senior Ki-AIKIDO bowling Torchlight YOGA Cyclocross Plunge camp polar lil’ belgians May - August 2015 04 Bon Appétit! Table of Contents 04 Game Time 06 Athletic Summer Camps 08 Creative Kids 10 In the Water 14 Community Recreation 16 Seniors 06 17 Fitness Thai Cooking (Ages 18+) 18 Environmental Education & Naomi McManigle from Simply Thai will be teaching Thai cooking classes! Thai cuisine Sustainable Living consists of a large variety of unique dishes varying in flavor, texture, and ingredients. If 20 In Your Own Backyard you love Thai food and would like to know 22 Special Events how to make these dishes in your home, come join us for Simply Thai cooking classes 23 Parks and Recreation Annual Report and learn all you need to know. Participants 10 will learn which ingredients to use for an Tasty Home Cooking (Ages 16+) 31 User Groups authentic Thai taste, and also how to make Come join local food blogger and cooking each dish gluten-free. Watch how the food 32 Bienvenidos Amigos de Habla Hispana 18 instructor Patricia Reitz as she teaches how is prepared, help prepare the food, and then to cook delicious budget-friendly meals taste the food. Recipes will be provided so 34 Memberships & Park Map from scratch that your family and friends will you can try for yourself! Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, love. Tuesdays, 5-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, at Jim Barnett Park, Kitchen. Fee: $33 R, $36 36 Facilities & Rentals Kitchen. Fee: $27 R, $30 NR. NR. 38 Registration & Schedules May 26 (Register by May 19) July 21 (Register by July 14) May 14 (Register by May 11) Menu: Appetizers Menu: Meals That Feature Rotisserie Chicken Menu: Larb (Minced Chicken Salad), Papaya Activity# 627215-18 Activity# 627215-20 Salad, Sweet Sticky Rice. June 23 (Register by June 16) August 25 (Register by Aug. 18) Activity# 627215-01 Menu: Tasty Takeouts You Can Make at Home Menu: 30 Minute Meals for Busy Weeknights June 18 (Register by June 15) Activity# 627215-19 Activity# 627215-21 Menu: Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls with 22 Dipping Sauce. Our Mission: We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality, Activity# 627215-02 The Community-Wide Recreation and safe recreation and park programs, facilities and services that Needs Assessment reveals that rec- July 16 (Register by July 13) enrich the quality of life for the Winchester community and beyond. reation programs with relatively high winchesterva.gov/parks (540) 662-4946 Menu: Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables, Panang importance that would have a strong Curry, Glass Noodle Salad. impact if improved are: • Cooking/enrichment classes Advisory Board Members Administration Off ice Hours: Recreation Center Hours: Activity# 627215-03 • Public art space The Board meets the fourth Monday of every M-F 8am - 5pm Now-May 31 and August 13 (Register by Aug. 10) • Volunteer opportunities Aug. 10-June 1, 2016 June 1-Aug. 9 • Fitness and wellness programs month at 6:30 pm in the War Memorial Building. Menu: Green Curry, Ginger Chicken, • Special events Director: Jennifer Jones M-F 5:30am-9:30pm M-F 5:30am-7:30pm John Bentley Brian Wigley [email protected] Sa 9am- 6pm Sa Noon- 6pm Drunken Noodles. • Arts and craft s programs Kyle Homan Jules Bacha Su Noon-6pm Su CLOSED Activity# 627215-04 For more information on the Community- Park Administration Coordinator and Wide Needs Assessment results, go to: Shelly Lee Matt Mintschenko Closed: May 2-3, May 25, July 4, and Sept. 7 Acting Assistant Director: Jennifer Stotler winchesterva.gov/parks/needs- Rosie Schiavone James Robertson [email protected] 1001 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 assessment. Regina Coates Acting Superintendent of Parks: Mike Nail (540) 662-4946 (540) 678-8791 Fax [email protected] Cancellation Hotline: extension 2833 [email protected] 2 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 3 Adult Ki-Aikido! (Ages 15+) Aikido is a paradoxical practice because it is a martial art that teaches not-fighting; it is oft en called “the Way of Peace.” Aikido off ers dynamic self-defense on a physical level and Summer High School Volleyball Lock In (Ages 18+) also, by extension, crisis/conflict resolution Yo u t h Basketball League Once the building closes, volleyball will take skills useful in the emotional and psychologi- over. Volleyball nets will be set up in the gym cal context of daily life. Ki-Aikido is a soft form JV and Varsity for pick up games. Pizza and drinks will be of the art; power comes from rhythm and tim- This league is designed to prepare area served in the Social Hall while enjoying vol- ing within an aware relationship. Aikido can teams for the Varsity or JV winter sea- leyball themed movies. Bring sleeping bags, be an extremely eff ective method of self-de- sons. Games will be played evenings. blankets and pillows if you want to. Check in fense, and is used as a basis of many police/ Rugby Register your team early as space will only be allowed between 9:30-10:30pm correctional restraint and control courses. is limited in each division. June Rugby is an English version of football noted so please arrive by then. June 27 (Register May 23-June 13 (Register by May 16), June 16-July 30 (Tuesday and Thursday), for continuous play of 15 people per team. by June 19), August 8-9 (Register by July 31, 27-July 25* (Register by June 20), Aug. 8-29 5-10pm, at Daniel Morgan Middle Players pass the ball backwards, tackle Saturday-Sunday, 9:30pm-7am, at Jim Bar- (Register by Aug. 1), Saturday, Noon-1pm. Lo- School Gym. Fee: $550. Register by with no pads or helmet, kick to advance the nett Park, Gym. Fee: $15 per lock-in. Activity# cation: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room. June 5. Activity# 621643-04-05. ball, and win the ball through scrum downs 621645-15-16. Fee: $20 R, $23 NR. Activity# 627117-29-31. and rucks. This is a great way to get in “The Flag Football Drop In Volleyball (Ages 18+) *No class July 4. Game.” All players handle the ball and are Flag football provides a fun and Players will divide into teams on site and play constantly engaged. Great for developing exciting opportunity to engage in pick up games. May 5-Aug. 18 (Tuesdays), Ki-Aikido Self-Defense (Ages 18+) skills useful in other sports like football. non-contact, continuous action while 6-9:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Gym. Fee: $5 Players are required to become a member of learning about teamwork. All participants Aikido does not depend on brute force or drop-in. USA Rugby ($20 membership fee) and Rugby are required to wear a mouth guard. Wednes- overpowering size, but creates power by Virginia ($10 membership fee) in addition to day evening practices and Saturday morning Open Soft ball League (Ages 16+) speed, balance and leverage, making it ideal the registration fee. Equipment needed is games. for smaller people, older people, and people Grab your best hitter and quickest fielders soccer cleats and mouth guards. Games on Spring JAMFest (5th-8th Grade) (Ages 5-7) and register for this laid back game of fast not in peak physical condition. Ki-Aikido Saturdays. Travel will be necessary. Sign up for these great tournaments and Sept. 2-Oct. 21 (Wednesday and Saturday), paced fun. All teams will be guaranteed 14 practices can also be extended to everyday U11 (Ages 7-10) test your team’s skills out against other 5:30-6:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Eagles regular season games and we will wrap up life such as dealing with stress, living with M7:4a5y p1m9-,A autg W. 6e a(Tvueer sPdaarky .a Fnede :T Rheugrissdteary )b, y6 :M30a-y gsarenactt icoonmedp etotiutornrsa. mTheenstes, ahroew neovte arn, A AAAUU - FAicetlidvi.t yF#e e6:3 $13644 3R-,0 $14.0 NR. Register by Aug. 21. tsheiass loena gtouue rwnaitmh ae ndto. uGbalme eesli mbeingaint ieoanr lpyo/msti d caonndf ipdreonbcleem, h asormlvionngy. Rine glarxoautpio snit, ubaretiaotnhsin, g, S(Atgroesll 1e8r +S)trut New! teams are invited to participate. Three game (Ages 8-10) May. May 18-Aug. 27 (Monday and Thursday), meditation, are also included. Instructor: Jim 18. Activity# 621643-02. guarantee. Boy’s teams will be broken down Sept. 2-Oct. 24 (Wednesday and Saturday), 6:30-9:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Eagles and Vogt, a practitioner of 20 years and an aff iliate Stroller Struts is a U15 (Ages 12-14) into divisions of grades 5th-8th. May 16 (Sat- 6:30-7:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Eagles Bodie Grim Field. Fee: $375. Register by May of the Eastern Ki Federation. June 2-30 (Tues- stroller-based fitness program designed for May 19-Aug. 6 (Tuesday and Thursday), 6:30- urday), 9am, at Daniel Morgan Middle School Field. Fee: $34 R, $40 NR. Register by Aug. 21. 11. Activity# 621645-03. day), 6-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Arts & Craft s moms with small children. Each 45 minute, 71:84.5 Apcmtiv, iatyt# W 6e2a1v6e4r3 -P0a3r.k. Fee: Register by May G62y1m3.4 F7e-0e1: -$0147.5. Register by May 12. Activity# A(Actgiveitys# 16311-61433-)02. Ultimate Frisbee League RAcotoivmity. #F e6e2:7 $12167 -R3,2 $.29 NR. Register by May 26. tinogta, ls btroednyg twho, troknoiuntg i,n scoonrpgso raantdes a pcotiwvietire ws. aAl k- (Ages 15+) certified fitness instructor off ers a variety of Sept. 2-Oct. 24 (Wednesday and Saturday), Combining the non-stop movement and fun in the fresh outdoors! Instructor: Jessi 7:30-8:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Eagles Edwards. May 12-June 2 (Register by May athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial Field. Fee: $34 R, $40 NR. Register by Aug. 21. 5), June 16-July 7 (Register by June 9), July passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate Activity# 631643-03. 21-Aug. 11 (Register by July 14), Tuesdays Frisbee is played by two seven-player and one Saturday a month (May 16, June 13, squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a and Aug. 15), 9-9:45am, at Jim Barnett Park, field similar to football. The object of the Shenandoah Valley Parks and game is to score by catching a pass in the Walking Trail. Fee: $19 R, $22 NR. Activity# 627117-33-35. Recreation Tennis Play Day Circuit opponent’s endzone. Ultimate is played in more than 42 countries by hundreds May 30 of thousands of men, women, boys, and Join Winchester Parks and Recreation at Jim Barnett girls. Teams of 7 participants minimum, Virginia Regional Tennis Park’s Lowry Tennis Courts on Saturday May 30th for 10 participants maximum. The option to Tournament June 5-7 the Shenandoah Valley Parks and Recreation Play Day sign up as an individual “Free Agent” and The Henry Lowry Tennis Courts in Jim Barnett Circuit! Kids will play quick matches with players of be placed on a team is also available. Park will host the Virginia Regional 18 & Over similar age and skill. With an emphasis on fun, kids Aug. 19-Oct. 21 (Wednesday), 6-9pm, at Mixed Doubles Championship Tournament. will experience the thrill of competition and gain Jim Barnett Park, Preston Field. Fee: $130 The tournament will feature the top confidence without the pressure. All ages. May 30 R, $140 NR (per team) $13 R, $15 NR (Free qualifying teams from local areas in the (Saturday), 11am-1pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Agent). Register by Aug. 10. Activity# 627645-01. Commonwealth of Virginia. Tennis Court 1. Fee: FREE. Register by May 29. Activity# 621347-07. 4 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks JJeennnniiffeerr JJuussttiiccee –– jjeennnniiffeerr..jjuussttiiccee@@wwiinncchheesstteerrvvaa..ggoovv BBeenn SSttiinnee –– bbeennjjaammiinn..ssttiinnee@@wwiinncchheesstteerrvvaa..ggoovv May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 5 SSuummmmeerr Soccer Camp (Ages 5-13) Come out to the soccer field and learn the fundamentals of soccer. Participants will learn to dribble, kick, pass and shoot while having fun playing games. Camp is CAMPS instructed by Andy Combs. July 6-10 (Monday-Friday), 9am-Noon, at Jim Barnett Park, Preston Field. Fee: $74 Winchester Royals Camp R, $80 NR. Register by July 3. Activity# Jr. and Sr. Basketball Camp Boys Sports Camp Football Camp (Ages 7-16) 621547-06. Ready to improve your basketball skills? Sign (Ages 5-13) (Ages 7-14) Don’t miss this exciting camp. Participants up for our basketball camp and learn how to Various age-appropriate sports activities such Ever wanted to learn how to throw a football will learn baseball skills from the Winchester dribble, pass and shoot. Please leave your as basketball, flag football, soccer, swimming, like a pro? Join us for our football camp and Royals! Participants will learn through drills basketballs at home. Camp is instructed by bowling, putt-putt golf and diff erent gymna- Tennis Camp (Ages 5-13) learn all of the basic fundamentals of this and games. Camp is instructed by Winchester Handley High School coach Jason Toton. sium activities. Children will be broken down For players who are beginners to inter- intense sport. Bring cleats. Camp is instruct- Royals coaches and Royals (Ages 5-8) into appropriate age groups. June 15-19 mediate. The camp will teach par- June 8-12 (Monday-Friday), 9-11am, at (Monday-Friday), 9am-Noon, at Jim Barnett ed by Handley High School football coach ticipants the basic fundamentals players. Handley High School Gym. Fee: $50 R, $56 NR. Park, Gym. Fee: $74 R, $80 NR. Register by Jim Gaynor. July 20-23 (Monday-Thursday), in stroke production (forehand, One Week Register by June 5. Activity# 621547-01. June 12. Activity# 621547-05. 8:30am-Noon, at Handley High School. Fee: backhand, volley, serve and June 15-18 (Register by June (Ages 9-14) Girls Sports Camp $74 R, $80 NR. Register by July 17. Activity# smash), court movement and ba- 12), and June 22-25 (Register by June 8-12 (Monday-Friday), 12-3pm, at 621547-07. sic footwork skills. All participants June 19), Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-Noon, (Ages 5-13) will have a great time playing and Handley High School Gym. Fee: $74 R, $80 NR. at Jim Barnett Park, Bridgeforth Field. Fee: Various age-appropriate sports activities learning the number one racket Register by June 5. Activity# 621547-02. Track and Field Camp (Ages 6-13) $74 R, $80 NR. Register by June 12. Activity# such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, putt- sport. Camp is instructed by Guss Jr. and Sr. Volleyball Camp putt golf, swimming, bowling and diff erent Run, Sprint, Jump, or Throw. Come to the Morrison. Bring a tennis racquet 621547-12-13. Are you ready to bump, set, spike? Then gymnasium activities. Children will be broken track and learn the fundamentals of Track & and shoes. July 13-17 (Monday- Two Weeks come out to our volleyball camp. Participants down into appropriate age groups. July 6-10 Field. Participants will get a chance to try the Friday), 9am-Noon, at Jim Barnett June 15-25 (Monday-Thursday), 8:30am- will learn the fundamentals of volleyball and (Monday-Friday), 9am-Noon, at Jim Barnett various track or field events during the week, Park, Tennis Courts. Fee: $74 R, $80 12:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Bridgeforth other key skills to improve their game. Camp Park, Gym. Fee: $74 R, $80 NR. Register by and will participate in a Track Meet on the NR. Register by July 10. Activity# Field. Fee: $140. Register by June 12. Activity# is instructed by Handley’s volleyball coach July 3. Activity# 621547-08. final day. Camp is instructed by Handley High 621547-10. 621547-14. Lindsay Cole. Junior Golf Clinic (Ages 8-16) School Assistant Track Coach Kevin Hoskin. (Ages 13-18) Winchester Royals Pitching & Improve your golf swing as you learn tech- Local Track athletes will also be available July 27-30 (Monday-Thursday), 9am-12:30pm, niques and proper skills from a PGA Pro. to assist with the various events. July 13-17 Catching Camp at Handley High School Gym. Fee: $74 R, $80 Participants will get a chance to improve (Monday-Friday), 9-11:30am, at Daniel Mor- Lil Belgians (Ages 7-16) NR. Register by July 24. Activity# 621547-03. their skills at a professional golf course. Clinic gan Middle School Track. Fee: $74 R, $80 NR. Cyclocross Camp Sign up for this camp to improve your skills (Ages 8-12) is instructed by Rock Harbor Golf Course’s Register by July 6. Activity# 627543-01. (Ages 5-9) if you are a pitcher or catcher. Participants July 27-30 (Monday-Thursday), 1-4pm, at Staff . July 6-10 (Register by July 3), Aug. 3-7 Handley High School Gym. Fee: $74 R, $80 NR. (Register by July 31), Monday-Friday, 5-7pm, Hup, hup! Join Winchester’s fastest will learn proper skills and techniques with Register by July 24. Activity# 621547-04. at Rock Harbor Golf Course. Fee: $74 R, $80 bicyclists to learn about the Euro- one on one instruction from the Winchester NR. Activity# 621547-17-18. pean sport of cyclocross. Instruction Royals coach and Royals players. June 29-30 in turning, dismounting, jumping, (Monday-Tuesday), 8:30am-12:30pm, at Jim and some serious fast pedaling will Barnett Park, Bridgeforth Field. Fee: $74 R, increase children’s coordination and $80 NR. Register by June 26. Activity# 621547-15. balance, along with providing them Winchester Royals Hitting the opportunity to experience teamwork. Camp (Ages 7-16) Each child should bring their own bicycle (with or without training wheels), a helmet, If you want to learn the proper technique to water bottle with water. Instructor: Macken- hit a baseball, sign up for this amazing camp. zie Vanover. July 13-15 (Monday-Wednes- Participants will learn what they need to day), 2-3pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Jaycee I know to improve their batting average. Camp Shelter. Fee: $16 R, $19 NR. Register by July is instructed by the Winchester Royals coach 6. Activity# 627117-07. and Royals players. July 1-2 (Wednesday- Thursday), 8:30am-12:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Bridgeforth Field. Fee: $74 R, $80 NR. Register by June 26. Activity# 621547-16. 6 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 7 Crea ive Kids T After School PB&J Returns Program in September Magical Watercolors (Ages 5-13) Once Upon a Time Art Exploration Camp Creative Canvas The HIVE & HIVE Club This course provides an opportunity for Storytelling Camp (Ages 7-11) Youth will experience a fun and dynamic Oil Painting Camp Located at Jim Barnett Park in the War Memorial Building, the HIVE children to experience having fun making art Come join storyteller Mackenzie Vanover of summer art class, exploring their individual- Kids art camp will instruct children how to (Grades PreK-4) and HIVE Club (Grades 5-8) off ers a wide variety with watercolors. They will also have the op- Toogy Tales for a week of story writing, sto- ity and potential through learning to draw use the painting tools needed for oil paints. of both active and passive activities including sports, enrichment portunity to explore and learn how to correct rytelling, and story showing! Each class will and paint. These classes will be a structured They will be taught the basics of sketching activities, games, craft s, and much more! Participants keep moving their own mistakes. At the end of the course, include games to encourage public speaking yet open learning environment, focused on and mixing of colors. The important com- and the fun never stops. HIVE & HIVE Club is off ered from the first they will have built greater self-confidence, skills and inspire creativity, story analysis, teaching basic art skills while building and discipline, and a better appreciation for art. modeling of techniques, writing, and, of reinforcing basic life skills, such as self-disci- ponents of building with colors for texture day through the last day of school (Winchester Public Schools), The following topics will be covered in the course, a lot of fun! By the end of the class, pline and patience. Kids will be encouraged and light will be demonstrated. Students will from school dismissal-6pm, Monday-Friday. course: mixing colors, wet-on-wet technique, each student will have written and performed to explore and develop with pencils, colored learn to bring interest and focus to their work Transportation is provided by Winchester Public Schools. dry technique, spray techniques, stamped an original story. July 13-17 (Monday-Friday), pencils, magic markers, and construction using the technique of perspective. Each stu- Registration forms are taken throughout the school year as textures, and lift ing dry water colors. There 9-11am, at Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax paper, and also learn an appreciation for art dent will work from a colorful, interesting still space is available. There is a $15 non-refundable registration fee. is a $15 material fee paid to the instructor Room. Fee: $40 R, $43 NR. Register by July 6. and famous artists. The “club” will be a fun, life to be drawn on canvas. There is a $5.00 Registration begins July 6. on the first day of class for supplies. Instruc- Activity# 627513-01. engaging and enriching way to spend the material fee payable to the instructor the tor: Clive Turner. May 27-July 1 (Wednesday), Pokémon Card Club (Ages 5+) summer, leaving kids interested in art! There first day of class for materials to take home. The HIVE (Grades Pre-K-4) HIVE Club (Grades 5-8) 3:30-5pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Activity Room. Are you looking for some competition with is a $15 material fee paid to the instructor on Instructor: Jacqueline Bray. the first day of class for materials. Instructor: Activity# 641142 Activity# 641143 Fee: $35 R, $38 NR. Register by May 20. other Pokémon (Ages 8-12) Clive Turner. Two payment options: Two payment options: Activity# 627245-09. players? Do you want June 15-19 (Register by June 8), July 13-17 (Ages 5-8) 1) $60/week 1) $30/week or Piano Lessons (Ages 7+) to learn the exciting (Register by July 6), Monday-Friday, 9-11am, game of Pokémon? June 16-July 7 (Tuesday), 2-3pm, at Jim 2) “An10a” 10 Punch Pass for $140 2) “An10a” 10 Punch Pass for $80 at Jim Barnett Park, Indoor Pool Lobby. Fee: Receive private instruction, with the goal Well we have the club Barnett Park, Indoor Pool Lobby. Fee: $20 R, $39 R, $42 NR. Activity# 627543-03-04. of making you the best pianist you can for you! The Pokémon $23 NR. Register by June 9. Activity# 627543-06. (Ages 13-17) be. Learn how to read music, and Card Club will allow (Ages 9-16) All Day Summer Camp play some of your favorite tunes. area players to play one June 16-July 7 (Tuesday), 3-5pm, at Jim June 22-26 (Monday-Friday), 9-11am, at Jim (Ages 5-12) Instructor will contact student another as well as teach Barnett Park, Indoor Pool Lobby. Fee: $41 R, Barnett Park, Indoor Pool Lobby. Fee: $39 R, Children will experience many activities such to schedule dates and new players the basics of $44 NR. Register by June 9. Activity# 627543-07. $42 NR. Register by June 15. Activity# 627543-05. the card game. All ages and as swimming, field trips, physical activity, times. (Includes and a lot of outdoor activities. Children will 4 ½ hour or 1 skill levels welcome. Bring Ki-Aikido! (Ages 5-14) your 60 card deck and join the need to pack their lunch. Bring two snacks hour sessions) Aikido is a modern martial art system with battle. No deck? No problem! a day, sunscreen, and tennis shoes. 7am- Instructor: traditional roots, practiced for awareness, The leader will have some decks health/fitness/wellness, and spiritual/per- 6pm (Monday-Friday), at Jim Barnett Park. Randy available for use. Instructor: Mary Ivie. sonal exploration, as well as self-defense. Registration Fee: $15/week (non-refundable). Martono-Chai. Location: May 18 (Register by May 11), June 15 (Reg- Aikido is a paradoxical practice because it is Weekly camp fees: $95 R, $100 NR. (Fee is due Jim Barnett Park, Activity ister by June 8), Sept. 21 (Register by Sept. a martial art that teaches not-fighting; it is the week your child attends) All cancellations Room. Fee: $62R, 65NR 14), Oct. 19 (Register by Oct. 12), 4:30-6pm, Bubble Van oft en called “The Way of Peace.” In Ki-Aikido, must be given 1 week in advance in writing (½ hour), $126 R, $129 at Jim Barnett Park, Recreation Room. Fee: a soft form of the art, power comes from (Ages 3-10) to be honored. Registration starts April 13 R, NR (1 hour. Registra- $3 R, $5 NR. Activity# 627117-01, 02, 05, 06. rhythm and timing within an aware relation- Brings fun, arts, craft s, stories, and April 14 NR. Register by the first day of camp. tion is on-going. Learn ship. Practice is filled with smiles, laughter, activities to your neighborhood for FREE. Activity# 642540-01-10. Activity# 627247- cooperation, and also a sincere earnestness. FDES: Frederick Douglass Elementary Ballet 15-16. Instructor: Jim Vogt, a 20 year practitioner, is School Week 1 June 1-5 Summer Camp (Ages 4-9) an aff iliate of the Eastern Ki Federation. 9-9:45am 10:30-11:15am WWeeeekk 23 JJuunnee 81-51-219 Q&A Sess ion Isfu ymoum hear vcea mqupe ostri ownosu rledg laikred itnog filleCdo cmoue rjsoein in utsro fodru aci fnugn MMaayy 2125-),J Juunnee 1 226 (-RJeuglyis 2te4r* by JJuunnee 13 WQuhaitrtlieesr ES PFDarEkS Place Week 4 June 22-26 meet our staff , here is your chance! children to the basics of bal- The Child Nutrition Act is set to reauthorize in 20 15. (Register by June 19), Aug. 7-28 June 8 Whittier Park Place Week 5 June 29-July 2 April 29 11:30am-1pm let. Warm-ups and stretching This bill authorizes the USDA programs that prov ide (Register by July 31), Friday, June 10 Quarles ES FDES (Camp will not meet Friday July 3) May 14 6-7pm will lead into fundamental dance funding for aft er-school and summer feeding pro grams 6-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, June 15 Whittier Park Place Week 6 July 6-10 moves. Children will also be intro- delivered in almost every community. Accordin g to Lord Fairfax Room. Fee: $20 R, Play June 17 Quarles ES FDES Week 7 July 13-17 duced to proper terminology of ballet. NRPA’s PRORAGIS data, parks and recreation ag encies $23 NR. Activity# 617147-26-28. Week 8 July 20-24 Ballet shoes are welcome but not required! provided more than 560 million meals to child ren in *No class July 3. June 22 Whittier Park Place June 24 Quarles ES FDES Week 9 July 27-31 Instructor: Liz Lewis has been teaching for 4 2013. In 2014, this program provided snacks to 4,969 Explore Week 10 August 3-7 years, and dancing for 18 yrs. June 4-July 23 children in our HIVE and HIVE Club programs. (Thursday), 6-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Lord – NPRA December 2014 Parks & Recreation Magazine Fairfax Room. Fee: $41 R, $44 NR. Register by May 28. Activity# 627117-25. 8 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks Stephanie Frazier – [email protected] Stephanie Frazier – [email protected] May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 9 Swim 101, 201, 301, and 401 Swim 102, 202, 302, and 402 Competitive Swim Training (Ages 3-6) (Ages 7-14) (Ages 6-12 and Ages 13-18) This course is designed for swimmers who Fee: $43 R, $49 NR (Mon-Thurs), $21.50 R, Fee: $43 R, $49 NR (Mon-Thurs), $21.50 R, have completed 401/402, and want to expand $24.50 NR (Saturday). $24.50 NR (Saturday). their skills into a swim team setting. Students Location: Jim Barnett Park, Indoor Pool Location: Jim Barnett Park, Indoor Pool will bridge the gap between instructional June 8-July 1 Register by June 8 June 8-July 1 Register by June 8 and competitive swimming by learning to (Mon and Wed) Times: 4:30-5pm (Mon and Wed) Times: 6-6:30pm improve their strokes, starts, turns, finishes, 5-5:30pm 6:30-7pm and endurance, all through interval training. Participants must be proficient in all strokes Swim Lessons (Ages 3-14) 5:30-6pm June 9-July 2 Register by June 9 and must be able to swim laps. Location: Jim Swim 101/102 June 9-July 2 Register by June 9 (Tues and Thurs) Times: 10:30-11am Barnett Park, Indoor Pool. Fee: $48 R, $54 NR (Tues and Thurs) Times: 9:30-10am 6:30-7pm (Mon-Thurs), $24 R, $27 NR (Saturday). Swim 101/102 is designed to turn beginners into swimmers using a progressive child-focused Parent & Me (6 months - 3 yrs) approach. The fundamentals of swimming such as kicking, breath control, and floatation are taught 10-10:30am June 13-July 11* Register by June 13 June 8-July 1 Register by June 8 5:30-6pm We plan to provide a joyful, loving, child- at this level. Each child will wear a floatation device which allows them to focus on developing (Sat) Times: 5-5:30pm (Mon and Wed) 6-6:30pm centered environment featuring songs and the skill rather than trying to stay above water. As the child builds confidence in all the skills the 5:30-6pm Times: Ages 6-10 4:30-5:15pm activities to encourage skill acquisition while amount of floatation can be decreased allowing the child to become less reliant on the float and June 13-July 11* Register by June 13 July 13-Aug. 5 Register by July 13 Ages 11-14 5:15-6pm more reliant on their skills. Swimmers will be actively practicing skills and have little down time also developing a life-long love of the water. (Sat) Times: 4-4:30pm (Mon and Wed) Times: 6-6:30pm Ages 15-18 6-6:45pm utilizing the lesson time to the fullest. Children must be able to swim 15 feet with their face in the Parent & Me utilizes natural progressions (not water in order to pass this class. 4:30-5pm 6:30-7pm June 9-July 2 Register by June 9 forceful ones) to allow infants and toddlers Swim 201/202 July 13-Aug. 5 Register by July 13 July 14-Aug. 6 Register by July 14 (Tues and Thurs) the ability to grow in our lessons program. Swim 201/202 is a progressive strokes course that teaches swimmers the formal strokes of freestyle (Mon and Wed) Times: 4:30-5pm (Tues and Thurs) Times: 10:30-11am Times: Ages 6-12 5:30-6:15pm Location: Jim Barnett Park, Indoor Pool. Fee: and backstroke. They will also learn the important skill of side breathing with the freestyle stroke. 5-5:30pm 6:30-7pm Ages 13-18 6:15-7pm $43 R, $49 NR (Mon-Thurs), $21.50 R, $24.50 5:30-6pm Children also have the chance to build their endurance as each skill requires the child to swim NR (Saturday). further than previous classes. Children must be able to swim 25 feet using the freestyle stroke with July 18-Aug. 8 Register by July 18 June 13-July 11* Register by June 13 July 14-Aug. 6 Register by July 14 (Sat) Times: 5-5:30pm (Sat) side breathing in order to pass this class. These skills are taught without the aid of floatation, chil- June 8-July 1 5:30-6pm dren must be able to swim 15 feet without aid in order to be enrolled in this class. (Tues and Thurs) Times: 9:30-10am 5:30-6pm Times: Ages 6-12 4-4:45pm (Mon and Wed) Register by June 8 10-10:30am Ages 13-18 4:45-5:30pm Swim 301/302 5:30-6pm Aug. 24-Sept. 21* Register by Aug. 24 June 9-July 2 10:30-11am Swim 301/302 is an advanced stroke course which teaches the more complex strokes of butterfly 6-6:30pm (Mon and Wed) Times: 6-6:30pm July 13-Aug. 5 Register by July 13 and breaststroke to swimmers that have already mastered freestyle and backstroke. In completing 6:30-7pm (Mon and Wed) (Tues and Thurs) Register by June 9 this class the swimmer will have learned all the strokes necessary for competitive swimming. It is July 18-Aug. 8 Register by July 18 Times: Ages 6-10 4:30-5:15pm not uncommon for children to wear floatation during some of the instruction. The floatation allows (Sat) Times: 4-4:30pm Aug. 25-Sept. 19 Register by Aug. 25 Ages 11-14 5:15-6pm June 13-July 11* 4:30-5pm children to focus on body position and stroke development. Children will continue to fine tune 4:30-5pm (Tues and Thurs) Times: 10:30-11am Ages 15-18 6-6:45pm (Sat) Register by June 13 6:30-7pm their stroke development and build endurance at this level. Children will need to swim 30 feet of Aug. 24-Sept. 21* Register by Aug. 24 July 14-Aug. 6 Register by July 14 July 13-Aug. 5 5:30-6pm freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly in order to pass this class. (Mon and Wed) Times: 4:30-5pm Aug. 29-Sept. 19 Register by Aug. 29 (Tues and Thurs) (Mon and Wed) Register by July 13 Swim 401/402 5-5:30pm (Sat) Times: 5-5:30pm Times: Ages 6-12 5:30-6:15pm Swim 401/402 is designed to teach children lifesaving skills such as sidestroke, elementary back- 5:30-6pm 5:30-6pm Ages 13-18 6:15-7pm July 14-Aug. 6 10:30-11am stroke, and treading water. The class is also an introduction to competitive swimming. Skills such Aug. 25-Sept. 17 Register by Aug. 25 *No class on July 4 or September 7. (Tues and Thurs) Register by July 14 as, diving, flip turns, and endurance are taught at this level. Unlike earlier classes focus on repetitive July 18-Aug. 8 Register by July 18 (Tues and Thurs) Times: 9:30-10am practice under short distances, this does not allow children to develop endurance. (Sat) 10-10:30am July 18-Aug. 8 4:30-5pm Swim 401/402 allows students to develop the endurance necessary to swim competitively. Times: Ages 6-12 4-4:45pm (Sat) Register by July 18 Children must be able to swim 50 meters and a 50 meter IM in order to pass this class. 5:30-6pm Ages 13-18 4:45-5:30pm 6-6:30pm Aug. 24-Sept. 21* 5:30-6pm Aug. 29-Sept. 19 Register by Aug. 29 Aug. 24-Sept. 21* Register by Aug. 24 (Mon and Wed) Register by Aug. 24 (Sat) Times: 4-4:30pm (Mon and Wed) 4:30-5pm Times: Ages 6-10 4:30-5:15pm Aug. 25-Sept. 17 10:30-11am Ages 11-14 5:15-6pm (Tues and Thurs) Register by Aug. 25 *No class on July 4 or September 7. Ages 15-18 6-6:45pm Aug. 29-Sept. 19 4:30-5pm Aug. 25-Sept. 17 Register by Aug. 25 The American Red Cross stresses the importance of professional (Sat) Register by Aug. 29 (Tues and Thurs) swim lesson instruction for children. In the summer of 2015 they estimate Times: Ages 6-12 5:30-6:15pm that 8 out of 10 children will take part in water activities that will put them *No class on July 4 or September 7. Ages 13-18 6:15-7pm at risk for drowning. During 2014, 1,277 children took swimming lessons at WPRD, which is a step to reduce the risk of accidental drowning. Aug. 29-Sept. 19 Register by Aug. 29 The national public opinion survey was conducted for the Red Cross April 17-20, 2014 (Sat) using ORC International’s Online CARAVAN omnibus survey Times: Ages 6-12 4-4:45pm Ages 13-18 4:45-5:30pm *No class on July 4 or September 7. 10 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks Brandon Ware – [email protected] Kevin Hoskin – [email protected] May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 11 Aquatics Polar Plunge Special Events May 16 (Ages 15+) Are you up for the challenge? Take a swim in the outdoor pool right aft er it has been filled. We dare you to jump off the diving board or go down the slide all for a good cause! All proceeds for this event will go to the Winchester Parks Foundation Scholarship fund, which provides assistance to families in diff icult financial situations to allow them to participate in Winchester Parks and Recre- ation programs. May 16 (Saturday), Noon, at Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor Pool. Fee: $10 (Per Individual) $25 (Per Team of 4), Cash or Check only. Register by May 11. Activity# 622317-P1. 2nd Annual Splash Bash June 6 (All Ages) Let’s open the outdoor pool with a splash this season! Come enjoy the slide, the diving board, the excellent kid pool, or the 50 meter outdoor pool. There will be a DJ playing live Private Swimming Lessons Lifeguard Training (Ages 15+) Lifeguard Recertification music, local vendors, and great food. You will (Ages 3+) American Red Cross Lifeguard Training teach- Course (Ages 15+) have the chance to win prizes from local ven- WPRD/WST Community Swim Meet dors and passes for the 2015 outdoor pool Get private lessons when they are convenient es participants the skills and knowledge they This Course is designed for those who need season with your admission to the pool. June July 1 (Ages 12+) for you! Private lessons can be set up during will need to prevent, recognize, and respond to renew their lifeguarding certification. 6 (Saturday), 12-3pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Winchester Parks and Recreation and Win- any lap swim or general swim time and are to emergencies. With successful comple- Participants must have a current or up-to- Outdoor Pool. Fee: Daily Admission Fee. chester Swim team are partnering up to hold taught by a certified instructor. Each lesson is tion, participants will be certified in Lifeguard date certification in order to take this course. a swim meet for swimmers of all abilities. 45 minutes long and are off ered on a punch Training/First Aid for 2 years and CPR/AED If your certification has expired you must take 2nd Annual Outdoor Pool Whether you are a recreational or competi- pass system. All you have to do is set up a for 2 years. Attendance is mandatory at all the full lifeguard Training Course. Participants Cardboard Boat Race tive swimmer come join us for some tradi- time with one of our instructors and then sessions. Location: Jim Barnett Park, Indoor must complete in water skills, CPR/AED skills, tional and non-traditional races. This is not June 27 (Ages 6+) purchase a punch pass. Pool, and George Washington Room. Fee: and First Aid Skills as well as score higher a USA Swimming sanctioned meet, however Once again, amateur ship builders are called 3 Punch pass: $57 R, $64 NR $225 R, $250 NR. Activity# 621234-A1. than an 80% on a written test in order to USA swim teams are invited to participate. to test out their skills at the 2nd Annual Card- 5 Punch pass: $94 R, $107 NR pass. *Must have a current lifeguard certifi- July 1 (Wednesday), 6:30-9:30pm, at Jim Bar- May 11-18 Register by May 11 board Boat Race at the Outdoor Pool. Grab a 7 Punch Pass: $132 R, $149 NR cation. Location: Jim Barnett Park, George nett Park, Outdoor Pool. Fee: TBD. Register by (Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun) friend and design, construct, and navigate a 10 Punch pass: $188 R, $213 NR Washington Room and Indoor Pool. Fee: $45R June 21. Activity# 622317-S1. Times: Mon/Wed 6-10:30pm boat made entirely out of cardboard across $50NR. Activity# 621234-R1. Sat/Sun 9am-6pm the rough seas of the Outdoor Pool. Card- Christmas in July May 20 6-10:30pm board, duct tape, and scissors will be pro- July 25 (All Ages) (Wed) Register by May 20 vided, all other decorations are up to you! All Enjoy Christmas fun! Come out to celebrate participants must wear life jackets (provided Christmas in July at the Outdoor Pool! There All Paws on Deck Canine Swim by WPRD). Awards will be given for the top fin- will be food, games, music, and plenty of September 7 ishers in each division. Design awards will be Christmas cheer. Don’t be a Scrooge...come given for: the most creative boat design, the and join in the festivities! July 25 (Saturday), Winchester Parks and Recreation is excited most spectacular sinking, the most decora- Noon-3pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor to invite our K9 friends back for another fun tive boat, and the least use of materials. Pool. Fee: Daily Admission Fee. evening at the Outdoor Pool. Bring our furry Teams of two: youth (6-16), adult (16+), over/ One Last Splash best friend out for an evening of swimming. under (over 18 & under 12). Corporate chal- lenge: If you are interested in getting your August 22 (Middle School Students) On the last day of the Outdoor Pool season, business or small group involved in building Grab a friend and head to the Outdoor Pool we will be opening the pool for the dogs of more than just a boat, please contact the for a back to school pool party. Exclusively for the Winchester Community. Please come out Aquatics Department. June 27 (Saturday), Middle School students, there will be a live DJ and enjoy! September 7 (Monday), 6-8pm, at 9-11:30am, at Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor playing your favorite music, games and con- Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor Pool. Fee: $2. Ad- Pool. Fee: $20 R, $25 NR (per team). Reg- tests with the chance to win some awesome mission is FREE for the Members of the Win- ister by June 22. Additional $10 fee will be prizes, and of course your chance to relax in chester Dog Park. Non-members must have the pool under the lights. Purchase ticket in assessed for race day registration. Activity# proof of a rabies vaccination for entrance. advance or at the door. School ID and ticket 622317-C1. required for admission. Aug. 22 (Saturday), 7-9pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor Pool. Fee: Advance tickets $5 ($8 at the door). Activ- ity# 622317-O1. 12 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks Brandon Ware – [email protected] Kevin Hoskin – [email protected] May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 13 communication & Expressions CRASH CRASH Oil Painting (Ages 15+) No previous art classes are needed for this class, just an interest in painting and a willingness to learn! Each student will learn how to create dynamic paintings to express their own unique, artistic vision. Participants will learn canvas preparation, laying out the COURSES palette and choice of brushes. Color, com- position and perspective to highlight texture and focus will be areas of concentration. Tablet Class (Ages 18+) Social Media (Ages 18+) There is a $5 material fee for your own set of oil paints. Instructor: Jacqueline Bray. May Are you using your Android Tablet to your full- If you have taken any of our other technology 26-June 18 (Register by May 22), June 30-July est ability? We will help you set everything up classes then you will want to take this one! 23 (Register by June 23), Aug. 4-27 (Register on it from email, video chat, books, games, We will give you hands on training setting by July 31), Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-7pm, and more. Instructor: Kari Jones. May 26 (Reg- up your social networking accounts. We will at Jim Barnett Park, Activity Room. Fee: $46 R, ister by May 19), July 28 (Register by July 21), teach you how to safely share information $49 NR. Activity# 627245-05-07. 5:30-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax with others. We will give you helpful tips on Beginner Android (Ages 18+) Room. Fee: FREE. Activity# 627145-08 & 15. how to filter unwanted content and even how Watercolor Pencil (Ages 18+) Drawing (Ages 18+) Half-Hour Private Guitar New and revamped course! Tired of hitting iPad Class (Ages 18+) to promote your small business. Instruc- tor: Kari Jones. June 25 (Register by June Come learn how to draw and paint with This course is for those that have always Lessons (Ages 7+) the wrong buttons on your Smart Phone? Are Are you having trouble using your Apple 18), Aug. 20 (Register by Aug. 13), Thursday, colored pencils. This amazing versatile me- wanted to draw but thought they had to be Receive private instruction, with the goal of you constantly coming across things on your iPad? Confused on how to use FaceTime? 5:30-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax dium is for those that like to paint with water born with the talent. It’s not true! Learn to making you the best guitarist you can be. phone that you have no idea how to use? En- Come to our IPad class and we will get you Room. Fee: FREE. Register by June 8. Activity# and dry colored pencil. They are portable, draw using the right side of your brain and Learn how to read music, and play some joy learning the ins and outs of your Android started with email, FaceTime, games, and 627145-11 & 18. with grid methods. A $20 material fee will of your favorite tunes. Instructor will con- device in this workshop with one-on-one more. Instructor: Kari Jones. June 23 (Regis- lightweight, precise, expressive, sketchy, and need to be paid to the instructor at the first tact student to schedule dates and times. assistance for all carriers. You will learn email ter by June 16), Aug. 25 (Register by Aug. 18), relatively inexpensive. An additional $20 ma- class; you will be able to keep the materials. First Time Cruisers Seminar (Includes 4 half hour lessons). Instructor setup, use of the Play Store, sending pic- 5:30-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax terial fee will need to be paid to the instructor Instructor: Robin Palmer. July 27-Aug. 31 Marshall Wacker. Location: Jim Barnett Park, tures and videos, using social media on your Room. Fee: FREE. Activity# 627145-12 & 19. (Ages 18+) in the first class. Instructor: Robin Palmer. (Monday), 5-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Activity Activity Room. Fee: $62 R, $65 NR. Registra- phone, using the Dropbox, and many more This seminar will explain the diff erence in July 22-Aug. 26 (Wednesday), 5-7pm, at Jim Room. Fee: $46 R, $49 NR. Register by July 20. Beginner iPhone (Ages 18+) tion is on-going. Activity# 627247-02. ways to be more eff icient on your device. cruise vacations and all-inclusive resort Barnett Park, Activity Room. Fee: $47 R, $50 Activity# 627245-11. Own an iPhone and still find yourself fum- vacations. You will receive details on the Don’t forget to bring your Android device. NR. Register by July 15. Activity# 627245-01. One-Hour Private Guitar bling around this powerful device? Take Watercolors with Confidence Instructor: Kari Jones. May 5 (Register by May major cruise lines, the most popular all- Lessons (Ages 8+) advantage of this workshop with one-on-one inclusive resorts, and the major nationwide (Ages 14+) 1), July 7 (Register by June 30), 5:30-7pm, at assistance to help you become more eff icient Ideal for more advanced guitar players. Longer tour companies explaining destination and This class is open to beginners, intermediate Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room. Fee: on your iPhone. The course will include use instruction time allows for more growth and making reservations. Individual travelers will and hobbyist. Come join us to try something FREE. Activity# 627145-06 & 13. of the app store, how to use Siri, battery sav- learning at every lesson. Instructor will obtain information on the top 20 destinations you’ve always wanted to do. We will do ing tips and tricks and much more! Instructor: contact student to schedule dates and in the USA, and how to make plans to travel drawing exercises to improve your skills and Intermediate Android Kari Jones. June 2 (Register by May 26), Aug. 4 times. (Includes 4 one hour lessons). outside of the United States. May 28 (Thurs- confidence. Learn how fun and liberating (Register by July 28), 5:30-7pm, at Jim Barnett Instructor: Marshall Wacker. Location: (Ages 18+) day), 6-7:30pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Social watercolors can be using wet on wet tech- Park, Lord Fairfax Room. Fee: FREE. Activity# niques, dry brush and spray techniques, lift - Jim Barnett Park, Activity Room. New and revamped! This course is designed 627145-09 & 16. Hall. Fee: FREE. Register by May 21. Activity# ing techniques (how to correct mistakes), and Fee: $126 R, $129 NR. Registration as a follow up class to the Android Beginner 627145-20. mixing colors. At the final class, you will have is on-going. Activity# 627247-01. Classes. You must have attended the Android Intermediate iPhone (Ages 18+) the opportunity to paint a scene using all the classes to sign up for this class. Instructor: Own an iPhone and still find yourself fum- Advanced Cruises Seminar techniques taught in the class. By the end of Kari Jones. May 19 (Register by May 12), July bling around this powerful device? Take (Ages 18+) the course, you will have built greater self- 21 (Register by July 14), Tuesday, 5:30-7pm, advantage of this workshop with one-on-one This seminar will explain options beyond the confidence, artistic ability, and the knowl- at Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room. Fee: assistance to help you become more eff icient typical tourism, to cover adventure tours, edge to make your own paintings. There is a FREE. Activity# 627145-07 & 14. on your iPhone. The course will include using singles travel, jungle safaris and exotic vaca- $20 material to be paid to the instructor on FaceTime, setting up your social network- tions. You will also receive details on longer the first day of class for supplies. Instructor: ing sites, iCloud, and much more! Instructor: cruises and vacations lasting from 14-28 days. Clive Turner. May 27-July 1 (Wednesday), Kari Jones. June 16 (Register by June 9), Aug. July 14 (Tuesday), 6-7:30pm, at Jim Barnett 5-7pm, at Jim Barnett Park, Activity Room. 18 (Register by Aug. 11), 5:30-7pm, at Jim Park, Social Hall. Fee: FREE. Register by July Fee: $46 R, $49 NR. Register by May 20. Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room. Activity# 7. Activity# 627145-22. Activity# 627245-10. 627145-10 & 17. 14 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks Kristin Shiff lett – kristin.shiff [email protected] May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 15 A c t i v e Fitness We don’t stop playing because we grow old; Adults we grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw Retirement Planning Seminar Senior Bowling (Ages 50+) (Ages 18+) This is an opportunity to learn how to bowl This class is for both individuals and busi- or to work on your bowling skills all while Aqua Arthritis (All Ages) Zumba (Ages 12+) Art That Heals (Ages 50+) nesses. Individuals will learn what a retire- having a great time and meeting new Tues/Thurs, 11-11:45am Mon/Wed, 6:30-7:30pm ment plan is, and when and how to start a friends! Price includes 3 This class is open to senior citizens who This aquatic program is designed to help: Zumba is the hottest dance party workout retirement plan by utilizing life and disabil- games and shoe rental. want to draw for fun and recreation, and to reduce pain, decrease feeling of isolation today! You will not even feel like you are ity insurance to help plan for retirement. May 12-Aug. 25 (Tues- use art as a catalyst for change or growth in For businesses, this seminar will explain day), 10am-Noon, at through social interaction, and gain strength working out while you Zumba. It is a total their own lives. Each session will have a still the concept of business owners insurance, Northside Lanes Bowling and flexibility to improve your day-to-day life. body workout using the most popular music life displayed, which will be the focus of the and the advantages of Key Man Insurance. Alley. Fee: $10 each This Aquatic Arthritis class, led by a certified that makes you feel good. Zumba utilizes class. The teacher will demonstrate diff er- June 16 (Tuesday), 6-7:30pm, at Jim Barnett Tuesday. Register by the instructor, is designed to be a fun, safe way fitness, burns calories, tones muscles, and ent techniques, which the seniors will then Park, Social Hall. Fee: FREE. Register by for people with arthritis to exercise and stay improves balance and incorporates a full Friday prior to the practice. Exercises will work on composi- June 9. Activity# 627145-21. fit. Instructor: Brandon Ware. Location: Jim range of motion. Instructor: Amanda Floyd. date. Activity# tuinodne, nrsetgaantdivineg a 3n-dd ipmoesintsivioen ssp,a hcaen, dto-enyee, Understanding Medicare Parts 627117-09-24. BFaacrinlietytt M Peamrkb Ienrdsohoipr, Poor oDlr. oFpe-eIn: I:n $c5l uRd, $e5d. 5in0 tNhRe. Lrioacl aBtuioilnd:i nSgo.c Fiaele H: Ianlcl lautd tehde iWn athr eM emo- New Instructor! coordination, understanding A, B and D Seminar (Ages 50+) Water Aerobics Facility Membership; Drop-In: $5 R, color, shading and learning how to translate This seminar explains what Medicare is, Mon/Wed/Fri, 11am-Noon $5.50 NR. Water Aerobics how the government is involved, and when what you see onto This water exercise class is designed for all and how to sign up for insurance. You will Yoga paper. There is a also gain an understanding about “long Gameday Thursday (Ages 50+) swimming abilities. Water aerobics uses the Olivia Legge graduated from James Madison $15 material fee term policies,” what they are, and how they Seniors come out with your friends for some natural resistance and buoyancy of water Tues, 8-9am • Thurs, 8:30-9:30am University in 2008 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. for supplies paid work. This seminar gives insight into your spirited fun and fellowship each month against your body to provide a wide variety of Restoration, rejuvenation, renewal! Imagine Her career began as a physical therapy aide to the instructor retirement years and monies. Comparisons with our monthly Senior Gameday. Chal- conditioning activities. Taught by a certified your body cradled and fully supported by and that is where her passion for helping the first day of between annuity and bank CDs will also be lenge your friends to one of our many card instructor, no swimming is required, and blankets, pillows and bolsters. Imagine quiet others began. She then became certified class. Instructor: Clive explained. Aug. 13 (Thursday), 6-7:30pm, or board games and see just who the best floatation devices are used frequently. Water breathing, soft music, guided meditation as through The American Council on Exercise Turner. June 4-July 9 (Thursday), 10am- at Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall. Fee: FREE. is. Group meets every 4th Thursday of the exercises help increase your energy, stamina, deep calm and stillness washes over you. as a Personal Trainer and a Group Exercise Noon, at Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Register by Aug. 6. Activity# 627145-23. month. May 28-Aug. 27 (Thursday), 2-3pm, and strength. Instructor: Olivia Legge. Loca- This is called restorative yoga. Now imagine Instructor. Aft er 5 years in the fitness industry Room. Fee: $46 R, $49 NR. Register by May at Jim Barnett Park, Arts & Craft s Room. tion: Jim Barnett Park, Indoor Pool. Fee: inviting the mind into a conscious form of she decided to utilize the aquatic environ- 29. Activity# 627245-08. Fee: $20 R, $23 NR. Register by May 21. Included in the Facility Membership; Drop-In: deep sleep called yoga Nidra, a deep medita- ment and obtained her Arthritis Foundation Activity# 627117-08. $5 R, $5.50 NR. tion. This class is intended to induce full body Aquatic Exercise Certification. She has been in love with the water ever since and is now relaxation. Instructor: Jeff Hollar. On-going certified through The Aquatic Exercise Asso- class starting Jan. 6. 8-9am (Tuesdays) and ciation. Her energy, passion 8:30-9:30am (Thursdays), in the Recreation and sense of humor Room at the War Memorial Building. Fee: are a few of the Included in the Facility Membership; Drop-In: things that seem $5 R, $5.50 NR. to draw people to her classes and keep them coming back for more. Torchlight Yoga Enjoy the warmth and beauty of a summer eve- ning as you relax doing Torchlight Yoga. Experi- enced instructor will lead you through an hour long yoga class designed for the new to experienced yoga participants. Bring a yoga mat or blanket as the class will be conducted outside on the ground. Class may be relocated due to inclement weather. June 10-July 29 (Wednesday), 8:30-9:30pm, at Amphitheatre Hill in Jim Barnett Park. Fee: $32 R, $35 NR. Register by June 8. Activity# 626245-01 . 16 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 17 Sample Winchester’s Preserves Tr e e s P l e a s e ! Nature Walks on The Trees of Winchester’s Preserves Winchester’s Wild Side Birds of the Preserve April 11, April 25, and May 9 8:30 am Sally Anderson, President, Piedmont Chapter Thanks to on-going research and studies by of the Virginia Native Plant Society the Virginia Department of Natural Heritage Take a walk on Winchester’s wild side by join- ing Jim Smith on a moderate walk through and Shenandoah University’s Environmental It’s spring in Winchester and time for the Its buds and twigs are important food for Studies Program, the Abrams Creek Wetlands the Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve. Discov- natural world to be reborn in our nature wildlife, including birds and mammals. Like host plant for the caterpillars of our Preserve (ACWP) has been rated “one of the er spring flowers, rare plants and lots of birds! Blue birds, small birds, yellow birds and very preserves. There are many things to see - most soft materials, I expect the fluff is a good butterflies and moths (aka bird food), oaks most biologically rich locations in Virginia.” Some of the big birds that can be seen in- tall birds...all at ACWP. The group will meet big things. I’m talking about the trees. nesting material for our birds. also top this list, with more than 500 species The diversity of plants, shrubs, and trees clude the Great Blue Herons that can stand in the Children of America parking lot off W. using the various oaks. found in around the wetlands help to provide up to 4 feet tall, Wild Turkeys that can run as At Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve, the syca- On both lower and higher ground, the bark food and shelter for many of the wildlife that fast as a galloping horse, and the majestic Jubal Early Dr., approx. ½ mile west of Valley more might be our most easily recognized of hackberries is pale gray and warty, and There are insect and disease threats to some can be seen there. Bald Eagles that can have a wingspan of Ave. Park near the west end by the woods. tree. With its flaky bark peeling away to reveal also easy to recognize. As the tree ages, the of our trees, but invasive plants are a real The walk will last approximately 2 hours and 6 ½ feet or more. The Great Horned Owl is her smooth white branches against the sky, warts might expand into irregular ridges, problem for our Preserves. Unfortunately, A slow stroll along the paved walkway (quiet- another resident that feeds on rodents, rab- is non-strenuous. Bring binoculars, spotting amazingly the sycamore is even recognizable or may nearly fill up the space of the trunk. English ivy is damaging most of the trees at ly and patiently increases your chances) can bits, squirrel, other birds and even skunk. scopes, and/or your camera. Participants are from a jet. The sycamore’s round seed balls Hackberry fruits are mostly seed, so we don’t Shawnee Springs, and provides the most produce views of mammals like chipmunk, also encouraged to bring water and dress for oft en remain on the trees through the winter, eat them, but a nibble will surprise you with visible example of the problem. The dense squirrel, rabbit, groundhog, muskrat, opos- Area springs provide nutrient rich water the weather. Fee: FREE. where they provide food for wildlife. Gold- the flavor of dates. Birds love them, and some and heavy cover smothers the trees and pulls sum, raccoon, skunk, white tailed deer, mink, with a fairly constant temperature that The Natives Are Restless in finches, chickadees and other small birds can usually persist in the winter, inviting mocking- them down in storms. Occasional eff orts have and river otter. Even occasional bear, beaver, helps to bring in many over wintering species Shawnee Springs be seen feeding in flocks, while mallards also birds, robins, yellow-bellied sapsuckers and been made to reduce the load, but it is slow and coyote have been reported. These ani- of waterfowl. The duck soup courses in- April 25, 10 am eat the seeds. others. work. mals simply wish to enjoy their time at their clude the rare Star Duckweed, crustaceans, Join Sally Anderson, President of the Pied- So, to enjoy the spring season more conscious- favorite dining spot or watering hole. Please and many freshwater fish. In the harsh Both Abrams Creek Wetlands and Shawnee Majestic oaks are our most beloved trees. A ly, choose one of the pleasant days, and take remember to stay on the paved pathway to winter cold of December, January, and Feb- mont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Springs Preserves are centered on spring fed special oak in Winchester’s Preserves is the a look at our Preserves from a new angle. respect their privacy. We are the visitors here. ruary you can see many duck species such Society for an interpretive native plant tour wetlands and streams perfect for the Chinquapin oak. This species favors the rich If you find yourself interested in the as Buff leheads, Canvasbacks, Green-winged inside of Winchester’s best kept secret – sycamore as she joins several other limestone soil of bottomlands or uplands. trees, be sure to look for seeds, Over 180 species of birds have been identified Teal, Hooded Mergansers, and Pintails. Shawnee Springs Preserve. This interpretive trees that thrive in the some- Oaks are also the most highly rated tree for twigs and fallen leaves at the Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve area. walk will take about 1 hour and is approxi- times wet ground. Another wildlife. The acorns are useful to many ani- to tell you the larger To name only a few; there’s the tiny Ruby- For most of the year, amphibians, fish, mately 1 mile long. The heart of the talk tree of bottomland or ripar- mals and birds. As a member of the white oak story. Throated Hummingbird that weighs less than and reptiles are all feeding, along with the will take place inside the wooded section of ian communities is the group, the acorns are sweeter (less tannic) a penny. And just a little bigger are Carolina aforementioned, on the great assortment of Shawnee Springs Preserve on the new Eastern Cottonwood. The than those of the red oak group, and so are Chickadees, Golden-Crowned Kinglets, Blue insects and other invertebrates that also eat Healing Trail. Bring your binoculars and deeply furrowed bark of Gray Gnatcatchers, and about 20 diff erent and thrive in the wetlands. No one species camera. This is a super special place that preferred. While each of our trees serves as a this fast growing species Warbler species. Warblers are a group of can live in isolation but in turn depends encompasses various historical time periods is also easy to learn. small insect eating birds that are a challenge upon the associations and interactions with of Winchester’s history. This is the site to see because many are yellow and green all the other living (biotic) and nonliving of Sheridan’s largest field hospital and are small enough to hide behind leaves (abiotic) components found at ACWP. The and Winchester’s of similar color. air, soils, water, plants, trees, wildlife, even second water source, sunlight contribute to make this preserve which made use The more familiar birds like our common truly unique. of the natural The Audubon Arboretum springs. Where American Robin, Blue Jays, and Mocking- The Audubon Arboretum was established in the year You, too, can feast upon the beauty, diversity, else in Winchester birds are joined by Eastern Bluebird, Cedar 2000 and currently has approximately 80 trees. Memorial and special qualities of our Winchester wet- are you encour- Waxwing, and the Belted Kingfisher. To feed, trees and trees planted to honor individuals and land. It is a special place, a natural resource aged to hug the the Belted Kingfisher dives into the water to organizations are continually being added. Care and Winchester and Frederick County citizens trees? Meet in the catch a fish or crayfish. The bird then flies to management is provided by Winchester Parks and can be proud of. Please visit, appreciate, Shawnee Springs park- a nearby branch where it tenderizes the meal Recreation Department and Northern Shenandoah enjoy, learn about, respect and help to pro- ing lot of Hollingsworth by banging it on the perch where it’s sitting. Valley Arboretum Society. To know more about tect our Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve. Drive. Fee: FREE. The now tender goody is then deft ly tossed the NSVAS please visit NSVAS.org. up and caught mid-air before being swal- Jim Smith, President, lowed head first. Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society 18 May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks May - Aug 2015 | winchesterva.gov/parks 19