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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces upcoming events:
HVRPD Neck Gaiters – Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks is now selling neck gaiters, a multipurpose accessory that can be worn 12 different ways. It can be used as a breathable face covering and is actually required in some youth sporting leagues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth and adult sizes are available at the Aycock Recreation Center for $10 per gaiter.
Body Blast – a 45-minute group circuit training focusing on all the problem areas. This will be a high-energy, high-impact class guaranteed to get you into shape! This class is offered live on the Henderson-Vance Facebook page and at the Aycock Recreation Center on Mondays and Wednesdays.
You can sign up for classes online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. Only 10 participants are allowed in the class at Aycock Recreation Center. Classes are $2 for non-members and $1 for members.
For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks Department will hold Arthritis Exercise Class on Wednesdays and Fridays through December 23, 2020, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. This 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.
Join by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page or in-person at the Aycock Recreation Center. Participants must preregister to participate at the Aycock Recreation Center. There are only 10 slots available.
For more information or to register, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Crafty Kids – join the HVRPD for our Thanksgiving craft workshop for youth on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center. Participants ages 4 to 8 will take part in crafts that are age-appropriate and Thanksgiving-themed.
This event will be open to the first 12 participants to register. The cost is $5 per participant, and the registration deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2020.
You can register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at Aycock Recreation Center. Each participant must have an adult over the age of 18 with them at all times to help them with the crafts. Only the participant and one guardian will be allowed in the event due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants over the age of five and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times.
For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Letters to Santa – Santa and his elves will be collecting your letters and handing out holiday goodies at the Aycock Recreation Center on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participants over the age of five and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times. Letters to Santa is open to the first 100 participants that register by Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at the Aycock Recreation Center. Remember to bring your camera to take pictures.
For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us).