Parks & Rec Fall 2018

SHIP SHAPE CLUB Eligibility: Ages 18 and over

Dates: Ongoing Days: Mon. – Fri. Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Fee: Town Residents FREE

Additional Information: Participate on your own for this weight loss club. Members will weigh in weekly or monthly at the Recreation Center. We will keep track of your weight loss progress and present you with a “way to go” award for every five pounds lost. Remember, when losing weight, it is important to exercise and eat healthy foods. The Recreation Dept. offers many exercise classes and wellness programs to help you on your weight loss journey. For more information contact Pam or Tammy at 382-2349.

SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS

NOVICE DOG OBEDIENCE – INSTRUCTOR: ROSIE HIGDON Eligibility: Dogs 5 ½ months and older Location: 415 Cambria St. Christiansburg (building to the left of VA Varsity Storage) Additional Information: Delete unwanted behaviors – basic dog obedience and instruction on how to train your dog. All dogs must be de–wormed. Class on the first night will meet at 7 p.m. for lecture. No dogs the first week, just the owners. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time Fee Weeks Session I July 16 Aug. 20 Aug. 22 Wednesday 6 – 6:50 p.m. $90 6 Session I July 16 Aug. 20 Aug. 22 Wednesday 7 – 7:50 p.m. $90 6 Session II Aug. 27 Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Wednesday 6:30 – 7:20 p.m. $90 6 Session II Aug. 27 Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Wednesday 7:30 – 8:20 p.m. $90 6 Winter Nov. 1 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Wednesday 6:30 – 7:20 p.m. $90 6 Winter Nov. 1 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Wednesday 7:30 – 8:20 p.m. $90 6 INTERMEDIATE DOG OBEDIENCE – INSTRUCTOR: ROSIE HIGDON Eligibility: Dogs 6 months and older Location: 415 Cambria St. (building to the left of VA Varsity Storage) Additional Information: Pre–requisite: Dogs must have completed a novice dog obedience class. Improve the manners of your dog. Class will concentrate on walking with a leash, greeting people and other dogs nicely, coming when called and sit/down and stay. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time Fee Weeks Session I July 16 Aug. 20 Aug. 23 Thursday 6 – 6:50 p.m. $90 6 Winter Nov. 1 Jan. 22 Jan. 24 Thursday 7:30 – 8:20 p.m. $90 6 PUPPY KINDERGARTEN – INSTRUCTOR: ROSIE HIGDON Eligibility: Puppies 10-17 weeks Location: 415 Cambria St. (building to the left of VA Varsity Storage) Additional Information: This class is for puppies 10-17 weeks of age. The class is designed to get the puppy off to the right start. The puppy will learn how to interact with people by sitting to greet, how to bite nicely, etc. The puppy will play with other puppies providing socialization with other puppies. The class lessons cover how to teach sit, down, stand, walk on leash and come. Owners will learn how to teach their puppy in a positive and proactive manner. They will learn how to deal with the typical puppy problems: chewing, barking, mouthing, jumping up, etc. Each week there are discussion topics related to raising your puppy. The topics include housebreaking, nutrition grooming and health care. This is a 6-week course. The puppy comes to all classes. All family or house members are encouraged to come to class. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time Fee Weeks Session I July 16 Aug. 20 Aug. 23 Thursday 7 – 8 p.m. $90 6 Session II Aug. 27 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Thursday 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. $90 6 Winter Nov. 1 Jan. 22 Jan. 24 Thursday 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. $90 6

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