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MayJune2013Volume 7, Issue 3Inside this issue:Page 1 National Senior Health &Senior SparkleShenandoah County Parks and Recreation600 N. Main Street, Suite 108, Woodstock, VA 22664Phone 540-459-6777 - Fax 540-459-8040http://www.scpr.info (general website)https://www.scprsignup.info (registration website)Fitness DayTRIAD ConferencePage 2 TripsPage 3 May CalendarPage 4 June CalendarPage 5 Basket ClassesPainting ClassSocial Media ClassesPage 6 Exercise ClassesValley League BaseballPage 7 Senior Fellowship picnicFellowship InformationPage 8 Senior LuauDiscount Theme Park Ticket InfoStargazing DatesMay 10, 8:00pmCounty ParkJune 8, 8:30pmStrasburg Town ParkJoin SCPR and theShenandoah AstronomicalSocietyfor stargazing at the CountyPark in Maurertown and/orStrasburg Town Park. Feelfree to bring your binocularsor your own telescope, anddress for the nighttimetemperatures. The hosts willprovide telescopes andinstruction. This is aweather-permitting event; ifit is cloudy or raining, theevent will be cancelled.Check our cancellation lineat 459-6777, Option 0,before heading to the park.National Senior Health & Fitness Dayis May 29Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation has the following funactivities planned for our Active Adults and SeniorsNote there are several locations offering activitiesLocation—Shenandoah County Park in Maurertownbeginning at 10:00am*Fitness walk - bring your pooch!(must be leashed with current vaccinations)*Pickleball - A fun game of strategy*Archery - Fun way to strengthen arm muscles and increase flexibility*Disc Golf - Exercise in disguise and a great family activityValley Health will be onsite offering several screenings including bloodpressure checks, FASTING and non-fasting cholesterol screening (there is a 25 feefor this blood work and you must call for an appointment time for this service, call459-6777) and BMI.Location—AnyTime Fitness beside Woodstock Food Lion in Woodstock9:30-10:30am Zumba Gold Give this class a try as it is specifically designed to takethe exciting original Zumba and bring those moves to the active adult. Walk in and trythis class for 7 on May 29.Location—Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock Foundation LobbyDoor #41:30-2:30pm Sit Fit & Tone Try this gentle cardiovascular class that will strengthenyour heart and lungs. This can be done seated in a chair orstanding. Please call Deborah at 459-1164 ext. 32226 to reserve your spot in class!This is being offered on May 29 free of charge for Senior Health &Fitness Day. For more information contact Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation by calling 459-6777.Tenth Annual TRIAD Conferencefor Seniors of Shenandoah CountyAge 60 Tuesday, May 28, 20138:30am - 1:30pmWoodstock Moose LodgeInformative Information will be shared.Displays - Various agencies and service providersLunch is included. Registration is required.Contact Sgt. Mitch Vernazza 459-6100 or Ruth Wakeman 459-1187Please register before May 14!
Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation 600 N. Main Street, Suite 108, Woodstock, VA 22664Phone 540-459-6777 - Fax 540-459-8040 - http://www.scpr.info; https://www.scprsignup.infoTRIPS TRIPSCheck out our Spring brochure for all the details and prices!TRIPS55 and overNational Aquarium & Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—August 15You won’t want to miss this fun day at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor! We will start the day at the National Aquarium at yourleisure and enjoy the 4D movie. After your time at the Aquarium, take the rest of the day to shop Inner Harbor, enjoythe waterfront and the many restaurants. This would be a great trip to enjoy with your grandchild or other special child inyour life. All meals are on your own. We will not leave Baltimore until 6pm so you can enjoy dinner and this beautifulwaterside scenery! Feel free to bring your lunch and any snacks/drinks with you. We will leave Mt. Jackson at 6:45am andmake stops going north. Approximate return time to Shenandoah County is 8:30pm. For ages 55 and over and child whenaccompanied. Deadline to register is July 15. 75 adult/ 62 child.National D-Day Memorial & Lynchburg trip—October 2 & 3There’s a little something for everyone on this overnight trip to Bedford and Lynchburg. We will enjoy a lunch cruiseaboard the Virginia Dare and have a Park Ranger from Smith Mountain Lake State Park provide informative andentertaining information about wildlife above, in & around the Lake, usually after lunch is enjoyed on board. We will travelto Bedford to enjoy the National D-Day Memorial, shopping at Bedford Country Store and dinner at the Liberty Station.Staying overnight in Lynchburg and touring the Lynchburg area the next day. More details will be in our summerbrochure due out mid-May. Deadline to register is August 14. 203 pp/double occupancy.All ages“Who Slew Peggy Sue” Murder Mystery Dinner Train—July 20You won’t want to miss this great outing aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for their Murder Mystery DinnerTrain series. WMSR and Valentine Productions present “Who Slew Peggy Sue?” We will depart from Woodstock Lowe’sat 2:45 pm arriving at the Cumberland, MD train depot approx. 5:00. The dinner train will depart the depot at 6:00pm andyour trip lasts approximately 3.5 hours. We will return to Woodstock at approximately 1:00am. Your registration includestrain ticket, dinner and transportation; you will choose your dinner selection at time of registration. A cash bar will beavailable. Registration deadline is June 19. Cost: 135Leaf-Peeping & Lobsters: Maine’s Coast in Autumn—September 15-21. Join us as wehead to Maine’s rocky shore for a fabulous autumn tour of the coastal towns. Stopping at Portland for a visit to thePortland Head Lighthouse, visiting Kennebunkport, and stopping at Ellsworth for the Great Maine Lumberjack Show.Scarborough will include a visit to Len Libby’s, and a two-day visit to Bar Harbor includes a visit to Acadia National Park.Trip includes six nights accommodations, welcome reception, six breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners to include twolobster dinner choices, along with your deluxe motorcoach transportation, standard taxes, meal gratuities and baggagehandling. 250 deposit will hold your reservation; final payment due July 30, 2013.Cost: 1,209/person double-occupancy; 119/person travel ins. 1,549/person single-occupancy; 171/person travel ins.Glaciers & Geysers: National Park Trip-of-a-Lifetime—August 10-20, 2014.SCPR has acustom trip you will not want to miss—Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park,Custer State Park. Trip includes roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation to & from airport and between nationalparks, your nightly hotel accommodations, park entrance fees, one breakfast each morning and your standard taxes andmeal gratuities. See our Summer brochure for more details. Registration opens July 1, 2013. 250 deposit will hold yourreservation and you can make payments. Cost: 4,344 single; 3,299/person double; 3,079/person triple.
Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation Activities May 2013Fo r m o re i n fo rma ti on o n a ny o f th e se a cti v i tie s, plea se c al l o ur o ffic e at 45 9 -6 77 7SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT123456 Woodstock/Edinburg SeniorFellowship10:00am78910 Stargazing8:00pmShenandoahCounty Park111213 New MarketSenior Fellowship11:00amSummerRegistrationOpens14 ArlingtonNationalCemeteryTrip15 252627 Memorial DaySCPR OfficeClosed28 TRIADConference29 NationalSenior Health& Fitness Day3031Senior Fellowship Meeting Info 6 - Woodstock/Edinburg - 10:00am Edinburg VFW. Program to be determined. Members are reminded to bring nonperishable items for the food pantry. Lunch is available for purchase at the VFW. 13 - New Market - Members will meet at 11:00am at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall to carpool to WoodGrill in Harrisonburg for a Dutch treat lunch. 15 - Strasburg - 11:00am Strasburg United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Members are reminded to bring item(s) for theauction. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Members are reminded to bring a non-perishable item(s) for the food pantry or item(s) for the Animal Shelter. 25 Mt. Jackson/Forestville - 11:00am Solomon Lutheran Church in Forestville. A program on Turner Ashby will be presentedby Marie Spence. A covered dish luncheon will follow.All Fellowships are open for ages 55 and over, male and female. If you are looking for some fellowship, fun and good food—joinus at one of these meetings!VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME—FEEL FREE TO VISIT ANY FELLOWSHIP
Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation Activities June 2013Fo r m o re i n fo rma ti on o n a ny o f th e se a cti v i tie s, plea se c al l o ur o ffic e at 45 9 -6 77 7SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT1 SCPRFishingDerbyLake Laura23 Woodstock/Edinburg SeniorFellowship10:00am5678 Stargazing8:00pmStrasburgTown Park910 New Market11Senior Fellowship10:00am121314151617 Senior18Fellowship picnicEdinburg Park11:30am19 StrasburgSeniorFellowship11:00am20212223242627 Mt. Jackson/28Forestville SeniorFellowship 11:00am294SeniorLuauWoodstockMoose Lodge10:002530Senior Fellowship Meeting Info 3 - Woodstock/Edinburg - 10:00am Edinburg VFW hall. Paula Robbins of Who Dat Saints, will be speaking about herexperiences raising and showing Saints Bernards. Members are reminded to bring a non-perishable item(s) for the foodpantry. Lunch is available for purchase at the VFW. 10 - New Market - 10:00am Seventh Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall. Members are reminded to bring an item toshare for Show and Tell. A covered dish luncheon will follow. 17 - Senior Fellowship picnic at the Edinburg Town Park—11:30am Bring a covered dish to share. 19 - Strasburg - 11:00am Strasburg Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Program to be determined. Members are remindedto bring a non-perishable item(s) or contribution for the food pantry or item(s) for the Animal Shelter. A covered dishluncheon will follow. 27 - Mt. Jackson/Forestville - 11:00am Solomon Lutheran Church-Forestville. Members are reminded to bring a wrappedgift for bingo. A covered dish luncheon will follow.All Fellowships are open for ages 55 and over, male and female. If you are looking for some fellowship, fun and good food—join us at one of these meetings! VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME—FEEL FREE TO VISIT ANY FELLOWSHIP
Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation 600 N. Main Street, Suite 108, Woodstock, VA 22664Phone 540-459-6777 - Fax 540-459-8040 - http://www.scpr.info; https://www.scprsignup.infoLET’S MAKE A BASKETIn this class you will weave a cute basket to keep or give as a gift. So get those fingers moving and comelearn this skill. A different basket will be made in each class. Class time is 9:00am-1:00pm; class will beheld at 944 Moose Road in Woodstock. Fee: varies per basket and includes all materials.Deadline to register is the Wednesday before class.Left - May 21—Wine Basket 20Right - June 18—Casserole Basket 28P.Y.O.C (Paint Your Own Canvas) Art ClassUnleash the artist within you! Join this five week class to celebrate painting as arelaxing and fun art medium. You will create and walk away with your ownmasterpiece each and every week. Deadline to register is June 8. Supply fee of 25 is payable to the instructor the first class.Tuesdays, June 11-July 99:30-11:30amCost: 75 plus supply feeSocial Media Basics: Facebook & TwitterWant to keep up with your children, grandchildren and friends but aren’t sure what Facebook & Twitter areall about? Then this class is for you! Learn how to use social media to connect with friends and familyacross the world! Learn about Facebook and Twitter functionality. You will need to bring a laptop with WiFi capabilities, have an email address and a photo of yourself on your computer. This class will be offeredat two different times so pick the one that best suits your schedule!When: Mondays & WednesdaysJune 24, 26, July 1, 3, 8 & 10Where: Shenandoah County Government Center, Board RoomTime: 6:30-8:30pm(register by June 20)When: Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25(register by July 1)Where: DuPont Community Credit Union, Meeting Room, 1025 Woodstock Commons Drive, WoodstockTime: 9:30-11:30amCost for either class is 38
Zumba Gold - This is a fitness program specifically designed for theactive older adult, beginner participant and other special populations that mayneed modifications for success. Wear non-restrictive comfortable clothing andsupportive sneakers. June is a six-week session, August is a four-week session.Classes held at Anytime Fitness in Woodstock. Now offered two days a week!Deadline to register 6/5 & 8/6Monday, June 10-July 22; 9:30-10:30am, 41 no class July 1Wednesday, June 12-July 24; 9:30-10:30am 41 no class July 3Monday, August 12-Sept. 9; 9:30-10:30am, 29 no class Sept. 2Wednesday, August 14-Sept. 11; 9:30-10:30am, 29 no class Sept. 4Summer Yoga - Let your energy flow during this class based on the Sun Salutation. Focus on your alignment andbreathe through a series of standing and seated poses which incorporate balance and flexibility. All fitnesslevels welcome. Please bring a mat to class. All ages.NEWWednesday, June 5-26; 11:15am-12:00pm; Woodstock AnyTime Fitness; 35Aqua Zumba -NEWWhat happens when you mix water, music and Zumba Fitness together? The perfect pool party!Integrating the Zumba Fitness formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness discipline, AquaZumba blends cardio-conditioning and body-toning into a safe and challenging water-based work-out that isrefreshing! All ages. Class held at Mt. Jackson Town poolFridays, June 7-28; 10:30-11:15am, 41TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAMEEnjoy Valley League Baseball with the New Market Rebels, Woodstock River Bandits and the StrasburgExpress. We have five nights of baseball fun. times and locations are listed below. So come on out andenjoy America’s favorite pastime!Thursday, June 6, 7:30pm New Market Rebels, Rebel Park at New Market 1 admissionWednesday, June 28, 7:30pm Woodstock River Bandits at Central High SchoolAdmission is free to anyone 60 and overTuesday, July 9, 7:00pm Strasburg Express at First Bank Park adjacent to SandyHook Elementary School 1 admissionWednesday, July 17, 7:30pm New Market Rebels at Rebel Park in New Market 1 admissionThursday, July 18, 7:30pm Woodstock River Bandits at Central High SchoolAdmission is free to anyone 60 and over
Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation 600 N. Main Street, Suite 108, Woodstock, VA 22664Phone 540-459-6777 - Fax 540-459-8040 - http://www.scpr.info; https://www.scprsignup.infoSenior Fellowship Summer PicnicMonday, June 17The Woodstock/Edinburg Senior Fellowship would like to invitethe other Parks & Recreation Senior Fellowship members to theircovered dish picnic at the Edinburg Town Park on Monday, June17. Bring a covered dish and plan to gather around 11:30am solunch can begin at noon.Join in the fun and fellowship and good food!Entertainment will follow the luncheon.FELLOWSHIP MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONSWoodstock/Edinburg meets at 10:00am the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall,100 Veteran’s Way, Edinburg (across from Sun Trust Bank)New Market meets at 10:00am the second Monday of each month at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch Fellowship Hall, 62 W. Lee Highway, New MarketStrasburg meets at 11:00am the third Wednesday of each month at the Strasburg UnitedMethodist Church Fellowship Hall, 114 W. Washington Street, StrasburgMt. Jackson/Forestville meets at 11:00am the fourth Thursday of each month at the SolomonLutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 521 Solomons Church Road, QuicksburgThese meetings are open to Shenandoah County residents, ages 55 and over, both male andfemale. For more information call Parks & Recreation at 459-6777.Visitors are always welcome—feel free to visit any fellowshipHave some free time on your hands and enjoy meeting the public?Do we have an opportunity for you!We have some volunteer positions available for upcoming events,so if you are interested, please give us a call at 459-6777 andwe’ll be happy to give you more details!
Fun & FellowshipFind those floral print dresses, your leis, sandals, andpedal pushers! Be sure to practice those hula dancemoves too as we host our own “party in the sun”!Prizes given to Best Luau outfits, Best Hula movesand more!WHEN: Tuesday, June 4WHERE: Woodstock Moose LodgeTIME: 10:00am-1:30pmCOST: 2 to help cover costs (can pay at the door)Deadline to register is May 23 so arrangementscan be made for lunch.Mt. Jackson/Forestville Fellowship will be hosting thisevent sponsored by SCPR and Woodstock MooseLodge. Call SCPR with any questions at 459-6777.Above—Winners of Best Luau outfitsBelow—Residents from Greenfield grouppictureAmusement Park Tickets Available HERE!We are pleased to offer discount tickets for the following theme parksKings DominionBusch Gardens-WilliamsburgHershey ParkWater Country USADutch WonderlandWe accept only cash, debit or credit cards for discount ticket purchases.Woodstock, VA 22664600 N. Main Street, Suite 108Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation
aboard the Virginia Dare and have a Park Ranger from Smith Mountain Lake State Park provide informative and entertaining information about wildlife above, in & around the Lake, usually after lunch is enjoyed on board. We will travel to Bedford to enjoy the National D-Day Memorial, shopping at Bedford Country
