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South Boston Recreation Department Events Schedule 2019Free Computer Classes Do you need a little computer help so you can start enjoying all the great possibilities your computer can provide? Free classes for beginners are offered each Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:00am at the WCCC library. Classes are taught by Mr. Charles Brooks. For more information call 434-446-1802. Walk Fit ClassesEvery Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 6:00pm at Washington Coleman Community Center. You are invited to come burn some calories, lose weight, and get fit while walking to Walk Fit videos.Fit and Functional Beginner-Friendly, fun fitness routine will increases your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing/sitting circuit workout. Upper body strength work with elastic tubing with handles and soft ball is alternated with non-impact aerobics choreography. Fit and Functional classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15, 10:15, and 11:15AM. Instructor: Kristy McCargo.Fit and Functional Advanced Beginner-friendly, Seated/Standing 30 min. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Class. This class will pump up the heart rate with high- intensity exercises followed by varied periods of low-intensity. This workout programs stacks bodyweight and cardio exercise for a fun and challenging workout. Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 pm. Instructor: Kristy McCargo.Punch and StrikeKick, Punch and Groove! This is a high energy fitness class with easy to follow moves. This program brings serious power, strength and cardio with energetic music. An explosive workout suitable for both men and women. It combines the rhythm of popular music with structured punch and kick moves that will take you on a journey which will make your heart race and burn your fats like never before. Tuesday at 6:15PM. Instructor: Kristy McCargo.Line DancerciseWant to get fit? THEN GET IN LINE!Each Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30pm. Mondays. Beginners learn the basic steps of line dancing. Whether to pop or country music or anything in between, line dancing is a great way to get everyone moving and exercising without realizing it. Wednesdays (Cardio Line Dancing) The dances are a bit faster and will get the heart pumping, burn calories, and you are assured to work up a sweat. Get your steps in. Just Move! All classes are FREE!3 Point Tournament- 2 Man Team March 16th – 2 divisions for men and women- Teens ages 13-17 and Adults ages 18 and Over- double elimination tourney- trophies for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Free registration. Admission charge of $2.00 for everyone. Only the first eight teams in each division will be accepted. Pick up registration forms at Washington Coleman Community CenterHealth and Wellness Fair Wednesday April 17th, 2019. 9 am to 1 pm at the Washington Coleman Community Center. Organizations, groups, or individuals who would like to help build awareness of health risk and provide information on how an individual can make behavioral changes to enhance his or her health are invited to this fair. Call to pre-register, and reserve your table today. This event is free and open to the public. Call 434-446-1802 or 434-446-1801 for more information.North Main Classic Basketball Tournament May 18th –Sign-ups for boys and girls are for two age groups: ages 11 and 12; ages 13 and 14. Sign-ups will be held on April 13th thru May 3rd. All games will be played at the North Main St. Playground (weather permitting). There will be a $1.00 admission for participants and spectators. Any coaches, vendors or volunteers interested in being a part should contact the Recreation Dept. at 434-575-4230, or 434-446-1802.Youth FootballAges 5 - 8 (Mites) & Ages 9 - 11 (PeeWees) 5 year olds must have a consent form before they will be allowed to play. Sign-ups will be announced later.Senior Exercise Group Walk for Hope Saturday June 1st, 2019 the South Boston Recreation Department Senior Exercise Group invites you to WALK FOR HOPE. The walk will take place at the Halifax County High School bus parking lot. The walk will begin at 7:00 am. All proceeds will go to the Halifax County Cancer Association. Sponsors envelopes can be picked up at the Recreation Center, or the Washington Coleman Community Center.Open Gym Starts Monday, June 3rd and run according to schedule until Thursday August 8th.Mondays-7:00 pm -9:00 pm- 40 & OverWednesdays- 3:30 pm -5:00 pm- 11-13 yr. olds5:00 pm -7:00 pm- 14-16 yr. oldsThursdays- 10 am- 12 noon- Girls Open Gym7 pm- 9 pm- Adults 17 & OverBeginners Drum Camp June 3rd-7th from 2:00- 3:00 pm. This camp is for children in grades 5th thru 7th only. Five free instructional filled sessions taught by Mr. Johnny Davis. All instructions and classes will be utilizing drum pads. Equipment will be provided and classes are free of charge. Movie NightStarts Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Washington Coleman Community Center. Free popcorn and drinks will be served. We will be showing G and PG rated movies. Parents are encouraged to attend with your children. Movie schedules will be available June 6th.Poetry Meetings Everyone is invited to come to read recite, listen, and discuss poetry with other poets in the area. These meetings will start on June 13th and continue to meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 pm at the Washington Coleman Community Center. For more information call 434-570-4232.Archery Camp Monday July 8th thru Friday July 12th 9 am- 12 noon. This camp will be held on the front lawn of the Recreation Center. The camp will be conducted by Mary Douglas, Frances Mitchell, and Karen Taylor. They will teach the fundamentals of bow shooting. All equipment will be provided and every age is invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded to the best performances by teams and individuals.Summer Art Camp Classes for children ages 5-12, at Washington Coleman Community Center. Here is a great class especially designed for you to have a creative outlet and make new friends while creating your own art work. Basic art supplies provided. Schedule to be released this summer. Call 434-446-1802 for more info.Substance Abuse PreventionBasketball TourneyJuly 26th –July 28th. Tourney for girls and boys ages 13-15. The games will be played at the South Boston Recreation Center. There will be a mandatory meeting Friday July 26th at 6 pm at the Washington Coleman Community Center for everyone eligible for the tournament. There will be guest speakers. The event is sponsored by the South Boston Recreation Dept. For more information call 434-575-4230 or 434-446-1802.Thirty & Over Basketball Organizational meeting for this league will be August 1st at 6:30 pm at Washington Coleman Community Center library. This league will be played in conjunction with the Business and Industrial league. Everyone interested in registering a team in this league should attend this meeting. All participants must be a current resident of Halifax County, and thirty years of age as of October 1, 2019.Business & Industrial Basketball League The organizational meeting for this league will be August 1st at 6:30 pm, at the Washington Coleman Community Center library. This league is open to all business or industries that have full time employees who work together and receive a pay check and pay stub from the same employer. This league will begin playing the 3rd Sunday in October.Barber Shop Classic- One Day Basketball TournamentSeptember 21st, 2019. This tourney is for men ages 18-29 who currently reside here in Halifax County, or graduated from Halifax County High School. Cost is a $3.00 admission charge for players and spectators. Every licensed Barber Shops in South Boston/ Halifax get one team entry into the tourney. For more information call Matt at 434-575-4230 or 434-446-1802.Youth Basketball Sign-ups For Mites ages 5-7, PeeWees ages 8-10, Midgets ages 11-12, Junior Teens ages 13-14, and Senior Teens ages 15 - 18. League age will be your age as of September 30, 2019. Sign-ups dates are October 14th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd from 5:00 -7:00 pm, October 19th and 26th, from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Registration is free during these dates. $25.00 fee after these dates for late sign-ups.Volleyball Gym RentalsAny group may acquire the gym for the purpose of playing volleyball at the rate of $45.00 for the first hour, and $30.00 per hour for the remainder of that rental. For more information call 434-575-4230Disc Golf - (Frisbee Golf) This is now readily available within the confines of Edmunds Park, which is managed by the Halifax County Recreation Department. For More Information contact William Shortt @ 434-476-munity Parks The South Boston Recreation Department provides four well-manicured community parks, three that have picnic shelters that can be reserved for $ 25.00 for a four hour time period. The parks are located on North Main Street, Grove Avenue, Penick Avenue, and Vaughan Street. Reservation can be made by calling 434-575-4230.The Tobacco Heritage Trail This 2.5 Mile off road trail, which will primarily utilize abandoned railroad corridors, will be limited to non - motorized traffic and will be for multiple user groups, pedestrians, hikers, bicyclist, and horseback riders, with portions accessible to those with mobility limitations. It is located along Railroad Avenue across from 613 Railroad Avenue South Boston, VA 24592.Washington Coleman Community CenterLocated at 1927 Jeffress Boulevard is now open. This facility offers a 19 station fitness area, large multi-purpose room with a warming kitchen for renting, a library, small conference room, senior lounge, recording studio, children’s activity room, Mentor Role Model Program and many other recreational opportunities are available. Current operating hours are; Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm, (closed for lunch 1 - 2 pm) reopens 2:00pm -7:00pm. Friday hours are 9:00 am -1:00pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm) reopens 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Saturday hours 9:00 am –1:00 pm. Call 434 446 1801 or 434 446 1802 for more info.South Boston Recreation Center1620 Jeffress Blvd.South Boston, Virginia 24592434 575 4230Washington Coleman Community Center1927 Jeffress Blvd.South Boston, Virginia 24592434-570-4232 ................
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