Friday, January 7, 2011

American Sign Language - Mondays Starting Jan 24

American Sign Language I is a course for the student with no previous sign language experience. The course provides the basics of ASL syntax, structure and vocabulary. Practice receptive and expressive skills. Program fee: $65 for 8 weeks. Textbook (not included in program fee) is AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PHRASE BOOK by Lou Fant and is available at the Brambleton Center. Textbook fee: $17 (tax included). Textbooks will be available on the first night of class. VWCC CEU's are available, if desired, for an additional $15 fee, made payable to VWCC at the first class. Meets 7:00-9:00pm at Brambleton Center. Register Online with Roanoke County Parks.

Senior Workout - Begins Jan. 17

Visit Brambleton Center on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00am beginning January 17 for a fitness program designed for ages 55 and older. Many of the exercises in this class are done seated in a chair using free weights and exercise bands. This is a great class for increasing strength and flexibility while doing weight bearing exercises. Register Online With Roanoke County Parks.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Writing For Publication - Beginning Wendesdays

This course is designed especially for people who want to write, are just beginning to write or have been writing a long time and have never been published. In eight weeks, Instructor, Donna Acquaviva, hopes to rev up your enthusiasm to continue writing for publication, teach you how to present yourself as a professional and learn how to approach and impress editors. Ms.Acquaviva has been writing for publication more than fifty years and has been nominated for two Pulitzers and several other writing awards and is a published poet and essayist. She has been teaching this course for 28 years. Please bring one short manuscript (if you have one) to the first class, a notebook, a pen and your curiosity. Meets at Brambleton Center on Wednesdays between 7pm and 9pm. Register Online Here.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Wellness Coaching Program Begins Monday

This is a 6 week program for both men & women. Are you feeling there is something missing in your life? Do you find yourself wondering where your time went? Why is it that by the end of the week, you feel you did nothing for Yourself? This special Wellness Coaching program is offered to all who need that extra incentive to remember what their purpose in life is and START to get fit.Program held Mondays at 6:30 pm at Green Ridge. Register Online Here.

New Green Ridge Gymnasium Schedule

We've uploaded a new Winter 2011 gymnasium for Green Ridge Recreation Center, effective January 12, 2011. Check out our new adult indoor soccer on Tuesday nights! See complete schedule online here.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Winter 2011 Registration Now Open

County residents may now register by phone, walk-in or online for our fantastic selection of Winter 2011 programs. View them online on our newly updated online registration webpage. Or call 772-PLAY to sign up for a program.