Active Lifestyle programs

Greetings!

The Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department hopes you are doing well. This e-newsletter provides information on upcoming programs for those 50 and older. Check out the resources for virtual recreation programs. Stay informed by visiting our website, and following us on Facebook and Twitter. As always, reach out to us if you have questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you in the parks, recreation centers, classes, and events.

Active Lifestyles

Fall 2022

Program Guide

The 50+ Active Lifestyles program guide is available at recreation centers, county buildings, and libraries. It's also available online. Registration for programs and activities began on Monday, August 22 at 8:30 a.m. The guide was sent to those on our mailing list.

Meet the Staff -

Stonebridge Recreation Center

Stonebridge Recreation Center is one of Chesterfield County’s busier and more unique facilities. The building was established as a partnership between Economic Development, Richmond Volleyball Club and Chesterfield Parks and Recreation. The doors opened in March of 2018, and we will be celebrating our 5^thAnniversary in 2023.

Kim Graves, Stonebridge Recreation Center Supervisor, has worked at the facility since it opened. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Gerontology from Kent State University. After graduating she worked with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. After six years, her family moved to Chesterfield County. Kim joined Dunlop House Assisted Living as the Activities Director for two years. In 2016, she joined Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation which has led to her current position as the Stonebridge Recreation Center Supervisor.

Stonebridge Recreation Center has a strong and dedicated staff. Both Isabel Pearson and Cardalla Fisher provide great support for the facility, programs, and participants. Isabel retired from the federal government and has been at Stonebridge since it opened. Cardalla also retired from the federal government and has been there for over a year. There will also be two additional staff members joining us in September.

If you have any questions about the programs at the Stonebridge Recreation Center, you can email Kim Graves or call 804-768-7885.

Upcoming Programs at the

Stonebridge Recreation Center

*Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Sponsored by Anthem

Salsa Dance Lessons, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Dance, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:30-3 p.m.

*Fall Plant Exchange - Saturday, Oct. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

*The Story of Harriett Tubman told by Theresa G

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

*Monster Bash - Wednesday, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Dunlop House Assisted Living

*Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

For more details and prices, visit our website or the Active Lifestyles brochure.

How to Register for Programs

When you are interested in registering for programs, please visit our registration website to set up an account first.

Online registration is the quickest and easiest way to enroll in an activity.
Phone registration is available by calling 804-748-1623. Have a credit card ready.
You can mail in a registration form and attach a check or money order. With mail-in, popular programs may already be filled when your payment arrives.
Also, you can walk in to our Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 12140 Harrowgate Road on weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to register in person.

Become an Instructor

Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is looking for instructors. If you have a talent or can teach a class, join our team. We offer classes in arts, crafts, music, games, technology, cooking, hobbies, fitness, sports, and more. View the course proposal and return the requested information to us. You may also contact the location (recreation centers or satellite senior centers) where you would like to teach the class.

Fall Trips

Annual Fall Spectacular

Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful fall scenery as you travel west towards the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. If mother nature cooperates, the kaleidoscope of fall foliage should be at its peak. Visit the Plow and Hearth Outlet Store as well as Yoder’s Market, to pick up your favorite Virginia grown apples, arts and crafts, homemade breads and more.

Lunch is included at Graves Mountain Lodge. Then, we will stop for a chance to bring home some delicious Virginia apples. The afternoon will be spent at Barboursville Vineyards for a tasting of their most popular wines.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, $156, Course 41133

Pick-up: Chester Presbyterian Church: 8 a.m.; Return: 6 p.m.

Pick-up: Chippenham Hospital: 8:30 a.m.; Return: 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Holidays at the Ruby Theatre

No one does Christmas like the Ruby Theatre in Selma, North Carolina. Take a nostalgic trip back in time to an innocent age when the anticipation of Santa made holiday magic come to life. Toes will be-a-tapping and fingers-a-snapping to all the holiday favorites. Prior to the show there is time for Christmas shopping and a delicious buffet lunch.

Thursday, Dec. 1, $174, Course 41134

Pick-up: Chester Presbyterian Church: 7 a.m.; Return: 6:30 p.m.

Pick-up: Chippenham Hospital: 6:30 a.m.; Return 6 p.m.

Please provide your email address when registering to receive trip information.

Details: Email Tonya Leabough, call 804-751-4135 or visit our website.

Keep Your Mind and Body Active

CHESTERFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

Karen Powell, 804-339-2877

Active & Fit

This versatile class contains segments of cardio , range of motion, stretching and balance work. Strength is maintained and enhanced with

the use of small weights. Class can be done seated and/or standing and a chair will be provided. Instructed by Silver Sneakers Cert. Elaine Egan.

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. $16

Sept. 27- Oct. 18, Course 41214

Oct. 25- Nov. 22 (not held 11/8), Course 41215

Nov. 29-Dec 20, Course 41216

Fall/Winter Acrylic Painting Class

Join Artist Becky Kuzma as she makes the process of learning to paint fun and enjoyable. Participants will be adapting the styles of Monet, Van Gogh, O’Keefe, and other famous painters to create an original masterpiece. All materials provided.

Thursdays, Oct 13-Nov 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $65 Course 41254

HUGUENOT ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH

Susan Miller, 804-212-8815

Ageless Grace - NEW

Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness is a brain-body program designed to support cognitive health and help you to be more alert, active and responsive through activation of all five primary functions of the brain. The exercises are practiced in a chair which allows any age or ability to participate and benefit. Led by Missy Harden a Certified Ageless Grace® Educator.

Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 18 (not held 10/4, 10/11) 10-11 a.m.

$20 Course 41338

Stop the Bleed

Stop the Bleed is a campaign that teaches bystanders to recognize life threatening bleeding and provide life saving techniques to stop the bleeding. Free class hosted by Chippenham Trauma Team.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 10 a.m.-noon Free Course 41011

50+ FITNESS

Darlene Holland, 804-751-4753

Tennis

Drop-in play is for tennis players of all levels ages 50 and older. Previous tennis experience is necessary. No registration needed.

*Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road (Courts 4,5,6)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Sept., Oct., Nov. – 9-11 a.m.

Dec. – 10 a.m.-noon

*R. Garland Dodd Park (new location), 201 Enon Church Road (courts 1,2,3). Same schedule as play at Rockwood.

Pickleball

*Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Road - note new times

-Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19, 3-5 p.m., Open Rotational Play, no specific time for beginners

-Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 22, 2-3 p.m. (not held the third Thursday of each month), Beginners Play, no instruction provided

Open Rotational Play, 3-5 p.m.

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Chesterfield County

Parks & Recreation

12140 Harrowgate Road

Chester, VA 23831

www.chesterfield.gov/parks

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