Parks
and Recreation
Community
Activities
110
Union St
Salem,
VA 24153
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ADULT
PROGRAMS
BALLROOM
DANCING: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE (ADULT & TEEN)
This class offers a
complete introduction to ballroom dancing. The class is
perfect for beginners and those looking to polish their ballroom
technique. You will learn the techniques necessary for moving
with style and grace. No previous dance experience or partner
is necessary.
When:
Fridays (begins January 8th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Bonnie & Rick Schmitt
Fee:
$7 per person, per lesson (class limit 30)
A partner is not
required.
Class is on-going. Attend
and pay instructor
Make checks payable to: Rick
Schmitt
BASIC CAROLINA
SHAG 11 (COUPLES ONLY)
Learn the basic shag,
turns and start steps of the Carolina Shag ... all you need to
dance the night away.
When:
Tuesdays (February 23rd - March 23rd)
Location:
Salem Parks & Recreation Main Office
Time:
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Donna Richardson
Fee:
$30/person/5 weeks
Minimum - 4 couples,
Maximum - 8 couples
Make checks
payable to Donna Richardson
CERAMICS:
(INTERMEDIATE)
This
class is designed for the student who has prior experience with
ceramics. Painting on resin,
dry brushing, and other techniques will be introduced.
When:
Mondays (begins January 4th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
6:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Braden, Certified Duncan Instructor
Fee:
$50/10weeks (class limit 12)
Make
checks payable to: Sharon Braden
HAND-BUILT
CERAMICS (BEGINNERS)
Come stretch
your creative muscles as you learn how to form original works
of art in clay! The basic skills of hand-built ceramics will be
taught through the pinch coil and slab methods using low fire
clays and glazes.
When:
Wednesdays (begins January 20th)
Location:
Salem High School (Spartan Drive)
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Hamilton
Fee:
$100/8 weeks - includes clay, tools, and glazes. (class
limit 10)
*List of supplies students
will need to bring: paper towels, old towel or apron, small tupperware
container with lid and several plastic grocery bags.
Make
checks payable to: Julie Hamilton
DOG
OBEDIENCE
Dogs will learn to sit,
stay, walk on a lead and socialization skills. Dogs must
be 5 months or older.
When:
Saturdays (begins April 24th)
Location:
Salem High School Parking Lot
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Darr Graham - instructor of dog obedience
for over 27 years for Salem Parks & Recreation. He is a member
of the Virginia Police Work Dogs Association and SW Virginia Police
K-9 Training Group.
Fee:
$80/6 weeks if paid before or at the organizational meeting (Class
limit 20)
$90/6weeks on or after the 1st class
*ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING - Thursday, April 22nd, 7 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center
(110 Union Street). Do not bring your dog to this meeting.
CHESS
(ALL LEVELS)
This is
for all levels of playing strength. Everyone is welcome regardless
of age.
When:
Tuesdays (Class is on-going)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
7:00 - 11:00 p.m. (7 - 8 p.m. - beginner instruction)
Instructor:
David Vecellio
Fee:
FREE (class limit 12)
FLY
FISHING - BEGINNER
Learns the basics of
fly fishing. Great tune up for the fishing season.
When:
Saturdays
Session:
April 3rd - 24th
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Instructor: David Vecellio
Fee:
$20/4 weeks (class limit 6)
*Students
must provide fly rods
Make checks payable to David Vecellio
GUITAR
FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Students will acquire
a basic foundation in guitar including tuning, playing cords,
reading, tablature, flat picking, and simple folk and blues songs.
No previous musical experience required.
When: Wednesdays
Session
1: January 20th - March 10th
Session
2: March 17th - May 5th
Where:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Randy Walker
Fee:
$45/8 weeks (class limit 10)
*Required
materials: acoustic guitar (steel string or classical) or electric
guitar, pick, and tuner.
Make checks
payable to Randy Walker
BOB
ROSS PAINTING - (ADULT & TEENS)
Learn basic strokes
and complete a project to take home.
January 15th
- "Frozen Beauty Vignette"
February 19th
- "Winter's Peace"
March 19th -
"Lakeside Cabin" (oval)
April 16th -
"Enchanted Falls" (oval)
When:
Fridays (Dates above)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Bobby Wood, Certified Bob Ross Instructor
Fee:
(Adults) $50/per project, (Teens) $40/per project - includes all
supplies (Class limit - 13)
Make
checks payable to Bobby Wood
WINTER
GRILLING WITHOUT A GRILL
Join Michele Carder
(former owner of Michele's on Main) as she intructs participants
how to prepare amazing steaks with out the need of a grill. Participants
will receive instruction on seasons, pan searing and finishing
steaks in the oven. Preparation of a couple of sides to accompany
the main dish is included.
When:
Saturday
Session:
January 16th
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Michele Carder
Fee:
$25 - includes all ingredients
Minimum
of 5 participants.
Make checks payable to Michele Carder
COOKING
WITH MARINADES, GLAZES AND RUBS FOR CHICKEN DISHES
Join Michele Carder
for another marvelous class!! This hands on class will introduce
participants to new and exciting marinades, glazes, and rubs to
kick up the traditional preparation of chicken a notch thus inviting
new seasonings and flavors to the dinner table.
When:
Saturday
Session:
February 6th
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Michele Carder
Fee:
$25 - includes all ingredients
Minimum
of 5 participants.
Make checks payable to Michele Carder
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HEALTH
AND FITNESS
TOTAL
SCULPTING
This class is designed
to reduce body fat and sculpt muscles through a series of strength
training exercises using bands, free weights and more. Great program
for a beginner level participant.
When:
Mondays (begins January 18th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Sherry Stinson, AFFA, Personal Trainer
Fee: $25/10 weeks (Class limit - 30)
20/20
WORKOUT
This is a 20 minute
cardio/20 minute toning class. (finish with Abs) Weights, bands
and body bars will be used. Leave work at 4:30 p.m. and join the
fun!
When:
Mondays and Wednesdays (begins January 18th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
4:40 - 5:25 p.m.
Instructor:
Roy Jackson
Fee:
$45/10 weeks (Class limit - 30)
MID-POWER
This class is composed
of cardio and boxing exercises.
When:
Tuesdays and Thursdays (begins January 19th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Roy Jackson
Fee:
$45/10 weeks (Class limit - 30)
*attend class and pay
instructor
NEW!
PROMISE 2010 WEIGHT LOSS AND FITNESS CHALLENGE
Do you make the same
New Year's Resolution each year to lose weight and get into shape
only to slip back into those bad habits within a month of starting?
Then you need to join this exciting 8 week weight loss and fitness
challenge. In this program, you will be educated in nutrition,
journaling, individual fitness evaluations, emotional wellness
and more to assist with your New Year's goals. This program will
meet once a week and will consist of weigh-ins and journal analysis,
lecture and a 40 minute workout.
When:
Wednesdays (begins January 20th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Roy Jackson
Fee:
$25/participants currently enrolled in Parks & Recreation
Fitness Programs
$35/participants not enrolled in Parks & Recreation Fitness
Programs
(class limit 40)
Make checks
payable to Roy Jackson
NEW!
CO-ED CONDITIONING
Come join me with your
co-ed counterparts for cardiovascular and strength training in
this fun and dynamic exercise program that will make you sweat,
lose weight, become strong, all the while learning nutritional
tips by a certified Holistic Lifestyle and Nutrition Coach.
When:
Tuesdays and Thursdays (begins January 18th)
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
6:00 - 6:45 a.m.
Instructor:
Ronny Angell, Personal Training, Cycling Instructor, Fitness Coach
Fee:
$45/10 weeks (class limit 30)
Make checks
payable to Ronny Angell.
NEW!
REIKI
Learn to administer
the gentle method of hands-on healing: for the holistic-minded
person.
When:
Saturdays
Session: January
23rd - February 13th
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Jeanne Greening, alternative wellness practitioner
Fee:
$125/4 classes (class limit 20)
Make checks
payable to Jeanne Greening
NEW!
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Recognize, manage, and
reduce stress - the root of all illness.
When:
Saturdays
Session: January
23rd - February 20th
Location:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Jeanne Greening, alternative wellness practitioner
Fee:
$50/5 classes (class limit 20)
Make checks payable to Jeanne
Greening
NEW!
ANTI-CANCER - A NEW WAY OF LIFE
All of us have cancer
cells in our bodies, but not all of us will develop cancer.
Enlighten yourself to the discoveries made by Dr. David Servan
Schreiber, MD, PhD, who at the peak of his career as a scientist
and physician, was confronted with diagnosis of brain cancer.
Intent on preventing the cancer's reoccurrence after a successful
treatment and subsequent relapse, he embarked on a fifteen year
journey of research to determine what makes cancer cells thrive
and what inhibits them. This six week book study will walk
you through the five most important steps you can take to help
your risk of the dreaded disease.
When:
Tuesdays
Session:
January 19th - February 23rd
Where: Salem
Senior Center (110 Union St)
Time:
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Jeanie Redick
Fee:
$129/6 weeks - includes cost of the book (class limit 20)
Make checks payable
to Jeanie Redick
LADIES
GOLF
Ladies - have you always
wanted to learn the game of golf? Now's your chance. Learn all
the basics; grip, putting, chipping and more.
Session: March
31st, April 13th, April 20th, April 28th, May 4th
Location:
1st class - Salem Municipal Golf Course. Students will be going
to Glen Acres to the driving range for 3 lessons and finish at
the Salem Municipal Golf Course with a round of golf.
Time: 3:30
- 5:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Sandy Hadaway
Fee:
$35 (does not include green fees and driving range balls)
*Participants must bring
their own clubs
Class limit - 15
Make checks
payable to Sandy Hadaway
TENNIS
(BEGINNERS)
Learn grip, serving,
correct swing and more
When:
Thursdays (begins April 15th)
Location:
Salem Civic Center Tennis Courts
Time:
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Scott Gibson, Roanoke College Women's Tennis Coach
Fee:
$45/5 weeks
To register or get more
information call Scott Gibson at 397-1257 or gibson@roanoke.edu.
YOGA
(BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE)
The benefits of yoga
include the strengthening of muscles and joints, stretching the
entire body, improved balance and focus, relaxation, stress reduction,
and a healthier, happier you.
When:
Mondays (begins January 18th)
Where:
Parks & Recreation Main Office
Time:
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Instructor:
Robyn Zamorski, Certified Yoga Instructor
Fee:
$40/10 weeks
Make checks
payable to Robyn Zamorski
NEW!
YOGA (BEGINNER)
Yoga is a great way
to increase joint mobility, improve muscle tone and flexibility,
and build balance. It also improves memory, focus, attention,
and promotes an overall sense of well being.
When:
Thursdays (begins January 21st)
Where:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Suzanne Carrington Charles
Fee:
$40/10 weeks (Class limit 15)
*Bring a mat and loose
pillows
Make checks
payable to Suzanne Carrington Charles
NEW!
YOGA (BEGINNER)
This course will focus
on building basic core muscle stability and flexibility through
basic yoga asana (postures) and joint freeing exercises in a way
that is enjoyable for all ages.
When:
Wednesdays (begins January 20th)
Where:
Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Instructor:
Suzanne Carrington Charles
Fee:
$40/10 weeks (Class limit 15)
*Bring a mat and loose
pillows
Make checks
payable to Suzanne Carrington Charles
NEW!
COED ADULT SELF DEFENSE CLASS (AGES 13 AND UP)
This 6 week class offers
a combination of stretching and conditioning as well as simple
and effective self defense techniques. The class will reduce stress,
build self confidence and increase energy and fitness.
When:
Saturdays (begins January 23rd)
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Instructor:
Tom Ramsey, 3rd degree Black Belt in Wado-Ki style
Fee:
$35/6 weeks (class limit 20)
Make checks payable to Tom
Ramsey
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YOUTH/TEEN
PROGRAMS
GUITAR
FOR KIDS ("ABSOLUTE" BEGINNERS) AGES 8 - 13
Students will acquire
a basic foundation in guitar including tuning, playing chords,
reading tablature, flat picking, and simple folk and blues songs.
No previous musical experience necessary. Required material: appropriately
sized guitar (steel string or classical) or electric guitar, pick,
capo & tuner.
When:
Wednesdays
Session I: January
20th - March 10th
Session II:
March 17th - May 5th
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Randy Walker
Fee:
$45/8 weeks (class limit 10)
Make checks
payable to Randy Walker
NEW!
KNITTING AND CROCHETING (AGES 8 - 14)
Learn basic knitting
and crocheting stitches and how to read patterns.
When:
Monday (begins January 18th)
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Instructor:
Norma Harris
Fee:
$15/5 weeks - includes starter kit (class limit 10)
Make checks
payable to Norma Harris
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YOUTH/TEEN
HEALTH & FITNESS
TENNIS
(BEGINNERS) AGES 6 - 10
Learn how to grip a
racket, serve, keep score, and more.
When: Tuesdays &
Thursdays
Session:
March 25th, March 30th, April 1st, April 6th
Where:
Salem Civic Center Tennis Courts
Time:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Scott Gibson, Roanoke College Women's Tennis Coach
Fee:
$45/4 classes
To register, contact
Scott Gibson at 397-1257 or Gibson@roanoke.edu
STARTER
GOLF CAMP (BEGINNERS) AGES 9 - 13
This camp is designed
for the first time player who has never been enrolled in formal
lessons. Previous participants do not qualify. Players will receive
a starter set of clubs and fours days of lessons from the pros
at Hanging Rock Golf Course.
When:
June 21st - 24th
Where:
Hanging Rock Golf Course
Time:
8 - 11 a.m.
Instructor:
Pros at Hanging Rock
Fee:
$30
Make checks
payable to the City of Salem.
NEW!
TEEN FUN FITNESS - AGES 13 - 18
Want to look good, be
fit and have lots of energy? This new program will help trim unwanted
extra pounds and firm up your muscles. Learn to workout with free
weights, elastic bands and cardio exercises in a fun and social
atmosphere. We will work on proper form and do it yourself programs
that will start and create a healthy lifestyle to last a lifetime.
Nutritional tips will be an added bonus to this class. Be prepared
to sweat!
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays (begins January 19th)
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Ronny Angell, Personal Trainer, Cycling Instructor & Fitness
Coach
Fee:
$45/10 weeks (class limit 30)
Make checks
payable to Ronny Angell.
NEW!
RED DRAGON'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS - AGES 7 - 12
This six week class
is a great way to introduce your child (boy or girl) to the Martial
Arts. Emphasis will be on proper attitude, respect and self confidence.
This healthy activity teaches your child readiness, focus and
will increase their mind and body coordination and will improve
their attention span. Even though the student will learn
real self defense techniques and escapes, there will be NO sparring
or contact fighting allowed in this class.
When:
Saturdays (begins January 23rd)
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Instructor:
Tom Ramsey, 3rd degree Black Belt in Wado-Ki style
Fee:
$30/6 weeks (class limit 20)
Make checks
payable to Tom Ramsey
NEW! THE
EDGE "FAST" - AGES 7 - 18
Learn how to get faster
with proper mechanics and techniques. Instruction provided
by certified strength and condition specialists at The Edge Performance
Center. Participants will be placed in groups according to age.
Sign-up and come to any of the sessions listed below.
Where: The Edge Training
Center (3710 Tom Andrews Road, Roanoke)
Instructors: The Edge Staff
Fee: $65/4weeks, Salem Residents Special Rate,
$55
Choose one of
the following classes:
Class 1:
Monday & Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Class 2:
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 1:
January 18th - February 11th
To register
call The Edge at 265-8585
Make checks
payable to The Edge Performance Center
Contact
Information
| Teri
Atkins - Assistant Director |
| Phone:
(540) 375-3054 |
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January 21, 2010
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