City of Staunton Parks and Recreation: Upcoming Trips, Programs, Athletics & Events

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STAUNTON, VA (09/07/2011)(readMedia)-- Below are the early September offerings in the Fall 2011 Department Brochure from the City of Staunton's Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this bi-monthly press release is to spread the word about our various program, trip, athletic services and activities available to the community.

This new brochure also covers the History of Gypsy Hill Park and has incredible pictures. For a PDF of the brochure, go HERE.

TRIPS

• Short Pump & Trader Joe's in Richmond
  Get your Holiday shopping done early this year. With over 200 stores to explore, this open air 2 story shopping center has it all, from Nordstrom's to Crate & barrel. Afterward, we'll head to Trader Joe's to peruse their ever unusual, unconventional and interesting products. From guacamole to Greek chicken to low calorie lemonade- they've got it all at great prices!
  Friday, September 9
  Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 9am, Return: 8pm
  Price: $24 (includes transportation)
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• Father/Son Hike
  Take a special day out, just for fathers and sons! We'll go on a ½ day hike on the North River Gorge Trail up near Todd Lake. This is a fairly easy 6 mile walk with multiple stream crossings so bring your water footwear. Call Staunton Parks & recreation for a 'What to Bring' list.
  Leader: Lester Zook of Wild Guyde Adventures
  Depart Gypsy Hill Park Gym at 8am, Return: 1pm
  Price per pair: $60
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

PROGRAMS

• Civil War Battlefield Studies
  The popular course offered last year returns for the winter. One night each week a new battle will be reviewed in a classroom setting, then on Saturday the group will car pool and visit the battlefield itself. Participants will learn the strategic importance of Staunton while gaining insight into the weapons and tactics of the war. Battlefields to be visited are McDowell, Cross Keys, Port Republic, New Market, and Piedmont or just attend the weeknight class.
  Instructor: James 'Trey' Howell
  Classroom Sessions: 6:30pm-8:30pm, five Wednesdays starting September 14 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room
  Field Trips- Each Saturday following the Wednesday class
  **Class may start September 14**
  Price: $37
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  

• Tribal Belly Dance Basics
  Learn the basic moves essential to belly dance and how to string them together in simple sequences to travel or use at a fire circle using posture, balance and tone. No experience necessary.
  Instructor: Shaheen Alikhan from Fata Morgana Belly Dancing
  6pm-7pm, four Wednesdays starting September 14 at Nelson Street Teen Center *4 additional Wednesdays optional
  **class date change**
  Price: $46
  Register ASAP
  

• Pilates for Any Body
  Pilates is a form of exercise that teaches the body how to engage the "core" in order to perform a series of exercises that will over time build strength, balance, and flexibility. These are all things necessary for our bodies to remain strong and balanced as we age.
  6pm-7pm, four Tuesdays starting September 13 at MHPA *option to continue
  Price: $26
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  

• Tai Chi for Health
  Explore this time-proven branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine which combines gentle, continuous movement with Qigong breathwork for self-healing. This practice will increase range of motion, improve balance, strengthen the body, and calm your "monkey mind". It also employs a teaching method which breaks down each movement into small steps which makes it easy to learn. Suitable for any fitness level- it can even be performed in a chair!
  Instructor: Linda Revis
  6pm-7pm, six week class on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 13 at Nelson Street Teen Center
  Price: $62
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  

• Beginners Qi Gong
  Qi Gong covers a wide range of movements, regulation of breathing, quite relaxation and control of mental activity. Low impact movement. When practiced regularly, it can promote health and vitality, increase strength, improve resistance to infections, increase energy, deepen sleep, and relieve aches and pains.
  Instructor: Esther Mabry
  10:30am-11:30am, six Mondays starting September 12 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room
  Price: $58
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• 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 mostly be used. Beware: once you start pottery, you may not be able to stop!
  5:30pm-7:30pm, four Mondays starting September 12 at Nelson Street Teen Center
  Price: $29
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• 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: Amanda Hall
  6pm-7pm, six Mondays starting September 12 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room *option to continue
  Price: $45
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• Introduction to Calligraphy
  Explore the art of beautiful writing with a master calligrapher as your guide. In this class, students will discover the many ways calligraphy can be used as well as the wide range of styles-and will get to try their hands at some of them. The workshop will be an inquirer's class- no previous experience required. The instructor is Russell Armentrout, former chief White House calligrapher, who has been doing hand lettering for more than fifty years.
  6pm-7:30pm, four Mondays starting September 12 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room
  Price: $26
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

• Pilates for Any Body
  Pilates is a form of exercise that teaches the body how to engage the "core" in order to perform a series of exercises that will over time build strength, balance, and flexibility. These are all things necessary for our bodies to remain strong and balanced as we age.
  Instructor: Sheree Kiser
  6pm-7pm, four Tuesdays starting September 13 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room *option to continue
  Price: $26
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• Foundations of Investing
  A great and basic introduction to investing! After this program you will have a better understanding of finance and how to properly invest, fitting your personal needs and goals. We'll cover stocks, bonds, mutual funds, education and retirement planning. Prior investment experience and knowledge is not necessary.
  Instructor: Ross Shull
  12pm-1pm, September 13 at Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room
  FREE
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945
  

• 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
  6pm-7pm, eight Wednesdays starting September 14 at Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room *option to continue
  Price: $35 per 8 sessions, or $6 per class
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

ATHLETICS

• Co-Ed Adult Fall Kickball League
  This league is open to anyone 16 years and up. Games will be 9 vs. 9 and will be played on Tuesday evenings in Montgomery Hall Park. Rosters are limited to 15 players.
  Price: $100 per team
  Register ASAP, for more information: (540) 332-3945

EVENTS

• African-American Heritage Festival
  September 17 & 18
  10am-6pm at the John Moxie parking lot, Gypsy Hill Park
  This annual two-day event features excellent ethnic and American food, finest quality arts & crafts, free entertainment and fun. This FREE EVENT takes place under tents and is handicap accessible!
  For more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• The Great Awakening of 2011
  September 24 from 11am-2pm at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
  An Open Invitation
  Join us for the 4th Annual Awakening Common-Unity event on 9/24/11 at 11am. Event organizers will provide opportunities to acknowledge and celebrate the profound shift in human consciousness that is emerging across the globe. We invite all who support the vision of common unity to attend and share their gifts, including vendors, speakers and performers.
  For more information: (540) 332-3945
  
  
• Awakening Consciousness
  Musical Enlightenment Series
  Wednesdays, September 21 - October 12
  6pm-8pm @ the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
  
  Connection and Co-Creation
  Three Guys with Notes
  9.21.2011
  An outgrowth of The Spiritheart Flute and Drum Circle, Three Guys with Notes are a trio who play a mixture of "all the music and rhythms of life as they feel them". Sounds that the Native Americans created and shared with the world are now the message of the 3 guys. Lou Boden has come to believe that theNative American Flute is an instrument of connection and cocreation. Lou pipes these sounds of the Native American Flute connecting and grounding with the earth, while Mike Deaton drums the resonant heartbeat. These inspired sounds are woven together with the balanced strings of Chris Wray.
  For more information: (540) 332-3945