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Here’s what’s going on in March 2008:
- REGISTER TODAY FOR SPRING PROGRAMS & SUMMER CAMPS! The Centre Region Parks & Recreation 2008
Winter & Spring Leisure Guides are available at locations throughout the Centre Region, and at the CRPR
office, 2643 Gateway Dr. #1. Call 231-3071or explore our website for details.
- CRPR 2008 Discounted Ski Ticket Program: Lift Ticket vouchers for 13 different area ski locations in PA are
on sale NOW! Call 231-3071or explore our website for details.
- Centre Region Picnic Pavilion Reservations are being accepted for Centre Region Park areas. Reservations
may be made for the 2008 picnic season, April 12 - Oct. 26 , in person or over the phone, with payments due in
full at the time the reservation is made. Pavilions are available for year-round rental. For fee and reservation
information, contact CRPR at 231-3071 or explore this website.
Sat., March 1 No Planned Programming
Sun., March 2
Winter Family Fun Hike These hikes are a great way to stretch your legs during the winter. Join a nature center
naturalist to explore Millbrook Marsh in winter and enjoy the fresh air. Advanced registration is required. Walks will be
cancelled in case of severe weather. Call CRPR for more information at 231-3071.
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Park Forest Middle School, 2180 School Drive. Please call 238-5973 for
information and details.
Mon., March 3
Duplicate Bridge No partners required, but please call the Senior Center in advance to reserve a seat. 9AM; FREE!
Line Dancing No experience necessary or partners needed! Join the FUN in the Sr. Center’s dance room on Mon, Wed, &
Fri at 10:50AM. FREE!
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!
Tues., March 4
Seniors Hiking Group meets at 10 AM to begin a moderate hike in the great outdoors. Various locations in and around
State College. Call 231-3076 for more info about this FREE program.
Centre Region Senior Social Club. This active group of adults, ages 55 +, meet to plan activities, trips, and programs.
Meetings are normally held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM - 2 PM at the Senior Center.
Lunch is served at 11:30 AM followed by social time, a program meeting and the featured program at 1PM. For meal or
van service reservations, please call 231-3076 by 10 AM on the Monday prior.
Wed., March 5
Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening, by Nittany Home Health Service, 10:30-11:00 AM at the Centre Region
Senior Center.....FREE!
Silver Chorale Share the joy of singing with weekly practices and performances. 12:30PM. FREE
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, at Park Forest Elementary School, 2181 School Drive, State College.
Please call 238-5973 for information and details.
Thur., March 6
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Fri., March 7
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 Elem All Purpose Room. Call 234-1039 for more information.
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Sat., March 8
No Planned Programming
Sun., March 9
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 2 description)
Mon., March 10
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Tues., March 11
Seniors Hiking Group (see Mar. 4 description)
Wed., March 12
Silver Chorale (see Mar. 5 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 5 description)
Thur., March 13
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Fri., March 14
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club (see Mar. 7 description)
Sat., March 15
No Planned Programming
Sun., March 16
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 2 description)
Mon., March 17
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Tues., March 18
Youth Lacrosse Begins - Learn the fundamentals of lacrosse through this instructional program. Age-appropriate drills
and games designed for youth in grades 6 - 8. Players must supply their own sticks, pads & mouthguards; helmets will be
provided. Contact Centre Region Parks & Recreation for more details or to register - 231-3071. Also explore this website.
Judo Instruction Session II 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.
Wrestling/Youth Sports Skills Session II Begins: This program designed for youth ages 5 - 10 introduces basic
wrestling skills though drills and games. Coordinated by Ken Chertow, Olympian, 2-time World Champion, Pan American
Champion & Penn State Alum. For more information about the program call 466-3466 or visit www.KenChertow.com.
Seniors Hiking Group (see Mar. 4 description)
Centre Region Senior Social Club- (see Mar. 4 description)
Wed., March 19
Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening, by Nittany Home Health Service, 10:30-11:00 AM at the Centre Region
Senior Center.....FREE!
Silver Chorale (see Mar. 5 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 5 description)
Thur., March 20
CRPR Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt - This is not your little sister/brother’s egg hunt. This is bigger, better, darker
and extremely cool for kids in grades 6-8. Meet at the Nature Center Barn at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center at 8:00PM and
don’t forget to bring a flashlight. This event is FREE, but advanced registration is necessary. Please dress for the weather.
For more information, or to register, please contact Centre Region Parks & Recreation at 231-3071.
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Fri., March 21
Registration Deadline: CRPR 2008 Girl’s Softball League. Open for grades 3 through 12.
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club (see Mar. 7 description)
Sat., March 22
CRPR Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Center Region Parks & Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Orchard
Park, near the corner of Bayberry Dr. And Blue Course Drive. Prize baskets will again be provided by members of the
State College Rotary Club. The hunt will begin at 2:00 PM SHARP so please arrive in time to meet the Easter Bunny! Rain
or shine. For children up to grade 3. Free to the public.
Sun., March 23
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 2 description)
Mon., March 24
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Tues., March 25
Seniors Hiking Group (see Mar. 4 description)
Wrestling/Youth Sports Skills (see Mar. 18 description)
Wed., March 26
Silver Chorale (see Mar. 5 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 5 description)
Thur., March 27
Girl’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Begins This Olympic sport is a combination of dance, gymnastics movements and
apparatus handling. There are five apparatus - rope, ball, hoop, clubs and ribbon. Participants of this class will develop
poise, flexibility, and self-assurance which will benefit them in everything that they do. Offered for girls ages 6-12 years
old. (Thursdays, Mar. 27 - May 8). 6 - 7:30 PM at Gray’s Woods Elementary. Fee: $42R / $63N. Contact CRPR to register
at 231-3071.
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Fri., March 28
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
Centre Region Badminton Club (see Mar. 7 description)
Sat., March 29
Tumble Tots Spring Classes Begin: A developmental movement class designed for boys and girls ages 3 - 5. Children
will learn balance, coordination, and introductory tumbling skills through movement activities, games and songs.
Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 AM Gray’s Woods Elem. Fee: $39R / $59N Register with Centre Region Parks & Rec: 231-3071.
Jumpin’ Gymnastics Spring Classes Begin: A recreational class for boys and girls enrolled in grades K - 2nd. Designed
to be a FUN experience learning basic gymnastics skills. May include use of the following apparatus: floor, balance beam,
& spring board/vault. Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:15 AM, Gray’s Woods Elem. Fee: $39R / $59 NR. Register with Centre
Region Parks & Recreation: 231-3071.
Sun., March 30
Winter Family Fun Hike These hikes are a great way to stretch your legs during the winter. Join a nature center
naturalist to explore Thompson Woods Preserve in winter and enjoy the fresh air. Advanced registration is required.
Walks will be cancelled in case of severe weather. Call CRPR for more information at 231-3071.
Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club. (see Mar. 2 description)
Mon., March 31
Youth Swimming Lessons - Session 3 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. Also explore this website.
Lifeguarding (American Red Cross Certification) Begins: This course will provide skills necessary to become a
professional lifeguard. Successful candidates will receive certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for professional
rescuer. Candidates must be at least 15 years of age and pass a swimming skills pretest. For more information please
contact Aquatics Supervisor, Todd Roth, at 231-3071 or troth@crcog.net.
Duplicate Bridge (see Mar. 3 description)
Line Dancing (see Mar. 3 description)
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program (see Mar. 3 description)
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