Classes & Workshops
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Dance, Health & Fitness
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
A flowing style yoga class linking yoga poses together to bring balance and harmony to our bodies as we move our bodies with our breath. This type of Yoga flow features cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength and relaxation. Leave feeling relaxed and with an overall feeling of well being. Multi-level class, please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat & water.
Instructor: Ginger LeMasurier
Two class options:
Option I- One Night a Week: Monday OR Wednesday from 6pm-7pm
Price: $ per 8 weeks
Option II- Two Nights a Week: Mondays & Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm
Price: $35 per 8 weeks
Classes start the week of May 7 and last for 8 weeks.
Register ASAP
Zumba®
The fusing of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves that create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. This power-packed workout is great for everyone no matter what your fitness level is! See you there!
Instructor: Beckie Eagle, Certified Zumba® Instructor
6pm-7pm, six Tuesdays starting April 10 at MHPA *option to continue
Price: $45
Register ASAP
Outdoor Pilates
Master the fundamental exercises of a classical Pilates mat workout (10 exercises) and reap the rewards for a lifetime. Instruction will be given on how to modify each exercise according to your physical capabilities and core strength. Discover how to stretch, strengthen, balance the body and improve poster while increasing body awareness.
Instructor: Ella Roach
6:30pm-7:30pm, four Fridays starting April 13 at MHP *option to continue
Price: $40
Register ASAP
Morning Warmups with Jolene
This on-going class is great for Seniors with tired muscles and as a follow-up for physical therapy. Bring hand weights, exercise mats and resistant bands. Healthy eating and diet tips are also shared. Men and women invited! 50+
Instructor: Jolene Dewey
9am-10am on Tuesdays & Thursdays at NSTC
Price: $32 per 12 classes
Register ASAP
Nutrition 101
Have fun learning the basics of nutrition and how it affects your health! We'll start small with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, then we'll move up a notch and discuss carbohydrates, proteins, fats and fiber. Then, we'll talk about the big picture: popular diets, hunger versus craving, how to choose your food and food as medication.
Instructor: Anne Buzzelli, Registered Dietitian
6:30pm-8pm, four Thursdays starting May 24 at MHPC
Price: $45
Register by: May 17
Metabolic Typing: Find the Ideal Foods for your Unique Body
If the same diet worked for everyone, there would be no love handles, no heartburn, no flatulence, no diabetes, no psoriasis and no problems! But since everybody is different, cookie cutter solutions always fail. Metabolic Typing provides a personalized guideline for what and how to eat. Common results include increased energy, release of extra weight, sharpened mental clarity, and reduction of food cravings and disappearance of chronic health problems. We’ll discuss the philosophy and science behind MT, trouble-shoot common challenges and identify common blocking factors that prevent success. Four class series includes your online Metabolic Type assessment, and an optional one-on-one Nutrition Session at BuzzNutrition is available at a very discounted price.
Instructor: Anne Buzzelli, Registered Dietitian
6:30pm-8pm, four Wednesdays starting July 18 at MHPC
Price: $40
Register by: July 11
Cholesterol: True Cause of Heart Disease?
For years, cholesterol and saturated fat have been serving time for a crime they did not commit: heart disease! Come and learn why our instructor thinks that cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease, and is instead a nutrient vital to health. Also, learn the real causes of heart disease and how to avoid them. We’ll talk about how good cholesterol and saturated fat can protect from all inflammatory diseases, how to choose healthy food sources, what foods to limit instead and what blood levels of cholesterol really mean. Small food samples provided.
Instructor: Anne Buzzelli, Registered Dietitian
6:30pm-8pm, August 15 at MHPC
Price: $15
Register by: April 10
Digestive Health
How healthy is your “food tube”? Let’s discuss the importance of a healthy digestive system to overall health, as well as comfort. The digestive system is intimately connected to the skin, brain and immune system and it’s one of the main exit routes for toxins that are so prevalent in our world. Specific foods and strategies can help resolve digestive issues: from heartburn and ulcers to food allergies, IBS, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Small food samples provided.
Instructor: Anne Buzzelli, Registered Dietitian
6:30pm-8pm, May 17 at MHPC
Price: $15
Register by: May 10
Lyme Disease?
A tiny tick bite can have monstrous health consequences. Lyme disease is hard to diagnose and if it’s missed, is extremely challenging to cure. It can even be misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis! Learn about how to prevent Lyme disease, challenges of testing and diagnosis, how to address new cases, cutting-edge theories about how to treat chronic cases (both alternative and conventional) and specific foods that can make or break prevention and recovery. Small food samples provided.
Instructor: Anne Buzzelli, Registered Dietitian
6:30pm-8pm, April 17 at MHPC
Price: $15
Register by: August 8
Ticknor’s English Country Dance
Learn dances from the 17th & 18th centuries. All experience levels are welcome to attend! Wear low heel shoes. For details, call coordinator Becky McGovern at 886-9729.
7:30pm-9pm, 2nd/4th Fridays at GHPGC
Price: $2 per class
Party Bridge Club
For the experienced bridge player who is interested in socialization as well as brushing up on their game. Party on! Not an instructional club.
Thursdays, 1pm-4pm at MHPC
Price: $10 per brochure
Ballroom Practice Sessions
You’ve learned how to do it, now join couples at 6:30pm on the 3rd Friday of every month and practice with your partner. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided, bring a snack to share if you'd like. Held at GHPGC.
For details or to let us know you are coming, call Donald Dollins at (540) 337-3173.
Price: $6
Creative Arts
Beginner’s Pottery
This class will offer students the opportunity to explore their own creativity in 3D. Each person will make several high-fired, functional pieces that can be used or just enjoyed as art. The basic properties of clay will be covered as well as the historical significance of pottery. Hand thrown technique will be used. Beware: once you start pottery, you may not be able to stop! Families, singles, pairs, all welcome!
Instructor: Mary Tuttle
6pm-8pm, four Mondays starting April 9 at NSTC
Price: $31
Register ASAP
Intermediate Pottery: The Basics of the Pottery Wheel
Come test out our brand spankin’ new electric potter’s wheel- woohoo! Students will move at their own pace. This will be an introduction to wheel throwing. Expect to make several functional stoneware pieces to take home.
Instructor: Mary Tuttle
6pm-8pm, four Mondays starting May 7 at NSTC
Price: $31
Register by: April 30
Advanced Pottery
Prerequisite is a beginning wheel throwing class (either through Parks & Rec or from another facility). Advanced wheel throwing techniques will be explored and each student will take home several functional stoneware pieces.
Instructor: Mary Tuttle
6pm-8pm, four Mondays starting June 18 at NSTC
Price: $35
Register by: June 11
Mixed Media Collage
Ellen Werther, a member of Co-Art Gallery in Staunton VA, is known for her non-traditional mixed media creations. She uses vintage and modern fabrics, paper, found objects, beads, jewelry, clay, metal, paint, wood (and just about anything else she can think of) in her art. In this class, Ellen will show some of her pieces, explain the process, and then give students the opportunity to create "masterpieces" of their own. If weather permits, students will be able to go outside to look for material to add to their pieces. Students are welcome to bring photographs or other items they would like to include.
6pm-8pm, May 14 and 21 MHPC
Price: $21
Register by: May 7
Hand-Woven Chair Caning
Learn a craft that was first introduced into England during the second half of the 17th century. Hand-woven caned chairs are eloquent, comfortable, and durable. The cane is woven through holes drilled around the perimeter of the chair using the seven-step method. The woven seat will form a strong yet flexible completion to a restored chair from yesteryear. Allow your hands and mind to work together to join the past with the present. Please bring your own chair, instructor can assist you in finding one or can answer questions about a chair you may already have. Materials list can be picked up at the Parks & Recreation department.
Instructor: Alice Higgins
6pm-7pm, four Tuesdays starting June 5 at NSTC
Price: $35 (includes chair caning supplies and instruction)
Register by: May 29
Collaborative Novel
Four students will collaborate to author and publish an original novel with one student will providing illustrations. The class will include lessons in the elements of writing as well as group critiques. Each student will each contribute two chapters to the novel. The illustrator will contribute 10 line art illustrations.
Instructor: Will Grant
1pm-2:30pm, ten Wednesdays starting April 11 at MHPC
Price: $10
Register by: April 4
Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Study, compose, share, observe and discuss many essential aspects of successful nonfiction writing under the guidance of Edward Zdinak, a retired VMI professor. Pencils, paper, dictionaries and the book “How Not to Write” by William Safire will be provided. A non-lectured, well-structured written format will be used to emphasize benefits for both beginner and more advanced writers. No test or exams, simply come and advance your writing skills in a new, fresh way! All ages welcome.
3pm-5pm, on April 18 at MHPC
Price: $5
Register by: April 11
PIC Jewelry Class
Bring your partner in crime (metaphorically) a.k.a. a friend, and create some jewelry together! In this class using a variety of beginning techniques, you will learn how to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings using glass beads, wire, and more. Take home your creations.
Instructor: Elzena Anderson
1pm-4pm, May 12 at NSTC
Price: $22 (includes instruction and jewelry supplies)
Register by: May 1
Quilt Smart Mondo Bag
This bag is perfect for carrying sewing supplies to a class, gym clothes to work out, picnic goodies, supplies for a day at the beach, or just to take shopping! The bag is made from 208 2 ½” blocks of 100% cotton fabric of any patterns of your choice. Pack a brown bag lunch and join us for a day of sewing and fun. Intermediate level class; bring your *working* sewing machine and call or come by Parks & Rec for a materials list, (540) 332-3945.
Instructor: Deborah Lane & Sharon Angle
9am-3pm, on May 12 at MHPA
Price: $36 (includes instruction and bag supplies)
Register by: April 30
Adventure & Outdoor
Zipline at Bryce Resort
Everyone had SUCH a good time last trip, we must offer this again! The exciting ride consists of ten zip line platform stations connected by over 3,000 feet of cable traversing down the ski slopes and through the woods. At speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, riders will experience the thrill of flying through the trees and sailing across the open ski slopes. As high as 65 feet above the ground, we’ll work our way from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Let’s get the adrenaline pumping!
Saturday, DATE
Depart GHPG at 1:15pm
Return around 6pm
Price: $53 (includes transportation & ticket)
Register by: July 4
Treetops Canopy Tour
See the forest like you never have before, a way that is otherwise inaccessible. Move from tree to tree using a network of platforms and skybridges. Fast moving zip lines will take us soaring through the tree tops for a thrilling ride over rugged terrain. Treetops Canopy Tour at the New River Gorge was listed as one of the top 10 Zip Lines in the country by USAToday Travel.
Saturday, August 11
Depart GHPG at 9am
Return around 9pm
Price: $172
Register by: May 1
Sunday Hiking
Famous for Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park also boasts over 500 miles of hiking trails. Join us and enjoy six different hikes visiting mountaintops with wonderful views, waterfalls, historic homesteads, the Appalachian Trail, with the possibility of viewing wildlife along the way. This is also a great time to see the arrival of Spring!
Leader: Mark Doty
8:30am, April 22 at Blue Mountain Coffee. We will carpool from there. Additional hikes will be on May 6, 20, June 3, 10, and 24. Dates and meeting place subject to change.
Price: $23
Register by: April 30
Basics of Horsemanship
Have you ever thought about riding or owning a horse but have questions about where to even begin? This class will help clarify horse care costs, the breed that is best for your use and much more. Beginner friendly and will make you more comfortable and familiar in the world of horses.
Instructor: Peggy Hinegardner
6pm-7:30pm, three Mondays starting April 9 at MHPC
Price: $23
Register by: April 2
Right Brain Revival
Developing Self-Esteem Through Mirror Work
What does self-esteem mean to you? Always trusting your heart and following your leadings? Do you know what makes you truly happy? In this discussion and hands on experience you will learn how to use a simple mirror to follow your heart and understand your own worth. Louise Hay gave us the gift of looking in the mirror to find our own truths. Now Margot takes us to finding our own happiness each day. Bring a hand mirror. Also suggested that you read Anessa's Gift. It is for sale at the Sacred Circle downtown as well as available through the Staunton Library.
Instructor: Margot Hawk
6pm-8pm, May 16 at MHPC
Price: $24
Register by: May 9
Contacting Your Own Inner Guidance
Ever wish you could get clear answers from the love and kindness that is in us all? Margot will lead you through visualizations and give you the means to trust what you hear learning to differentiate between ego and loving guidance. As she says, “Practice on the little answers and the big answers will be there for you.”
Instructor: Margot Hawk
6pm-8pm, June 19 at MHPC
Price: $24
Register by: June 12
Past Life Regressions
In this class the participants will theoretically get to experience through deep relaxation usually known as hypnosis, two past lives. We will share our experiences if desired. The class will start with a journey into our core beliefs to prepare us for the educational journey of a past life. Even if you don’t believe in reincarnation, our thoughts about the past or even our imaginations have a profound influence on how we see and act today.
Instructor: Margot Hawk
6pm-8pm, July 19 at MHPC
Price: $24
Register by: July 12
Introduction to the Native American Flute for Meditation and Relaxation
Experience how the Native American Flute can help to bring you peace, calm, grounding and relaxed clarity. No flute required, just come, relax and find out what it’s about.
Instructor: Three Guys With Notes
6pm-7:30pm, May 2 at GHPGC
Price: $25
Register by: April 25
Native American Flute for Beginners
Learn the basics of this hauntingly beautiful primitive instrument. It is so easy that you will be surprised at how good you sound. A Native American style flute is required, one can be ordered for you in advance for $60.
Instructor: Lou Boden
6pm-7pm, June 13, 20, 27 at GHPGC
Price: $30
Register by: May 31
The 4 Laws of Wealth: Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing
Leonard will discuss how to be self employed in the arts, healing, music as well as business. Issues like how to increase your income whether you are employed or self employed will be explored. Understanding local money will also be discussed. Leonard D. Orr has been a business consultant for many years, earned and given away millions, and is a successful international author and trainer. He has lived in Augusta County since 1994 and has a training center in Waynesboro. Light refreshments provided.
6pm-8pm, May 8 at NSTC
Price: $14
Register by: May 1
Conscious Energy Breathing
CEB is an ability anyone can learn as it helps in healing everything. Breathing is basic to life and health and is an amazing and pleasant surprise. Learning how to breathe is important in dealing with the stress and tension of everyday life. Leonard´s discovery has spread to millions of people around the globe since 1974. He is known as the founder of the modern breathwork - rebirthing movement. Light refreshments provided.
Instructor: Leonard Orr
6pm-8pm, May 10 at NSTC
Price: $14
Register by: May 3
Introduction to Shamanism: Earth Healing Arts I and II
Rachel Mann, PhD has studied Native American spirituality and shamanic systems of healing for 15 years. She has a private client shamanic healing practice all around Virginia, including at her home south of Charlottesville, Virginia. Trained as an anthropologist, she teaches part-time for the University of Virginia Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program on the new Native American spirituality in the West and on the teaching of peace and environmental responsibility offered by Native Americans in the 20th and 21st century. For more information about her workshops, teaching, consulting, and healing sessions, go to www.mettaknowledge.com or email rachel@mettaknowledge.com or call (434) 227-0538.
Earth Healing Arts I: Dance Alive Your Spirit
Join shamanic healer, Rachel Mann, PhD (UVA faculty) and learn how to sense and work with the energy of your body and the Earth through dance, drumming, song, and movement. Native cultures around the world have always known the power of dance and sound to heal body, mind and spirit. Dancing and singing together opens up our aliveness and our sense of connection with one another and the visible and invisible worlds.
1pm-5pm, May 20 at GHPG
Price: $54
Register by: May 11
Earth Healing Arts II: Create an Earth Power Staff to Connect with Your Deepest Self
Join shamanic healer, Rachel Mann, PhD (UVA faculty) and learn how to connect with your soul's journey by creating a beautiful Earth Power Staff. Native cultures around the world have always used Mother Nature's gifts to connect to the Divine within and all around us. Creating beauty in a prayerful, sacred way heals body, mind and spirit and reminds us of our innate connection to the Earth and one another.
1pm-4pm, June 3 at MHPC
Price: $59
Register by: May 25
Right Brain Revival
This is a discussion workshop that meets every other week for six weeks to ponder and brainstorm about the free online book called Life Adventure: Foundations of New Consciousness. As the mental fog clears and folks awaken, this book will speak in real life terms about the current transformation of consciousness. Moving from the left brain analytical, rules and dogma oriented perspective to a more right brain, spiritual and creative existence, this book provokes thought and questions our true purpose. If you're interested in getting together with like minded folks to share stories, help one another grow and challenge the old brain cells to begin seeing life a little bit differently then come join the fun! Every other week we'll discuss a few chapters and their relevant concepts. You can find the book at the Method to our Madness blog, @ www.stauntonparksandrecreation.wordpress.com, a few new chapters will be released each week. The book is free and a $5 blue pot donation is suggested at each discussion session to compensate the author.
Facilitator/Author: Anonymous
5pm-7pm, six Thursdays starting May 24 at NSTC
Register by: May 17
Night Riddles: Making Sense of Your Dreams
While we may not be able to definitively interpret every aspect of dreams, we can start to make sense of themes, whether the dream is about the real world or our subjective internal experiences, about a long-standing concern or a transient problem. In this class, we will be introduced to the psychological theory of dreams developed by Carl Jung and discuss the language our unconscious minds use to communicate with our waking selves. In our second meeting, we will devote our time to sharing our experiences with each other by telling and sharing what sense we have made of those dreams thus far. The whole process of the class will be designed to be respectful and sensitive to those of us courageous enough to look at this mysterious aspect of our being: our nighttime dreams.
Instructor: Kate Guenther, Licensed Professional Counselor
6pm-8pm, August 7 & 14 at MHPC
Price: $19
Register by: July 31
In the Kitchen
Intro to Artisan Cheese
Learn the styles, families and categories of cheese, how cheese helps family farms survive, the best way to pick cheese and build a cheese vocabulary, ways to describe cheese and how to care for and store cheese- plus much more!
Instructor: Nathan Mancini, professional cheesemonger
6pm-7:30pm, May 3 at MHPA
Price: $35
Register by: April 23
Fresh Seasonal & Bloomy Style Cheeses
Just in time for the season, we will taste cheeses like fresh ricotta, chevre, fromage blanc, and creme fraiche. We'll also cover soft ripened styles of cheese which are also known as "Bloomy Rind' cheeses. Taste local, domestic, and import versions of these rich, elegant cheese styles. Think brie, camembert, and beyond.
Instructor: Nathan Mancini, professional cheesemonger
6pm-7:30pm, May 10 at MHPA
Price: $35
Register by: April 30
Aged Cheese
Discover semi-firm/semi-soft melting cheeses like gruyere and comte, cheddar, and earthy tomme such as Virginia's own Appalachian. We'll also discover the hard cheeses which are most commonly used for grating are also an outstanding snack on their own too. Enjoy classics like Italy's Parmigiano Reggiano, Dutch Gouda, and the lesser known American artisan styles.
Instructor: Nathan Mancini, professional cheesemonger
6pm-7:30pm, May 17 at MHPA
Price: $35
Register by: May 10
Beer & Cheese Pairing
Beer often gets overshadowed by wine when talking about being paired with cheese, but let our cheesemonger show you how much better they go together! Learn which cheeses to pair with your favorite styles of beer whether its lighter, crisper Pilsners and Wheat Beers to the stronger and more assertive IPAs, Porters, and Stouts. We will pair a variety of cheeses with amazing craft beer from Europe and the USA, including our favorite local brewers. Stick around on your own for a fantastic pizza dinner at Shenandoah Pizza.
Instructor: Nathan Mancini, professional cheesemonger
6pm-7:30pm, May 23 at Shenandoah Pizza
Price TBD, call Parks & Rec for cost.
Register by: May 14
The Seasonal Wedding Cake: Bake and Decorate
Did you know the average wedding cake costs $1200? Did you know that you can absolutely bake and design your own for less than a quarter of that? We’ll cover recipes to suit the tastes and guest list of any bride or groom. Use local, organic, seasonal ingredients to craft a cake that is as delicious as it is beautiful. This class emphasizes the creative use of natural, flavorful ingredients such as chocolate, fruit and edible flowers rather than heavy fondants. Save yourself a bundle! All skill levels welcome. (We will break for lunch.)
Instructor: Katie Schwarz
9am-4pm on May 19 and 20 at NSTC
Price: $51
Register by: May 7
The Basics of Canning and Preserving for the Modern Kitchen
Learn to preserve the harvest or create unique gifts on your own stove..this is not your grandma’s canning class! Together we will create fresh, juicy, fruit jams and jellies using only natural ingredients and bold flavors. Both water bath and pressure canning methods will be covered in this course to suit the needs of all home canners. Make your own rich cooking stocks with scraps saved from the table and learn to fill your pantry with delicious staples for pennies of what you might pay commercially. Also a great way to cut kitchen waste!
Instructor: Katie Schwarz
10am-3pm, June 2 at NSTC
Price: $39
Register by: May 21
The Food of Julia Child: Classic French Inspired Meals for the Home Cook
This class celebrates the French chef in everyone. Using “Mastering the Arts of French Cooking” as our guide, we will explore sauces suited perfectly to the everyday or the spectacular, as well as a sweet butter pastry based gallette featuring local apples, a simple elegant luncheon meal and a luscious steak supper with a French accent. This class is all about the pleasures of cooking and eating and the joy of gathering people around the table for a truly memorable mean. Bon Appetit!
Menu items: Steak Frites and Mustard Pan Sauce, Apple Gallette with Vanille Bean Crème, Salad of Composed Greens and Warm Shallot and Lardon Vinaigerette.
Instructor: Katie Schwarz
10am-3pm, August 4 at MHPA
Price: $39
Register by: July 23
Middle Eastern Tapas
Come join us as we cook our way through the Middle East and prepare healthy, homemade tapas. We’ll teach you the tricks to creamy hummus, crispy falafel, and fresh pita. We will also make baba ghanouj, the classic roasted eggplant dip; tzatziki, a cool yogurt-cucumber dip; and tabouleh salad. Come hungry - as we will be eating from start to finish - and leave with the skills to prepare your own Middle Eastern feast at home!
Instructors: Matt Baer and Claire Montaigne
6pm-8:30pm, May 18 at MHPA
Price: $25
Register by: May 7
Summer Pizza on the Grill
Celebrate summer by taking pizza to the grill. Together we will make two easy, versatile crusts, one whole wheat and the other herbed, while we snack on fresh made garlic and herb flatbread. We will then top the pizzas with a variety of grilled vegetables, pesto and fresh marinara sauces, and cheese from mozzarella to goats. Everyone will be able to customize his or her own pizza and sample some group creations; then end the meal with a sweet treat – dessert pizza!
Instructors: Matt Baer and Claire Montaigne
6pm-8:30pm, June 5 at MHPA
Price: $20
Register by: May 25
A Vegetarian Indian Feast
Explore the traditional flavors of India and learn the techniques to create versatile Indian meals in your own kitchen. We will start with Baingan Bharta, a roasted eggplant dip accompanied by fresh homemade naan. Then, snack on roasted chickpeas as we make more classic Indian main dishes – mujadara (lentils, rice and caramelized onions) and palak paneer (spinach and fresh cheese). Come hungry as we will sample all our dishes and enjoy our feast!
Instructors: Matt Baer and Claire Montaigne
6pm-8:30pm, June 29 at MHPA
Price: $25
Register by: June 20
Kids Rec
Is it a learning disability?..or just a small glitch?
When is it a learning disability? Young students often have difficulty grasping new material and almost everyone has some slow periods. Not every poor grade is an indication of a larger problem. Sometimes, however, students do have problems, and they need extra help. This workshop will help parents determine when to seek that extra assistance. Ms. Werther is the founder and owner of No Tears Tutoring, a Staunton-based educational consulting firm. She will discuss different disabilities, signs to look for, ways to help your student become successful in the classroom, and how to maneuver through the special education process--if necessary. This class is designed for parents of students in all school settings: public, private, and home school.
6pm-8pm, June 11 at MHPC
Price: $18
Register by: June 4
Successful Students
What makes a student successful in school? Students have different learning styles...and they learn at their own pace. Schools are not always able to accommodate these differences. Learn how you, as a parent, can help your student achieve his or her full potential, even as class sizes get larger. Ellen Werther is the founder and owner of No Tears Tutoring, a Staunton-based educational consulting firm. She will discuss different learning styles and provide techniques parents can use to assist their students. This class is designed for parents of students in all school settings: public, private, and home school.
6pm-8pm, June 20 at MHPC
Price: $18
Register by: June 13
Dark Skies, Bright Kids
Curious about the universe? Join us for an Astronomy Day! The Dark Skies Bright Kids program from UVa will bring their program to the Garden Center in Gypsy Hill Park on May 26 at 2pm. There will be fun hands on activities, demonstrations of invisible light, and planetarium shows, and plenty of opportunities to ask real astronomers your questions about the cosmos. This event is free of charge, optionally but donations to the Dark Skies Bright Kids program are welcome.)
Facilitated by Dark Skies Bright Kids of the UVA Astronomy Department
2pm-5pm, May 26 at GHPGC
Please call to let us know you are coming: (540) 332-3945
Stretch ‘N Grow!
This leading program for children's fitness has made its way to Staunton! Regardless of what Stretch-n-Grow class you take, you will find it designed to be age appropriate, encourage a love for being active, and (most of all) to be FUN. All classes are taught by Youth Fitness Certified instructors who believe in and enjoy teaching these energetic classes to kids. Classes will be held for 6 weeks on Thursdays and are 45 minutes long. Classes will take place at the Nelson Street Community Center in the Underground Café. Space is limited and this is not a drop off program. For more information on the program, please visit: www.sng-fitness.com
Price: $42
Dancing Stars (3 ½-6 yrs)
An incredibly fun way to start or grow into your dance career, our dance class focuses on the joy of basic ballet and creative movement. Designed for girls & boys, we explore concepts of balance, coordination, and dance in an energetic and encouraging fashion. Traditional ballet attire recommended but not required.
10:45am-11:30am, six Thursdays starting June 28 at NSCC-UC
Kick It Up (7-12 years)
A high energy & interactive class that is sure to have kids smiling! Ninja & Sensei games make this cardio-kick class a blast! Non-contact & non-aggressive, we teach and challenge each child to grow and learn at their level with positive reinforcement in a non-competitive & motivating environment. To top it off, we add elements of fitness yoga to increase flexibility and muscle control. All this, combined with lessons about self control, respect, and anti-bullying make this class a winner for everyone. Please wear comfortable, non-baggy clothes and tennis shoes are recommended.
11:30am-12:15pm, six Thursdays starting June 28 at NSCC-UC
Special Interest
Take the Mystery out of Mystery Shopping
Mystery Shoppin’ –is it a scam or a legitimate way to make some extra money? Our Instructor, Ellen Werther, has been a suc¬cessful mystery shopper for years. She certainly hasn’t gotten rich, but she has made plenty of money. During the first class, learn what mystery shopping is, how to find and register with mystery shopping compa¬nies, skills to be successful, & the pitfalls and downsides to mystery shopping. Participants will do actual mystery shop(s) on their own and then meet to discuss and learn from their experiences. If you have already been a mystery shopper, come share your experiences with us. Ages 18+. Classes held at MHPC
6pm-8pm on July 10 and 6pm-7:30pm on July 12 at MHPC
Price: $21
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The Power of the American Presidency
During this election year, learn about the early lives, elections, and presidencies of five of our greatest Chief Executives: Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and Richard Nixon. Fun trivia, oddities, and scandal will be covered in each class! Discover the fascinating lives of Presidents who used bold leadership skills to shape America’s destiny. Rare and unique images, electoral maps, political cartoons, and paintings will accompany each presentation making this class a must for any U.S. History buff.
Instructor: Jason Jaumouille
6pm-7:15pm, five Tuesdays starting May 1 at MHPC
Price: $20
Register by: April 24
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
COMMUNITY CENTER
Free Tax Prep
Valley CAP SAW
5pm-8pm, Thursdays from February 9 - April 12
For More information call: Deborah Koons at (540)448-4913
Yarn, Hook, Thimble Circle
Do you want to learn how to sew, knit, or crochet? Are you interested in finding out about different materials and new techniques? Or are you just looking for a laid back place to practice your craft? Then this is the perfect group for you! No Registration Required. For more information, call (540) 332-3991
12:30pm-3:00pm on Tuesdays
Price: Free
Mat Pack Wrestling
6:15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
For more information call: Coach Jessie West at (540) 849-9017
Rhythm and Blues from 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s
Join us for this monthly class where we listen to oldie records as well as discuss artists, record labels, and the history of Rhythm & Blues from early to mid 1900’s. No Registration Required. For more information, call (540) 332-3991
5:30pm-6:30pm on the 1st Tuesdays of the month
Instructor: Al Leichter
Price: Free
5th Annual All Girl Conference
Saturday, April 21
10am-3pm, BTWCC
Middle and High School girls are invited to join us for this all day event designed to connect girls with community resources. Event includes keynotes speakers, interactive informational booths, workshops, food, giveaways, and much more! Join us as we explore the 2012 Conference theme: Celebrating Girls from Around the World!
Registration begins on March 1 and forms can be picked up in your school’s office, at the Staunton Park & Rec. Department, or online at www.staunton.va.us/agc
AQUATICS
ATHLETICS
We are currently rethinking and revamping our Special Recreation programs, for now, please click here to visit the local Special Olympics website.
BUILDING CODES:
MHP- Montgomery Hall Park
MHPC- Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room
MHPA- Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room
GHPG- Gypsy Hill Park Gym
GHPGC-Gypsy Hill Park Garden Center
NSTC- Nelson Street Teen Center
BTWCC- Booker T. Washington Community Center
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