Christiansburg Parks & Rec Fall 2021

WALK A HOUND, LOSE A POUND © - Organizers: Pam Peyton/Rachel Vinson Location: Recreation Center at Huckleberry Trail Start

Additional Information: Dogs make the ideal workout partner. They never make excuses why they don’t want to go for a walk, they are always eager to go! Whether you are a dog owner or not, come join us for a leisurely walk on Tues- days. The exercise will benefit you and your dog. “When people exercise together, fitness and health happen on both ends of the leash © ” We will meet at the start of the Huckleberry Trail at the Recreation Center (weather permitting). If you bring a dog, please make sure they are on a leash and you have brought a bag to clean up your dog’s “messes”. Meets Eligibility Date Time Fee Sept. 21 – Oct. 26 Everyone – dog owners and those without dogs Tuesdays 6 - 7 p.m. Free STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS This year has brought added stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know would like to get additional information or helpful tips on how to handle mental health issues, check out www.psychhub.com/videos PsychHub has a library of short, 5-minute, educational videos to help with various topics that include COVID-19, de- pression, anxiety, eating disorders and many more. EATING DISORDERS PRESENTATION – New River Valley Community Services If you or someone you know would like to get additional information or helpful tips on how to handle eating disorders, please view https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=86979499714983&ref=watchpermalink This is a presentation supplied by New River Valley Community Services. DISSECT & CONNECT – MCPP & NRVCS The “Dissect & Connect” podcast focuses on population health issues impacting your community. To listen to various topics please click on the link at New River Valley Community Services – podcast-episodes (nrvcs.org) The podcast is a service of Montgomery County Prevention Partners and New River Valley Community Services. GRANDPARENTS DAY CRAFT Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Celebrate grandparent’s day with your grandchild/children creating a kite to enjoy outdoors or indoors. Pre-register. LUNCH BUNCH Additional Information: Join us for our monthly lunch outings to various restaurants in the area . Participants are responsible for paying for their own lunch. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 6 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE Location Sept. 7 – Oct. 5 18 & over Tuesday, Oct. 12 Leave the Rec. Center at 10:30 a.m. $7/$14 TGI Fridays - Roanoke Sept. 7 – Nov. 3 18 & over Wednesday, Nov. 10 Leave the Rec. Center at TBA $7/$14 It’s a surprise! Sept. 7 – Dec. 15 18 & over Wednesday, Dec. 22 Leave the Rec. Center at 10:30 a.m. $7/$14 Cheddars - Roanoke Maximum: 5 Registration Eligibility Dates Time FEE April 12 – Sept. 1 Grandparents and children ages 3-5 Wednesday, Sept. 8 11 a.m. FREE; pre-register

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