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Here’s a list of CRPR activities and events for April 2008: (updated 7 Apr 08)
* Centre Region Picnic Pavilion Reservations are being accepted for any of the 23 pavilions at 17 Centre Region Park areas. Reservations may be made for the 2008 picnic season, April 13 - Oct. 26, in person or over the phone, with payments due in full at the time the reservation is made. For fee and reservation information, contact CRPR at 231-3071 or or explore this website for details.
* CRPR Outdoor Community Pool Early Bird Incentive Get your season pass early and save! Purchase your season pool pass, on or before April 30, 2008, and your fee will be reduced $5.00. This incentive does not apply to the Family Rate (for 5th member +) or to the 10-Visit Pack.
* Check out the Centre Region Parks & Recreation 2008 Summer Leisure Guide for exciting ways to fill your long summer days. There is information on day camps, tennis, youth track and field, and aquatics, not to mention, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center programs and a variety of community special events. Leisure Guides will be available April 6th on-line at www.crpr.org & in the Sunday Edition of the Centre Daily Times, and on April 7 at locations throughout the Centre Region, including the CRPR office, 2643 Gateway Dr. #1. Call 231-3071 or explore this website for details.
Tue., Apr. 1
Knee-High Naturalist Program - “Welcome Spring!” & “Marsh Exploration”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM This one-hour long program held at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center is for children ages 3-6 and features indoor and outdoor activities, so dress appropriately. Programs are held Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM. Advanced registration is required. Fee: $5R/ $7.50N. To register, call CRPR at 231-3071
Centre Region Senior Social Club. This active group of adults, ages 55 +, meet for activities, trips and programs. 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Senior Hiking Group Enjoy a moderate hike in the great outdoors. Various locations in and around State College. Tuesdays, 9AM. FREE! Contact the Senior Center for more details: 231-3076.
Progressive Resistance Weight Training. A class for seniors 55+ years, at the Senior Center. Exercise using hand-held weights, leg weights, & therapeutic exercise bands. Program is designed to increase muscle strength, bone density, & flexibility. Tuesdays & Thursdays; 11 AM- 12PM. Fee: $8R / $12N; Call 231-3076 for more info.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing No experience or partners needed! Dance at 7 PM at Mt. Nittany Residence....FREE!
Wed., Apr. 2
Knee-High Naturalist Program – “Welcome Spring!” & “Marsh Exploration”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM This one-hour long program held at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center is for children ages 3-6 and features indoor and outdoor activities, so dress appropriately. Programs are held Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM. Advanced registration is required. Fee: $5R/ $7.50N. To register, call CRPR at 231-3071
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Park Forest Elementary School. For information about becoming a member, call Gloria Eisenbraun at 238-5973.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing No experience or partners needed! Join the fun at the Centre Region Senior Center’s dance room on Mon., Wed., & Fri at 10:50 AM.
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center Join us at the Senior Center for a friendly game of cards or Mah Jongg, no partners needed. Mon., Wed. & Fri, 10 AM FREE!
Thur., Apr. 3
Beginning Tai Chi for Seniors (From the Arthritis Foundation) Begins This popular exercise program is effective in promoting physical & mental well being. Tai Chi increases flexibility, muscular strength & fitness & may also reduce joint pain and stiffness due to arthritis. Tuesdays, Apr. 3-May 8; 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Senior Center. Fee: $45R / $$63N. Call the Senior Center at 231-3076 to register!
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (See April 1 description)
Fri., Apr. 4
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program This low impact exercise will work on improving balance, flexibility, strength and reduce the risk of falling and can be done in a chair or standing. Participants will use hand-held weights and exercise bands, which will be provided. Mondays & Fridays, 10:15- 11:15 AM. FREE!
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club. Come join the fun playing the fastest game on earth every Friday evening from 7-10 PM at Easterly Parkway Elem. gym. Call 234-1039 for more information.
Sat., Apr. 5 No Additional Programming Scheduled
Sun., Apr. 6
2008 CRPR Summer Leisure Guide. The guide is available in the CDT today! NEW FOR 2008
INTERNET REGISTRATION! All internet, drop off, mail-in & fax (235-7832) registration begins today.
Phone registrations and counter walk-in registrations start on Monday, April 7. All the favorite programs
plus a huge selection of new programs and events! Register now, programs fill up fast!
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club, 5-7pm at Park Forest Elementary School. For information about becoming a member, call Gloria Eisenbraun at 238-5973.
Mon., Apr. 7
CRPR Co-ed Field Hockey This incredible program, in conjunction with the Penn State Lady Lion Field Hockey Team, is for youth in grades 3-6. Class meets at the Lady Lion Hockey field, or Holuba Hall if raining. Mondays & Wednesdays, April 7 - May 7; 5:45-6:45 PM. Fee: $30 Resident/$45 Non-resident.
Gentle Yoga for Beginners 55 & Older- spring session. Mondays, 2:30 - 4 PM at the Senior Center. Learn a progressive series of exercises that improve posture, ease arthritic pain, increase flexibility and promote a sense of well being. New students welcome. Fee: $30 Resident / $45 Non-resident. Call the Senior Center for details at 231-3076.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Duplicate Bridge No partners required, but please call the Senior Center in advance to reserve a seat. 9AM; FREE!
Social Card Gems & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Tue., Apr. 8
Knee-High Naturalist Program - “Wetland Animals” & “Animal Adaptations”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
(see Apr. 1 description)
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (See April 1 description)
Silver Spurs Silver Spurs Line Dancers (see Apr. 1 description)
Seniors Hiking Group (see Apr. 1 description)
Wed., Apr. 9
Knee-High Naturalist Program – “Wetland Animals” & “Animal Adaptations”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
(see Apr. 1 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Apr. 2 description)
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Gentle Yoga for Returning Students 55 & Older - spring session. Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4 PM at the Senior Center. Learn a progressive series of exercises that improve posture, ease arthritic pain, increase flexibility and promote a sense of well-being. Fee: $30 Resident / $45 Non-resident. Call the Senior Center at 231-3076 for details.
Thur., Apr. 10
Cattail Thursday Theatre – Marsh in Spring Children ages 3-6 are invited to share an hour of nature, theatre & fun! Sessions include using simple props or costumes to act out parts in a nature-related story. Please dress for the weather; programs will be held rain or shine. Program may be withdrawn due to low enrollment. Advance registration is required. Fee; $5R / $7.50N
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (See April 1 description)
Fri., Apr. 11
Registration Deadline for the Centre Region Senior Center Bus Trip to Gettysburg Includes shopping at Boyd’s Bear Country, tour of President Eisenhower's home, a personalized bus tour of the Battlefield, lunch and dinner. Trip to be held Tuesday, May 13; Fee: $85R / $128N.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club (see Apr. 6 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Sat., Apr. 12
Saturday Morning Nature Craft Programs Children grades 2-5 are invited to join nature center staff on Saturday mornings for fun craft activities at the nature center, giving parents time to run errands! Materials will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Program may be withdrawn due to low enrollment or bad weather. Advance registration is required. Fee; $6R / $9N
Sun., Apr. 13
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Apr. 6 description)
Mon., Apr. 14
Ralleyball Team Tennis begins! The Ralleyball Team Tennis program for kids in grades 1-8, will provide a safe, healthy activity in a sport that will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Teams will have a practice each week where the skills will be taught by the coach and will compete in a match within their age divisions. Saturdays at the SCASD Community Courts; Fee: $60 R / $90 NR. 5-week session. Call CRPR
for details at 231-3071.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Duplicate Bridge (see Apr. 7 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Tues., Apr. 15
Knee-High Naturalist Program - “Wonderful Water” & “Soil Stuff”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
(see Apr. 1 description)
Centre Region Senior Social Club (see Apr. 1 description)
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (see April 1 description)
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 1 description)
Seniors Hiking Group (see Apr. 1 description)
Wed., Apr. 16
Knee-High Naturalist Program - “Wonderful Water” & “Soil Stuff”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
(see Apr. 1 description)
Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening, by Nittany Home Health Service, 10:30-11:00 AM at the Centre Region Senior Center.....FREE!
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Apr. 2 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Thur., Apr. 17
Early Morning Bird Walks Start your day off with a stroll through Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
observing native birds. These walks are open to everyone; you do not need to be an experienced birder.
Weather-permitting at 7:00 AM; Fee: $3R / $4.50 NR collected at the walk.
After-School Explorers Programs These great programs offer kids in grades 2-5 a fun activity to look forward to after school! Different nature activities will be offered each time, so please join us for all programs! Please dress for the weather. Program may be withdrawn due to low enrollment or bad weather. Advance registration is required. Fee: $5R / $7.50N
Cattail Thursday Theatre – Animal Puppets (see April 10 description)
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (see April 1 description)
Fri., Apr. 18
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club (see Apr. 4 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Sat., Apr. 19
No Additional Programming
Sun. Apr. 20
Earth Day Birthday Event Celebrate Earth Day and National Environmental Education Week at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center! This family event, planned in cooperation with RPTM students at Penn State, will offer fun and learning! Play games, visit displays, participate in educational activities, enjoy live music, etc! Sunday, 2-5 PM FREE!
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Apr. 6 description)
Mon., Apr. 21
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Duplicate Bridge (see Apr. 7 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Tue., Apr. 22
“Start Smart” Soccer for ages 3-5 yrs. Begins. – “Start Smart” Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children and their parents for organized soccer without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, & agility. Parent participation is required! Call Centre Region Parks & Recreation for more information, or to register: 231-3071. Separate programs are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Knee-High Naturalist Program - “Trees & Plants” & “Feathered Friends”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
(see Apr. 1 description)
Centre Region Senior Social Club - TRIP DAY! Call the Centre Region Senior Center for more details at 231-3076.
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (see April 1 description)
Seniors Hiking Group (see Apr. 1 description)
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 1 description)
Wed., Apr. 23
Knee-High Naturalist Program - “Trees & Plants” & “Feathered Friends”- 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
(see Apr. 1 description)
Walking Adventures – Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Get to know the local parks and pleasant neighborhoods in and around the State College area with information from the program, and your own 2 feet. Wednesdays, April 23 – June 18; 10:15 – 11:15 AM. For more information, please call the Centre Region Senior Center at 231-3076.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Apr. 2 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Thur., Apr. 24
“Start Smart” Soccer for ages 3-5 yrs. Begins. – “Start Smart” Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children and their parents for organized soccer without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, & agility. Parent participation is required! Call Centre Region Parks & Recreation for more information, or to register: 231-3071. Separate programs are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
After-School Explorers Programs (See Apr. 17 description).
Early Morning Bird Walks. (See Apr. 19 description).
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (See April 1 description)
Fri., Apr. 25
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club (see Apr. 4 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Sat., Apr. 26
Park Partner Day: CRPR Park Partner groups will take to their assigned parks and make them beautiful and usable for the busy season ahead. The event runs from 9 AM- Noon. For more information on how to become a Park Partner or on the event, call the CRPR office at 231-3071 or explore this website.
Sun., Apr. 27
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Apr. 6 description)
Mon., Apr. 28
NEW! CRPR Heavy Hitters Baseball Begins. Calling all boys ages 8 & 9 that have some previous baseball experience. Dust off the glove or bat and get a jump start on your baseball skills. Practices will meet on Mondays and scrimmages will be held on Sat. Held at Suburban Park, April 28 - June 14 (omit May 26) Fee: $20 Residents/$30 Non-residents.
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Apr. 4 description)
Duplicate Bridge (see Apr. 7 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Tues., Apr. 29
Progressive Resistance Weight Training (see April 1 description)
Seniors Hiking Group (see Apr. 1 description)
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 1 description)
Wed., Apr. 30
CRPR Outdoor Community Pool Early Bird Incentive Deadline Get your season pass early and save!
Purchase your season pool pass, on or before April 30, 2008, and your fee will be reduced $5.00. This
Incentive does not apply to the Family Rate (for 5th member +) or to the 10-Visit Pack.
Walking Adventures – Tudek Park (see Apr. 23 description)
Social Card Games & Mah Jongg at the Senior Center (see Apr. 2 description)
Silver Spurs Line Dancing (see Apr. 2 description)
CRPR is moving into summer NOW! It’s time to think outdoors and with great programs and events outlined in the 2008 Summer Leisure Guide, register now and get ready to enjoy summer. Season pool passes are available for the summer and discount amusement park tickets will be available in May. Discover how nature prepares for the change of season through Millbrook Marsh Nature Center programs. Sign up for summer day camp NOW!
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