Here’s what’s going on at CRPR in January 2008:

* CRPR 2008 Discounted Ski Ticket Program: The snow will come eventually, so be prepared. Lift Tickets on sale NOW for 13 resorts in and around PA. Call 231-3071 or explore this website.

* CRPR is distributing the 2008 Winter & Spring Leisure Guide in the January 6, Sunday edition of the Centre Daily Times. Drop-off or Mail-in Registrations will be accepted for the 2008 Winter and Spring Program seasons. Classes fill up quickly, so sign up for both seasons! In addition to the Guide being available in the January 6 edition of the CDT, Leisure Guides will be available throughout the Centre Region, at the CRPR office, 2643 Gateway Dr. #1 & on-line at www.crpr.org. Call 231-3071 for details.

* CRPR Girl’s Softball League Sign-ups: Winter just arrived, but we are thinking about spring already. Register before March 7, for Girl’s Softball and receive a $5 discount off your registration fee. The League is for girls in grades 3-12 and with CRPR,”Everyone Plays!” Come and see what the fun is all about. Call CRPR today at 231-3071 or explore this website.

Tue., Jan. 1

Happy New Year! CRPR Offices & Centre Region Senior Center Closed for New Year’s Day Observance

Wed., Jan. 2 

Centre Region Picnic Pavilion Reservations. Picnic pavilion reservations will be accepted for 23 pavilions at 17 Centre Region Park areas & community pools. Reservations may be made for the 2008 season over the phone or in person, with payment due in full at the time the reservation is made. For fee and reservation information, contact CRPR at 231-3071 or explore this website.

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club; 6:30 - 8:30 PM Park Forest Elementary School Gymnasium. Please call 238-5973 for information and details.

Silver Chorale Share the joy of singing with weekly practices and performances. 12:30PM. FREE!

Line Dancing Dance at the Centre Region Senior Center’s exercise room at 10:50 AM. Come join the fun.........FREE!

Thur., Jan. 3 

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins. A class for seniors 55+ years, at the Senior Center. Exercise using hand-held, leg weights & therapeutic exercise bands (all equipment provided). Program is designed to increase muscle strength, bone density, & flexibility. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 3 - Mar. 27; 11 AM - Noon; Fee: $8 R / $12 N; Call 231-3076 for more info.

Fri., Jan. 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!

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Centre Region Badminton Club. Come join the fun playing the fastest game on earth every Friday evening from 7-10 PM at the Easterly Parkway Elementary gym. Call 237-2220 for more information.

Sat., Jan. 5  

No Additional Programming Scheduled.

Sun., Jan. 6 

CRPR 2008 Winter & Spring Programs - Drop, Mail and Fax-in Registrations Begin. Drop off your Winter & Spring 2008 program registrations in the CRPR Drop Box at the office: 2643 Gateway Dr. #1. Information on the winter and spring seasons can be found in the 2008 Combined Winter & Spring Leisure Guide or explore this website.

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Park Forest Middle School. Please call 238-5973 for information and details.

Mon., Jan. 7 

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Duplicate Bridge No partners required, but please call the Senior Center in advance to reserve a seat. 9 AM. FREE

Tues., Jan. 8          

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Line Dancing Dance at 7 PM at Mt. Nittany Residence....FREE!

Centre Region Senior Social Club The Social Club is an active group of adults, ages 55+. That has been meeting for over 50 years! The club offers fun activities, exciting trips and interesting programs. New participants are always welcome! 10 AM- 1:30 PM at the Senior Center. Call 231-3076 for more information.

Seniors Hiking Group meets at 10 AM to begin a moderate hike in the great outdoors, in and around State College. Call the Sr. Center at 231-3076 for more info about this FREE program.

Wed., Jan. 9 

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Silver Chorale (see Jan. 2 description)

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 2 description)

Thur., Jan. 10        

Duplicate Bridge No partners required, but please call the Senior Center in advance to reserve a seat. 9 AM. FREE

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Fri., Jan. 11

CRPR 2008 Winter& Spring Programs - Phone and Counter Registration Begins. Phone-in or stop by the CRPR office at 2643 Gateway Dr., #1 and register for some exciting programs or activities offered this winter and spring. Information on the winter/spring season can be found in the 2008 combined Winter/Spring Leisure Guide, or explore this website.

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Centre Region Badminton Club (see Jan. 4 description)

Sat., Jan. 12

No Additional Programming Scheduled

Sun., Jan. 13 

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 6 description)

Mon., Jan. 14         

Duplicate Bridge (see Jan. 7 description)

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Tue., Jan. 15          

Judo Instruction starts Learn this form of martial arts in this co-ed program for youth ages 8-13, as of 01-01-08. Instruction provided by the Penn State Judo Club. Tuesday and Thursdays for 16 classes (Jan. 15 - Mar. 6). 5:30-7 PM at Mt. Nittany Middle School. Fee: $32 Residents / $48 Non-residents. Contact CRPR to register at 231-3071.

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, Jan 15 - Feb 19; 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Senior Center. Fee: $40R / $$60N. Call the Senior Center at 231-3076, to register!

Advanced Tai Chi for Seniors (From the Arthritis Foundation) Begins For those who have completed the Beginners series of Tai Chi (from the Arthritis Foundation).This series will review thebasic level 1 movements and include the reverse direction, an additional 9 movements. Tuesday, Jan 15 - Apr. 1; 12 PM - 1 PM at the Senior Center; Fee: $85R / $128N. Call the Senior Center at 231-3076, to register!

Ballroom Dance Class, Come learn the ballroom dance steps to the Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz & Cha Cha, while getting some exercise and making new friends. Join Carter and Ruby Ackerman for this class which is sure to be a lot of fun! 7 - 8:30 PM, Panorama Elementary School, in Boalsburg. Fee: $5 per couple. New dancers welcome. Call the Ackerman’s at 238-8949 for more information.

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Centre Region Senior Social Club. (See Jan. 8 description)

Seniors Hiking Group (see Jan. 8 description)

Line Dancing (see Jan. 8 description)

Wed., Jan. 16         

Blood Pressure Screening Offered by Nittany Home Health Service; 10:30 - 11 AM FREE!

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Silver Chorale (see Jan. 2 description)

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 2 description)

Thur., Jan. 17        

Pleasures of Oil Painting The Centre Region Senior Center is offering instruction in the sue of water soluble oil paints (easier clean-up & less smell). Some knowledge of painting is helpful, but not necessary. Anna Sahr, Instructor. Thursday, Jan. 17 - Mar. 6; 1-4PM. Fee: $50R / $75N (does not include supplies)

Duplicate Bridge (see Jan. 7 description)

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Fri., Jan. 18

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Centre Region Badminton Club (see Jan. 4 description)

Sat., Jan. 19 

No Additional Programming Scheduled          

Sun., Jan. 20

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 6 description)

Mon., Jan. 21

CRPR Offices & Centre Region Senior Center Closed for Observance of Martin Luther King Day

Tue., Jan. 22          

Youth Swimming Lessons - Session 1 Begins Get kids comfortable and competent in the water before summer arrives! CRPR offers swimming lessons for Preschool through age 14. Check out a Leisure Guide to find skill levels and registration forms. Fees change with each level class. Call Centre Region Parks & Recreation for more details, or to register - 231-3071 or explore this website.

Hip Hop FUN-damentals Dance Class (Ages 7-9).This class is designed to help kids learn about rhythm, coordination and the fundamentals of Hip Hop. Participants will learn various forms of hip hop dance such as poppin’, lockin’ & beginner break dancing skills. Instructor, Casie Goshow has a strong background in Hip Hop Dance and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with her students. Tuesdays; 5:45-6:45PM at the State College Borough Building Community Room. Fee: $33R / $50N. For more information, or to register contact CRPR at 231-3071.

Hip Hop Dance Class (Ages 10-12) This class is designed to help kids learn about rhythm, coordination and the fundamentals of Hip Hop. Participants will learn various forms of hip hop dance such as poppin’, lockin’ & beginner break dancing skills. This class is high energy and will be a lot of fun! Instructor, Casie Goshow has a strong background in Hip Hop Dance and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with her students. Tuesdays; 7-8PM at the State College Borough Building Community Room. Fee: $33R / $50N. For more information, or to register contact CRPR at 231-3071.

Centre Region Senior Social Club - TRIP DAY!

Seniors Hiking Group (see Jan. 8 description)

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Line Dancing (see Jan. 8 description)

Wed., Jan. 23 

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Silver Chorale (see Jan. 2 description)

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 2 description)

Thur., Jan. 24 

Duplicate Bridge (see Jan. 7 description)

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Fri., Jan. 25 

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Centre Region Badminton Club (see Jan. 4 description)

Sat., Jan. 26

No Additional Programming Scheduled

Sun., Jan. 27 

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 6 description)

Mon., Jan. 28         

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Duplicate Bridge (see Jan. 7 description)

Tues. Jan. 29 

Line Dancing (see Jan. 8 description)

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Seniors Hiking Group (see Jan. 8 description)

Wed., Jan. 30

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club (see Jan. 2 description)

Line Dancing (see Jan. 2 description)

Silver Chorale (see Jan. 2 description)

Thur., Jan. 31

Duplicate Bridge (see Jan. 7 description)

Progressive Resistance Weight Training Begins (see January 3 description)

Winter Wonderland with CRPR!

With CRPR, the F-U-N doesn’t stop...sign up for indoor activities or just head outdoors and participate in our winter programs. Check out all our Winter Programs in the Winter/Spring Leisure Guide, which was distributed in the Sunday edition of the Centre Daily Times on January 6. There’s something for everyone, from Hip Hop Dance to swimming and Ski tickets to pavilion reservations. When was the last time you had a family skate at our municipal ice skating rink at Blue Spring Park? Interested in staying fit or getting ready for the spring and summer months? Become a participant today! CRPR..Where Everyone Plays!