will be closed: Dulcimer Open Jam December 25 & 26 Fridays, January 25, February 22, March 22 – 3:30 p.m. January 1, 19, 20, 21 Ages 16 and up. Local dulcimer and other acoustic folk musicians February 16, 17, 18 are invited to join us for an open jam session. “Loaner” dulcimers will be available for use during the jam. (A valid Delaware library card is required to check out dulcimer.) Preregistration is required. MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE

Our new Mobile Library unit will be hitting the road in February!

TUESDAYS THURSDAYS 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. • Hartly Church 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. • Veteran’s Home 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. • Byler’s Store (Dover) 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. • Felton Fire Hall SATURDAYS FRIDAYS 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Rotate among WEDNESDAYS 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. • Kent County County parks/outreach opportunities 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. • Cheswold Fire Hall Administration Bldg. (Check our Facebook page, 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. • Spring Meadows 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. • “KCPLibrary” for the most up-to-date Modern Maturity Center information or call (302) 744-1919.) Please note schedule is subject to change.

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THE NEW YEAR ✧ CELEBRATION ✧

Saturday, December 29, 2018 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) Kent County Recreation Center 1683 New Burton Road, Dover $7.00 per person in advance $10.00 per person the day of the event (Regardless of age)

Kent County Parks & Recreation hosts its second annual New Year Celebration! Family friendly activities such as live entertainment, fitness demos, moon bounces, sport instructions, and more. We will end the celebration with a balloon drop as the finale to bring in the New Year for the whole family! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office at 302-744-2495.