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6 City Council Spotlight Our first City Council Spotlight highlights none other than Lynchburg’s Mayor, Michael Gillette.

7 The Next Big Thing in Parks & Recreation The Lynchburg Parks & Rec staff is dreaming big. What would we do for our city with access to unlimited resources? Come take a look. 11 35 8 24 Parks, Trails, and Facilities Map Looking for a new park to explore? Discover more places to play. How to Register Get Connected 26 Miller Park’s Little Champions Registration for classes and activities can be done in one of the following Learn about the Lynchburg Mighty Main Mites and their journey towards the two ways. Activities with special registration guidelines will be noted in the (434) 455 - 5858 activity description. * 1948 Pop Warner Championship. Cancellation Line (434) 455 - 5860 38 A Night of Art and Chocolate IN PERSON What would make painting more fun? Visit our offices at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, to 301 Grove Street Fondue, of course. Join us for our new register in person. Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Lynchburg, VA 24501 Art & Chocolate program! LynchburgParksAndRec.com 48 Create a Shangri-La ONLINE Learn how to fill your garden with color and www.LynchburgParksAndRec.com /lynchburgparks bring in the hummingburds and butterflies! 5 NELSON 151 BREWS CRUISE /lynchburgparks *Look for the “LR” = Lynchburg Resident Discount Price /lynchburgparksrec 05 Excursions

08 Nature and Outdoors *Refunds will only be considered if requested at least 10 business days prior to the start of the activity and may be subject to an administrative fee for incurred 12 Events 47 cost. No refunds (full or partial) will be issued to customers who fail to attend an activity/class. Lynchburg Parks and Recreation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act for qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please 14 Athletics tell us upon registration and at least 10 days prior to the activity. 17 Volunteer 18 Rentals and Special Events Scholarships 19 Community Recreation Centers Here at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation, our goal is to provide access to our recreation programs for all local citizens. If 20 Health and Fitness you’re a Lynchburg City resident in need of financial assistance to participate in Parks & Recreation programs, you and 28 Arts your family members may qualify for a scholarship. Applications are available on our website, at any of our community 32 Lynchburg Community Market centers, or at our office at Miller Center. Applications must be submitted in-person, before you register, and 5 business 40 Neighborhood Centers days prior to a registration deadline. 41 Out-of-School Programs 42 Lynchburg Museum System Stay updated through our monthly email newsletter! 44 Enrichment EGG HUNT INDIAN COOKING Sign up today at www.LynchburgParksAndRec.com. 50 Improvement Projects 13 A Letter from Jennifer Jones Excursions Dear Lynchburgers: Have you ever thought about what makes a community special? A vibrant parks and recreation department that enriches the lives of everyone in the community is at the top of the list. Did you know that businesses looking to locate in an area consider quality parks and recreation services one of two top priorities, along with excellent schools? In keeping with this, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation was recently recognized by city leadership as a core city service. We are an “essential” city function. Our mission is to contribute to a healthy, active and educated community, providing stewardship and management of parklands, trails and civic facilities, and creating opportunities for everyone to participate in a wide variety of recreational activities. We do this by providing great trails, parks and neighborhood centers and comprehensive recreation programs. The Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department provides immeasurable benefits to our citizens. Our parks and trails provide the community with opportunities to be physically active. Physical activity is a major combatant against the obesity epidemic. Parks and trails also provide vital green space. The ability of green spaces like Blackwater Creek Bike Trail to significantly improve the physical and mental health of our citizens is just one example of how our department improves quality of life. True economic benefits also are generated by Lynchburg’s parks. Trails and parks increase property values, especially if the property is adjacent to a natural area. The economic impact that sports tournaments, competitions and special events hosted in public parks bring to the local economy can offset costly park maintenance and administrative costs, among other things. As the second largest land owner in the City of Lynchburg, with more than 900 acres of parkland, we consider land Let’s Visit Nelson County Nelson 151 Brews Cruise stewardship and natural area preservation of momentous importance. Our parks conserve green spaces and they Ages 18 + Ages 21 + preserve wetlands and wildlife habitats. Protecting trees is especially significant, because they provide shade and clean Were you a fan of the television show, The Waltons? Join us for a Join us for an afternoon brew tour in beautiful Nelson County, home the air we breathe. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that urban trees remove 75,000 tons of air pollutants annually. trip to Nelson County, Virginia, where you can see the Walton’s of the Virginia craft beer revolution. We will provide transportation to homeplace, Ike Godsey’s store, and the Waltons Mountain Museum. four different breweries (Devils Backbone, Wild Wolf, Blue Mountain, The City of Lynchburg takes its pillars of safety, revitalization of City neighborhoods and social equity very seriously. Eat lunch at the family-operated Lovingston Café, then travel to visit Bold Rock Cidery), photos in front of the beautiful backdrop of the Community recreation programs and services remove barriers that can limit opportunities. Handicapped-accessible historic Pharsalia for a tour of the 1800’s plantation and gardens. Blue Ridge Mountains, road snacks, and fun company. Participants facilities, affordable programming, free park amenities, ADA-compliant walking trails, upgraded neighborhood centers The meet up and drop off location is at the Miller Center parking lot. must be 21 or over and will be responsible for purchase of their own lunch and additional beverages aside from complimentary tastings. $65.00 and direct-mailed program guides are all examples of how the City’s leaders strive to make Lynchburg a great place to The meet up and drop off location is at the Miller Center parking lot. live, work and play for everyone. Check our website for more info. Register by the Thursday before. Sa 4/30 9:30am ‑ 5:00pm 63900.100 Our latchkey and drop-in programs provide a refuge for at-risk youth. Experts say crime by and against minors soars $20.00 from 3 to 7 p.m. (after school), and according to a 2010 study, every dollar spent on after-school programming saved, on average, $6 in crime, court and detention costs. This is why our summer camps, open gyms and after-school programs Snow Tubing at Wintergreen Resort Sa 4/16 10:00am - 5:00pm 22001.142 are so essential. Ages 6 + Community recreation programs provide a social outlet and a way to connect people. Studies reveal that loneliness is Lynchburg City Schools are out of session, so make it a snow day with an epidemic more deadly than smoking and obesity. That’s what makes places like Templeton Senior Center and events the family and come with us to check out Virginia's largest tubing Short Pump Town Center Shopping Spree like “spaghetti night” at our neighborhood centers so vital. Our parks and neighborhood centers are the glue that brings park, The Plunge, at Wintergreen Mountain Resort. We will meet Ages 16 + together and binds the community. up and depart from Miller Center Parking lot at 11:00am. After the Join us for a Saturday spring shopping spree at Short Pump Town 90 minute tubing session, from 1:30pm-3:00pm, guests will warm Center Mall, west of Richmond. We'll provide the transportation, Lynchburgers love their parks, historic sites, trails, community market and neighborhood centers because they bring joy up with a complimentary cup of hot cocoa before heading down road snacks, and great company. Lunch is on your own. We will leave and pleasure to everyone. Not only is parks and recreation an essential city service but a necessity for improving quality the mountain to Devils Backbone Brewing Company for dinner and the Miller Park parking lot at 9:00am. It takes two hours to drive to of life. drinks. We will return to Miller Center by 6:30pm. Meals are on your the mall and then the group will meet back together at a designated own. See receipt notes for additional information. All youth 18 and spot at 4:00 pm. See receipt notes for schedule. Participants under Please continue to recognize and support our department’s efforts to make Lynchburg a great place to live, work and under must be accompanied by an adult. Remember to dress warm! 18 must be accompanied by an adult. play. $33.00 $25.00

Jennifer Jones, Director Tu 2/16 11:00am - 6:30pm 22001.121 Sa 4/2 9:00am ‑ 6:00pm 22001.141 Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

4 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 5 The Next BIG CITY COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT: Mayor Michael Gillette THING The Next Big Thing in Parks and Recreation was a team-building exercise that challenged our staff to think We sat down with Michael Gillette, can get on the Alpine Trail and quickly Q. How do you and your family use the mayor of our fair city, to find feel like you are in the woods, providing Lynchburg’s parks and trails? way outside the box to come up with a unique parks and recreation idea based in the concept of favorite out what he thinks about parks, an opportunity for solitude and to get childhood play experiences. This idea, spun from group brainstorming, could manifest in a program, recreation, and the great outdoors. away from some of the noise. This park A. I do really like Riverside Park for all the concept, special event or capital improvement project. What resulted were six fantastically wild and also has playground equipment and a reasons I already listed, but I do have to innovative concepts that we hope to implement in the near Lynchburg future. Read about the projects Q. What is one of your favorite childhood sprayground, providing opportunities say that we use the trail system more they came up with at www.LynchburgParksAndRec.com/NextBigThing. memories involving recreation? for kids to be active and socialize. There than any other. We park at the Greek are also tennis courts and open space Orthodox Church, walk a little on the A. When I was a kid we used to go for adults. I also like this park because pavement, then head off on the side We are already looking for project funders for two Next Big backpacking and camping all the time. it preserves our history. Usually when I trails. My wife walks several days a week Thing projects: an urban orchard and a mobile recreation bus. That is probably the most fun I had come here I walk the trail, but you can there, and we try to get out there in the with regard to recreation. We did a lot also walk and see the old swimming pool, woods with the dog as well. We love the Interested? Call Jenny Jones at 455-5868. of cycling, canoeing, and camping, but so there is a lot of heritage here. Parks trails because you can bike or hike or I think backpacking is probably what I are important for all these reasons – they whatever. enjoyed the most - when you get out for are historical, they keep you active, they more than one night. A one-night trip is get you away from the daily grind, and Q. Outside of walking the trails, what is nice, but you need to be out for at least a they are also very important for the well your favorite outdoor leisure activity as few nights before you really start feeling being of the community. an adult? like you are in the middle of nowhere. Also, public spaces are becoming more A. Well this is not necessarily a park- Q. Why do you think Parks and important now to younger folks. One related activity, but in the past five years Recreation is essential to a community? of my daughters lives in Manhattan, I have learned how to play golf. It’s not and her life revolves quite a lot around something I ever thought I would do, and A. There are so many reasons why its time spent in Central Park. As more I don’t get out very much, but I do enjoy important. First of all, a park like this one, cities re-urbanize, those types of public it. I also used to do a reasonable amount Riverside Park, is representative of what spaces and parks become vital, allowing of outdoor rock climbing. I haven’t done parks can do. This is my favorite park community interaction and access to it in years, but in my adult life, I have for a number of reasons. One is that it nature. spent more time on that than any other can give you a sense of being away. You outdoor activity. 6 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 7 Nature & Outdoors nature programs Maple Sugaring All Ages Wild Romance Tap the sap for a sweet treat! After the explore Camp sacajawea tree tapping demonstration, try a taste Ages 18 + of the ‘sweet’ fruit of our labor! Hear Bring your date out for an evening of “wild” romance as we the tale of Thomas Jefferson’s ‘maple with The naturalist program celebrate Valentine’s Day by exploring the weird world of sugar scheme’ and other sweet stories animal mating! Parks and Rec Naturalists will share the most about maple syrup production in Virginia. informative (and most hilarious) facts and videos about the Children must sign‑up with an adult Ages 8-18 | $10 (+ $17 for Girlscout membership if new to Scouts) animals you know and love. This presentation will be for a participant. Register by 2/25. Rain date Girl Scout membership is required to participate in these events mature audience, beer and wine will be available for purchase. March 5th. REGISTER AT GSVSC.ORG/PROGRAMS Register by 2/10. $5.00 $2.00 Miller Park Small Shelter Miller Center Theater Rm 205 Sa 2/27 11:00am - 12:30pm 51100.122 April 16 | 10am - 3pm F 2/12 6:30pm-8:00pm 51100.121 Junior Naturalist Day | Tracks & Trails: Discover the art and science of animal tracking and Owls are a Hoot! track identification. What makes an insect a bug? Are spiders insects? All Ages Insect Discovery: Flower Photos Spring is the perfect time of year for a wildflower hike. Owl hikes are a great way to experience Wildflowers: All Ages winter nights outside! We’ll take a walk Tree Detectives: Learning characteristics; observation and Interested in nature photography? Bring your camera and through Riverside park and learn how to identification of trees and leaves. learn the basics of photo composition and macro photography. call owls. Whooo knows, maybe they’ll We’ll then explore the park and try to capture our seasonal answer back! Children must sign up with floral friends! Children must sign‑up with an adult participant. an adult participant. Register by 3/2. Register by 4/28. $4.00 $4.00 Riverside Park Small Shelter #1 Sandusky Park Outdoor Adventure Day Wilderness Survival: | May 21 | 10am - 3pm F 3/4 8:00pm - 9:00pm 51100.130 Discover the basic wilderness survival skills Sa 4/30 11:00am - 12:00pm 51100.142 including shelter and fire building. Orienteering: Learn how to orienteer using a compass and map! Archery: Practice the basics of archery on targets. Fishing is Fun: Master basic knot tying, casting, and practice catch Night at the Nature Zone and release fishing. All Ages Come hang out after hours and see what’s going on in the Zone! outdoor recreation Observe as the animals are served their dinner, then we’ll retire First Day Hike & Dine to the theater to watch a nature film. Popcorn and beverages will be for sale. Register by 1/27. Ages 18 + FREE Start the New Year right (or walk off the Early Birds Miller Center Theatre Rm 205 night before)! Join us as we hike the Peaks of Otter’s famous Sharp Top Mountain. All Ages F 1/29 6:30pm - 8:30pm 51100.110 The 3-mile round trip is an arduous hike, Join us as we welcome the return of spring and migratory but you’ll be rewarded with camaraderie songbirds! Dr. Gene Sattler, President of the Lynchburg and 360° mountain views that will take Bird Club, will lead an easy hike around Peaks View Meteors by Moonlight your breath away. After we’ve worked up Park, observing and identifying birds we see along the our appetites, we’ll hit the seafood buffet way. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied All Ages at Peaks of Otter Lodge before returning by an adult also registered for the program. Register by Swing by Riverside Park to gaze at the full moon through a to Lynchburg. Fee includes round trip 4/7. Rain date April 23rd. telescope. We’ll also be on the lookout for the annual Lyrid transportation from the Miller Center and meteor shower as we learn about the night sky. Children must FREE a knowledgeable trail guide. Dinner price sign‑up with an adult participant. Register by 4/20. not included. Register by 12/25. Peaks View Park Ardmore Entrance $4.00 $5.00 Sa 4/9 9:30am - 11:00am 51100.140 Riverside Park Small Shelter #1 Miller Center Parking Lot, Wadsworth Entrance

F 4/22 8:30pm - 9:30pm 51100.141 F 1/1 1:00pm-7:30pm 51200.110

8 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 9 Q: What type of animal are you? A: I’m a Bearded Dragon.

Q: How did you end up at the Nature Zone? Critter Corner A: I was donated to the Nature Zone when I was 1! Q: Where do Bearded Dragons usually live? Archery Mini‑Camp featuring: Rex A: We can be found hiding under bushes or basking on warm rocks in the Deserts of Ages 8 t0 17 Australia. Campers will learn about this age‑old sport as they practice skills and improve their form in this three-day mini‑camp. Participants will be introduced to parts of the bow and arrow, different types of bows, and will learn to how to safely handle and use the equipment. Tips and Q: What is your favorite food? techniques will be shared on how to improve shooting accuracy and have fun with a variety of practice targets. All equipment provided. Register by 3/24. A: I love to munch on crunchy mealworms, but I also love a tasty salad. $30.00 LR / $45.00 Armstrong Gym Q: What does your perfect day look like? Tu W Th 3/29 ‑ 3/31 10:00am - 12:00pm 51200.154 Intermediate Adult Archery A: Hanging out on a sunny day in the grass, Tu W Th 3/29 ‑ 3/31 1:00pm - 3:00pm 51200.155 Ages 18 + watching birds fly followed by a nap In this class we will focus on improving shot accuracy, under the stuffed turkey in the Nature intermediate shooting techniques, and stance while shooting Zone. Beginning Adult Archery from longer distances. We’ll also hold a scored competition at the end! Prior archery experience is required, attending our Ages 18 + Q: Who are you friends with at the Nature Zone? beginner archery within the past year is strongly recommended. A: I’m best friends with the rabbits, Pat & Butters. Archery is a sport for all ages and abilities. Learn the basic All equipment is provided. Register by 2/4. elements of archery including parts of the bow, shooting form, I like to follow them around and hangout in $22.00 LR / $33.00 and the layout of the range. All equipment provided. Register Armstrong Gym their crate when they’re out exercising! by 1/14. $22.00 LR / $33.00 Sa 2/6 1:00pm - 3:00pm 51200.153 Q: What are some other interesting facts about you? Armstrong Gym A: I like to hangout on the Nature Zone staff’s desks and watch videos when I’m not busy taking naps by the window Sa 1/16 1:00pm - 3:00pm 51200.151 Intermediate Youth Archery or saying ‘hi’ to the Nature Zone visitors. Beginning Youth Archery Ages 8 to 17 In this class we will focus on improving shot accuracy, Ages 8 to 17 intermediate shooting techniques and stance while shooting Archery is a sport for all ages and abilities. Learn the basic from longer distances. We’ll also hold a scored competition at elements of archery including parts of the bow, shooting form, the end! Prior archery experience is required, attending our Custom Programs and the layout of the range. All equipment provided. Register beginner archery within the past year is strongly recommended. Let’s Party! by 1/14. All equipment is provided. Register by 2/4. $22.00 LR / $33.00 $22.00 LR / $33.00 Armstrong Gym Armstrong Gym

Sa 1/16 10:00am - 12:00pm 51200.150 Sa 2/6 10:00am - 12:00pm 51200.152

Try Out Trout! Fishing with Friends Ages 6 to 25 Ages 13 + Are you looking for an activity, class, or program suitable Join us at Ivy Creek Park to learn the basics of spin casting for This monthly meet‑up is angled towards the social aspect of trout. We’ll fish from Clemmons Lake, an urban trout fishing site the sport of fishing. Join the conversation ‑ a platform for local for groups? We offer programs designed for everyone and stocked by DGIF. Fishing equipment is provided, but you’ll need anglers to get to know one another by sharing tackle secrets, every occasion - from schools, organizations and Scouts, to a current freshwater fishing license and trout stamp. Register favorite spots, background information, resources, and tales neighborhoods, social clubs and family reunions. Our staff can by 2/18. of “the one that got away.” Each monthly meet‑up will start off Looking for a wild adventure for your child’s customize a program to fit your needs. Use your own location, $5.00 with a brief share session, followed by hands-on interpretation birthday? Why not try an Animal Safari at the or join us at one of Lynchburg’s parks, trails, or recreation at a local fishing spot. No gear is required. Ivy Creek Park Fishing Pier Nature Zone or schedule an outdoor adventure centers. We provide all materials and the experienced FREE instructors; you provide the date, time, and group! Sa 2/20 9:00am - 11:00am 51200.120 Yoder Center Arthur Sales at Ivy Creek Park with a Nature Scavenger Hunt, Orienteering, Letterboxing, or Canoeing! More info at (434) 455-5858 or visit www.LynchburgParksAndRec.com Sa 1/30, 2/27, 3/26, 4/30 10:00am - 6:00pm 64900.110 10 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Call (434) 455-5828 for details. Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 11 Riddle on the Harp Free Magic Show LEAP DAY FUN at templeton senior center Princess Tea Party MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 at the Aviary MILLER CENTER • 1:00PM - 2:30PM CONCERT Tuesday, 2/23 Templeton Senior Center 10:45am - 11:15am Saturday February 6 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm | The Aviary EASTER EGG Parents, jump at this chance to Tuesday april 5 10:00am - 11:30am Enjoy a delightful half hour of celebrate this special additional day Enjoy a variety of celtic and traditional magic as you are swept away Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Calling all princesses ages 3-10 in the kingdom of of the year by bringing your little music performed by three ones ages 3-5 to this fun-filled by the talent of Bob Staton as Lynchburg: You are cordially invited to attend a Princess Tea Party at multi-talented women from Bedford the Aviary at Miller Park. Please dress in princess attire and bring Leap Day event. Join us for fun he shares a variety of tricks County. Riddle’s instruments include your mother, grandmother, or fairy godmother to escort you. games, activities, and songs that guitar, flute, hammered dulcimer, celtic and illusions. feature one of our favorite leaping harp, psaltery, violin and bodhran, just for starters! Free and open to all. Children and adults of H N animals: the frog. all ages are invited to this free event. We will serve tea and U T other delicious Tea for Two: On confections. Enjoy a tHE L N $12.50 LR / $20.00 $10.00 LR / $15.00 AW Register by 2/24 special visit from the Queen, crafting, and other entertainment. 10am - 1pm

Celebrate Black History Month Community Egg SELMA Special Guest - Ann Van de Graaf Decorating & Matinee Saturday, March 26 Thursday. Jan 14 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm Friday, February 26 | 1:00-2:00pm SaTURDAY 3/19 12:00pm - 4:00pm Miller center Miller Center | FREE Miller Center | FREE at Point of Honor Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King at Presenter, Ann van de Graaf is a Lynchburg Spend the afternoon decorating eggs the old fashioned way Miller Center Theater with a free showing of artist and owner of Africa House, an art with your family, and then kick back in our newly renovated Join us for a fun-filled day at the Point of Honor for the third the film Selma. This Hollywood drama focuses gallery and cultural center located on Miller Center theater to enjoy the feature presentation annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn! Visit with the Easter on one of the most significant victories of the Garfield Avenue, Lynchburg, VA. Ann will Bunny, sit for story-time with our local celebrities, hang out Hop on our big screen. Refreshments will be available in Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King's share her artwork and talk about at the petting zoo, or pick up lunch from one of the local food the Canteen room in addition to a special guest appearance Equal Voting Rights Campaign featuring the Lynchburg leaders of the Civil Rights trucks on site. Did we also mention we’re hiding 6,000 eggs by the Nature Zone bunnies. Check out our website for full epic march from Selma to Montgomery in Movement of the 1960s and 1970s For more for our hunt? No matter your age, we promise fun for the schedule and more information. Plan to visit 1965. Selma had four Golden Globe Award information about Ann and Africa House entire family! the Nature Zone, too! nominations, including Best Motion Picture- go to www.africahouse.org. Register online For your younger bunnies, there will be face painting, spring Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor, and won or on the day of presentation. crafts, and traditional games like egg rolling races, cornhole, for Best Original Song at the 87th Academy hopscotch, graces, rolling hoops, and sack races to entertain. Awards. This film is rated PG-13, so we ask that children under 14 be accompanied by an adult and viewer discretion be advised. 13 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 112Lynchburg Cabell Parks Street,& Rec • Winter-Spring Lynchburg, 2016 VA1313 Athletics P.E. for Homeschoolers Ages 6 to 17 Youth Open Gym youth athletics Parents, are you looking for an opportunity for your FREE homeschooled children to be active and fulfill some of their Ages 6 to 18 Lynchburg Girls Softball physical education requirements? Our basketball, fitness, and indoor soccer modules will engage your kids in fun ways to keep Armstrong M W 3/14 - 5/25 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ages 5 to 18 fit. Register by 3 days before the first class. Dunbar Middle School 3/15 - 5/24 6:00pm - 8:00pm Calling all players! Join your friends and meet new ones from Tu $30.00 LR / $45.00 Armstrong Gym Lynchburg and the surrounding counties. This game makes Linkhorne Middle School Su 3/20 - 5/22 3:00pm - 5:00pm sure that all girls get a chance to play with a continuous batting Basketball order and every girl is required to play defense in at least two consecutive innings during every game. Returning players may Ages 6 - 8 Th 1/14 ‑ 2/4 11:00am - 12:00pm 31050.301 register online. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration. Teams are formed in mid/late March Ages 9 - 11 Th 1/14 ‑ 2/4 12:45pm - 1:45pm 31050.302 Partner Organizations & games begin in April and continue through June. Open to girls Ages 12 - 14 Th 1/14 ‑ 2/4 2:00pm - 3:00pm 31050.303 ages 5-18 (age as of 12/31/15) who live in the City of Lynchburg. Lynchburg Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with the orga- Ages 15 - 17 Th 1/14 ‑ 2/4 3:15pm - 4:15pm 31050.304 Register by 3/15. nizations below to offer additional athletic programming for the $40.00 Lynchburg community. Visit the websites below to learn more! Fitness Peaks View Park Ages 6 - 8 Th 2/11 - 3/3 11:00am - 12:00pm 31051.301 Blue Ridge Lacrosse Club Sweetees Ages 5 - 6 3/15 - 6/17 31031.301 www.blueridgelax.org Ages 9 - 11 Th 2/11 - 3/3 12:45pm - 1:45pm 31051.302 Darlings Ages 7 - 8 3/15 - 6/17 31031.302 Ages 12 - 14 Th 2/11 - 3/3 2:00pm - 3:00pm 31051.303 Angels Ages 9 - 10 3/15 - 6/17 31031.303 Central Virginia United Ages 15 - 17 Th 2/11 - 3/3 3:15pm - 4:15pm 31051.304 www.centralvirginiaunited.com Ponytails Ages 11 - 12 3/15 - 6/17 31031.304

Belles Ages 13 - 15 3/15 - 6/24 31031.305 Indoor Soccer Central Virginia Volleyball Association Debs Ages 16 - 18 3/15 - 7/1 31031.306 www.playhov.com Ages 6 - 8 Th 3/10 - 4/7 11:00am - 12:00pm 31052.301

Ages 9 - 11 Th 3/10 - 4/7 12:45pm - 1:45pm 31052.302 Important Dates Hill City Youth Football and Cheerleading Ages 12 - 14 Th 3/10 - 4/7 2:00pm - 3:00pm 31052.303 www.hcyfc.com Registration Sa 1/30 12pm - 2pm Sandusky Middle School Ages 15 - 17 Th 3/10 - 4/7 3:15pm - 4:15pm 31052.304 Registration Sa 2/6 12pm - 2pm Linkhorne Middle School Lynchburg Little League Baseball Registration Sa 2/27 12pm - 2pm Sandusky Middle School www.lynchburglittleleague.com

Coaches’ M 2/29 6:00pm Miller Center Meeting Lynchburg Tennis Patrons Association CHALLENGED www.lynchburgtennis.org Youth Basketball Instructional Program SPORTS Girls on the Run www.girlsontheruncenva.org Ages 7 to 8 EXCHANGE Your child will have a great time while they practice their skills and learn about the game of basketball. They will learn the A variety of recreational and sports activities fundamentals of the game on lowered baskets which makes are available for individuals with developmental it easier and more fun for them. Each week they will spend disabilities and/or physical challenges in the Central time on skills and then play “no-pressure scrimmages” to get Virginia region through the Challenged Sports them ready for the next level. Register by January 1st. Late Exchange (CSE). Monthly movies are shown at Team Sideline registrants who register on or after January 1 may be accepted Lynchburg Parks and Recreation’s Miller Center. on a space-available basis and are subject to a $5 late fee. CSE partners include: Lynchburg Parks and For league sports, find $50.00 LR / $65.00 Recreation Department, ARC of Central Virginia, your schedules, scores and Grace Church, and VSA Arts of Virginia. Armory standings at Sa 1/9 - 2/13 9:00am - 10:00am 31033.101 FOR CALENDARS, NEWSLETTERS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: TEAMSIDELINE.COM/LYNCHBURG 434-455-1178 | [email protected] www.ChallengedSportsExchange.com

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Call (434) 455 - 5858 or visit our website for details. Adult Dodgeb all Softball Ages 18 + fifty-plus athletics Ages 50 + Join the fastest growing adult league in Lynchburg! All skill levels are invited to participate in this great team sport. Our dodgeball league is just like the dodgeball of your Pickleball Coed games focused on fun, fitness, and friendly competition. youth, except everyone gets picked and the balls are Register and pay monthly by the first day of play. Ages 50 + much softer - hooray! Teams of six players will play $10.00 Discover the fun of Pickleball! It’s a great racquet sport, which eight matches with five games per match. Games are combines the elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, Peaks View Park Field 1 played on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Sign up with and gives you the opportunity to stay fit and have fun. The speed W F 4/6 - 4/29 10:00am - 12:00pm 73702.140 a team or register as a free agent and we will help you of the ball and the size of the court make this an ideal game for find a team. All meetings and registrations are held at the 50+ crowd. Register and pay monthly by the first day of play. Miller Center. In‑person registration only. $10.00 $100.00 Team Fee / + $15.00 per Non-Resident Pleasant View Baptist Church Gym Wiffleball

Armory Th 1/7 ‑ 1/28 2:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 73703.110 Ages 50 + Enjoy this indoor version of softball as you exercise, compete, Th 2/4 - 2/25 2:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 73703.121 Informational Meeting 3/21 6:00pm and prepare for the outdoor season. Coed games focused on Th 3/3 - 3/31 2:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 73703.130 fun, fitness and friendly competition. Register and pay monthly Registration 3/28 - 3/30 5:00pm - 7:00pm by the first day of play. Th 4/7 - 4/28 2:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 73703.140 $10.00 Coaches Meeting 4/5 6:00pm Pleasant View Baptist Church Gym

Practice Week 4/11 Pickleball Clinic W 1/6 - 1/27 9:00am - 11:00am 73702.110 Season Play 4/18 - 5/17 W 2/3 - 2/24 9:00am - 11:00am 73702.120 Ages 50 + Our regional Pickleball Ambassador, Judy Bowman, will W 3/2 - 3/30 9:00am - 11:00am 73702.130 conduct this one-day clinic to introduce the beginner to the fundamentals of this exciting game. The participants will then be entered on the roster of our regular play during the month adult athletics Adult Softball of January. Register by 1/6. Team Sideline $10.00 Ages 18 + Bubble Soccer Pleasant View Baptist Church Gym Judy Bowman For league sports, find your schedules, scores, Batter Up! Come out to Peaks View Park and play like a kid and standings at Teamsideline.com/lynchburg Ages 18 + again in one of our competitive co-ed leagues for more of a Th 1/7 1:00pm - 2:00pm 73703.111 Join in the city’s most exciting new sport! A cross between challenge. All leagues play two games per week with most soccer and “Zorbing”—a sport that involves rolling downhill playing doubleheaders. Teams play 20 games, April through in a giant plastic orb—Bubble Soccer puts a hilarious twist on August. All meetings and registration will take place at the traditional soccer. While attempting to score goals against their Athletic offices located at Miller Center. opponents, players wear “Battle Balls” and try to knock each Team Fee: $400.00 / + $15.00 per Non-Resident other down in the process. Played on an artificial turf field at City Stadium, the game begins much like a competitive version Important Dates VOLUNTEER of Dodgeball. Teams of 5 players fearlessly rush into the center to find and kick a soccer ball through their Battle Ball suit while Informational Meeting 3/7 6:00pm WITH PARKS & RECREATION knocking down their opponents. Games are played at the City Returning Team Registration 3/14 - 3/18 4:00pm - 6:00pm Stadium Football Field. All meetings and registration will take place at Miller Center. In‑person registration only. New Team Registration 3/21 - 3/23 4:00pm - 6:00pm Become a volunteer and make a difference in our Team Fee: $250.00 / + $15.00 per Non-Resident Season Play 4/25 - 9/16 Important Dates community! Last year over 785 people donated over Leagues 14,600 hours with Parks & Recreation to make Lynchburg Informational Meeting 4/4 6:00pm a better place to live, work, and play. Contribute your Monday Co-Ed D1 30005.111 Coaches Meeting 4/5 6:00pm time and talents while learning a new skill, advancing Tuesday Men’s D2 30005.112 your career, staying active, and meeting new people. Returning Team Registration 4/12 - 4/14 4:00pm - 6:00pm Volunteer as an individual or be part of a team effort on Wednesday Co-Ed D2 30005.114 New Team Registration 4/19 - 4/21 4:00pm - 6:00pm a one-day project or commit to an ongoing assignment. Wednesday Men’s D1 30005.113 Practice 4/24 Thursday Men’s D2 30005.115 Learn more about our volunteer opportunities online Season Play 5/1 - 5/22 by visiting us at www.LynchburgParksAndRec. Friday Co-Ed D3 30005.116 com or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or (434) 455-5886. 16 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks and Recreation RENTALS Community Recreation Centers & SPECIALSPECIAL EVENTSEVENTS

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation 301 GROVE ST rents out many of its facilities for Miller Center (434) 455 -5858 all kinds of occasions and functions - birthday parties, family reunions, Located in the heart of the Midtown neighborhood, SPECIAL EVENTS Miller Center opened to the public again in January after weddings, business meetings, PARKS, TRAILS, STREETS, & OTHER CITY PROPERTY a two-year renovation process. Now one of the greenest, community meetings, picnics, pool most energy efficient buildings in the City of Lynchburg, parties and more. Whatever the Miller Center is also home to a new 186-seat theatre, occasion, chances are we have a beautifully renovated classrooms, a commercial kitchen, facility right for you. View our rental and the Nature Zone Environmental Education Center. offerings below for information on The historic building also houses the main administrative available facilities, picnic shelters, offices of Parks and Rec and is completely accessible with a and community centers, as well as new elevator, improved walkways and parking, as well as a pricing information. new pedestrian crossing into historic Miller Park near the Aviary. To view the full list of rental and event opportunities offered, visit Many recreation programs are offered at Miller Center, LynchburgParksAndRec.com or stop PICNIC TABLES AND SHELTERS including arts, dance, theatre, fitness, naturalist, and by our offices at Miller Center. enrichment. You will find Miller Center classes and activities listed throughout this guide, but make sure to sign up for our email newsletter at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com to get monthly updates on all the happenings!

225 WIGGINGTON RD Templeton Senior Center (434) 455 - 4115

Templeton Senior Center serves seniors and adults of all ages in the Lynchburg area. This location has been a gathering place in the community since 2004 and offers participants a great place to meet and have fun. Stop by Templeton for a game of bridge, canasta, mahjong or engage in a lively discussion on current issues or American literature. Looking for SPECIAL FACILITIES something a little more active? Templeton offers Zumba, yoga, and cardio fit & tone classes and supports the softball, AVIARY, CITY ARMORY, BLUFF WALK, MARKET PLAZA bowling, Pickleball, and Putt Putt activities at off-site locations. For those of you looking to explore your creative side, why not try beading, watercolors, botanicals, oils or acrylic painting.

So much is happening at this fantastic community center. Find the Templeton Senior Center classes listed through this guide, or stop by the center to pick up a Templeton calendar for a full list of activities, including special interest groups. Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/TempletonSeniorCenter. We hope to see you soon!

720 WINSTON RIDGE RD ATHLETIC FACILITIES The Art Studio at Jackson Heights (434) 455 - 4001 CITY STADIUM COMPLEX, PARK FIELDS Stained glass artists and pottery enthusiasts throughout Central Virginia enjoy this quaint Art Studio located within minutes of the 460 bypass. Pottery enthusiasts enjoy the studio as it is equipped with multiple potter’s wheels, slab roller table, extruder, clay, and a variety of glazes for making the most intricate of pottery projects.

Stained Glass artists work diligently in classes or during the Open Studio Time with the provided grinders and light boxes using tools to make the colorful stained glass pieces. This center is easily accessible for all and has a newly lit parking area. Look for stained glass and pottery classes in the Arts section of this guide. STREET BANNERS COMMUNITY CENTERS PROMOTE YOUR EVENT AT 12TH ST, 6TH ST, AND MLK BLVD Health & Fitness Yoga - All Levels Ages 16 + In this dynamic, gentle class, classic yoga poses are practiced fitness Zumba at Noon with an emphasis on alignment with options for modification. Ages 18 + Teen and adult class. Register by the Sunday before. A total workout, combining important elements of fitness – $24.00 LR / $36.00 Stroller Fitness - Mom & Baby cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted Miller Center Community Room 102 Paul Webb energy, and a serious dose of fun every time you go to class. Ages 16 + Register and pay monthly by the first class. W 1/6 - 1/27 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 27109.110 Class caters to all fitness levels. For $24.00 LR / $36.00 pregnant moms, new moms, and W 2/3 - 2/24 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 27109.111 Templeton Senior Center Gulshan Ari experienced moms with one or two stroller‑aged children. Cardio drills, Tu Th 1/5 ‑ 1/28 12:00pm ‑ 12:45pm 74205.110 strength training exercises and Yoga For Seniors stretching increases overall fitness, Tu Th 2/2 ‑ 2/25 12:00pm ‑ 12:45pm 74205.120 and the extra focus on your abs at the Ages 50 + end of class means you get a total body workout! Class is Tu Th 3/1 ‑ 3/31 12:00pm ‑ 12:45pm 74205.130 This self‑paced class combines stretching, breathing, and held indoors during the cold winter season. Register by Tu Th 4/5 ‑ 4/28 12:00pm ‑ 12:45pm 74205.140 holding postures. Register monthly by the first class. the Sunday before. Please bring your own stroller. $24.00 LR / $36.00 $24.00 LR / $36.00 Per Month Templeton Senior Center Deborah W. Ladd Miller Center Classroom 207 Amber Dollarhite Zumba PM Tu 1/5 ‑ 1/26 8:15am ‑ 9:05am 74203.110 Tu 1/12 - 4/26 9:30am ‑ 10:30am Register Monthly Ages 18 + Tu 2/2 ‑ 2/23 8:15am ‑ 9:05am 74203.120 A total workout, combining important elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted Tu 3/1 ‑ 3/29 8:15am ‑ 9:05am 74203.130 energy, and a serious dose of fun every time you go to class. Introduction to Martial Arts Workshop Register and pay monthly by the first class. No class 1/18 or Tu 4/5 ‑ 4/26 8:15am ‑ 9:05am 74203.140 Ages 8 + $24.00 LR / $36.00 Curious about martial arts? In this one-time workshop, Templeton Senior Center Kirstin Eubank students are introduced to codified systems and traditions Fairview Fitness of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of M W 1/4 ‑ 1/27 5:00pm ‑ 5:45pm 74208.110 reasons: self‑defense, competition, physical health, fitness, Ages 50 + M W 2/1 ‑ 2/29 5:00pm ‑ 5:45pm 74208.120 and entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual Start the year right! Enjoy this low impact, self‑paced classes development in a fun environment suitable for youth and M W 3/2 ‑ 3/30 5:00pm ‑ 5:45pm 74208.130 with a fast, upbeat routine that helps trim and tone. Register adults. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. by the first class. Please register by the Wednesday before. M W 4/4 ‑ 4/27 5:00pm ‑ 5:45pm 74208.140 $24.00 LR / $36.00 $10.00 Fairview Center Jan Baker Miller Center Classroom 207 Cardio Fit & Tone Exercise Class M W F 1/4 ‑ 1/29 11:45am ‑ 12:30pm 63300.110 Sa 2/27 10:00am ‑ 12:00pm 27106.123 New Year 2016 Free! Ages 18 + M W F 2/1 ‑ 2/29 11:45am ‑ 12:30pm 63300.120 This twice‑weekly exercise class opens with a cardio workout M W F 3/2 ‑ 3/30 11:45am ‑ 12:30pm 63300.130 Health & Wellness Week then focuses on trimming and toning using weights, bands, Jan 4 - 8 Martial Arts Training 101 mats, and steps. Register monthly by the first class. M W F 4/1 ‑ 4/29 11:45am ‑ 12:30pm 63300.140 Miller Center and Templeton Senior Center Ages 5 + $24.00 LR / $36.00 Learn the basics. Students are introduced to codified systems Templeton Senior Center Mary Harris As part of Lynchburg Parks & and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a Walking for Wellness Recreation’s mission to contribute variety of reasons: self‑defense, competition, physical health, Tu Th 1/5 ‑ 1/28 5:30pm ‑ 6:30pm 74209.110 to a healthy, active, and educated fitness, and entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and Ages 13 + community, Miller Center and Tu Th 2/2 ‑ 2/25 5:30pm ‑ 6:30pm 74209.120 spiritual development in a fun environment suitable for youth Get outdoors with Lynchburg Parks and Recreation staff as we Templeton Senior Center are kicking and adults. Youth 10 and under must be accompanied by an Tu Th 3/1 ‑ 3/31 5:30pm ‑ 6:30pm 74209.130 venture on brisk walks throughout our parks and trails. Walking off the new year, by offering FREE adult. Please register by the Monday before. ‑ this simple, low‑impact, outdoor exercise - can elevate your one-day classes, presentations, healthy Tu Th 4/5 ‑ 4/28 5:30pm ‑ 6:30pm 74209.140 $18.00 LR / $27.00 mood, tone your muscles, and connect you with the community. refreshments and health screenings to Meet at Miller Center and venture to the selected trail for the Miller Center Classroom 207 the citizens of Lynchburg during the first week of January. week. For info on inclement weather, call 455‑5860. Please visit our website to view a complete listing of all free W 1/6 - 1/27 10:00am ‑ 11:00am 27106.113 FREE classes this week. Classes include: Clogging, Salsa, Zumba, Cardio Fit, Yoga, Popping, Ukulele, Martial Arts, Mother & F 1/8 ‑ 4/29 11:00am ‑ 1:00pm 65300.110 Child Music, and Wellness Cinema. 20 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 CPR/AED Certification Living Life with Purpose Ages 15 + HAPPY AND wellness Participants learn and demonstrate their technical skills and Ages 18 + must successfully pass the written test with a minimum score Do you know how to live a life with purpose and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Class of 80 for completion. Certification earned is valid for two years. direction? Or do you find yourself going along for the Women Ages 15 + Space is limited. Register by 12/30. ride as life passes you by? Living life with purpose creates passion, excitement, and joy, and gives us something to HEALTHY Learn realistic self‑defense tactics in this 12‑hour, nationally $75.00 LR / $90.00 look forward to every day. It also impacts our physical accredited program of empowerment and self‑protection for Miller Center Community Room and emotional well being and longevity. In this seminar, women. Classes are instructed by RAD-certified members of Wellness Series Denise Scruggs, Gerontology professional and Director the LPD. Participants should wear comfortable gym clothes W 1/6 5:30pm - 9:30pm 34002.301 at the Beard Center on Aging, will teach strategies for and sneakers. For maximum benefit, participants should plan to developing and living a more purposeful life. Register attend all 4 classes. prior to or during class. FREE Feel Good Bingo FREE Templeton Senior Center Ages 18 + Miller Center Theater Rm 205 !!! Sa 3/5 - 3/26 9:30am ‑ 12:30pm 73003.131 Vicki Sandifer, Executive Director of Mental Health America Tu 2/16 2:00pm - 3:00pm 28009.120 of Central Virginia, presents “Feel Good Bingo.” This activity Wellness Cinema combines the fun of the classic BINGO game we all grew up Ages 12 + Community Voice playing, but with a little twist. Instead of using letters and On the first Thursday of every month through April, numbers, each player’s game card contains various icons the Miller Center Theater will host documentary film Ages 18 + depicting common symptoms of depression and generalized screenings that revolve around mind, body, health and Community Voice is a childbirth and family education class anxiety disorder (GAD). Feel Good Bingo is an activity that is both wellness. Each feature film will be followed by a Q&A offered by Centra Women and Children’s Services. An innovative meaningful and enjoyable, promoting open communication, Family Support for Mental discussion session hosted by a professional in the subject grassroots initiative, Community Voice seeks to impact African and discussion on the signs, symptoms, and treatment options Illness Series being addressed in the film. Check out our website to available for adults. Register by the Monday before. view upcoming showings. Youth under age 15 must be American infant mortality by training community residents to Ages 16 + be lay health advisors. These advisors attend a series of five FREE accompanied by an adult. Register monthly in advance classes addressing a variety of health concerns, including SIDS, online or onsite the day of event. Miller Center Classroom 306 preterm labor, and early prenatal care. Once trained, lay health Vicki Sandifer, Executive Director of Mental Health FREE advisors have the knowledge and power to disseminate correct America of Central Virginia, has a mission to promote Th 4/14 6:00pm - 7:00pm 28009.140 Miller Center Theater Rm 205 information and to influence their family and friends. Register mental health and eliminate the stigma associated | the Friday before. with mental illness through advocacy. If you care Th 1/7 - 4/7 7:00pm ‑9:00pm 28009.117 FREE Ann Scott about a person with mental illness, you need to care about yourself as well. This group will teach healthy Miller Center Classroom 308 Safe Sitter communication and coping, problem solving skills, how Ages 11 to 14 to set boundaries, understanding your love one better, Tu 2/2 ‑ 2/23 11:00am - 12:00pm 28009.120 Centra offers Safe Sitter, a nationally recognized childcare and relaxation skills. This is a 6 week class, spending an curriculum for 11 to 14 year old youth to learn safe and hour on each topic. Register by the Tuesday before. Diamond Hill Center nurturing child care techniques. Boys and girls learn first aid, $33.00 LR / $48.00 CPR, and appropriate responses for behavior management and Tu 3/1 ‑ 3/22 3:30pm - 4:30pm 66400.100 Miller Center Classroom 306 The Power of Positive Attitude & medical emergencies. Parent/Guardian permission required to 28009.124 participate. Class size is limited. 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm Paying it Forward Th 2/11 ‑ 3/24 Ages 18 + Hands Only CPR Instruction FREE Yoder Center Olivia McPherson Gerontology professional, Denise Scruggs, Director Ages 12 + at the Beard Center on Aging, will teach how attitude Gain CPR skills to save a life! Learn what to do during a M Tu W Th 1/25 ‑ 1/28 5:00pm - 7:00pm 64401.100 impacts all aspects of life from success and happiness cardiac emergency using compressions only. Participants are to longevity. Paying it forward, volunteering, and simple acts of kindness help us maintain a positive attitude. Join encouraged to take a CPR Anytime Kit home to share the skills Stress Management for Life us to learn more about the power of positive living, as with others. This is not a certification course. Register two Chronic Disease Self-Management Ages 15 + well as strategies for staying positive in a negative world. business days before class. Gerontology professional, Denise Scruggs, Director Register prior to or during class. FREE Ages 18 + at the Beard Center on Aging, will teach how stress FREE Miller Center Classroom 306 Learn helpful tips to manage your pain and improve the quality impacts health, quality of life, and the ability to enjoy life. of your life in this six‑week course. Trained CVACL instructors Demands on our time, a negative world, and our attitude Miller Center Classroom 306 W 2/17 5:30pm - 6:30pm 28001.125 bring you valuable information on goal setting, problem solving, are among the many causes of stress. Join us to learn decision-making, healthy eating, and coping with fatigue more about stress, how to cope with it and prevent it, and Tu 1/19 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm Tu 3/15 3:30pm - 4:30pm 28001.135 and pain. In addition, learn how to prevent falls and improve how to bring more peace and joy into your life. Register 28009.110 balance, evaluate new treatments and communicate effectively prior to or during class. with family, friends and health professionals. Register by 3/18. FREE FREE Miller Center Theater Rm 205 Templeton Senior Center Tu 3/22 2:00pm - 3:00pm 28009.120 Tu 3/22 ‑ 4/26 1:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 74009.130 22 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 23 LEGEND Community Centers Lynchburg Parks and Recreation 1. Miller Center • 301 Grove St 2. Templeton Senior Center • 225 Wiggington Rd 3. Art Studio at Jackson Hts • 720 Winston Ridge Rd 4. Fairview Center • 3621 Campbell Ave PARKS, TRAILS, 5. College Hill Center • 811 Jackson St 6. Daniel’s Hill Center • 317 Norwood St AND FACILITIES 7. Diamond Hill Center • 1005 17th St 8. Jefferson Park Center • 405 York St 9. Yoder Center • 109 Jackson St Parks 10. Biggers Park • 501 5th St 11. Blackwater Creek Athletic Area 515 Monticello Ave 12. College Park • 101 Breckenbridge St 13. Fort Avenue Park • 4831 Fort Ave 14. Heritage Park • 557 Leesville Rd 15. Hollins Mill Park • 521 Hollins Mill Rd 16. Ivy Creek Park • 118 Clemmons Lake Pl 17. Jefferson Park • 405 York St 18. Lynchburg Dog Park • 515 Monticello Ave 19. Miller Park • 2100 Park Ave 20. Peaks View Park • 170 Ivy Creek Ln 21. Percival’s Island Natural Area 22. Riverfront Park • 1100 Jefferson St 23. Riverside Park • 2238 Rivermont Ave 24. Sandusky Park • 5805 Rhonda Rd 25. Westover Park • 3117 Memorial Ave 26. Younger Park • 2338 Light St Facilities 27. Miller Park Pool • 2100 Park Ave 28. Riverfront Fountain • 1100 Jefferson St 29. Riverside Park Sprayground 2238 Rivermont Ave 30. The Aviary • 420 Grove St 31. Community Market • 1219 Main St 32. The Armory • 1219 Main St 33. Lynchburg Museum • 901 Court St 34. Point of Honor • 112 Cabell St 35. The Nature Zone • 301 Grove St 36. Awareness Garden • 1700 Langhorne Rd Trails 37. Blackwater Creek Bikeway (paved) Looking for more in-depth info 38. Kemper Station Trail (paved) on our trails? Pick up one of our 39. Point of Honor Trail (paved) NEW trail maps at any Parks and 40. Riverwalk (paved) Recreation facility, or at one of our Parts of the trail may many trail kiosks! 41. Connector Trails (unpaved) be closed at times due 42. Creekside Trail (unpaved) to trail improvements, ongoing water quality 43. Beaver Trail (unpaved) initiatives, or adverse 44. Freer Loop Trail (unpaved) weather conditions. 24 later, “It appeared that the Philadelphia club had just too much weight and H B U R G M I G H T Y M power for the Lynchburgers. Although rules of the bowl call for a top weight Y N C I T E S of 105 pounds, it was obvious that several of the defending champions were L at least 10 pounds heavier. At the end of the first half, there was no score, and the Clickets had made the only first down. Maybe it was Coach Happy Lee’s half time talk… whatever it was, there was a different team on the field in the second half. Then came the play that changed the entire complexion of the game – the Lynchburg Play, given to the Mites not quite two weeks before by Coach THE FOLLOWING ARE Lewis. In it, the entire team lined up to the right of the center, the ball was snapped back to Ellis who took off behind a wall of blockers and was hit EXCERPTS FROM while running to the right. But Ellis did not have the ball; he had given it back to the center (me) , who stood for a second – ball hidden – brush AN ARTICLE, “LITTLE blocked a defender to the left, slowly walked down the field, and then ran for CHAMPIONS,” WRITTEN The Lynchburg Play At last, the invitation that we had hoped for, came! We were chosen to be one BY J.P. VAUGHAN, JR. AS of four teams to vie for title of National Champions of Pop Warner football. With the invitation procured, our sponsors had to figure a way to get us to IT APPEARED IN LYNCH’S Philadelphia, stay there for two or three nights, and properly outfit as the team with uniforms and equipment. Everyone pitched in to raise the necessary money, FERRY, A JOURNAL The faithful alumni of The Park came through, along with workers at Craddock- OF LOCAL HISTORY - Terry Shoe Factory and the Lynchburg Hosiery Mill. One day at practice, we got a huge surprise when Art “Pappy” Lewis, the football coach at Washington SPRING/SUMMER 2009 About Happy Lee, the football coach of the Lynchburg Mighty Mites. and Lee University, came to our field to talk with us and give us a secret play, Happy Lee was the playground director at Miller Park, which is located in the center of the City which was later dubbed “The Lynchburg Play”. It was a play of deception, of Lynchburg. His role included coaching all team sports, as well as counseling and being a father designed to fake the other team and open up big scoring opportunities for us.” thirteen yards before being tackled. The play gave our team its equalizer in figure to “his boys.” As far as I know, it was the only job he ever had. Teams from “The Park,” as first downs and sparked us on to the other three first downs which followed Miller Park was referred to, in short order on the running of Fisher, Ellis and Ronnie Vaughan. The had a tradition of not only game ended 0-0, but the Pop Warner rules clearly stated that in the event of winning championships, but a tie, a winner would be decided on total of first downs. The Mighty Mites having loyal alumni who margin of 4-1 in first downs carried the day and secured the first and only would always come back to National Championship by a Lynchburg team. see Happy on their visits from the army, navy, college, The Celebration or new locations away from We passed the time on the bus ride by reminiscing about the game, our Lynchburg… hotel stay, the Automat, and most of all, our years with Happy Lee. We sang “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” we laughed, and played card The Test games which made the 18-hour trip bearable and almost enjoyable. Our real Our inaugural 1945 season rewards were intrinsic: we loved Miller Park; we loved Happy Lee: we loved was followed by two more The Championship our teammates. Incredibly, after sixty years, we still do. undefeated seasons, and None of us had ever been on a long bus trip, and I don’t know that we word began to spread realized how far we were traveling. Several adults accompanied us: Floyd To read the full story from Lynch’s Ferry, go to this link: during the 1948 season that the Miller Park one-hundred –pound team might be getting an McKenna, the director of parks and recreation; George Peters, a Miller www.LynchburgParksAndRec.com/Mighty-Mites invitation to the Pop Warner Santa Claus Bowl, the mythical National Championship of Park coach and great supporter; Dr. Fleck, a local veterinarian who was our Sandlot Football. Questions arose such as: will they be able to compete against teams from team doctor; my father, Joe Vaughan, who was and an ardent supporter and, bigger cities? Have they been tested? of course, Happy. So, it was arranged for us to challenge Lynchburg’s legendary Shoeless Wonders from the The Mighty Mites played a team from Omaha, Nebraska, winning Presbyterian Orphanage, who had achieved fame by being written about in Life magazine. We with relative ease, 27-6. After a two-hour break, the time came for the made the trip across town in the back of a panel truck. Our arrival was greeted by the rest of the biggest game of the year: The Lynchburg Mighty Mites versus the orphanage, and the girls were as tough as the guys, hurling insults in a language more suited to Philadelphia Clickets. The weather was bitter cold and the sky was a a saloon or a naval base than the grounds of a church sponsored home for kids without parents. dark banker’s gray, as a winter storm was moving toward the City of Brotherly Love. These tough Presbyterian Home guys played without shoes regardless of temperatures or field conditions…Once the game began, however, we felt no fear. The game was hard fought and only one We were confident, but respectful of the defending national champions. touchdown separated the teams, but we prevailed because of Happy’s coaching and all our hard practices… The Clickets had defeated a New York team, the Frank Sinatra–sponsored 26 Cyclones, for the title the year before. As the Lynchburg News reported Arts Learn-to-Clog Intermediate Tap Dance Class Ages 8 + Learn the fundamental steps of clogging, from which all other dance Ages 16 + steps are formed. By the end of the class, students will know a Tap into better health as you polish up the knowledge of basic short string of clogging combinations. Clogging shoes are not Popping Workshop tap steps and add more tap combinations. This class is for the required. Register by the Friday before. tappers who are ready to step it up a bit. Register by the Friday $23.00 LR / $35.00 Ages 10 + before. Miller Center Classroom 207 Pickard, Coffey, & Maupin The focus of this workshop is to provide each person with the $23.00 LR / $35.00 exposure and key components that make up the dance style of Miller Center Classroom 207 Shantilee Otey M 2/1 ‑ 2/29 6:45pm ‑ 7:30pm 27004.125 popping as a whole. This workshop will end with a dance cypher where each person will have the opportunity to freestyle, use Tu 1/5 ‑ 2/9 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 27002.111 movements learned, or movements created “on the spot” as we engage with the music played. One goal of this workshop is that Tu 3/1 ‑ 4/5 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 27002.131 Beginner 1 and 2 Clog each person will walk away with a better sense of what popping Ages 18 + is and encouraged to grow more in their ability to execute this Beginner 1 Clog reviews the fundamental clogging steps dance style. Youth to adults. Register by the Monday before. Salsa Workshop and then uses them to build routines. Beginner 2 Clog is a $10.00 continuation of Beginner 1 Clog. By the end of each class, Miller Center Classroom 207 Joseph Alston Ages 15 + students will have learned the sequence to at least one simple This workshop is designed for the fast learner, individuals with routine performed by clogging clubs. Clogging shoes are not W 1/27 6:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 27005.112 limited time, and those who want to brush up on their basic salsa required. Register by the Friday before. moves. In this 2-hour workshop you will be taken through all the $23.00 LR / $35.00 movements and some of the concepts taught in the Beginner Miller Center Classroom 207 Pickard, Coffey, & Maupin Popping Salsa classes. In addition, a voluntary game of “elimination” will be played to test your ability to demonstrate a set of movements Beginner 1 M 3/7 ‑ 3/28 6:45pm ‑ 7:30pm 27004.135 Ages 10 + without missing the timing (don’t worry, everyone is a winner in Prior to being categorized as a Hip Hop dance style, popping the end). Towards the end of the workshop you will be able to Beginner 2 M 4/4 ‑ 4/25 6:45pm ‑ 7:30pm 27004.145 first became popular in the late 70’s and is at heart considered dance and practice to music without interruption using some a funk style dance. Full of dynamic energy, variation, and of the moves learned and additional moves if you know them. excitement, this dance style offers moves and fun with Though it would benefit those who attend to bring a partner, it endless possibilities. As sessions progress, other subset styles is not a requirement. Suitable for teens and adults. Register by Just Clog! associated with popping will be explored which include but are the Monday before. Ages 18 + not limited to: waving; ticking; tutting; robotics; animation; and $10.00 gliding. Suitable for youth and adults. Register by the Monday Miller Center Classroom 207 Joseph Alston This class is for the beginner clogger, and 1 to 2 routines will be before. taught over the 3 month period. Sign up for all 3 months when W 1/20 6:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 27006.113 you register and receive a price break on this class but you have $23.00 LR / $35.00 to register in person to get the discount. Register by the Friday Miller Center Classroom 207 Joseph Alston before.

W 2/3 ‑ 2/24 7:15pm ‑ 8:15pm 27005.122 $23.00 LR / $35.00 Salsa Miller Center Classroom 207 Pickard, Coffey, & Maupin W 3/2 ‑ 3/23 27005.132 7:15pm ‑ 8:15pm Ages 18 + M 2/1 ‑ 2/29 7:30pm ‑ 8:15pm 27004.124 W 4/6 ‑ 4/27 7:15pm ‑ 8:15pm 27005.142 This class will help you get moving while socializing, laughing, Ballet Basics for and dancing! The concept of dancing to Salsa music will be M 3/7 ‑ 3/28 7:30pm ‑ 8:15pm 27004.134 explored prior to learning basic and beginner movements that Beginners are foundational to this dance style. Each session will build upon M 4/4 ‑ 4/25 7:30pm ‑ 8:15pm 27004.144 Ages 18 + Continuing Tap Dance Class the next to provide a good mix between technical and practical understanding of Salsa at the beginner level. Please note these Discover the benefits of ballet as you learn basics steps, Ages 16 + lessons are designed specifically for the beginner who has little position, and posture. Be sure to wear comfortable Get your heart rate up and feet moving in this fun class. This is to no experience with Salsa dancing. Register by the Monday Movin’ to the Music clothing you can move in and soft-soled shoes, the perfect class for those who are not quite beginners, but are preferably ballet slippers. No class 2/15. Register by before. Ages 1 to 5 not ready to move on to Intermediate. Register by the Sunday the Friday before. before. $23.00 LR / $35.00 Your toddlers will learn to express themselves through music Miller Center Classroom 207 Joseph Alston with fun and creative activities that include singing, dancing, $24.00 LR / $36.00 $23.00 LR / $35.00 and games. Register by the Wednesday before. Templeton Senior Center Megan House Miller Center Classroom 207 Shantilee Otey W 2/3 ‑ 2/24 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 27006.123 $15.00 LR / $23.00 M 2/1 ‑ 2/29 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 74102.120 Tu 1/5 ‑ 2/9 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 27002.112 W 3/2 ‑ 3/23 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 27006.133 Miller Center Classroom 306 Shantilee Otey

Tu 3/1 ‑ 4/5 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 27002.132 W 4/6 ‑ 4/27 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 27006.143 Ages 1 to 2 Sa 3/5 ‑ 3/26 10:30am ‑ 11:15am 27008.136

Ages 3 to 5 Sa 3/5 ‑ 3/26 11:30am ‑ 12:15pm 27008.137 28 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 29 Bleach Pen Tee Shirts Design Scrapbooking: Christmas Breakdancing Intermediate Breakdancing Ages 18 + Ages 18 + Ages 10 + Ages 13 + In this fabric craft, bleach is not the enemy, but the means to Capture those Christmas memories of family and friends as Now is your chance to learn all the super fresh dance moves “Bboy Dirty Roc” helps you step up your dance skills. Get creative design. Using a variety of techniques you can transform you put together pages of holiday photos. Students will receive you’ve been wanting to do! “Bboy DirtyRoc” brings 7 years beyond the basics and take it to the next level. Learn to make a plain tee shirt into a graphic beauty. Students should bring a a variety of Christmas embellishments, two 12x12 sheets of of experience in the hip‑hop scene to help you learn how to your breaking dynamic, intricate, and creative. Suitable for solid color tee shirt and a bleach pen. Other supplies furnished. scrapbooking paper, along with plastic covers and other basic do some of the foundational movements of breaking while teens to adults. Register by the Sunday before. Register by the Friday before. supplies. Students should bring their own photos and any also learning about the history and culture of one of the most Christmas themed stickers, colored paper, and scrapbooking $5.00 popular hip-hop dance styles. This is a youth and adult class, no $23.00 LR / $35.00 tools if desired. Register by the Monday before. Miller Center Classroom 308 Jason McGouldrick Templeton Senior Center Lynn Fox experience is needed. Register by the Sunday before. $5.00 $23.00 LR / $35.00 Tu 2/2 ‑ 2/23 7:00pm ‑ 7:50pm 27007.121 M 2/22 6:00pm - 7:00pm 73001.120 Templeton Senior Center Krista Johnson Miller Center Classroom 308 Jason McGouldrick Tu 3/1 ‑ 3/22 7:00pm ‑ 7:50pm 27007.131 W 1/6 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 74406.111 Tu 2/2 ‑ 2/23 6:00pm ‑ 6:50pm 27007.120 Tu 4/5 ‑ 4/26 7:00pm ‑ 7:50pm 27007.141 Watercolor Tee Shirts Tu 3/1 ‑ 3/22 6:00pm ‑ 6:50pm 27007.130 Ages 18 + Sweatshirt Mittens & Tote Bag Tu 4/5 ‑ 4/26 6:00pm ‑ 6:50pm 27007.140 Transform a solid color shirt into a colorful work of art using watercolor dyes and your imagination. Bring your own tee shirt Ages 18 + and everything else is furnished. Register by the Friday before. Who knew a hooded, pocket sweatshirt had so many uses? With a few cuts and a little sewing you can transform your shirt into $5.00 a tote bag, mittens, and even an extra hood. Students should Templeton Senior Center Lynn Fox bring their own hooded pocket sweatshirt, straight pins, and scissors. Round Dancing (8 week class) Mason Jar Mania Tu 3/29 10:00am - 11:00am 73001.130 Ages 18 + Ages 18 + $5.00 Round Dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing for couples Create a holiday and/or season themed mason jar to adorn your Templeton Senior Center Lynn Fox of all ages. It is a social activity for fun rather than competition. house or give as a gift. All supplies are furnished. Register by the DIY Project: String Art This class concentrates on Cha Cha and Rumba. The dance Thursday before. Tu 1/12 10:00am ‑ 11:30am 73001.110 Ages 18 + sequence is cued by an instructor, enabling all couples to dance $5.00 String art is a fun throwback to the 60’s. Create your own the same steps at the same time in a large circle (thus, the term Templeton Senior Center Krista Johnson round dancing). Therefore, there’s no need to memorize long designs or letter to personalize your project. Students should sequences of dance steps. It’s fun and great exercise for the Winter Theme bring a small hammer or tack hammer. Other supplies furnished. mind, as well as the body. Registration fee is priced per couple. Register by the Monday before. M 1/11 10:30am - 11:30am 74406.112 multimedia Register by the Friday before. $10.00 195.00 LR / $ 292.00 (per couple) Valentine’s Day Theme Templeton Senior Center Krista Johnson Drawing Class Miller Center Classroom 207 Linda McMillan Ages 18 + Th 2/11 3:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 74406.121 W 2/17 3:00pm - 4:00pm 73002.121 Tu 2/2 ‑ 3/22 3:00pm ‑ 4:30pm 27003.129 Whether you are a beginner or have experience in drawing, you Easter Theme will have the opportunity to improve your techniques. After DIY Project: Tile Coasters some basic instruction, the teacher is prepared to teach you W 3/16 3:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 74406.131 Ages 18 + according to your knowledge. Students should bring their own HB pencils. Register by the Monday before. This Pinterest‑inspired project transforms ceramic tiles into crafts Spring Theme coasters using pictures, designs, and patterns. Students should $55.00 LR / $70.00 Sa 4/16 10:00am - 11:00am 74406.141 bring their own 3.5 x 5 photos if desired. Register by the Templeton Senior Center Virginia Klute Monday before. Beading With Jamie Tu 2/2 ‑ 2/23 1:00pm - 3:00pm 74405.121 $5.00 Ages 18 + Templeton Senior Center Krista Johnson Learn beading techniques including terms, bead selection, and Ukrainian Easter Eggs composition as you design your own beautiful piece of jewelry. Ages 18 + W 4/20 3:00pm - 4:00pm 73002.141 Charcoal Drawing Workshop Register by the Monday before class. The Ukrainian Easter egg, or pysanka, refers to a beautifully Ages 8 + $10.00 decorated egg created by the written‑wax batik method, Just starting out with charcoal drawing or looking for some Templeton Senior Center Jamie Carlund incorporating folk motifs and designs. Learn the basics of this creative art form as you design your own eggs. Bring two raw Wax Embossed Gourd Easter Ornaments good tips to help you get started? This class covers some of the basic techniques and other great tips for beginners interested W 1/13 1:00pm - 2:30pm 74404.110 eggs (see receipt for full class supply list). Register by the Friday Ages 18 + before. in getting started with the charcoal drawing medium. Suitable Using simple tools and techniques, turn a humble gourd into a W 2/24 1:30pm ‑ 3:00pm 74404.120 for youth and adults. Register by the Tuesday before. $5.00 beautiful wax embossed ornament perfect for Easter. An extra $15.00 LR / $23.00 Th 3/24 10:30am ‑ 12:00pm 74404.130 Templeton Senior Center Klawa Thresher $3.00 supply fee (paid on site) will cover 2 ornaments. Register by the Friday before. Miller Center Classroom 308 Chris Brown Tu 4/26 6:30pm ‑ 8:00pm 74404.140 Tu 3/22 1:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 73002.131 $5.00 Th 1/28 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23004.119 Templeton Senior Center

30 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 M 2/29 6:00pm - 8:00pm 73001.120 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 31 SNAP at the Market! We offer SNAP at the market and it’s really easy to use! lynchburg Visit us today at the market office located inside along the back wall. 1 Visit 2 swipe 3 shop 4 enjoy community Visit us at our Office Swipe your EBT Shop from over Stay and enjoy your Window: Open 9am card and 40 different time at the market, on Wednesday receive SNAP vendors who we’ve always got and 7am on tokens. accept SNAP something going on! market Saturday. tokens.

2015 Virginia Farmers Market Managers Conference

In November 2015, Lynchburg hosted the Annual Virginia Farmers Market Managers Conference. Representatives from over 60 markets statewide visited our city to see how the Lynchburg Community Market has grown and thrived over the past few years. The conference theme was “Collaborate and Celebrate,” which is something we do at our market each and every day. This was a great opportunity to not only show off our market, the oldest in Virginia, but also our great city.

Located in downtown Lynchburg, the market plays a vital role in our beautiful downtown as a community gathering place and offers the very best products from our region. Stop by to see what keeps us 32 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 , have you seen our new signs?? Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 3333 Digital Photography The Cycle of Seasons: Ages 13 + needle arts music Parent & Child Music This popular digital photography class Learn to Crochet Parent & Baby Music Ages 2 to 5 will focus on taking black and white and Parent & child class provides early music learning through ear colored photos in still life and outside Ages 18 + Ages 0 to 2 training, language development, singing, movement and playing landscape. Bring your digital camera and Learn basic crochet stitches in this introductory class. Yarn Babies and young children first experience music through instruments. Nature and the changing of seasons from winter learn tips to be on your way to taking better pictures. Register will be supplied. Bring your own crochet hook. Register by the hearing sounds and feeling rhythms. This class operates on the to spring will provide the central theme for musical activities by the Thursday before. Monday before. philosophy that a parent is the best teacher for a child of this through play. Parent supervision and interaction required. $5.00 age, so parents are asked to participate. Through the leadership $32.00 LR / $47.00 Register by the Monday before. Templeton Senior Center of the teacher, both parent and baby will experience music in a Miller Center Classroom 308 Michelline N. Hall fun, loving and educational atmosphere. Parent supervision and $10.00 W 1/20 3:00pm - 5:00pm 73001.111 interaction required. Register by the Monday before. Miller Center Classroom 306 Paula Mills Th 2/4 ‑ 2/25 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23004.123 $10.00 Th 3/3 ‑ 3/24 9:30am ‑ 10:15am 24001.130 Miller Center Classroom 306 Paula Mills Th 4/7 ‑ 4/28 9:30am ‑ 10:15am 24001.140 Knitting Circle Th 3/3 ‑ 3/24 10:30am - 11:30am 24002.132

Pen & Ink Class Ages 18 + Th 4/7 ‑ 4/28 10:30am - 11:30am 24002.141 Come out and enjoy knitting for an afternoon with others who Ages 18 + share the same interest. Beginners and experienced students will all have the chance to improve their skills in this multi‑level class. After some basic FREE instruction, the teacher is prepared to teach you according to Templeton Senior Center your knowledge. Students should bring their own pens. Register by the Monday before. W 2/10 3:00pm - 5:00pm 73001.122 Ukulele for Children $55.00 LR / $70.00 Ages 7 to 11 Templeton Senior Center Virginia Klute YOU CAN Students will learn to play simple songs on a fun and easy instrument. Learn to Knit Emphasis will be placed on learning chords, strumming simple rhythms, Tu 4/5 ‑ 4/26 1:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 74405.141 and playing while singing. The class will continue into April for students Ages 18 + UKULELE, who wish to progress further. Participants must bring their own Learn how to knit in this introductory class. Bring your own instrument and younger students are asked to be accompanied by an knitting needles, any size. Yarn will be supplied. Register by the adult. Recommended book: Alfred’s Kid’s Ukulele Course 1, By Ron Manus. Paper Mache Monday before. TOO! Register by the Friday before. Ages 8 t 15 $5.00 $15.00 LR / $23.00 French for “chewed paper,” paper mache is a composite material Templeton Senior Center Introduction consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with Miller Center Classroom 308 Paula Mills textiles, bound with an adhesive, such as glue. Have fun in this W 2/3 3:00pm - 5:00pm 73001.121 to Ukulele Tu 3/1 ‑ 3/22 6:00pm ‑ 6:45pm 24002.132 class making a variety of projects. Don’t forget! Lynchburg City Ages 18 + Schools are closed this day. Register by the Monday before. Glen McGrath shares his Tu 4/5 - 4/26 6:00pm ‑ 6:45pm 24002.142 $15.00 LR / $23.00 Intergenerational Knitting Workshop knowledge and love of the Miller Center Classroom 304 Chris Brown ukulele in this introductory Ages 8 + class. Students need to W 3/23 1:00pm - 2:30pm 23006.130 Learn the basics of knitting and leave with a completed as well bring their own instrument. Ukulele for Teens & Adults as useful item. Yarn will be supplied, but please bring your own Register by the Monday knitting needles, any size you prefer. This intergenerational before. Ages 12 + Pastel Drawing Workshop class is designed for grandparents, parents, and children ages 8 Students will learn to play and sing along with this unique little instrument. and up. Parents need to accompany younger children. Register $24.00 LR / $36.00 Emphasis will be placed on learning beginning chords, simple right hand Ages 8 + by the Tuesday before. Templeton Senior Center strumming rhythms, and note playing. This class will continue into April for students who want to progress further. Students must provide their Oil pastels are awesome! Learning how to blend with oil pastels $5.00 Glen McGrath own ukulele. Recommended book: You Can Teach Yourself Uke by William is really easy, after understanding simple steps on how to build Miller Center Community Room 102 Chris Brown the pastels from light colors to dark colors and then use your W 1/27 ‑ 2/17 Bay. Book can be purchased locally at Lynchburg Music Store. Register by the Friday before. lightest color to smooth and blend. Suitable for youth and Th 1/21 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23006.119 1:30pm ‑ 3:00pm adults. Register by the Tuesday before. $15.00 LR / $23.00 Th 2/18 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23006.129 $15.00 LR / $23.00 74006.120 Miller Center Classroom 308 Paula Mills Miller Center Classroom 306 Chris Brown Th 3/17 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23006.139 Tu 3/1 ‑ 3/22 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 24001.134 Th 4/21 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23006.149 Th 2/25 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 23006.120 Tu 4/5 - 4/26 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 24001.144

34 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 35 Oil Painting Acrylics for Beginners Watercolor Basics: Still Life painting Ages 16 + Ages 13 + Ages 18 + Learn the fundamentals of oil painting including blending colors, Learn the basics of painting with acrylics while creating a funky Watercolors Beginners to intermediate level painters will learn how to work layering, and brush selection. Create a landscape painting while abstract painting with lots of color, energy, and details. This is from light to dark, layer and blend colors, and add depth as they learning how to use your tools, set up your palette, and develop a 2-hour class that covers color theory and basic techniques in Ages 18 + paint a different still life object each week. Get tips on how to a color theme in a social atmosphere. All supplies provided, but a fun, social, and relaxing atmosphere. All supplies provided. Learn the basics of watercolor and mixing light to dark, layer avoid and correct mistakes. Students should bring their own students are encouraged to bring their own brushes. Suitable Suitable for teens and adults. We suggest that students bring and colors blending to add depth to a painting, and get tips watercolor brushes. Register by the Tuesday before. for teens and adults. Register by Tuesday before class. their own brushes. Register a week prior to class. on how to avoid and correct mistakes. All supplies provided; $50.00 LR / $65.00 Miller Center Classroom 304 $25.00 LR / $38.00 $40.00 LR / $55.00 however, students are encouraged to bring their own brushes. Templeton Senior Center Betty J. Leary Betty J. Leary Miller Center Classroom 304 Linda Duff Register by the Tuesday before. $25.00 LR / $38.00 Th 4/7 ‑ 4/28 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 74401.141 W 1/20 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23002.110 Th 1/21 ‑ 2/11 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 23001.118 Miller Center Classroom 304 Betty J. Leary Tu 1/26 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23002.111 Th 2/25 ‑ 3/17 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 23001.128 Tu 1/19 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23003.110 Watercolor Basics: Water Scenes Tu 2/16 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23002.120 Th 3/31 ‑ 4/21 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 23001.136 W 1/27 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23003.111 Ages 18 + W 2/24 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23002.121 W 2/17 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23003.120 Beginners to intermediate level painters will learn how to work Tu 3/22 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23002.131 Acrylic Painted Spring Floor Cloth from light to dark, layer and blend colors, and add depth as they Ages 18 + Tu 2/23 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23003.121 paint a different still life object each week. Get tips on how to Tu 4/19 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23002.140 Using acrylic paints, you can transform plain canvas into a avoid and correct mistakes. Students should bring their own W 3/23 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23003.131 W 4/27 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23002.141 decorative spring design floor cloth. The colorful design adds a watercolor brushes. Register by the Tuesday before. whimsical touch to any setting. All supplies furnished. Register W 4/20 7:00pm - 9:00pm 23003.141 $50.00 LR / $65.00 by the Thursday before. Templeton Senior Center Betty J. Leary Tu 4/26 1:00pm - 3:00pm 23003.142 $30.00 LR / $45.00 Templeton Senior Center Betty J. Leary Th 2/4 ‑ 2/25 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 74401.122

Watercolors: Botanicals Sa 4/16 9:30am ‑ 12:00pm 74405.144 Ages 18 + Watercolor Express In this introductory class, students will focus on pencil drawing Spring Flower Note Cards Ages 18 + and sketching, use of color, perspective, and depth as they Ages 18 + It’s fast and it’s fun! Create and complete your own watercolor relate to watercolor painting. Students should bring: pointed Learn to paint beautiful spring flowers or herbs to be round sable brushes #4 and #6 and a small scrubber brush. picture as the instructor takes you step by step through the process. Students should bring their own brushes. Register by transformed into personalized note cards for special occasions. Optional: bring your own goose neck light. Register by the Register by the Thursday before. Monday before. the Monday before. $10.00 $15.00 LR / $23.00 $70.00 LR / $85.00 Templeton Senior Center Linda Duff Templeton Senior Center Virginia Klute Templeton Senior Center Betty J. Leary M 4/18 6:30pm ‑ 8:00pm 74400.141 Th 2/11 ‑ 3/3 1:00pm - 4:00pm 74401.121 Tu 1/12 1:00pm - 4:00pm 74401.111 Tu 3/15 1:00pm - 4:00pm 74401.131 Th 3/17 ‑ 4/7 1:00pm - 4:00pm 74401.132 Oil Painting Express Ages 18 + Gouache Painting Learn to mix colors and incorporate basic design elements as Intro to Watercolors for Beginners you paint a beautiful landscape. In this single class painters will Ages 18 + Ages 18 + complete a scene from Central Virginia. Students should bring Gouache is a type of paint similar to watercolor, but modified Start at the very beginning to learn step-by-step techniques their 11X14 canvas and oil painting brushes. Register by three to make it opaque. Using these paints and gouache painting for shading, blending, and terminology in this introduction days in advance. techniques, students will paint a beautiful spring themed to watercolors. Students should bring: pointed round sable $30.00 LR / $45.00 landscape. Bring your acrylic or watercolor brushes. Register brushes #4 and #6 and a small scrubber brush. Register by the Templeton Senior Center Rodney P Laughon three days in advance. Tuesday before. $20.00 LR / $30.00 $70.00 LR / $85.00 Sa 1/23 9:30am ‑ 12:30pm 74400.111 Templeton Senior Center Rodney P. Laughon Templeton Senior Center Virginia Klute Tu 3/8 1:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 74400.131 In addition, check out the many offerings of the Th 1/7 ‑ 1/28 1:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 74401.110 W 2/24 2:00pm ‑ 4:00pm 74400.121 Seven Hills Art Club, our partner in the arts. Sa 4/16 9:30am ‑ 11:30am 74400.140 You can find additional information, inlcluding details on their “Meet Our Artists” series at Miller Center, at www.7HillsArtClub.org.

36 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 37 Snow Scene on Slate Galentines Day: No Judgement Painting Ages 18 + Workshop Paint an adorable snowman scene on slate. This fun, easy Ages 21 + project is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Register by the The day before Valentine’s Day is the most sacred of holidays, Wednesday before. Galentines Day. To celebrate, we are providing a lovely $10.00 opportunity for ladies to get together with their gal pals and Templeton Senior Center Linda Duff celebrate each other while doing something fun and out of the ordinary. In this oil painting workshop, participants will be ARTAR AND Sa 1/23 10:00am ‑ 11:30am 74400.110 gently guided from start to finish towards creating a memorable masterpiece to showcase at home. Adult beverages and snack Looking to sweeten your palette? pairings will be served to assist in liberating the creative This is the party for you! This 2-hour class pairs process. Register by the Thursday before. CHO OLATEpainting instruction with chocolate fondue, appropriate for the whole family. The fondue bar will feature sweet $50.00 LR / $65.00 treats such as fruit, marshmallows, cake, and cookies. stained glass and pottery Miller Center Community Room 102 Barbara Hickman At the end of the session, participants will walk away with a completed painting to show off at home. These painting parties can Mosaic Birdbath Sa 2/13 1:00pm ‑ 5:00pm 23002.129 also be booked for a specific crowd at your convenience, please stop by or call for Ages 18 + information to plan you very own party! Using two terra‑cotta pots and saucer, students will create a Lisa Floyd brings over 40 years of artistic experience to our classes and programs, mosaic birdbath using a pattern, grout, and stained glass pieces. Specialty Paint Party PAPARTYpainting thousands of signs and murals. Her studio and gallery at Smith Mountain Lake has been This unique conversation starter will adorn your yard for years. Ages 8 + (children under 12 need adult supervision) featured in nearly every publication in the area. Lisa’s projects in fine art include: painting, drawing, Register by the Thursday before. Everything is provided for an overview with a concentration photography, window painting, signage, murals, faux finish, decorative painting, and community projects. Her $90.00 LR / $105.00 according to the interests of each class. See website for detailed passion has always been teaching to all ages. Lisa has won many awards for her artwork and contribution towards Carter Martin class descriptions. All ages and skill levels welcome. Register by the art community, while teaching art to youth in grades K-12. The Art Studio the Wednesday before. Make sure to check out our website for additional Saturday classes with Lisa! Tu 3/22 - 5/10 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 63600.131 $25.00 LR / $38.00 ALL CLASSES: $29.00 LR / $44.00 | Miller Center Classroom 204 Miller Center Classroom 304 Lisa Floyd

Faux Finish Ages 5+ Stained Glass Panel Painting for All Couples Night Ages 16+ Sa 1/30 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.117 Ages 18 + F 2/26 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.123 F 2/12 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.122 Sa 3/26 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.137 Learn to cut, grind and solder to create a colorful window F 4/8 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.142 hanging. Register by the Monday before. Stenciling F 4/22 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.143 $90.00 LR / $105.00 Girls Night Out Ages 5+ Sa 2/27 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.127 The Art Studio Carter Martin F 3/11 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.132 Sa 4/23 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.147 Family Night Ages 5+ Th 1/7 ‑ 2/25 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 63600.110 Chalk Paint & Furniture F 1/29 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.113 Snowman Theme Ages 5+ Th 3/3 ‑ 4/28 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 63600.130 Sa 1/16 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.116 F 3/25 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.133 F 1/15 6:30pm - 8:30pm 23001.112 Sa 3/12 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.136 *Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult for all classes Pottery: Beginning Handbuilt & Wheel Ages 18 + Decorative Painting Learn to make clay pottery using both hand‑forming and Sa 2/13 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.126 wheel‑throwing techniques. Students have a free hand in choosing their work and pieces. Register the Tuesday before. Sa 4/9 1:00pm ‑ 2:00pm 23004.146 $88.00 LR / $103.00 Gail Speidell The Art Studio Painting on Slate ‑ Lighthouse Design Tu 1/26 ‑ 3/15 9:00am ‑ 12:00pm 26000.110 Ages 18 + Painting on slate gives a special texture to your acrylic painting. Tu 4/5 ‑ 5/24 9:00am ‑ 12:00pm 26000.141 Choose from several styles of lighthouses. The slate tiles are drilled for easy hanging. Register by the Thursday before. W 1/27 ‑ 3/16 6:00pm ‑ 9:00pm 26000.111 $10.00 W 4/6 ‑ 5/25 6:00pm ‑ 9:00pm 26000.142 Templeton Senior Center Linda Duff 38 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 M 3/21 6:30pm ‑ 8:00pm 74400.130 DIAMOND HILL CENTER Featured Programs Preschool Play Group 1005 Seventeenth Street (434) 847 - 1409 AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS Birth to age 5 with adult caregiver Built on the site of the former Marce T. Jones Elementary School, this location has long-held significance to the community. The In partnership with Lynchburg City Schools, select centers grounds were recently renovated, and today this familiar center offer Play Group, a positive educational experience for child/ caregiver and to establish a peer-support network for parents, is abuzz with activities for friends and neighbors of all ages. After-School Program Featured Programs: Preschool Play Group, After-School, Teen in the comfort of the neighborhood. FREE. Night, Senior Recreation Shuffle, Soul Slide-Dancing Classes. Ages 6 to 17 10:00am-11:30am On weekdays after school, the neighborhood centers focus on growing children through active play, homework help, snack, Daniel’s HIll Center W 9/9-5/25 67100.302 JEFFERSON PARK CENTER and enrichment activities. Youth ages 6 to 12 may participate Diamond Hill Center Tu 9/8-5/24 66100.302 in the program. Teenagers age 13-17 may participate as Teen- 405 York Street (434) 847 - 1405 Leaders. Register your child at the neighborhood center of your With an expansive campus, Jefferson Park Center is home to choice. In session on school days only. FREE. tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, and an athletic 8/24-6/9 field – perfect for throwing discs, flying kites, or playing ball. Terraced seating overlooking the field recalls that this park College Hill Center 3:00pm-6:00pm has been a staple in the community for decades. Featured Daniel’s Hill Center 3:00pm-6:00pm Programs: After-School, Teen Night. Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Diamond Hill Center 3:00pm-6:00pm FAIRVIEW CENTER Fairview Center 3:00pm-6:00pm Jefferson Park Center 3:00pm-6:00pm Neighborhood 3621 Campbell Avenue (434) 847 - 1751 Yoder Park Center 3:00pm-6:00pm This active center is conveniently located off Campbell Avenue, Centers a busy Lynchburg corridor, and features a large campus - with Senior Recreation Shuffle classrooms, ceramics studio, tennis/pickleball, and basketball courts, field space, a playlot, an archery range, and picnic Soul Slide Dancing Get connected, get moving. Join this social and informational grounds. Featured Programs: After-School, School’s Out, activity hub, with a variety of recreational choices. Connect Expanded Senior Schedule. Ages 10+ with other seniors through ping-pong, billiards, or cards. Want to get fit and have fun dancing at the same time? Join us Participate in featured activities, such as health screenings, as we learn a variety of social dances - slides and shuffles, set popular Ten-and-Counting themed informational discussions, to soul and pop music. Great to know for wedding receptions, seasonal crafts, and a sampling of gentle movement choices. COLLEGE HILL CENTER reunions, and other social events. Designed for adults. Children ages 10 and up may attend with their responsible September through May 811 Jackson Street (434) 847 - 1418 adult caregiver. Bring water bottle and tennis shoes. $3/week, Situated in the heart of the City, College Hill Center is compact, payable on site. Daniel’s Hill Center 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesdays energetic, and serves as a recreation hub for busy people on Diamond Hill Center Diamond Hill Center 11:00am-1:00pm Thursdays the move. Catch a spirited game of basketball on the court, or a two-hand touch football match on the front lawn. Featured M 9/14-5/23 6:00pm-7:30pm 66300.301 Yoder Center 11:00am-1:00pm Fridays Programs: After-School, Teen Night, Senior Recreation Shuffle. Fairview Center 9:30am - 1:00pm Mon, Wed, Fri

DANIEL’S HILL CENTER School's Out! Teen Program 317 Norwood Street (434) 847 - 1396 Ages 6 to 12 When Lynchburg City Schools are out, Parks and Recreation Conveniently located off Rivermont Avenue in the Historic Ages 13 to 17 is in. We’re open for a full‑day of enriching activities for Daniel’s Hill Neighborhood, the Center is just steps away Exclusively for you, it's time for teen-only activities - inside school‑aged children. Pack a lunch and bring your child to the from the Point of Honor Museum and the Blackwater Creek and beyond the neighborhood. Compete in inter-center Stop by your Neighborhood Center to pick up a center for a day of indoor and outdoor play, games, and open Trail. Featured Programs: After-School, Preschool Play Group, tournaments, get out and about on local excursions, and help full calendar of activities recreation. Register now for a bundle of ten School’s Out days ‑ School’s Out, Senior Recreation Shuffle. design a schedule of featured activities. Your center, your time. January through April. January through May, 6:00pm-8:00pm $65.00 LR / $100.00 YODER CENTER January Through April Jefferson Park Center Tuesdays/Thursdays 109 Jackson Street (434) 847 - 1645 Daniel’s HIll Center 8:30am-5:30pm 67100.100 College Hill Center & Yoder Center Thursdays

This vibrant and engaged center offers programs for youth, Diamond Hill Center Tuesdays adults, and families. Located near the Fifth Street Business District, and close to the Blackwater Creek Trail, there’s always adventure in store at this recently renovated center. Featured 40 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Programs: After-School, Teen Night, Senior Recreation Shuffle. Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 41 SHARING OUR STORIES SHARING OUR STORIES

The Lynchburg Museum Point of Honor is among shares the history and the most historic homes stories of Lynchburg in Central Virginia. and Central Virginia. Built in 1815 by Dr. Until you visit, you George Cabell, Point don’t know Lynchburg! of Honor explores Lynchburg life during Don’t miss Experience The James: America’s early years. Lynchburg’s Pathway to the World. This exhibit on the history, art, archaeology, The Cabell plantation and ecology of the James River closes once stretched from December 31, 2015. EXHIBITS IN 2016: Downtown to what is January 12 - March 6 now Randolph College. To Be Sold: Virginia and the Don’t miss the Gift American Slave Trade Library of Virginia traveling exhibit Shop, an exhibit on early medicine, and Slaves Waiting to be Sold, by Eyre Crowe, Richmond, ca. 1852 the hearth kitchen.

January 8 - December 31 A Feast For the Eyes: Quilts & Textiles from Central Virginia

DON’T FORGET BECOME A MEMBER! MEMBERS THE LYNCHBURG RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUM IS NOW POINT OF HONOR, INVITATIONS Vintage Landmarks, Lynchburg, Virginia, TO SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND 10% by Frances Calhoun, 1999 FREE ALL THE TIME AND OPEN OFF IN THE GIFT SHOP! EXTENDED HOURS March 12 - December 31 ON THE FIRST FRIDAY INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? A Great Change in the Situation of CONTACT WHITNEY ROBERTS: Man: Lynchburg’s Railroad OF EVERY MONTH (434) 455 4424 OR Percival’s Island was once Norfolk and [email protected] Western Railroad’s Island Yard FROM 5-8 PM.

Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday noon to 4:00 pm. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday noon to 4:00 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Tours & Special Programs: Whitney Roberts, Museum Educator • [email protected] or 434-455-4424. Tours & Special Programs: Whitney Roberts, Museum Educator • [email protected] or 434-455-4424.

Lynchburg Museum • 901 Court Street • Lynchburg, VA 24504 Point of Honor • 112 Cabell Street • Lynchburg, VA 24504 434-455-6226 • [email protected] 434-455-6226 • [email protected] Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 43 /LynchburgMuseum www.LynchburgMuseum.org • www.LynchburgPhotos.org /LburgMuse /LynchburgMuseum www.PointofHonor.org • www.LynchburgPhotos.org /LburgMuse Enrichment Special Effect Makeup Mahjong Ages 8-17 games Ages 18 + Want to learn special makeup effects without going to makeup Bridge: Beginners Enjoy this Chinese tile game of luck, strategy, and skill. Played school? This class will teach you tips and techniques to create similarly to gin rummy, it’s a great way to engage your brain. your own makeup effects. Students will apply makeup to Ages 18 + Beginners and new players are always welcome. themselves. Don’t forget! Lynchburg City Schools are closed Discover the fun of bridge as you learn the basics of the card FREE this day. Register by the Friday before. game. Beginners of all ages are invited to try their hand at this Templeton Senior Center $15.00 LR / $23.00 six-week class. Register by the Monday before. Miller Center Classroom 304 Chris Brown $34.00 LR / $49.00 Th 1/7 ‑ 4/28 9:30am ‑ 12:30pm 73003.114 Templeton Senior Center Phyllis Moldenke Tu 1/19 5:30pm ‑ 7:00pm 29090.110 W 4/20 ‑ 5/25 1:30pm ‑ 3:30pm 74002.141 Mahjong Fun Day AARP Smart Driver Class Ages 18 + Bridge: Intermediate Enjoy a full day of mahjong as you challenge your friends in this Ages 50 + ancient Chinese tile game. Newcomers are encouraged. Door This eight‑hour, newly updated driving refresher course, geared Ages 18 + prizes and lunch provided. Come by and play on Thursdays to the older driver, develops skills to enhance performance and Continue learning the game of bridge as you build on your skills from 9:30‑12:30 and practice up for this big day! Register by safety. Check with your agent about a rate reduction! Register and improve your game. Some previous playing experience is the Tuesday before. 2 days before class. necessary. Register by the Friday before. $10.00 $15.00 AARP members, $20.00 non‑members payable on site to AARP $34.00 LR / $49.00 Templeton Senior Center Lynn Fox Templeton Senior Center Templeton Senior Center Phyllis Moldenke Th 4/14 9:00am ‑ 3:00pm 73000.130 Sa 2/27 8:30am ‑ 5:00pm 74001.120 M 1/4 ‑ 2/22 9:30am ‑ 11:30am 74002.110

W Th 4/27 ‑ 4/28 1:00pm ‑ 5:00pm 74001.140 M 4/18 ‑ 5/23 9:30am ‑ 11:30am 74002.140 Canasta Ages 18 + AARP Tax Aide Bridge Club Have fun and challenge your brain as you play this popular card All Ages Ages 18 + game. New players and beginners are welcome. IRS trained, AARP volunteers are on hand to help you complete Lynchburg Duplicate Bridge Club. Competitive club play in a FREE your tax return. This free electronic filing service is available friendly atmosphere. Experienced players of all ages invited. Templeton Senior Center from February 1 ‑ April 13, 9:00am ‑12:30pm, Mondays, Contact: Club President, Terry Garner at 941-0049. Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Bring all pertinent papers, social FREE F 1/8 ‑ 4/29 9:30am ‑ 12:30pm 73003.115 security card and your photo ID. Templeton Senior Center Terry Garner FREE Templeton Senior Center Dick DeMars M 1/4 ‑ 4/25 12:30pm ‑ 4:00pm 73710.110

M W Sa 2/1 ‑ 4/13 9:00am ‑ 12:30pm 73003.125 W 1/6 ‑ 4/27 7:00pm ‑ 10:00pm 73710.111 technology Getting Paid to Talk: Voice Acting F 1/8 ‑ 4/29 10:00am ‑ 1:30pm 73710.112 Computer Basics: Intro to Facebook Ages 18 + Conversational Spanish Ages 18 + Technology is becoming a vital part of today’s society. Take Back by popular demand, this class teaches students all Ages 18 + Mahjong Lessons about voice acting used in commercials, audio books, advantage of this one‑time class and learn how to create a Whether you are planning a trip to a Spanish‑speaking country animation, and training materials. Listen to demos Ages 18 + Facebook account, find friends and family members, upload or would just like to learn something new, this is the class for from working professionals and record a script with a Learn this ancient Chinese tile game, similar to the Western photos, and navigate through the website. Bring a notepad or you. Jorge Lazo, a native of Guatemala, will teach you phrases producer’s direction. Register by Tuesday before class. card game rummy. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and better yet, bring your own laptop and follow along. Register by and words to help you learn this beautiful language. Register by calculation, and involves a certain degree of chance. Register by the Monday before. the Tuesday before. $18.00 LR / $27.00 the Thursday before. $10.00 $20.00 LR / $30.00 Miller Center Classroom 306 $10.00 Miller Center Classroom 304 Krista Johnson Templeton Senior Center Jorge A. Lazo Templeton Senior Center Karen Bridgett Tu 3/22 6:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 29120.130 W 3/9 1:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 28001.131 Th 3/3 ‑ 3/24 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 74006.130 F 2/12 ‑ 2/26 9:30am ‑ 11:30am 73004.120

44 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 45 Computer Basics: Microsoft Word and Planting Vegetables for All Seasons PowerPoint Ages 18 + INDIAN COOKING: Ages 50 + Learn more about what to grow and when as Master Gardener Learn the basics of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint during John Casler shares information and planting tips on year round WITH MAHABUBA AKHTER this introductory class. Students can bring their own laptops if gardening. You’ll be surprised what you can do! desired. Register by the Tuesday before. FREE $10.00 Templeton Senior Center John Casler Mahabuba Akhter has been teaching how to cook Bengali dishes for almost 4 years at various kitchens in Charlottesville. Cooking is her passion and she loves to share her Templeton Senior Center Krista Johnson Tu 2/23 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 73003.110 delicious Bengali recipes. What makes Bengali cooking special is the use of garden fresh vegetables and a variety of spices. Th 2/25 2:30pm ‑ 4:30pm 74300.122 These classes offer entertaining cooking demonstration, a delightful atmosphere, anda Shade Gardening in Central Virginia full meal at the end of class. Participants will be introduced to basic spices from India, and How to Sell Stuff on Craigslist & eBay will learn how much spice to use when cooking, as well as how to enhance the taste, smell Ages 18 + and appearance of food. Students will also learn about related health benefits of Indian Ages 18 + Do you have a shady yard and want to introduce some plant ingredients. There are plenty of options for selling your unwanted goods variety or color? Dr. Joe Pond has been working with just such online, but which site you choose will depend on what you’re landscapes for 40 years and has some great ideas to share. trying to unload. The holidays are over, which means you FREE ALL CLASSES: probably have a lot of unwanted gift items or just need to Templeton Senior Center Joe Pond Ages 12 + * declutter. Before you toss all your unwanted junk in the Miller Center Community Room 102 dumpster, give it a second look. If one man’s trash is another’s Tu 3/1 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 73003.130 11:00am - 1:00pm treasure, you might be sitting on a gold mine. Learn how to cash $30.00 LR / $45.00 in on these potential riches and sell that stuff online! Register by the Thursday before $10.00 *Participants under 15 must be accompanied by an adult Miller Center Classroom 306 SHRIMP MALAYI CURRY cooking & nutrition Khituri (rice, lentils, sweet pea, cauliflower, Th 2/25 7:30pm ‑ 8:30pm 28009.125 Smart Kids Kitchen Skills and potato) Fried Eggplant Ages 8 to 13 CHICKEN CURRY Pakora Class is geared to teach kids their way around a kitchen. Participants will focus on basic cooking skills, dining etiquette, Chicken Curry Papadam (lentil chips) and general kitchen safety/sanitation measures. Your child will Basmati Rice (with ghee and lime) gardening Sa 3/26 29001.131 learn to create healthy snacks and meals with some hands- Salad (tomato, cucumber, green mango, on experience. Materials provided and the day will end with cilantro, and green onion) Create a Shangri‑La for Hummingbirds a delicious snack made by the participants. Let the fun begin! and Butterflies Register by the Friday before. Don’t forget! Lynchburg City Pumpkin with Punch Phoron Schools are out this week. Ages 18 + Sa 1/23 29001.111 CHICKEN SHISH KABOB $10.00 Master Gardener Karen Sacasky sheds light on which plants Miller Center Kitchen Gulshan Ari Chicken Shish Kabob (assorted bell pepper, hummingbirds and butterflies are most attracted to. Fill your onion, pineapple) garden with color and bring in the butterflies! W Th 3/30 ‑ 3/31 1:00pm ‑ 2:30pm 28001.136 Chickpea Curry FREE BENGALI VEGAN DISHES Raita (yogurt with cucumber) Templeton Senior Center Karen Sacasky Shrimp Malayi Curry Tu 3/8 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 73003.120 Intro to Healthy Eating Made Practical Basmati Rice with Ghee and Safron Sa 4/23 29001.141 Ages 12 + Mango Lassi Are you struggling with your weight because you don’t know how Fried Potatoes Herb Gardening to eat healthy for the day or throughout the week? Participants will learn how to approach this problem in a successful way with Ages 18 + Sa 2/27 29001.121 a licensed weight loss coach and professional in Public Health Master Gardener, Roslyn Cheagle, will share information on and Nutrition Stephanie Wright from Wyndhurst Medical growing your own fresh herbs and how to use them in your Aesthetics. Stephanie has already helped over 300 patients favorite dishes. Discover how you can have your own herb in the surrounding area learn how to approach weight loss in garden even in a small space using containers. a practical way to achieve success and remain in maintenance. FREE Suitable for teens and adults. Register by the Monday before. Templeton Senior Center Roslyn Cheagle $10.00 Miller Center Classroom 308 Stephanie Wright Tu 3/15 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 73003.133 Th 1/21 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 28009.117

Th 2/18 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 28009.128 46 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter - Spring 2016 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 4747 Nutrition and Healthy Cooking Series Diet for Positive Aging Ages 18 + Ages 50 + This 7-week nutrition and cooking series will cover a variety Learn about diet and lifestyle routines for positive aging while COOK LIKE A PRO of topics including shopping, meal preparation, and portion incorporating S.M.A.R.T. goals. Start off the new year by being control. Each week will feature a different topic as well as a rejuvenated and also enjoy a cooking demonstration by Susan WITH MARISA JONES healthy snack to enjoy. Each participant will receive a free bag Prillaman. Register by the Friday before. of healthy groceries to take home after each class. Register by $5.00 Chef Marisa Catalano Jones is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. 1/4. After working in two prominent New York restaurants, Marisa started food styling for television. After Templeton Senior Center Susan Prillaman returning to Virginia, she began teaching cooking classes in Charlottesville at The Seasonal Cook, The Jan 6 Intro Lesson/My Plate Tu 1/19 3:00pm ‑ 4:30pm 74005.111 Charlottesville Cooking School and The Happy Cook. She currently does classes, events, specialty Jan13 Plan: What to eat? dinners, and catering. She is also the chef at Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center. Jan 20 Shop for Value ALL CLASSES: Miller Center Community Room 102 Jan 27 Fruits & Vegetables Feb 3 Fix It Safe Heart Healthy Eating KNIFE SKILLS Feb 10 Portion Control Feb 17 Smart Drinks & Sugar Ages 50 + Learn kitchen basics: from how to hold your knife, to slicing and dicing. Healthy and delicious meals February is American Heart Month. In this class, Susan Prillaman can be quick when knife-cutting skills are applied. This hands‑on participation class focuses on the FREE focuses on heart healthy eating and ways to reduce the risk of fundamentals of owning and using a chef knife. Class will include information on care of a knife and Jeanell Smith Fairview Center heart disease. She will demonstrate cooking a heart healthy cutting accessories, demonstration, participation in basic cuts and techniques, and execution of a meal for everyone to enjoy. Register by the Friday before. recipe using the presented skills. An Italian‑style bread salad will be served at the end and you will Wednesday 10:30am - 11:30am 63400.100 leave class feeling full. Students will need to bring their own cutting board and chef knife. See receipt $5.00 notes for supply purchasing tips. Register by the Monday before. $46.00 LR / $61.00 Templeton Senior Center Susan Prillaman Stretch Your Food Dollars Th 1/28 6:00pm ‑ 8:00pm 29001.110 Tu 2/9 10:00am ‑ 11:30am 74005.121 Ages 18 + SNAP educator Jeanell Smith will teach this 7-week course. ROLL YOUR OWN SUSHI Classes cover basic nutrition, food safety, portion control, fruits Go Green Sushi is great, but it can get expensive. Learn how to make it in this hands-on class, then practice at and vegetables, meal planning, grocery shopping and budgeting. home and wow your family and friends. It's easier than you think! Menu for the night includes: Shrimp Class includes cooking instructions and hands on practice. Ages 50 + Tempura Roll; Spicy Tuna Hand Roll; and Inside-Out California Roll. This hands-on class will end with Note: LCS are out on 3/30, parents may bring their children on March is National Nutrition Month. In this class, Susan a sampling of your rolls. Register by the Monday before. $46.00 LR / $61.00 this day only, ages 5 years old & up for planned activities. Prillaman focuses on going, thinking, and eating green. She will FREE demonstrate putting together a tasty salad for everyone to sample. Register by the Monday before. Th 2/25 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 29001.124 Miller Center Community Room 102 Jeanell Smith $5.00 W 3/2-4/13 10:00am – 11:30 am 28009.130 Templeton Senior Center Susan Prillaman THE WHOLE CHICKEN Buying a whole raw chicken and cutting it into parts is the most cost effective method! Learn how to W 3/23 1:00pm ‑ 2:30pm 74005.131 cut a whole chicken into pieces with hands-on instruction then take it home with recipes to practice Beginning Cake Decorating and enjoy. One of the recipes will be served at the end of the class for sampling. Students need to bring cutting board, chef knife, and kitchen shears. Register by the Monday before. $35.00 LR / $50.00 Ages 18 + Pressure Saucepan Learn the basics of cake making and decorating from the pros Th 3/10 6:00pm ‑ 7:30pm 29001.130 at “Love is in the Air Catering.” The first session will focus on the Ages 50 + cake, icing, and the supplies needed to make a beautiful finished Learn how to cook with a pressure saucepan as Susan Prillaman product. Build your skills as you learn to make flowers, piping, demonstrates using this kitchen device while saving time, SALAD DRESSING and decorative touches using step‑by‑step cake decorating nutrients, and flavor all in one pan. Register by the Friday Making salad dressing from scratch is nearly as fast and easy as shaking up a bottle, and the taste instructions and ideas to make cake decorating easy. See receipt before. is phenomenally better than most "gourmet" store-bought dressings. Learn to make: Classic Ranch, for supplies. Register by the Friday before. $5.00 Carrot Ginger, Mediterranean Vinaigrette. Salad will be served at the end of class. Register by the $20.00 LR / $30.00 Templeton Senior Center Susan Prillaman Monday before. $23.00 LR / $31.00 Templeton Senior Center Linda Loveleen M 4/25 10:00am ‑ 11:30am 74005.141 Th 3/31 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 29001.133 W 1/13 ‑ 1/27 2:00pm ‑ 3:00pm 74006.110

RISOTTO Risotto is a dish that has become associated with fancy restaurants, but really, it’s the epitome of Ital- ian home cooking. Knowing how to make a good risotto is something every cook should have in their back pocket, if only because it’s so satisfying and easy to prepare, and it never fails to impress. Recipe includes: Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage and Seared Shrimp with Parsley. Taste a sampling at the end of the class and leave feeling full. Register by the Monday before. $46.00 LR / $61.00

Th 2/11 6:00pm ‑ 7:00pm 29001.120 48 49 Improvement Projects 1

Construction at the Blackwater Creek Athletic Area

At Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, we understand just how important our facilities, parks, and trails are to the Lynchburg community. As a reflection of that, we work to consistently develop improvement projects that satisfy the needs and wants of our community. Here is just a brief overview of some of our current parks, trails and 3 4 facilities improvement projects. If you’d like to learn more, please visit our website.

One change brought to City Stadium this fall was the instal- The Tinbridge Spur Trail is a connector trail built from Hollins 1 lation of a new scoreboard on the north end of the stadium, 3 Street in the historic Tinbridge neighborhood to the Kemper including a 12’X20’ video-display screen. The screen, capable of Street branch of the James River Heritage Trail (aka Blackwater showing high-definition slides, photographs ,and videos, received Creek Bikeway). The spur trail’s earthen treadway is 900 linear feet audience approval during its first season and is certain to be a fan with several switchbacks to reduce land slope. favorite in upcoming seasons. Thanks to the new spur trail, which culminates in a small footbridge The Blackwater Creek Athletic Area improvement project at the intersection with the James River Heritage Trail , the Tinbridge 2 was completed in October 2015. With the goal of increasing neighbors can now access the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and can potential use of the space, the project focused on replacing the enjoy walking and biking along the 21 miles of trail. current baseball diamond field with a multi-purpose field. The field will be primarily used for local lacrosse and football leagues, but Enjoy the playground with your child in a unique way. can also be used for other sports events and leagues. 4 Lynchburg’s first expression swings are coming your way soon! The expression swing allows you to join your child in face-to-face Additional improvements included: tandem. One side is a traditional bucket seat ideal for a child 5 years • Replacement of field sports lighting and younger while a parent or guardian sits opposite in an adult seat. • Regrading/reseeding to convert to Bermuda grass irrigated Now you and your toddler can play face-to-face and share the fun of field being a child. • Placement of yard hydrants • ADA compliant drinking fountains and parking spaces Look out for the first swings in Riverside Park and Peaks View Park! • Bench-style seating built into the existing hillside • handicap-accessible parking spaces

withOut Lynchburg and Parks About and Rec 2 Joined hand in Lynchburg Parks hand, this ROTC and Recreation cadet assists area Neighborhood veteran, Marion Center participants Irvine at the 2015 were honored at Annual Veterans the 2015 Optimist Appreciation Club of Lynchburg’s Lunch sponsored Youth Leadership by the Templeton for Neighborhood Senior Center. Excellence Program. 50 Lynchburg Parks & Rec • Winter-Spring 2016 51 Share your adventures with us by using the #LynchburgParksRec hashtag!

Virginia Amateur Sports, The City of Lynchburg, and Liberty University have teamed up to bring the Virginia Commonwealth Games to the City of Lynchburg. Over sixty-five sporting events are planned over the course of 2016 in Lynchburg, with one massive summer event hosted at Liberty University over the weekend of July 22-24. The LU campus will stage over 25 events that will feature snowboarding, ice hockey, and youth indoor soccer. The City of Lynchburg will showcase bubble soccer at the newly renovated Lynchburg City Stadium, adult flag football at newly constructed Blackwater Creek Athletic Area, youth 3-on-3 basketball and adult kickball at historic and newly refurbished Miller Park, and ASA Softball competitions at Peaks View Park.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! This is a huge undertaking and will require many VOLUNTEERS to help put Lynchburg’s best foot forward and execute a fantastic event. Any citizen or organization interested in volunteering their time is encouraged to contact our volunteer coordinator at (434) 455- 5886 or [email protected].