CburgParks_FallWinter2024

HEAR – HELP ELDERS ACCESS RESOURCES – IN PERSON TRAINING Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: The program, Virginia HEAR, (Help Elders Access Resources) aims to raise awareness about elder abuse, the role ageism plays, and how to respond and support elders through education and knowledge of community resources. Light breakfast and coffee/water provided. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Sept. 3- Oct. 21 21 & over Wednesday, Oct. 30 9 – 11 a.m. Free Sept. 3- Feb. 19 21 & over Wednesday, Feb. 26 9 – 11 a.m. Free Additional Information: Need to downsize/declutter your home? Join us for a light lunch and learn seminar. Topics will include: Understanding downsizing and decluttering, the benefits of each, tips and tricks to get you started, and resources for local organizations to donate or upcycle your unneeded items. Start your way to a new, more simple space. “Live simply, so that others may simply live.” ‒ Mother Teresa Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 3 – Oct. 21 Ages 21 and over Monday, October 28 12 –1 p.m. $5/$10 CELL PHONES: HANDS-ON Q & A – Instructor: Christina Bolt/ Katie Rabago Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: In this hands-on class we will discuss the basics of your cell phone and answer any specific questions you may have about your devices. Participants must pre-register. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 12 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 3 – Oct. 17 Ages 18 and over Wednesday, October 23 3 – 4:30 p.m. $2/$4 Nov. 1 – Feb. 20 Ages 18 and over Wednesday, February 26 3 – 4:30 p.m. $2/$4 DECLUTTER TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE – Instructors: Debby Campbell/Kelly Grigg Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Join Phillip Graybeal of Graybeal Tax and Accounting for this informative seminar. Introductory class to learn tax basics, deductions and expenses, and how to file your taxes for your side business. If you have a “side hustle” and want more information about tax tips etc., then this class is for you! Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12 Registration Date Time FEE Sept. 3 – Nov. 6 Tuesday, November 12 6 – 7 p.m. $3/$6 SPEEDWAY IN LIGHTS – BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY Additional Information: The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. The Pinnacle Speedway In Lights, Powered by TVA, is a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and the chance to take a lap around "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." Holiday light seekers will circle the concrete oval as part of their festive drive and also may visit the Christmas Village, which returns to its popular infield location. Dinner on your own at local restaurant. Fee includes transportation and admission. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Sept. 3- Nov. 12 18 & over Monday, Nov. 18 Leave Rec. Ctr @ 2 p.m. $10 TAX TIPS FOR YOUR SIDE BUSINESS – Instructor: Phillip Graybeal, CPA Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room

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