Christiansburg Parks & Rec Fall 2021

BEGINNING KAYAKING – Instructor: Michael Valach Eligibility : Ages 12 and up Location: Claytor Lake State Park Marina Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8

Additional Information: This class provides the basic skills and safety techniques needed to paddle a kayak on flat water. The class will cover launching techniques, paddling terminology, basic paddle strokes, kayaking safety and trip planning. This is a fun and informative kayaking class followed by a short kayaking tour along the shores of Claytor Lake. All equipment is provided: single person kayak, paddle and personal floatation device. The class is taught by Mountain 2 Island Paddle Board Company. Participants will need to pay an additional fee of $4 a vehicle for park admission when they get to the park. Mountain 2 Island Paddle Boarding Company is located in the lower level of the marina building. Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Date Time FEE August April 1 Aug. 18 Tuesday. Aug. 24 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 Sept. April 1 Sept. 22 Tuesday, Sept. 28 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $15 ROSIE’S GAMING EMPORIUM Location: Vinton Additional Information: Join us as we visit the non-stop gaming facility in Vinton. Lunch will be on your own while we are at Rosies. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 16 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Ends Aug. 20 Ages 21 & over Friday, Aug. 27 Leave Rec. Center at 9 a.m. $7/$14 Sept. 7 – Sept. 23 Ages 21 & over Tuesday, Sept. 28 Leave Rec. Center at 9 a.m. $7/$14 Sept. 7 - Nov. 23 Ages 21 & over Tuesday, Nov. 30 Leave Rec. Center at 9 a.m. $7/$14 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID – Instructor: Caroline Mullins – NRV Community Services Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Join Caroline Mullins, a Behavioral/Health Specialist in this useful training for our community. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. The course is recommended for: Employers, Hospital Staff, Educators, First Responders, Faith Leaders, Community Members and Caring Individuals. This training will cover:

- Common signs and symptoms of mental illness. - Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse. - How to interact with a person in crisis. - How to connect the person with help. - Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care.

Participants must pre-register. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Registration Eligibility

Date

Time

Fee

Aug. 9 – Sept. 20

Adults 18 & over

6 - 9 p.m.

FREE

Wednesday/Thursday Sept. 29 & 30

WAYNESBORO SHOPPING TRIP Location: Waynesboro, VA Additional Information: Join us as we travel to Waynesboro to the various shopping destinations. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. On the way home we will stop at the Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Sept. 7 – Sept. 27 Ages 21 & over Friday, Oct. 1 Leave Rec. Center at 8 a.m. $7/$14

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