Ongoing Social Recreation Activities

AARP CHAPTER MEETINGS

 Join us the second Wednesday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Essig Recreation Center to learn about AARP’s mission. Various speakers will bring ideas and suggestions to empower you to assist with your daily tasks. Due to the pandemic please call 540-483-9238 to verify the meeting will be held.

BIRTHDAY BONANZA POTLUCK-FRIDAY’S

Last Friday of the month. Join us for a celebration of birthdays once a month from 11am-1pm at the Essig Recreation Center. Bring a dish and come enjoy a variety of birthday activities followed by a piece of cake. Call us at 540-483-9238 or sign up at the front desk so that your piece of cake will be waiting for you.  Friday, May 27, 2022 Friday, June 24, 2022 Friday, July 22, 2022 Friday, August 26, 2022 

BRIDGE

Bridge games will be played on every Tuesday, Wednesday from 10am-2pm at the Essig Recreation Center. Call or come by to learn more and to play the greatest card game of all time! 

HOOK & NEEDLE CLUB

 If you enjoy cross stitch, knitting or crocheting with like minded needle crafters come to the Essig Recreation Center on Tuesday’s from 1pm-3pm to join the club. Experienced leaders will be available if you would like to learn one of these crafting techniques. Participants should bring their own supplies

SENIOR CAFÉ

 Due to COVID this weekly Thursday program, provided by STEP Inc., is postponed due to the pandemic. Feel free to call us at 540-483-9238 for updates and we will make sure to announce by newsletter, postcard and social media when it resumes. 

PICKLEBALL

Come join us on Monday, Wednesday & Friday each  week to play Pickleball from 10:30am-2:30pm.  You have heard all about it so  come give it a try! This game is perfect for cardio and eye hand coordination. It’s flexible to anyone’s fitness level and can be as leisurely or fast paced as you desire.

SILVER-CISE EXERCISE ROOM

Come check out our senior only exercise room at the Essig Recreation Center. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm. Whether you would like to walk a few miles on the treadmill, take a ride on a stationary bike or work on your rowing– you can with folks your own age! The only payment required is your signature that you sign in and out at the front desk!