Happy New Year!
Staunton Steppers-Indoors
Too cold to get your steps in outdoors? We have the perfect solution....indoor walking club! You get all the benefits of walking without worrying about that pesky weather. Plus, joining our club will allow you to connect with others on a routine basis. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Tuesdays, 10:15am-11:00am, January-March. No fee for the program but registration is required.
Morning Warmups
This class is great for seniors with tired muscles and as a follow up for physical therapy. Bring hand weights, exercise mats, and resistance bands. Learn chair exercises, healthy eating, and diet tips. Men and women invited! Ages 50+. Instructor: Brenda Powell. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am–10am. Price: $28.80 (senior discount rate) per 12 classes. Register a week in advance!
• Early Winter session begins January 6
Gypsy Yard Sale
Get the yard sale season started early and visit us at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym on the first Saturday in February. Thirty-five 10’x10’ spaces are available for rent. Price: $20 per space, tables $5 each. Set up for vendors will be 2pm-7pm on Friday, February 6. No items brought in Saturday morning. Pre-registration and pre-payment for tables required. Please register in person at the Recreation Office. Registration begins early January. Questions? Call us at 540.332.3945
Cards & Coffee (Bring Your Own Mug)
We will turn our space into a card players paradise! Join us for some fresh brewed coffee and a variety of card games. This will be an open environment, where friends can learn new games or stick to the classics. We will provide everything you need but encourage participants to bring their own mugs/coffee cups. Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room, 10:30am-12pm, Mondays beginning January through March (No program on Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, and Mar 16). Price: $5/season
Master Gardeners: Winter Sowing
Indoor seed sewing got you grumpy and glum? Tired of trying to imitate mother nature? Welcome to the wonderful world of winter sowing. Together, we will start our seeds indoors and learn the proper techniques and care, in order for them to survive and thrive, until it is time to be planted. Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room, 10am-11:30am, Saturday, January 31. Price: $10. Register by: January 26
Living off the Grid
Come learn the ins and outs of off-the-grid grid living. This class offers lessons on handy crafts, sustainable farming, renewable energy, water purification, and more! Whether you are looking to lower your carbon footprint at home or just learn some new skills, this class has much to offer. Instructor: Paul Tucker. Montgomery Hall Park Conference Room, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Price: $10 per class.
January 15 – History and impact of off-grid living. Register by: January 12
Adapted Open Gym
We want to create an open environment for individuals with disabilities or special needs to have the opportunity to participate in physical activity, make new friends, and have fun. We encourage everyone to bring a packed lunch so we can enjoy a meal together after all the fun has concluded. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, 11am–12pm, Thursdays beginning January 8 - March 26. If required, please be accompanied by a caregiver or chaperone. Price: Free!
Makerspace: Cos-Prop Shop
Love cosplay? Gain and grow your skills in this series of workshops in sewing, foam construction, and more to create costumes of your favorite characters. Your child will get to utilize machines and techniques that are unique to Staunton Makerspace! Ages 12+. Instructor: Sean Psujek. Staunton Makerspace, 5:30pm - 7pm, Four Thursdays beginning January 22. Price: $115. Register by: January 15
Process Art Classes
Toddler Open Gym
As the weather cools down and the snow begins to fall, we find ourselves cooped up with not many options to run and play. Join us Wednesday mornings at the Gypsy Hill Park Gymnasium. We will have balls, toys, and games available for little ones, as well as plenty of open space for running and being silly. Parent/ guardian must remain present with their children. Ages 5 and under. GHPG, 9:30am-11:30am, Wednesdays, November thru March.
Price: $3/child each visit. *Please note: this program will be unavailable on the fourth Wednesday of every month and selct dates due to the holidays. Please check out our Facebook page for cancellation.
Galentines: Girls Night Out
Spend a night out with the girls, make new friends, and enjoy an evening of fun! Celebrate Galentines Day in an environment that encourages creativity and connection. This night will include crafting lanterns and valentines, treating ourselves to manicures, and indulging in self-care. We will provide snacks and everything the girls will need to have a safe, fun night! Ages 8+. Instructor: Samantha Campbell of “Hey Ho Let’s Grow”. NSC, 5pm-7:30pm, January 30. Price: $25. Register by: January 26
American Shakespeare Center Drama Club - Senior
Join the American Shakespeare Center Drama Club (Senior) to develop a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s language and stagecraft through performance. Participants will work on a variety of pieces throughout the 14-week class, culminating in a final performance of scenes at the Blackfriars Playhouse on Sunday, April 26. Included in the cost of the ASC Drama Club is a ticket for each participant to join the group on a field trip to see Twelfth Night at the American Shakespeare Center. Instructor: Lia Wallace of American Shakespeare Center. Ages 14-18. NSC, 4:30pm-6:30pm, 14 Sundays beginning January 25. Price: $185. For more information, contact Lia Wallace at lia.wallace@ americanshakespearecenter.com or by phone at 540.885-5588 ext. 110.
*Junior drama club for ages 8-13 offered as well
Gypsy Hill Golf Course
The City maintains an 18-hole, par 71 municipal golf course in Gypsy Hill Park that is open to members as well as nonmembers year round. The course boasts the most affordable rates in the Shenandoah Valley.
Winter Hours: 9am-4pm Sunday through Saturday
Fees
18 Hole Cart fee $15 18 Holes Green Fee $15 Mon-Thu and $20 Fri-Sun 9 Hole Cart Fee (1-7, 13 & 14) $10 9 Hole Green Fee (1-7, 13 & 14) $10 M-TH After 2pm $20 Includes Cart and Green Fee or $10 Green Fee Only M-TH After 5pm $15 Includes Cart and Green Fee or $10 Green Fee Only Fri-Sun After 2pm $25 Includes Cart and Green Fee VSGA rate (only 4 plays annually) Monday through Thursday after 10am: $25 VSGA rate (only 4 plays annually) Friday through Sunday after 12pm: $25
Membership Rates
Adult member fee: $450 All-inclusive member plan: $1400 Junior member fee (17 and under): $100 Cart Plan: $950
Gypsy Hill Golf Course offers an easy online tee time booking platform. No need to call the shop, just book online at gypsyhillgolfcourse.com
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