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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is offering a full schedule of activities for the young and the young-at-heart this winter season. Many of the events are offered at the Aycock Recreation Center, located at 307 Carey Chapel Road in Henderson.
Upcoming activities include:
Arthritis Exercise Class is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. This class is also suitable for every fitness level. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Senior Bingo Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting Community Bingo for seniors, ages 55 or better, at Aycock Recreation Center. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Senior Prep Games is designed for participants ages 50 or better who are planning to participate in the 2020 Senior Games. Participants will have the opportunity to practice or learn about the sports that are offered during Senior Games. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
2020 Basketball Opening Ceremony Extra Extra!!!! Come out, snap pictures, get autographs or just enjoy and show support for the 2020 Basketball Opening Ceremony for the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department. This event will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center. For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408, dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us or Tyler Terry at (252) 438-2670, tterry@ci.henderson.nc.us.
The 2020 Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and participants will jump at 10:30 a.m. The Polar Plunge is for courageous people to jump in Kerr Lake to support Special Olympics Vance County. This has been a successful event that has raised several thousand dollars for Special Olympics participants in this area. If you do not want to jump in, you can dip your toes in the water. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Pickleball Attention Mature Adults ages 50 or better!!!! Come join us for some pickleball fun on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Aycock Recreation Center. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Badminton Attention Mature Adults ages 50 or better!!!! Come join us for Badminton on Mondays at 10 a.m. at Aycock Recreation Center. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Adult Basketball League Get your team together for the 2020 Adult Winter Basketball Season. This league is designed for adults ages 30 and up. There is a $420 Entry Fee per team (8 players per team). Registration begins on Monday, December 16, 2019, and ends on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Aycock Recreation Center (307 Carey Chapel Rd.). For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408, dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us or Tyler Terry at (252) 438-2670, tterry@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Vance County SOFIT SOFIT is a FREE 16-week wellness program that promotes healthy lifestyles through increased physical activity and improved daily nutrition. This program is specifically for people with intellectual disabilities, but workout partners are welcomed! For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Kiddie Kardio Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks fitness class for preschoolers!!! Kids ages 1 to 5 will move and groove, play and stretch to fun music while bringing out lots of energy. Parents must stay and supervise their children and are welcome to join the fun. For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Winter Swim Lessons Can you swim? Would you like to learn? Would you like to improve? Well, here is your opportunity….. 2020 Winter Swim Lessons at the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department. For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Crafty Kids Come get creative with the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Crafty Kids!!! Kids ages 2 to 6 will enjoy age level craft projects led by an amazing instructor! Come prepared for your toddler to get messy and have fun! Parents must stay to supervise their children and are welcome to join the fun!!! For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Lego Club: Come get creative with the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Lego Club!!! Kids ages 7 to 13 will enjoy getting creative with different themes. Parents must stay to supervise their children and are welcome to join the fun!!! For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.