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ActivitE-News
February 2024
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Poles Park Dedication
Help celebrate the dedication of the newest neighborhood park in Winchester! Poles Park will be officially dedicated during a ceremony on February 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Join in on the commemoration of this beautiful green space located at the corner of Woodland Ave. and Elm St. that is named in memory of Spottswood (Spotsy) Poles, a Winchester native who is remembered as perhaps the greatest baseball player in the history of the negro Leagues.
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Pickle for the People
WPRD and CCAP are teaming up once again to host a community Pickleball Tournament! The goal of this event is to raise awareness and collect canned donations for the citizens of Winchester who need assistance.
- This is a doubles event, but only 1 player needs to register for the team.
- Tournament will be round robin.
- All participants will receive an event t-shirt and prizes will be awarded to the winners!ext Link
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📍 Rec Center Gym
📅 Sat., Feb. 24
🕣 8:00 a.m.
⏳ Register by: Feb. 5
🧑🦱 Ages 18+
💲RDF $75 + 5 canned food items brought to the event
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Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve Walk
📍 Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve
📅 Sat., Ma. 30, Apr. 13, Apr. 27, May 11
🕣 8:30 a.m.
🧑🦱 All Ages
⏳ No Registration required
💲Free for all ages
Meet at the trailhead of the Preserve at the intersection of Jubal Early Dr., Handley Ave., and Meadow Branch Ave. for a 2-hour walk focusing on bird migration and wildflowers. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, binoculars, and a camera if you have them. Winchester Parks and Recreation and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society cosponsor this free activity. Call 540-303-3983 for more info.
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PB&J Club
📍 Rec Center Gym
📅 Wed, Feb. 14 & 28
🕣 9:00-11:30 a.m.
🧑🦱 Ages 1-5
💲RDF $4, Fee $5
Come ready to play and see who might show up. Play, Bounce and Jump to refine motor skills and have fun with a gym full of toddler-appropriate play equipment.
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Winter Seed Sowing
📍 POW/MIA Shelter at Jim Barnett Park
📅 Sat., Feb. 10
🕣 1:00 p.m.
🧑🦱 All Ages
💲Free for all ages
Sustainability Matters' education team will teach you a no-fuss way to sow vegetables and pollinator-friendly native perennials in milk jugs this winter. Plus, tour the future native meadow site at Jim Barnett Park. Please dress appropriately to be outdoors for two hours, and to walk through the park for the meadow site tour.
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Atlantic City Trip
📍 Depart from Rec Center
📅 Sat., Apr 13
🕣 Depart at 5:00 a.m.
⏳ Register by Mar. 30
🧑🦱 All Ages
💲$120/person or $450 for 4 people
Join WPRD for a community day trip to the Jersey Shore. The charter bus will depart from the Rec Center at 5 a.m. and will return around midnight. Once in Atlantic City, passengers will be dropped off at the Resorts Casino Hotel to explore the city on their own. Cost includes transportation only. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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YOUTH VOLLEY BALL LEAGUES | |
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Are you ready to pass, set, hit? Sign up for this great league and you can do all three! This league will help new players learn the fundamentals of volleyball and allow experienced players to continue improving their skills. Sessions are one hour in length. Team times will vary.
** FREE Registration for City of Winchester Residents! (Must have 22601 as home zip code).
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📍 Rec Center
📅 Mar. 18 – May 6
🧑🦱 Ages: 9–11 & 12–14
⏳ Register by: Mar. 11
💲RDF FREE, Fee $55
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La Ronda Spanish Class
📍 Rec Center
📅 Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mar. 5–Mar. 26
⏳ Register by: Feb. 29
🧑🦱 Ages 4-10
💲 RDF: $45, Fee: $50
Spanish classes for children that are 5 to 10 years old. In this fun class, children will have the opportunity to explore the world of Spanish language and culture.
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Nido Spanish Class
📍 Rec Center
📅 Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Mar. 5–Mar. 26
⏳ Register by: Feb. 29
🧑🦱 0-3
💲 RDF: $45, Fee: $50
Spanish classes for children that are 4 years and under, accompanied by their caregiver. This Spanish Nido class is a Montessori-based experience that offers a Spanish immersion environment to non-native Spanish speakers and to native Spanish speakers a like.
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Valentine's Cookie Kit
📍 Pickup at Rec Center
📅 Feb. 9 starting at noon
🧑🦱 All Ages
⏳ Register by: Feb. 2
💲RDF $30, Fee $35
Take-home kits include 1 dozen cookies, icing, an instruction card, and a demo video.
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Group Piano
📍 Rec Center
📅 Mondays, Apr. 8–May 20
🕒 3:00–3:30 p.m. (4-5), 4:30–5:30 p.m.(6-14)
⏳ Register by: Mar. 28
🧑🦱 Ages: 4-5, 6–14
💲 Fee: $175
Using a combination of traditional methodologies and modern techniques, students will learn to read, compose and perform modern music pieces. Students will learn to read treble and bass clef, play triads in major and minor keys, play a variety of scales and learn how to improvise and compose. Our curriculum is modified to fit the ability of individual students and classes.
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Group Guitar
📍 Rec Center
📅 Mondays, Apr. 8–May 20
🕒 5:30–6:30 p.m.
⏳ Register by: Mar. 28
🧑🦱 Ages: 9-14
💲 Fee: $175
Our team-developed guitar curriculum focuses on the individual needs of each student. The techniques learned in this course will enable the students to perform with rock bands, school bands, guitar ensembles and to compose original music. This course can accommodate all levels of guitar students as each student receives an individual education plan at the beginning of the session.
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Group Ukulele
📍 Rec Center
📅 Thursdays, Apr. 4–May 23
🕒 3:00–3:30 p.m.
⏳ Register by: Apr. 1
🧑🦱 Ages: 3–4, 5–14
💲 Fee: $200
Ukulele is the new educational standard used by young students as a gateway into guitar and other stringed instruments. Using a variety of pop and folk songs, students will learn chords, fingerpicking and rhythm techniques that they may use to perform pieces or accompany themselves singing. Students may transition to guitar instruction after the initial session or continue studying more advanced techniques on Ukulele.
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Let's Put on a Show
📍 Rec Center
📅 Thursdays, Apr. 4–May 23
🕒 4:30–5:30 p.m.
⏳ Register by: Apr. 1
🧑🦱 Ages: 6-14
💲 Fee: $200
This class is designed to give students an introduction into musical theater. Students will explore all aspects of artistry and craftsmanship of Theater and learn what it takes to put a show together. Teachers will give them a theme in which the students will create the storyline and dialogue. Teachers will bring in music and choreography to complement that storyline. In addition to the story, students will help in the development of props and set design. Students are not only the actors and singers but collaborators in creating live theatre.
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Mini Mighty Maestros
📍 Rec Center
📅 Mondays, Apr. 8–May 20
🕒 3:30–4:00 p.m.
⏳ Register by: Mar. 28
🧑🦱 Ages 5-14
💲 Fee: $175
Students will sing, dance, and perform instrumental accompaniments to traditional and modern children’s songs ranging from the music of popular modern hits to multicultural world music in a variety of languages. Critical listening skills will be taught through exposure to classical and modern orchestral pieces, where students will identify song form, instruments, dynamics, and articulation used by composers to create artistic and emotionally impactful pieces. Beginner-level music theory, including note and rhythm reading, will be taught through a series of fun games and group activities. The students will also be able to explore music through technology and start exploring the use of Garage Band and recording devices.
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Parent & Me:
Mini Mighty Maestros
📍 Rec Center
📅 Thursdays, Apr. 4–May 23
🕒 10:00–10:30 a.m.
⏳ Register by: Apr. 1
🧑🦱 Ages: 18-24 months
💲 Fee: $160
Students will sing, dance and perform instrumental accompaniments to traditional and modern children’s songs ranging from the music of popular modern hits, to multicultural world music in a variety of languages. Critical listening skills will be taught through exposure to classical and modern orchestral pieces, where students will identify song form, instruments, dynamics and articulation used by composers to create artistic and emotionally impactful pieces.
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Register for Winter Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons University is a child-centered, progressive swim lesson program. Each level teaches a specific set of skills that each child will need to master before moving to the next level:
- Parent & Tot - under age 3
- Swim 101/102/103* - Beginner
- Swim 201/202/203* - Swim Strokes
- Swim 301/302/303* - Advanced Swim Strokes
- Swim 401/402/403* - Lifesaving Swim Strokes
- Adult Swim Lessons - Have you wanted to learn how to swim or to just work on the basics? If so, adult swim lessons are for you! This new program creates a fun environment for adult beginners who want to learn how to swim. Ages: 15+.
*Classes ending in 01 = Children ages 3-5; Classes ending in 02 = Children ages 6-8; Classes ending in 03 = Children ages 9-14
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- The Park Rec Center will be closed on February 19 for President’s Day.
- The Indoor Pool will be closed on the following dates and times for Fire and Rescue Training: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, Feb. 20, and Feb. 27.
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