Dec 16 Director's Corner
It is hard to believe that this month marks the last time we will use our special, 20th-anniversary-edition PARC logo. Throughout 2016, over 25,000 people have joined us at these 20 commemorative events, both traditional and brand new, celebrating our milestone:
  1. A Morning with the Easter Bunny
  2. Hop Into Spring
  3. Beyond Walls
  4. Earth Day Celebration
  5. Arbor Day Tree Planting
  6. Pickleball Madness
  7. Hooked on Cornelius
  8. Lake Norman Hot Shots
  9. Run to Remember 5K
  10. Summer Camps
  11. Symphony in the Park
  12. Gaga Ball Tournament
  13. LKN Kiwanis Splashville Park Dedication
  14. CES Neighborhood Park Dedication
  15. All American Dog Show
  16. Laketoberfest
  17. Halloween at the Center
  18. Light Up Cornelius
  19. Cocoa with Santa
  20. Cornelius-Davidson Youth Basketball (20th season) 
We are grateful to live, work and play in a community that supports parks, arts, recreation and culture, and look forward to discovering what the future holds. Happy Holidays!
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Gift    

Be fun and creative this year with the gift of an art class, recreation class or more!  
Purchase a gift certificate in the amount of your choosing - each can be used for art or fitness classes, workshops, sports leagues or even for our popular summer camps. There's something for everyone!

Cornelius Book  

 

A Town by Any Other Name: A History of Cornelius is on sale!

This book, written as part of the Town's centennial celebration, is on sale now

for $20, including tax.
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Closed for the holidays  

Cornelius Town Hall will be closed on the following dates:


Friday, December 23

Monday, December 26

Monday, January 2

 

The Cornelius Arts Center will be closed
December 16 - January 8
and will reopen on January 9 for our winter session.

 

The Cornelius PARC Department staff wishes you and your family a safe and
happy holiday season!
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Happy Holidays!
We hope amid the hustle and bustle of the season, you are able to stop by and enjoy the Town tree, located at Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue. It's a great place to take a family photo! Also, remember to shop at our local businesses, where you're sure to find unique gifts. View photos from the 4th Annual Light Up Cornelius event.

Cocoa 2012
Cocoa with Santa
Calling all preschoolers to join us at the Cornelius Arts Center on Friday, December 2, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, to enjoy warm cocoa, cool holiday crafts and, of course, a visit with Santa! No registration necessary and no fees charged for this event. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the fun.

Don't Miss the 34th Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade
Held on Saturday, December 3, and sponsored by the Davidson and Cornelius-Lemley Fire Departments. The route begins along Griffith Street in Davidson at 1:00 pm and winds south down Highway 115, where it ends at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius. Your whole family can enjoy this annual hometown favorite!  Read more.

Santa's Mailbox will be at the Cornelius Arts Center through December 15. Bring your letter to Santa and we will send it to the North Pole. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and Santa will write you back!
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REGISTRATION FOR OUR WINTER SESSION OF CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS OPENS DECEMBER 12.
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES START THE WEEK OF JANUARY 9.

Gingerbread House Making Workshop (Ages 8-12): 
Turn up the holiday magic in this fun-filled workshop of confectionery creativity on Saturday, December 3, 9:30 am-12:00 pm.  Cornelius residents $25/non-residents $30.  Register online or call the Cornelius Arts Center at 704-896-8823 for more information - only a few spaces remaining!  
 
Home Grown 2014
Home Grown 
Get your art submission ready for our next exhibition,  Home Grown, open to local artists at all levels and in all mediums. Entries are due January 9-19 during regular business hours. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 3, 6:30-8:30 pm. 
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  Fitness Classes    Work out!
Give yourself the gift of fitness this year. It's never too late to join - even if the classes have already started - no excuses!
 
Next Sessions of Favorite Classes:
Tai Chi:  This ancient practice offers a fitness exercise as well as  a moving meditation. Beginner classes are held Thursdays or Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am; intermediate classes are held 10:15-11:15 am. The next sessions begin January 5 and 7.

PiYo: Drop in to Bailey Road Recreation Center on Tuesday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm for this class that combines dynamic cardio exercise, yoga, Pilates, strength training, core work and athletic stretching into one workout. Registration will be taken at the door, so come early! Cost is $5 per person per class or $40 for a 10-class pass.

Cardio Funk with Lem Houston: Use dance moves and music inspired by pop and hip hop in this high energy cardio class. Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, and/or Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am, at Bailey Road Recreation Center. Registration will be taken at the door, so come early!  Cost is $5 per person per class or $40 for a 10-class pass.
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Open, Lighted Track

Ready to get a jump start on your New Year's resolution? The regulation-sized track at Bailey Road Park will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays in December, 6:00-8:00 pm. Come out and enjoy our lighted track for a safe place to exercise!
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Athletics
Sports Balls
Senior Pickleball: Join us for open gym/free play each Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, at JV Washam Recreation Center. We also have pickleball lines drawn on both tennis courts at Robbins Park and Torrence Chapel Park for use by all ages!

Youth Basketball: Practices started the week of November 28 for ages 7 and up. Be sure to check our website for game schedules, standings and other updates throughout the season. Also, we still need volunteers to give a few hours on Saturdays as scorekeepers and timers!

UP NEXT: Senior Softball and Girl's Youth Volleyball registration will be held in late January, Adult Softball registration will be held in February
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Recreation
Playing cards
Lake Norman Bridge Center  conducts open, stratified bridge games at Town Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays each week for every level of play.
For more information, contact John or Marlene Smith at 704-992-1260 or via  email.

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Therapeutic Recreation
TR Holiday Dance: Enjoy a special evening for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with a disability. Friday, December 4, 6:00-9:00pm, at the Robert Blythe Building. Pre-registration via email is encouraged but not required. $10 per person, which includes the dance, dinner and all the festivities!

Be sure to check out the December issue of Mecklenburg County Therapeutic Recreation Department's TR Wire, which lists programs for preschoolers to adults in the north area.