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Staunton Parks & Recreation ACTIVITY GUIDE Winter ‘19/20 Staunton Parks & Recreation Community Irene Givens Administrative Building Table of Contents Montgomery Hall Park 1000 Montgomery Ave, Staunton, VA 24401 540.332.3945 • staunton.va.us/recreation 3 SPECIAL EVENTS Event Spotlight 5 ATHLETICS STAFF: Wes Allred, Gypsy Hill Golf Pro 6 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE Caroling in the Park [email protected] 7 TODDLER/PRE-K Join us on Saturday December 21st from 4pm-6pm for our annual Caroling in James Corbett, Superintendent of Recreation the Park event at the Stonewall Brigade Bandstand in Gypsy Hill Park. This 8 YOUTH/TEEN [email protected] fun seasonal event is a collaborative effort by local organizations to provide 9 YOUNG AT HEART a unique holiday experience. Bring the family out for free photographs with Frank Darcus, Gym Supervisor 10 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Santa, free hot chocolate and cookies, warm up by the fire and listen to live [email protected] entertainment with your favorite Christmas songs performed by local choirs, 11 TRIPS Steve DeVenny, Superintendent of Parks and as the sun goes down see the light displays around Gypsy Hill Park while [email protected] 13 FITNESS AND WELLBEING on a free wagon ride. This time of year we also look for ways to give to those in need, please bring donated items for the Valley Mission. Check out the Ryan Flippo, Aquatics Manager/Programmer 14 MUSIC AND DANCE mission’s website for a list of needed items at valleymission.net. Participating [email protected] 15 SDDA organizations include the Celebration of Holiday Lights Committee, Valley Debbie Gregory, Office Manager 15 AARP Mission, Queen City Photography, Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories, [email protected] North Augusta Denos Subway, Pat Shipe, Staunton Parks and Recreation, and 16 REGISTRATION participating choirs; Staunton Choral Society, Valley Harmony Chorus, and Ken Jacobsen, Recreation Program Coordinator 18 INFORMATION Harrisonburg Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. Thank you to all organizations [email protected] and participants for supporting this event each year. Brenda Orebaugh, Receptionist [email protected] Seeking Instructors Building Codes: MHPC– Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room GHPGC– Gypsy Hill Park Garden Center Matthew Sensabaugh, City Horticulturist MHPA– Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room NSC– Nelson Street Center [email protected] We are looking for responsible new program instructors with innovative MHP– Montgomery Hall Park GHPG– Gypsy Hill Park Gym BTWCC– Booker T. Washington Community Center and creative ideas. Classes can be continuous (ex. 4 weeks) or a one time John Snyder, Asst. Superintendent of Parks workshop. Earn money, do what you love, and help us continue a tradition of [email protected] offering excellent recreation programs for the Staunton community. Please Steven T. Taetzsch, Asst. Superintendent of Recreation contact Ryan and Ken by email at [email protected] or [email protected] call 540.332.3945. Christopher J. Tuttle, Director of Parks and Recreation [email protected] Monthly E-newsletter Find out what’s happening this winter at Staunton Parks and Recreation. RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS: From community events to athletic leagues, day trips, youth and adult programs this is your source for all things Parks and Rec. Sign Brocky Nicely chairman up today for our monthly E-Newsletter at mailchi.mp/691b46582722/ Ken Bosserman ex-officio stauntonparksandrecreationsubscribe. Mike Guertler Gerry Hamilton Michael Keatts Register Online Bruce Rupert Registering for programs has never been easier. Travis Cason Go to www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation Amy Darby and click “Register For Activities Program Spotlight Michele Edwards See page 18 for registration info. © 2019 designed by Marc Borzelleca,marcborzelleca.com Pickleball Open Gym Various photos throughout by Phocus Photography Services The last decade has seen Pickleball explode on the national scene excellent workout, and can be played for fun or competition. with its popular combination of exercise, athleticism and fun! Staunton Parks and Recreation has responded to the local popularity growth Staunton Parks and Recreation encourages everybody to check by providing both outdoor courts at Montgomery Hall Park and also out our outdoor courts or consider joining Pickleball Open Gym! adding new indoor courts at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym. Open Gym will take place at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym on Sunday from 12-4pm and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm (excluding the 4th For those who have still not become part of the Pickleball craze, Wednesday of every month) at Gypsy Hill Park Gym. Price: $25 per Pickleball is a unique combination of tennis, racquetball and person for each brochure period. There are three brochure periods ping pong. It is played on a modified court and is designed to in a calendar year. You must be registered before playing; there is no accommodate players of all ages and skill levels. It provides an on-site payment available. New period begins January 15. Event Calendar Special Events NOVEMBER 25 Celebration of Holiday Lights NOVEMBER 25 Field of Deer DECEMBER 7 Annual Open House at Montgomery Hall Park DECEMBER 21 Caroling in the Park FEBRUARY 8 Ellen’s Gypsy Yard Sale MARCH 14 Irish Road Bowling Caroling in the Park December 21, 4pm-6pm, Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand Listen to the carols of Christmas that bring us the joy and spirit of the season! Join us at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand for this fun seasonal event and help support the Valley Mission. Brave the Celebration of Holiday Lights Field of Deer winter elements and listen to local choirs including the Harrisonburg Harmonizers and Staunton Choral November 25 through January 1, 2020 from 5pm-11pm November 25 through January 1, 2020 from 5pm-11pm, Gypsy Hill Park Society as they spread Christmas cheer. Bring the children out for FREE hot chocolate, cookies, and photo Gypsy Hill Park The display of decorative holiday deer (part of the Celebration of with Santa! There will be a cozy bonfire, wagon rides, and please bring donated items for the Valley Mission. Gypsy Hill Park will again be glowing with beautiful Holiday Holiday Lights) is placed inside the fence at the Gypsy Hill Park Check out the mission’s website for a list of needed items at valleymission.net light displays from November 25 through January 1, 2020. In Pool in honor of someone living, in memory of a loved one, or “just 2018, 80+ displays were “growing and glowing” announcing the because”. Registration forms can be downloaded online at www. birth of Jesus. Each year there are more participants bringing celebrationoflights.org and click on “Field of Deer Application Ellen’s Gypsy Yard Sale to this wonderful Community, colorful Holiday scenes that are Form”. There is no fee for displaying deer; however, if you wish to Saturday, February 8, 8am-12pm, Gypsy Hill Park Gym all created uniquely by individuals, families, organizations, purchase a plaque for the “Honor Board” with your loved one’s Thirty-five 10’x10’ spaces are available. Price: $15 businesses and churches from Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta name, there is a onetime charge of $10/name. Plaque can be per space, tables $5 each. Pre-registration and County and surrounding areas. Power is available only in certain reused the following year. Purchasing a plaque is not mandatory. pre-payment for tables required. Spaces become areas. Your display must have a ‘2x3’ sign, identifying your family, Deer will be placed randomly in the pool area at the discretion available for reservation starting December 2, for more individual, organization, business or church. As we continue of the committee. New this year will be volunteer help from local information call 540.332.3945 to grow, fewer spaces are available. The committee invites all Boy Scout Troop 30. For more information, please contact Dave interested individuals, groups, Churches and businesses to join Rochford at 540.588.6171 or email [email protected] the 2019-20 event, by placing a display that has and will continue to be enjoyed by over 32,000 vehicles traveling the Park. New this Irish Road Bowling year is ”Lite A Tree”, display honoring first responders, Firemen, Saturday, March 14 at Montgomery Hall Park Policemen, and Rescue Squad. The tree must be a pre-lit outdoor Join us for a wee bit o’ fun as we host our sixth annual Irish Road Bowling competition. This St. Patrick’s tree, with a 50 foot outdoor cord attached and labeled with name, Day event is full of fun and (family) friendly competition with our own spin on the original game played on address, phone number. For more info on participating, please the Irish country roads. Competition is comprised of teams of 3 or 4 and will begin at their pre-set tee times contact Angel Cooper 540.886.8660 or [email protected]. to ensure proper spacing, safety and integrity of the game. Last year we had over 50 teams participate and Applications available online at celebrationofholidaylights.org team McDonough High Rollers was our overall winner. Wearing Green and fun St. Paddy’s day clothing is encouraged. Ceremonies, prizes, and St. Paddy’s party following the event at local Queen City Brewing. Team entry fee: $24 for a 3 person team, $28 for a 4 person team. $10 deposit for “bowl” ball *you may keep Annual Open House at Montgomery Hall the ball or return at the end for your deposit. *Teams that register by February 21st will receive a free event Park hosted by the Staunton-Augusta pint glass for each member on their team* Call the Recreation office for more details at 540.332.3945 or stop African American Research Society by to register your team.
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