Spring Program Registration begins!
Spring Programs are here! Registration opens Tuesday, January 18. Register online, give us a call at (540)245-5727, or stop by in person at our office: 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, VA 24482.
Online Camping Reservations Open
Online Reservations for 2022 camping season begin Tuesday, January 25 at 10:00 am.
The 2022 camping season at Natural Chimneys begins Sunday, May 1 and concludes Sunday, October 30. In-person and phone reservations will be announced at a later date. Please follow us on social media for updates!
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Medicare Workshop Ages 25+
Have you found that choosing the right Medicare coverage for you can be overwhelming? Whether you have Medicare or are trying to understand the various parts, we can help! During this educational session, you will learn about: parts of Medicare A, B, C and D, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and when to enroll in Medicare. All of your questions will be answered to help you have a better understanding of Medicare. Now is the time to consider all your options. Making an informed Medicare choice is empowering. This is an informational workshop only and is designed to be a safe, non-threating way to get information on important Medicare topics. No Medicare plans can be purchased during the workshop. Instructor is Paul Pellicane of Pell Insurance Solutions. Register by February 3.
Thursday, February 10
10am-12pm
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 March 2.
Wednesday, March 9
8:30am-4:30pm
$20/person (AARP members); $25/person (non-AARP members)
Cheerleading I by Stretch-n-Grow Ages 3.5+
The Stretch-n-Grow Cheerleading program is designed to teach the fundamental skills needed for cheerleading routines. Participants will learn arm motions, jumps and cheers needed to perform cheerleading skills. The classes will also emphasize the importance of regular exercise as a lifetime habit, as well as teach stretching and exercises to increase flexibility. Each child will receive a set of pompoms and a routine booklet during the first class (cost included in registration fee). Children should be dressed appropriately for exercise. Instructor is Stephanie Taylor. Register by February 23.
Wednesdays, March 2- April 6
Ages 3.5-5 5:15pm-5:45pm $54/person
Ages 6-9 5:50pm-6:35pm $59/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 start of class.
Sunday, February 27 2pm-3pm
Saturday, March19 11am-12pm
Monday, April 25 11am-12pm
Saturday, May 28 2pm-3pm
$50/person
*no electricity or running water onsite
NRA Home Firearm Safety Course 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 start of class.
Thursday, February 17 5:30pm-10:30pm
Saturday, February 19 1pm-6pm (Women only)
$85/person
Watercolor with Pen and Ink Ages 12+
The flow of watercolor against the strong black line of ink makes a beautiful combination. Instructor, Peg Sheridan, will show you two ways of using ink and watercolor; the first technique is drawing with an ink pen and washing over it with color and the second is painting wet-in-wet and adding line when it is dry. Both are ways of freeing yourself up in your painting. Most students walk out with at least two finished paintings and many new skills! This class is open to all skill levels. Please bring several photos of your favorite subjects. Register by February 26.
Saturday, March 5
10am-3pm
$120/person
Utah Nonresident CFP 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 at least one week before start of class.
Tuesday, February 15
5:30pm-7pm
$100/person
Whale Watching All Ages
Come experience an unforgettable trip to see incredible views of the world’s largest and most beautiful marine mammals. Rudee Tours’ captain and crew will lead you on an educational journey along the Atlantic coast in search of whales, dolphins, seals and several species of birds. The highlight of the trip is spotting humpback whales, which can often be seen breaching, flipper slapping or tail lobbing. The Captain has 40+ years of experience navigating the coastal waters and is sure to give you and your family the experience of a lifetime. Fee includes transportation and cruise. Register by February 10.
Saturday, February 19
7am-8pm
$70/person
Gearhart Chocolate Tasting Tour Ages 50+
Join us on a tour of Gearhart chocolate with a chocolate tasting along the way. We will enjoy several chocolates from different regions. To make things sweeter you will learn how to roll truffles for a tasty souvenir to take home. Fee includes transportation, tour and truffle class. Register by February 15.
Thursday, February 24
1pm-4:30pm
$40/person
The Marvelous Wonderettes Ages 50+
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic 50’s hits including: “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In Act II, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. Featuring over 30 classic 50’s and 60’s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane! Fee includes transportation, lunch and show. Register by February 22.
Thursday, March 10
9am-8:30pm
$100/person
Highland County Maple Festival All Ages
Celebrate the tradition of maple syrup making. Each year thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the "opening" of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational glimpse of a rapidly vanishing way of rural American Life. Highlights of the festival include maple donuts, antiques, arts and crafts, bluegrass music and clogging demonstrations. Fee includes transportation and admission. Register by February 23.
Saturday, March 19
8:30am-6pm
$25/person
Poplar Forest Ages 50+
Designated a National Historic Landmark, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is an award-winning historic restoration in progress. Visiting Poplar Forest offers a unique opportunity to hear the stories of Jefferson's family, the free and enslaved craftsmen who built the historic masterpiece and the enslaved people who lived and labored on the plantation. Come explore the world of Thomas Jefferson at his most private retreat. Fee includes transportation and tour. Register by February 24.
Wednesday, March 30
8am-3:30pm
$42/person
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) TaxAide volunteers will offer free and confidential Federal and Virginia tax preparation and e-filing for low and moderate income individuals from February through mid-April. Any person, of any age, may use this service and you do not need to be an AARP member.
Please call 540-416-1399 (after Jan. 15) for information or assistance. Appointments are required. All appointments will be on Monday or Thursday at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona.
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