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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces a few of its upcoming events:
Fit and Feisty – this eight-week program provides information to participants ages 55 and better on topics related to health, wellness, safety tips and exercises to stay fit.
Join the program by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page. Participants must preregister to participate at Aycock Recreation Center. There are only 10 slots available.
For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Virtual Job Readiness Training Program – this program prepares participants to obtain and excel at a new job. Basic employability skills include effective communication, problem-solving, resume building and interviewing. The Job Readiness Training Program also helps participants develop good work habits that facilitate ongoing success.
Join the program by logging in Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Outreach page. Classes will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at (252) 430-0382 (shhargrove@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Jaleel Johnson at (252) 431-6099 (jjohnson@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Arthritis Exercise Class – classes will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from September 23 – November 4, 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 the class by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page or at Aycock Recreation Center. Participants must preregister to participate at 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).
Paint at the Dog Park – the community is invited to paint stencils on the concrete walkways at the new dog park, Scentral Bark, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 9 – 11 a.m. To allow for social distancing, only 12 slots will be available.
The dog park is part of Rollins Park, located at 1600 S. Garnett St. Ext. in Henderson.
Please contact Tyler Terry at (252) 438-2671 or (tterry@ci.henderson.nc.us) to sign up.