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Please share the below information with anyone you think would be interested in participating in one of these activities. Additional programs and trips can be found on our website, just click the blue online registration button above to see all fall offerings! You can also register in person at our office in Verona.
We are continuing to track how the ongoing pandemic is affecting our local community and are keeping the health and safety of our participants and staff at the forefront of our minds. At this time we are encouraging everyone who participates in our programs to follow state guidelines for wearing a mask. Some of our venues may require all individuals, regardless of vaccine status, to wear a mask and we appreciate your cooperation with these requirements as guests. We have every intention of offering the programs we have advertised, however changes to state guidelines or to the venues we are using, may further impact current plans.
Clark in the Parks is a county-wide, month-long community scavenger hunt! Follow us on social media for clues and updates on where to find Clark and his friends. Return the found elves to our office in Verona to receive prizes from our community sponsors! The hunt begins on Monday, November 22 and will end on Monday, December 20. Good Luck!
Dementia and the Senses - Part 1 Ages 50+
Having dementia has an impact on the five senses throughout the progression. This class will highlight issues with each of the senses and the impact they have on daily living for the individual with a diagnosis. Instructor is Sharon Deboever. Register by November 2.
Tuesday, November 9
9:30am-10:30am
FREE, pre-registration required
AARP Smart Driver Ages 50+
AARP Smart Driver is a driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age fifty and older to help drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Graduates of the course may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums (check with your insurance agent to determine eligibility). Instructor is Kati Mole from AARP. AAPR Members please bring your membership card to class as this will be checked upon arrival. Register by November 9.
Tuesday, November 16
8:30am-4:30pm
$20 (AARP members); $25 (non-AARP members)
Dementia and the Senses - Part 2 Ages 50+
This class will afford you the opportunity to actually experience the impact dementia has on the senses that you learned about in Part 1. It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 to participate in this class. Instructor is Sharon Deboever. Register by January 4.
Tuesday, January 11
9:30am-10:30am
FREE, pre-registration required
Potomac Mills Mall All Ages
Get your Christmas shopping finished early this year! Potomac Mills is Virginia's largest outlet mall, located minutes from the heart of Washington, DC. Potomac Mills features an indoor shopping experience with over 200 stores. When you need a respite from power shopping, catch a movie at the AMC Potomac Mills 18 Theatres (with IMAX), refuel at Starbucks or grab a bite to eat at one of the center's 25 eateries. Fee includes transportation. Only 4 seats left! Register by November 5.
Saturday, November 13
8am-6:30pm
$30/person
Lewis Ginter- GardenFest of Lights Tour All Ages
A knowledgeable garden guide will lead our group on a private tour for an early-evening exploration of GardenFest of Lights. During this tour, you will experience special behind the scenes details of the region’s most magical light show. As darkness falls, your “early bird” access allows you to see the Garden’s transformation as it glows bright! After the tour, time will be provided for you to explore the light display on your own and eat dinner. Fee includes transportation, tour and admission. Only 2 seats left! Register by November 30.
Saturday, December 11
2pm-9:30pm
$41/person
Sporting Clays Learn-to-Shoot Ages 8+
Never shot clay targets and want to try? Come out to The Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays in Mount Crawford to learn the basics of sporting clay shooting! Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of clay target shooting including safe firearm handling, proper stance and gun mount. Cost includes instruction, gun rental, ammunition and clays. Please dress for the weather (wear layers if possible); class will go on during light rain, but will be cancelled for heavy rain or lightening. All equipment and safety gear will be provided. Any participant under age 18 must have a parent present at all times. Instructor is Danny Harding or Tracy Harding. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Saturday, November 20
2pm-3pm
$50/person
Saturday, December 11
11am-12pm
$50/person
Pond and Lily Pads in Watercolor Ages 12+
Join us for a fun day of painting a colorful pond full of lily pads! Peg will lead you through the painting using several watercolor techniques. You will learn how to use masking, how to paint playfully on wet paper and how to make believable lilies and reflections. You will walk out with one or two finished paintings, and many new skills! This class is open to all skill levels. Please bring a couple of photos of ponds and lily pads. Register by November 5.
Saturday, November 13
10am-3pm
$109/person
NRA Home Firearm Safety Ages 18+
This is a five-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling, primary causes of firearms accidents, firearm parts, how to load and unload certain action types, ammunition components, cleaning, care, safe storage of firearms and ammunition and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive a course completion certificate. Safety comes before all else. This class will meet requirements for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit. Instructor also has extensive knowledge of the Criminal and Civil Liabilities pertaining to CCW Permit holders while carrying concealed and if you are forced to defend yourself with your firearm. Please do not bring guns to class. Instructor is Jim Wood, NRA Certified Instructor. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Thursday, December 9
5:30pm-10:30pm
$85/person
Saturday, December 11 (Women's Only)
1pm-6pm
$85/person
Utah Concealed Carry Permit Ages 21+
The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) is one of the most sought-after permits because with it law-abiding citizens may legally carry a firearm concealed in 39 states. The Utah CFP course is classroom based and taught by NRA certified & Utah BCI certified instructors. Course instruction includes the following topics: Utah criminal and traffic code, U.S. federal firearms regulations, BCI administration policy, practical and legal considerations and more. Although this is NOT a live fire course and range time is not required, participants are encouraged to cultivate their marksmanship skills by scheduling one-on-one firearms training at the range with a qualified instructor. Class cost includes a course completion certificate, instruction on obtaining your FBI fingerprinting (which is required by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification) and passport photo service to help expedite the submitting of your application. Each course participant packet contains course handouts of material covered, a blue FBI fingerprint card and a Utah Non-Resident CFP application. Any U.S. citizen may apply for a non-resident Utah CFP after taking this required course. Before applying for the Utah CFP, you must obtain a concealed carry permit from your home state. Once applying for the Utah CFP a criminal background check will be conducted. Please do not bring guns to class. Instructor is Jim Wood, NRA & Utah BCI Certified Instructor. Register by November 30.
Tuesday, December 7
5:30pm-7pm
$100/person
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