Parks & Rec Fall 2018

SHRED–A–THON Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center parking lot

Additional Information: Help prevent identity theft, shred unwanted documents and protect your personal information. For more information contact Tammy Caldwell, (540) 382-2349 ext. 2003 or email: tcaldwell@christiansburg.org. This is a drive thru event, no walk-ups will be allowed. Papers to be shredded are preferred to be in plastic storage bin or box, no bigger than 22.5x18x11.5, limit 3 per vehicle. Date Time Location Tuesday, October 16 3 – 6 p.m. Christiansburg Rec Center Parking lot STAMPIN UP – INSTRUCTOR JO JOHNSON Location: Radford Recreation Center Additional Information: Join us at the Radford Senior Center spending time relaxing, making new friends and making handmade cards to give to the special people in your lives. When registering, please check to see if transportation will be provided. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Ends Sept. 13 50 & over Thursday, Sept. 20 10 a.m. – noon $12.00 to be paid to instructor at class Sept. 5 – Oct. 11 50 & over Thursday, Oct. 18 10 a.m. – noon $12.00 to be paid to instructor at class Sept. 5 – Nov. 8 50 & over Thursday, Nov. 15 10 a.m. – noon $12.00 to be paid to instructor at class Sept. 5 – Dec. 13 50 & over Thursday, Dec. 20 10 a.m. – noon $12.00 to be paid to instructor at class SUPER BINGO AND HEALTH TALKS – COMMON WEALTH SENIOR LIVING CHRISTIANSBURG Location: Commonwealth Senior Living Christiansburg Additional Information: Join us for everyone’s favorite game, bingo. Each month there will be a different health topic prior to playing bingo. Lunch provided to registered participants. This program is FREE; registration is required before deadline. Transportation provided from recreation center. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time Sept. 5 – Oct. 18 50 & over Monday, Oct. 22 Noon – 2 p.m. Sept. 5 – Oct. 25 50 & over Monday, Nov. 5 Noon – 2 p.m. Sept. 5 – Nov. 28 50 & over Monday, Dec. 3 Noon – 2 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP FOR LOVED ONES Additional Information: Held every 3 rd Wednesday of the month at Commonwealth Senior Living in Christiansburg. To attendee please contact Corinne Shelor at cshelor@commonwealthsl.com TAI CHI “NO PAIN, LOTS OF GAIN”– INSTRUCTOR: MATTHEW KOMELSKI Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room Additional Information: Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that originated in China and is practiced by millions of people around the world. Tai Chi will help you experience a deep sense of flow within your body by connecting your movement with your mental focus and breath. This class teaches the basic movements and mindfulness skills known as Hunyuan Gong (Essential Skills). These moving meditations are gentle exercises that are open to all levels and provide a great morning wake up routine. WHAT CAN TAI CHI DO FOR ME? The most frequently reported benefits and research findings include: -Stress relief and chronic pain management. -Improved range of motion, core and lower extremity strength. -Improved coordination, balance and body awareness. -Strengthened mental acuity, memory and focus. Minimum: 8 Maximum: 25 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Aug. 27 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Mon/Wed. 7 – 8 a.m. $60/$80 6 Session II Sept. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Mon/Wed. 7 – 8 a.m. $60/$80 6

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