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Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

H-V Rec. & Parks Announces Closure of Aycock Rec. Center, Fox Pond, Other Facilities

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Kendrick Vann, Recreation and Parks Director

The governor of North Carolina recently declared a local state of emergency in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), ordering K-12 public schools to be closed for two weeks and recommended additional precautions for community gatherings.

As a result, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department will close the following locations effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, through Friday, April 6, 2020:

  • Aycock Recreation Center and Aycock Aquatic Center
  • Old Aycock Gym – indoor facility
  • Fox Pond Park
  • All satellite sites including First Presbyterian Church and the Vance County Senior Center

All outdoor parks, excluding Fox Pond Park, will remain open.

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks will monitor the situation and make an assessment on when it is safe to reopen some or all of the facilities. Updates about facilities, classes/programs and events will be available on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter) and website (click here).

Arthritis Exercise Class at Aycock Rec. Center Suitable for All Fitness Levels

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The Aycock Recreation Center’s Arthritis Exercise Class is a FREE low-impact, joint-safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class, offered in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, is suitable for every fitness level and has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion.

Classes will be held at the Aycock Rec. Center from 2 until 3 p.m. each Wednesday and Friday, March 25 – May 22, 2020. Classes will not be held on April 10 or May 8.

Space in the class is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a limit of 20 participants.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.

H-V Rec. & Parks Extends Youth Baseball/Softball/Teeball Deadline

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks has extended the deadline to register for youth spring baseball, softball and teeball through Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Teeball is open to ages 4-6; playing age is determined as of May 1, 2020.

Baseball is open to ages 7 – 18; playing age is determined as of May 1, 2020.

Softball is open to ages 6 – 16; playing age is determined as of January 1, 2020.

Cost: Vance County Residents – $40; Non Residents – $60

Register at the Aycock Rec. Center during normal business hours and ask about fee waiver eligibility. Travel may be required for some games.

For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us, (252) 438-3408 or Tara Goolsby at tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us, (252) 438-3948.

‘A Matter of Balance’ Workshop for Older Adults Open to First 12 Registrants

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department, in partnership with the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging, will offer a free workshop titled “A Matter of Balance” at the Aycock Rec. Center in Henderson.

This is an award-winning series of eight sessions to be held on Mondays from 1 until 3 p.m. beginning March 23 and concluding May 11, 2020.

The sessions are designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity among older adults who are 60 years old and better. Space in the class is on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of 12 people.

Participants must preregister by Monday, March 23.

Please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091, callen@ci.henderson.nc.us. or Tyler Terry at (252) 438-2670, tterry@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.

H-V Rec. & Parks to Hold Annual Egg Hunt in Two Locations

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department’s Egg Hunt will be held at two locations this year: Aycock Recreation Center (307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson) and Rollins Avenue Park (305 Rollins Avenue, Henderson) on Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 10 a.m. until all eggs are gone!

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Spring Water Aerobics

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The Aycock Recreation Center will offer spring water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers from April 1 through June 30, 2020. Classes will not be held on April 10 or May 25.

Classes will combine low and high impact exercises with a focus on strength building, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and having fun!

Classes will be offered Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

The cost is $1 for members and $2 for non-members.

Contact:

Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor

lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us ~ (252) 438-3160

FREE Henderson Junior Firefighter Program Open to First 15 Participants

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

The City of Henderson Fire Department, the Vance County Fire Department and the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will offer a FREE Junior Firefighter program for ages 11-15 this spring. The program will run April 6-8, 2020, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

This program is designed to enhance career awareness, personal development and the understanding of fire safety.

Participation is open to the first 15 youth who preregister. Participants must register at Aycock Recreation Center (307 Carey Chapel Rd. in Henderson) by Sunday, March 15.

Please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us or Tyler Terry at (252) 438-2670 or tterry@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.

H-V Rec. & Parks to Offer New ‘Body Blast’ Fitness Program

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks introduces “Body Blast,” its newest fitness class offered at the Aycock Recreation Center.

This 45-minute high-energy, high-impact group circuit training class will focus on all the problem areas and is guaranteed to get you into shape. The class instructor is Victor Hunt.

Classes are offered from 7:15 until 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from January 7 – March 26, 2020. The fee is $1 for members, $2 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at 252.438.3160 (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).

H-V Rec. & Parks Offers Jam-Packed Schedule to Beat Winter Blahs

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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.

Take the ‘Polar Plunge’ For Vance Co. Special Olympics

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-Information and flyer courtesy Crystal Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor

The Vance County Special Olympics 2020 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m.

The inclement weather date will be Saturday, February 8, 2020.

The Polar Plunge is an event for courageous participants willing to jump into Kerr Lake in the middle of the winter, all to support and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Vance County.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with others.

All donations earned from the Polar Plunge will go to support local athletes. Individuals are required to collect a minimum of $30 to participate.

Prizes will be given for best costume (individual and team); most money raised (individual and team); and largest team.

Every participant will receive a t-shirt.

Registration forms, along with donations, are due by Friday, January 3, 2020, to Crystal Allen at the Aycock Rec. Center.

For more information on the Polar Plunge, including the registration form, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or email callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.