Sunday, June 4, 2023 | 9:45am-4:30pm
Travel to Amherst County, VA for the 30th annual Monacan Nation Powwow, a gathering of Native Americans celebrating their culture and traditions. Enjoy the dancing and drumming, storytelling, the birds of prey exhibit and more. The PowWow also includes native arts and crafts from the US for purchase. Lunch is on your own.
Activity Level - Moderate
Open to all.
Location: Amherst, VA
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 12:01am-11:59pm
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Explore the first and second floor galleries anytime during The Center’s regular hours in May and June to observe the works of The Charlottesville Camera Club and the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. The Center is now open on Saturdays from 8:30 am-2:00 pm to enjoy the pieces as well! The Central Virginia Watercolor Guild showcases a captivating "In the Garden" exhibit in the second floor galleries for May and June. A reception will take place on Monday, May 22, 12:30–3:30 pm. The Charlottesville Camera Club also displays photographic works in the first floor gallery in May and June with a reception on Saturday, June 3, 11:00 am–2:00 pm. "Art and Flowers at The Center" is a new collaborative exhibit of artists and floral designers that will run from May 25 through May 27 at The Center at Belvedere in Charlottesville. Floral designers from the Charlottesville Garden Club will create over two dozen bouquets inspired by artwork exhibited on two floors by The Charlottesville Camera Club and the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. The exhibit will be free and open to the public during regular business hours during the three days of the event. Although the bouquets will only be displayed during the three days of the event, the artwork may be viewed from Monday, May 1 through Thursday, June 29. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. |
Art exhibits rotate every two months.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 7:30am-12:00pm
Monday, May 1, 2023 | 7:30am - 12:00pm
Details:
Golf will return on Monday May, 1 2023!
The Spring kick-off golf meeting will be held on Monday, April 3 at 10 am at The Center.
This group is open to all senior golfers (men & women) from beginner to advanced levels playing at Meadowcreek Golf Course every Monday, May through October. We welcome folks who have just learned the game and want to learn more while having fun; however, this is not an “instructional” league. It is assumed that everyone knows the basics of golf as well as the etiquette and rules. We play Ready Golf, loosely organized into “Equally Capable Foursomes” and our tee times begin at 7:00 am. Walk, ride, play the back nine or go for the full eighteen! Come enjoy meeting new players or old friends while taking in the fresh air and the beautiful Virginia scenery. We try to match players of similar abilities, and no one takes the game too seriously. To speed up play and for the benefits of all players, please review the rules of Ready Golf before participating. A $25 season fee applies, plus Meadowbrook green fees each week. If you love the game of golf and would like to join like-minded folks, you are invited! For more information, please contact Denny Berry, Senior Golf President, dennymberry@gmail.com
Open to all.
Location: Offsite
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 8:30am-4:30pm
The Center's equipped fitness room is open to members to exercise anytime between 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, and Friday, and 8:30 am–8:00 pm on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Prime members free; Standard members $15/month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am
In this class you will challenge your balance, strength, flexibility and concentration through simple seated, standing, and reclined yoga poses. You will also practice breathing exercises, a bit of Qi gung and self-massage. Join instructor, Christine Bostic. Prime members free; Standard members $35 per month. Guests $45 per month. Registration required below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm
Mondays, 9:00am-3:00pm
We hike Mondays and Wednesdays all year long, in many different areas, including around Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hikes can range in length from 5-10 miles with a total elevation gain from 500 to 2500 feet. Our hikes are rated from moderate to strenuous. This is based on the length of the hike, the amount of total elevation gain, and the terrain, which can often include steep ascents/ descents on rocky, uneven ground and stream crossings over slippery rocks. Our hikes are typically not not suited for beginner hikers.
Please dress appropriately for hiking in the mountains, including rain gear and hiking shoes or boots. Trekking poles are highly recommended and traction devices for boots may be necessary in winter. Bring lunch, snacks, 2-3 liters of water, a hat and wear layers. Bug spray and sunscreen are a must in summer. Hikes are smoke free, pets are not allowed, and we follow the “leave no trace” rule.
In this Post pandemic time we are still having sign ups for hikes. We take 14 hikers plus the leader on each hike. We hope that all participants are vaccinated. If not, we ask that you follow social distancing and mask requirements, We have a hiker email google group. The hike leaders send out emails about the hikes on Fridays at 5:00 pm for the Monday hikes, and Sundays at 5:00 pm for the Wednesday hikes. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis. We do not carpool from The Center to the trailheads. Hikers are encouraged to set up carpools with other hikers if possible. The hike leader sends out the names of the hikers on each hike. We meet at the trailheads at 9:30 am and 9:00 am on Wednesdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Directions to the trailheads are included in the emails.
If you are hiking with us for the first time, please contact the hike leader directly, to discuss your hiking experience and to ensure your readiness and suitability for the hike. We want to ensure the safety of all our hikers. We encourage a spirit of camaraderie and welcome new hikers to try our group out. Since we are an associated program with The Center, hikers must be Center members in good standing.
Please keep in mind that there are inherent risks in hiking as in any vigorous activity. We always take care of each other, but ultimately you are responsible for your own safety.
If you would like to be put on our email list or have further questions please contact AnneColgate
Click here to view the April-June 2023 hike schedule.
We all look forward to meeting you and thanks again for your interest.
Hike leaders:
Anne Colgate- annecolgate@gmail.com
Terry Metcalf- kerroppimom@gmail.com
Maynard Davis-davismk@sbcglobal.net
Steve Braintwain- sbraintwain@comcast.net
Hassan Gomaa-hassangomaa@yahoo.com
Members only.
Location: Offsite
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 9:15am-10:15am
Build your cardiovascular strength, tone your muscles, and improve your balance at 9:15 am Monday–Friday. Appropriate for all fitness levels, this class includes low-impact aerobics, body toning, and stretching exercises. Wear good athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Prime members free; Standard members $38/month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 9:15am-10:15am
Mondays at 9:15 and Fridays at 11:00am
Floor barre is a gentle, yet highly effective holistic and therapeutic exercise method, created by Zena Rommett. The exercise was originally created to rehabilitate dancers and offers excellent health benefits for everyone. It addresses common problems such as restriction, knee injuries, tendinitis, and muscular atrophy. The purpose of barre is to refine and lengthen body alignment, correct muscular and skeletal functions, and strengthen joints. Join Sherry Whaley as she leads The Center's first barre class.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 9:15am-10:15am
New Class link going live 11/1/22 for Monday Tuesday and Thursday Primetime classes!
Check email receipt for updated zoom link!
Build your cardiovascular strength, tone your muscles, and improve your balance at 9:15 am Monday–Friday. Appropriate for all fitness levels, this online class includes low-impact aerobics, body toning, and stretching exercises. Wear good athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Prime members free; Standard members $38/month.
Note: Wednesday and Friday classes with instructor Carolyn Altenderfer have a separate online access link. You will receive the Zoom link via email after you complete your registration.
Members only.
Location: Online
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am
Mondays, May 1-June 5, 9:30-11am (6 weeks)
Native Italian and beloved instructor AnnaMaria Bakalian is graciously continuing to teach an engaging course focusing on Italian grammar. Suited best for intermediate students. Learn about how to use the present tense, and the proper articles to read, write, and speak the language at a basic, effective level. Prime members free, Standard Members $30 Guests $45.
Note: If you are interested in this class but have not taken the previous grammar class offered, please contact AnnaMaria - torreorsaia@aol.com before registering to determine if this class is suitable for you. Materials fee $10.00, payable to instructor at first class for those new to the grammar class series.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 1
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 9:45am-10:45am
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:45-10:45 am
Tone & Groove
In this class you will hear great music that will motivate you to exercise your cardiovascular system, shake off tension & regulate your nervous system. We start & end class by gently strengthening our stabilizing muscles and core. The instructor creates space for all to be uplifted and relaxed as we are accompanied by a lovely music list.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Mondays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you know the basics of bridge, have played a few times, or played many years ago, this group is for you. Every Monday bridge hands are played for the entire two hours, with Mary and Mike Wilson as our experienced and attentive advisors. No registration necessary. For more information contact the program leader, Gene Philippi.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Gene Philippi, (434) 981-9610 or at genephilippi46@gmail.com
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Mondays, beginning January 9, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Share your love of quilting with this chapter of the Charlottesville Area Quilters Guild. Show and tell your latest projects, and discuss topics like spiral quilting, rotary cutters, paper piecing, and more.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anyone who has ever kept a journal, written stories about his or her life, or just let the pencil do the talking knows that writing is indeed a powerful instrument for fulfillment, growth, and healing. Writing that comes from the heart and mind gives expression to that which is uniquely us. Experience the adventure of writing in this weekly workshop. The emphasis is on—but is not limited to—the writing of memoirs. This is not a critique group; it is designed to provide the support that people need to tell their stories. Strict rules of privacy and confidentiality will be observed. Leonard Tuchyner facilitates. Members only, limited availability. Fee is $15/month for standard members; free for Prime members.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Mondays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
This group of members enthusiastically gets together on Mondays to make medical dolls for children who will be undergoing surgery, bags for tracheotomy children to carry their equipment, and baby bibs. If you can trace a pattern, cut out a pattern, hand sew or use a sewing machine, there is a place for you here!
And any donations of fabric, thread and anything that could be used for all the new projects are always needed and greatly appreciated.
No registration necessary. For more information, contact Barbara Rogers
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:25am-11:20am
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:25AM - 11:20AM
Don't let the cold weather keep you from enjoying the benefits of a water workout. The Center at Belvedere has partnered with ACAC to make this possible for you. Join instructor Beth Nissen at the ACAC's Albemarle Square location.
The cost is $47/month for Prime and Standard members payable at ACAC. Contact Beth for details and to register elizabethn@acac.com
When you arrive for class, be sure to let the ACAC staff know you are a Center member attending the water class.
Members only.
Location: ACAC Albemarle Square
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:30am-11:30am
Mondays 10:30am
Tuesdays, 2:15-3:15pm
Fridays 12:15pm
This class with Morgan Steele will help improve your core strength (shoulders to knees), posture, and overall stability.
Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics which, she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school she adventured off to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led to her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.
Prime members free. Standard members $35/month. Register here
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 10:30am-11:30am
Mondays Only, 10:30 am–11:30 am no longer meets on Thursdays
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Learn many kinds of standing, seated, and prone postures without any complicated maneuvers or complex movements. Instructor Julie Horne also shares breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of relaxation in one of the gentlest forms of yoga around. Please email Sam Johnson for instuctions on how to join the class. No registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: Online
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 11:00am-3:00pm
Mondays 11:00 am-3:00 pm
In addition to the luck and skill associated with other card games, acting skills are important in poker—good bluffers can win even with a bad hand. The concentration required to calculate the odds of improving one’s hand while keeping a poker face and interpreting other players’ expressions and body language provides excellent mental stimulation. In our animated games, you risk losing pride, not money! Some knowledge of poker is required.
No registration is necessary but if interested in playing, contact program leaders Norris Woodzell.
Note: Poker will only be meeting on Mondays for the summer. We will resume Wednesdays in the Fall.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm
This class is for those who have ballet experience, or for anyone who has regularly taken the Silver Swans class and is ready for the next level. Silver Swans (a program of the Charlottesville Ballet) incorporates classic ballet principles and will focus on flexibility, strength, and conditioning, but mostly on fun! Get on your toes and join instructor Maria Chee*. Center members free; Guests $25/month
*Maria W. Chee holds a bachelor’s and master of arts in dance, a Ph.D. in anthropology, and a master of arts in anthropology. She studied ballet, modern, jazz; dance production; as well as dance history and research. She has taken classes at the Martha Graham School in New York, and has spent intensive sessions with Bella Lewinsky, members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Ballet Jazz of Montreal. She has more than ten years of teaching experience as a state licensed teacher in adult education and as a lecturer at college level.
Registration required below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm
Mondays 11:30am
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:15–2:15 pm
This class with instructor Morgan Steele uses a variety of equipment to increase endurance, strength, and core stability.
Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics, which she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school, she ventured to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.
Prime members - free. Standard members - $35 per month. Register here
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm
Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 pm
Maximize your movement potential with stabilization and balance training, essential for functional fitness and ease of movement. This training can offset some physiological effects of aging, aid in rehabilitation after injury or surgery, and improve athletic performance. Join Alex Waltrip for a blend of exercises methods to provide increased strength, greater range of motion, and injury and fall prevention. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
This class will be taught on-site and also ZOOMED. If you plan to join by ZOOM, register for online and click here.
For Center members: $30/month for standard members; Free for Prime/Charter Members). Registration is required for all.
Register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm
Mondays 11:45 am–12:45 pm and Thursdays 12:15–1:15 pm
Maximize your movement potential with stabilization and balance training, essential for functional fitness and ease of movement. This training can offset some physiological effects of aging, aid in rehabilitation after injury or surgery, and improve athletic performance. Join Alex Waltrip for this ONLINE class, a blend of exercises methods to provide increased strength, greater range of motion, and injury and fall prevention. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Prime members free; Standard members $30/month.
You will receive the Zoom link via email after you complete your registration.
Members only.
Location: Online
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm
Meets Mondays at 12:15 pm
If you've never taken ballet, or have limited experience or physical constraints, this class is for you. Silver Swans (a program of the Charlottesville Ballet) incorporates classic ballet principles and will focus on flexibility, strength, and conditioning, but mostly on fun! Get on your toes and join instructor Maria Chee*.
*Maria W. Chee holds a bachelor’s and master of arts in dance, a Ph.D. in anthropology, and a master of arts in anthropology. She studied ballet, modern, jazz; dance production; as well as dance history and research. She has taken classes at the Martha Graham School in New York, and has spent intensive sessions with Bella Lewinsky, members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Ballet Jazz of Montreal. She has more than ten years of teaching experience as a state licensed teacher in adult education and as a lecturer at college level.
Center members free; Guests $25/month. Register below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 12:30pm-3:30pm
June 5-June 26 12:30-3:30 pm (3-week Series) Will not meet on June 19
Instructor Kathleen Hutter will teach students how to compose a landscape from your inspiration. Students will learn how to play with colors and understanding when to use cool colors vs warm colors, how to edit out elements that are just distractions, what makes a good and solid landscape stand out from others, and more! See material list below. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $20, Guests $30.
In this class you will learn:
1. How to compose a landscape from your inspiration
2. What to leave out, what to add in
3. Advanced color mixing
4. How to use Notan Sketches to decide upon a working composition
5. How to use light and shadow to great effect
6. How to play with colors and understanding when to use cool colors vs warm colors
7. How to edit out elements that are just distractions
8. How to use a glazing technique and when
9. What makes a good and solid landscape stand out from others
Materials needed: • Assortment of brushes in either hog hair bristle, or synthetic - flats, rounds, fan, liner, mop, filbert; sizes 2 - 14 are helpful sizes) • Oil paint that includes both the warm and cool primaries: Quinachridone Rose, Cad Red md, Lemon Yellow, Cad yellow medium; Ultramarine Blue and cerulean blue; Titanium White; Burnt Umber or equivalent; permanent green light and dark, Naples yellow; Dioxazine purple; sap green; yellow ochre • Palette to paint from (can be paper) • Turpenoid or Gamsol and lidded container • Linseed oil • Liquin or other mediums optional • Paper towels • Surface to paint on: panels;120 lb paper, gessoed; stretched canvas; canvas panels. Size is up to the artist • Wear painting clothes
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 12:30pm-3:30pm
A wonderful activity to exercise the brain! Men and women of all skill levels who know the fundamentals of the game are welcome. Queen's gambit, anyone?
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Mondays, June 5-July 3, 1-3pm (4 weeks, will not meet on June 19)
Member Jane Hermann has been crocheting since she was twelve years old and enjoys the calming creativity that comes with simple repetitive patterns. Summers here and it’s time to start making gifts for the holidays. Come learn how to crochet. For intermediate crochets learn to make Granny Squares, shawls, baskets, etc! Bring your crochet hook and yarn of choice or choose from the yarn here. You’re welcome to bring your own patterns as well. You will need to bring a crochet hook (size G or H, or 6,7,8). Prime Members, free, Standard Members $25, Guests $35.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this course and are no longer able to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 3
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:30pm
Have you ever wanted to play one of the oldest games in the world? If you know how to play Rummy, you can easily learn Chinese Mah Jongg. No card. No hands to memorize. Come and check it out. Learn the traditions of an ancient culture and appreciate the subtle nuances of the game. No registration necessary. For more information, please conctact program leader Bonnie Morton.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Bonnie Morton
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
We dance, we sing, we laugh, and we have FUN! From the graceful, elegant Upon A Summer's Day to frivolous Gathering Peascods, join in English Country Dancing. You may come to simply share a social activity of watching others dance and visit with participants between dances. Free and open to the community. No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Senior Council is comprised of program leaders and is a liaison group between members, staff, and the Board of Directors. The president of the Council sits on the Board. The mission of the Council is to communicate the policies, plans and decisions of the Board of Directors to the membership; to inform the membership about activities and events of all groups/programs at The Center; and to act as an advisory council to The Center staff and Board of Directors on membership, programming, and other issues. The Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. In May and September, the meeting is held on the 2nd Monday. All Center members are welcome to attend.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
A new and fun way to move that includes a chair (seated dancing; standing is optional)! great music from 40's big bands to today’s music, creativity and a sense of humor! A mind-body program designed by fitness specialists to stimulate the whole body-head to toe- as you listen, recall, move and sing along with hit tunes, promoting a sense of well-being and joy.
What makes this program more interesting and enriching is that Ageless Grace® is both a body and brain exercise. Ageless Grace® is based on the science of neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain and nervous system to change its structure and function, and to continue to change it throughout our lives, to keep us youthful and vital.
Each of the 21 exercise tools emphasizes a different technique, such as joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, kinesthetic learning, cognitive function, systemic health, balance, self-esteem, confidence and playfulness.
These classes are led by Sheila Queen, Certified Educator.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH! YOU WILL RECEIVE INFO ON HOW TO JOIN IN ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW:
Members only.
Location: Online
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 1:45pm-2:45pm
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm
This class features strengthening exercises that use dumbbells, bands, medicine balls, kettlebells, and body weight. Strength-training is a well-known way to improve our health in terms of muscle strength, mobility, bone density, and coordination in addition to metrics such as blood sugar control and blood pressure. It also helps with injury prevention and building the stamina needed to enjoy various activities in our lives. There will be a particular emphasis on proper exercise technique. Class will end with a few targeted stretches.
Jennie Whittaker is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has been in practice for over 20 years. Jennie has held many roles during her career in fitness & wellness, including personal trainer, fitness director, group exercise instructor, assistant to a physical therapist, and wellness coach for a large pharmaceutical corporation. Prior to her current career, she has been a clinical social worker. Currently, Jennie has her own business as a personal trainer and health & wellness coach. She is married with a teenage son and 3 pets.
Prime members - free. Standard Members - $35/month. Register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:30pm
Join your fellow members for a social gathering. For more information, contact Margaret Dryer or Mary Kirby
Members only.
Location: Offsite
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Mondays, 3-4 pm
This class will go through stretches for each major muscle group. Participants will be able to increase their flexibility and improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Class will cover effective breathing techniques, how long to hold stretches, and how the stretches should feel.
Jennie Whittaker is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has been in practice for over 20 years. Jennie has held many roles during her career in fitness and wellness, including personal trainer, fitness director, group exercise instructor, assistant to a physical therapist, and wellness coach for a large pharmaceutical corporation.
Prime members - free. Standard Members - $25 per month. Register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Now on Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Standard members will be $35 per month (both Monday and Thursday classes); Prime members are free.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 8:30am-8:00pm
The Center's equipped fitness room is open to members to exercise anytime between 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday and Friday, and 8:30 am–8:00 pm on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. 8:30-2pm on Saturdays. Prime members free; Standard members $15/month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
Energizing Yoga with Leigh Heasley develops strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This class is for those who want to explore the limits of what they are capable of. Beginners are welcome.
Instructor Bio: Leigh received her 200 hour yoga certification in 2011 and has been teaching, leading, and advising ever since.
Also offered on Saturdays 9:45-10:45am
Guests $45, Standard Members $30, Prime Members free.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Complimentary Injury Screenings
First Tuesday of every month, 9:00–10:00 am
and Third Wednesdays of every month, 9:00-10:00 am
Have you recently injured yourself or just have pain in general? Ivy Rehab is offering complimentary injury screenings at The Center. Call the Welcome Desk at 434.974.7756 to schedule an appointment.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am
Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am
This is a casual setting and discussion time for those who care for a person with dementia. Share ideas, engage in informal discussions and enjoy a cup of coffee from Greenberry's.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
If you have recently joined The Center or are considering joining but would like to hear more, you are invited to attend a New & Prospective Member Orientation. There will be a brief presentation, a chance to meet staff and other new members, and a tour of the building. Try It Out Tuesday is generously sponsored by The Colonnades, an independent living community and retirement home.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10:15am-11:00am
This class is for the very beginner! If you've never stepped foot into a tap shoe or need to start over from the age of 5, join instructor, Diana Freeman. Diana is a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor and has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years.
Register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10:30am-11:30am
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Exercise is important for joint motion and muscle strength. Maggie Schmidt leads this entry-level class, following the Arthritis Foundation Program, to help those with arthritis get moving again. A chair is used for balance. Come to class in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes with stability.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10:45am-12:45pm
Want to be a musician? We can make your dream come true with serious fun!
Organized in 1994, this is one of only four Virginia-based New Horizons Music Groups - a project that promotes lifelong learning through senior citizen bands. Our director, Michael Auman, directs a group of more experienced musicians with a repertoire that includes classical, show tunes, patriotic, and holiday music. Along with community performances, the band’s schedule includes two annual concerts at The Center. The band meets for rehearsal from 10:45 am-12:45 pm each Tuesday. For Center Members only:
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Every Tuesday, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Tap dance offers a fun way to exercise. This class is for those who have graduated from beginners tap! Classes are taught by Diana Freeman, a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor. Diana has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years. For Center Members. Standard Members - $40/month; Prime members free.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
First Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm
In this monthly series, you will receive helpful information that all seniors should know! Free and open to all. Registration required below
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:00am-4:00pm
Appointments are available on Tuesdays from 11:00 am–4:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Outgoing and healing-oriented, Chase is a graduate of the Virginia School of Massage and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. With his natural affinity for massage and deep desire to help others, he adapts each massage to his clients' needs. In 2018 Chase became director of the Massage Clinic for the Virginia School of Massage and also trained students until the school closed. While working locally at Cityspa and Heppner Family Chiropractic, he refined his techniques and now incorporates blading and cupping in his work. To schedule an appointment, call 434.953.6986 or email chasewalterslcmt@gmail.com.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm
Tuesdays June 6-20, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
– A Midday Pause – A Guided Meditation for Calming, Relaxation, Centering, Renewal, Reset
All Levels Welcomed, No prior experience in meditation needed!
Facilitator Leena guides students through a midday Meditation for calming, relaxation, centering, renewal, and reset. PAUSE stands for Pause, Be Aware, Unwind, Sense, Exhale. Leena will exhibit these throughout the guided meditation, which is beneficial to relief of stress, increase in self-awareness, self-regulation of nervous system and more. All are welcome, No prior experience in meditation required. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $25, Guests $35.
PAUSE
Presence
Awareness
Unwinding
Sensing
Exhaling
A few benefits of Meditation:
Relief of Stress
Increase in self awareness
Focus on present moment
Increase in imagination and creativity
Increase in patience
Self- regulation of nervous system
Brief bio of qualifications: Leena Miller is a practitioner of Energy Medicine and a Wellness Coach at the Charlottesville Wellness Center. She teaches Stress and Pain Management Techniques, Intuitive Development, and Meditation and other Mindfulness based Contemplative practices. See ‘About’ on website leenarosesite.com for further information.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 3
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm
Gentle stretching movements that will help you to become stronger and more flexible. These stretches are appropriate for all fitness levels. Chairs and mats are available. Join Pete Cross, Center Fitness Volunteer and a personal trainer for 22 years. Members only. Standard Members- $25/month; Prime members- included in membership. Class size limited to 16. Please make sure you are on time to this class to ensure your spot.
Another class is also being offered on Wednesdays at 4:15pm registration and payment is done seperately.
Please do not register for both Stretch for Balance and Strength classes, as we want to give everyone the chance to attend the class weekly.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 12:30pm-3:30pm
Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Are you looking for a fun bridge game while improving your bridge game? Join in every Tuesday. No partner needed; no need to sign up--just show up to play. For Center members only.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 12:45pm-2:00pm
Beginning Spanish (ONLINE, but will meet at The Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month)
Tuesdays, 12:45-2:00 pm
In this weekly year-long course we use Conversational Spanish in 7 Days by Shirley Baldwin and Sarah Boas since it focuses on the most common, everyday situations you’ll encounter in Spanish-speaking countries. Everything is explained in clear, concise English so if you have to miss a class, you can easily keep up with the class. If you are looking for a basic course in Spanish, and can commit to spending at least two to three hours a week (ideally 20-30 minutes a day!) studying Spanish, then this is the course for you!
Free for Center members.
THE NEW SERIES OF SPANISH CLASSES STARTS EACH SEPTEMBER . If you are interested in this class and did not start at the beginning of the series, please email Program Director, Jennifer Crews.
The instructor is Helen Ida Moyer.
Looking for Advanced Beginner Spanish? Click here.
Looking for Keeping Up Your Spanish? Click here.
Members only.
Location: Online
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
The Department of Justice, along with federal law enforcement and local law enforcement will discuss the current uptick in hate crimes, how to recognize a hate crime, reporting procedures, investigation and prosecution expectations.
United Against Hate is a nationwide Department of Justice initiative to combat unlawful acts of hate. This initiative will connect federal, state and local law enforcement with communities in order to build trust and encourage people to report hate crimes and incidents.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:00pm-1:45pm
Tuesday, June 6, 1:00–1:45 pm
Join Center member Bill Porter on piano and emcee Merle Kinzer (a past contestant on the TV show Name that Tune!) and test your musical knowledge. Just come and have fun; no registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:15pm-2:15pm
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and Tuesday, June 13, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
What is round dancing? Join Join instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper as they lead a demonstration!
Round dance is a choreographed ballroom dancing in which, like square dancing, the dance sequence is called or cued. Dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle. Dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Two-step, and more to music in various genres.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:15pm-2:15pm
Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics, which she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school, she ventured to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.
Prime members - free. Standard members - $35 per month. Register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:30pm-4:30pm
May 16-June 13 1:30-4:30
Draw, paint, scrape, roll, collage, stamp, write, drip... In this 5-week class with Ann you will experiment with water-based materials and techniques to encourage curiosity, experimentation (and rule breaking). Combine medias and styles to create fascinating non-objective or abstracted representational subjects. Learn to appreciate whatever shows up within the random marks and shapes.
Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Materials fee $50, payable to instructor at time of class.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 7 days in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:15pm
Advanced Beginner Spanish (ONLINE, but will meet at The Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month) Tuesdays, 2:00 pm-3:15 pm
In this weekly year-long course we use McGraw Hill’s Spanish Conversation by Jean Yates in the series of “Practice Makes Perfect”. The text serves as a guide for expanding your conversational fluency through the use of realistic everyday dialogues. Free and open to all.
THE NEW SERIES OF SPANISH CLASSES STARTS EACH SEPTEMBER . If you are interested in this class and did not start at the beginning of the series, please email Program Director, Jennifer Crews.
The instructor is Helen Ida Moyer.
Looking for Beginning Spanish? Click here
Looking for Keeping Up Your Spanish? Click here
Open to all.
Location: Online
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Go for Beginners introduces the ancient Chinese board game complementing Western chess. Perhaps the oldest board game in the world, Go can be learned in a few minutes, and is both fun and full of pattern-based stratagems. The moves are simple, and to play the game at all well requires hands on practice you will gain by playing in class. Member Jack Zammito will show you how the game is played with black and white “stones” that was part of training warriors in Japan, China, and Korea. Those who have played before and would like to join in are very welcome.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 2:15pm-3:15pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:15-3:15pm Will not Meet May 11
Join Leigh Heasley to learn how one can move through life secure, curious, and empathetic not only inspired by life, but also becoming an inspiration to others. Gentle Yoga is focused on alignment, stretching, and strengthening; it is foundational experience that gives one a sense of grace and peace. This class is open to all levels of experience, including beginners.
Also offered on Saturdays at 8:30 am
Instructor Bio: Leigh received her 200 hour yoga certification in 2011 and has been teaching, leading, and advising ever since.
Register Monthly Below
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 2:15pm-3:15pm
Mondays 10:30am
Tuesdays, 2:15-3:15pm
Fridays 12:15pm
This class with Morgan Steele will help improve your core strength (shoulders to knees), posture, and overall stability.
Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics which, she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school she adventured off to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led to her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.
Prime members free. Standard members $35/month. Register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 3:15pm-4:30pm
Keeping Up Your Spanish (ONLINE, but will meet at The Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month), Tuesdays, 3:15-4:30 pm
This is an intermediate level course for students who want to improve their skills in Spanish, or just want to keep up their fluency in Spanish. The materials we use will vary, including both podcasts and readings about current events, or of plays and stories. Free and open to all. Helen Ida Moyer is the instructor.
THE NEW SERIES OF SPANISH CLASSES STARTS EACH SEPTEMBER . If you are interested in this class and did not start at the beginning of the series, please email Program Director, Jennifer Crews.
The instructor is Helen Ida Moyer.
Looking for Beginning Spanish? Click here.
Looking for Advanced Beginner Spanish? Click here.
Open to all.
Location: Online
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Parkinson’s Disease and Yoga
Feel your strength again! Hold onto your flexibility! Stimulate your dopamine... Come do yoga with highly experienced Joanie Freeman who has over 40 years of yoga teaching experience. She taught a yoga class for a medical study “Yoga’s Impact on Parkinson Symptoms."
Prime members free; Standard members $30/month; Guests $40/month.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
It’s always a dance party! Join us as we dance to great songs (and even do some chair dancing). Light impact aerobic movement that focuses on cardio, balance, flexibility, and strength. Join instructor Denise Zeigler-Pilgrim for this extraordinarily fun exercise class.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
It’s always a dance party! Join us as we dance to great songs (and even do some chair dancing). Light impact aerobic movement that focuses on cardio, balance, flexibility, and strength. Join instructor Denise Zeigler-Pilgrim for this extraordinarily fun exercise class.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BELOW. (This will also provide you the Zoom link!)
Members only.
Location: Online
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Register for Each Session Seprately
Tuesdays June 6, and June 13, 4:00-5:30 pm
Elaine Bellezza will discuss her 30-year career working in Africa with handicraft artists. Learn the cultures and creativity of Africa, hidden gems of traveling in Africa, and the building of an economic capacity for African artists through international trade. Free and open to all.
This three-part series will include: 1) Creativity and Cultures of Africa, 2) Helping African artisans sell their products across the world. 3) Hidden gems of traveling in Africa – the people, the land, and the animals.
Elaine Bellezza has lived and worked across the African continent for three decades. Her work is focused on economic development in the very poorest communities on the continent, working exclusively with African artisans and creative people. Her love of Africa, its people and its cultures is evident when she talks about her many experiences helping people in remote villages gain access to international markets and build solid businesses that have given them economic opportunities few thought were possible.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 5:00pm-5:50pm
Tuesdays 5:00-5:50 pm
Fit To Go is a moderately intense class that focuses on functional fitness. No matter your age or current physical condition, this class will focus on the foundations for strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or beginning your fitness journey, this class will modify to fit your needs. Come join Alex, The Center’s fitness coordinator, for an engaging class that will help you get active and stay active! Free and open to all!
Fit to Go is In-person and Online . Register monthly below for in-person and to recieve the Zoom Link!
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
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New! Alcoholics Anonymous - Closed Big Book Women's Group Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm |
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a 12-step program supporting those who have a desire to stop drinking or suffer from alcoholism. When you come into an AA meeting you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Contact Linda G. if you have questions about the program. Free and open to all. No registration needed. |
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 6:45pm-8:00pm
Tuesdays 6:45–8:00 pm
Families Anonymous is a twelve-step program supporting those who are concerned about someone very near to them due to drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. When you come into an FA meeting you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Free and open to all. No rsvp needed. Contact Lise if you have questions about the program.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 6:45pm-7:45pm
1st Tuesday of each month. 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
If you have reached the age of 50 or beyond, this program is for you! Join experienced personal trainer and fitness instructor Pete Cross to learn simple moves you can insert into your daily routine and how to apply psychology to change habits and reduce procrastination. Pete will discuss the factors of aging that you can change and often reverse, physical factors that can influence brain function and much more. Adopting a more active lifestyle can evolve into a fun, social experience when you recognize the various ways you can enrich your life. Free and open to all. Please register below. Class size is limited to 10.
This class is also taught on the 3rd Friday of each month 11:00AM-12:00PM. Click here for details.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Make the most of your work out through this hands-on class with experienced personal trainers, Morgan Steele as she walks you through the many facets of an effective work out in The Center’s fitness room.
You will learn how to use each machine at a setting appropriate to you, receive a personalized exercise routnine on a card that will help you track your future workouts, and learn how to improve the benefits of walking and other heart-focused exercises. Space is limited to 3 people per session. This class is also taught on 3rd Thursdays at 5:00pm.
Free and open to all. Registration required below. Deadline for registering is 12 noon the day before class.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesdays, 9:00am-3:00pm
We hike Mondays and Wednesdays all year long, in many different areas, including around Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hikes can
range in length from 5-10 miles with a total elevation gain from 500 to 2500 feet. Our hikes are rated from moderate to strenuous. This is based on the length of the hike, the amount of total elevation gain, and the terrain, which can often include steep ascents/ descents on rocky, uneven ground and stream crossings over slippery rocks. Our hikes are typically not suited for beginner hikers.
Please dress appropriately for hiking in the mountains, including rain gear and hiking shoes or boots. Trekking poles are highly recommended and traction devices for boots may be necessary in winter. Bring lunch, snacks, 2-3 liters of water, a hat and wear layers. Bug spray and sunscreen are a must in summer. Hikes are smoke free, pets are not allowed, and we follow the “leave no trace” rule.
In this Post pandemic time we are still having sign ups for hikes. We take 14 hikers plus the leader on each hike. We hope that all participants are vaccinated. If not, we ask that you follow
social distancing and mask requirements, We have a hiker email google group. The hike leaders send out emails about the hikes on Fridays at 5:00 pm for the Monday hikes, and Sundays at 5:00 pm for the Wednesday hikes. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis. We do not carpool from The Center to the trailheads. Hikers are encouraged to set up carpools with other
hikers if possible. The hike leader sends out the names of the hikers on each hike. We meet at the trailheads at 9:30 am and 9:00 am on Wednesdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Directions to the trailheads are included in the emails.
If you are hiking with us for the first time, please contact the hike leader directly, to discuss your hiking experience and to ensure your readiness and suitability for the hike. We want to ensure the safety of all our hikers. We encourage a spirit of camaraderie and welcome new hikers to try our group out. Since we are an associated program with The Center, hikers must be Center members in good standing.
Please keep in mind that there are inherent risks in hiking as in any vigorous activity. We always take care of each other, but ultimately you are responsible for your own safety.
If you would like to be put on our email list or have further questions please contact Anne Colgate
Click here to view the April-June 2023 hike schedule.
We all look forward to meeting you and thanks again for your interest.
Hike leaders:
Anne Colgate- annecolgate@gmail.com
Terry Metcalf- kerroppimom@gmail.com
Maynard Davis-davismk@sbcglobal.net
Steve Braintwain- sbraintwain@comcast.net
Hassan Gomaa-hassangomaa@yahoo.com
Members only.
Location: Offsite
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:00am-2:00pm
Appointments are avilable on Tuesdays from 11:00 am–4:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Outgoing and healing-oriented, Chase is a graduate of the Virginia School of Massage and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. With his natural affinity for massage and deep desire to help others, he adapts each massage to his clients' needs. In 2018 Chase became director of the Massage Clinic for the Virginia School of Massage and also trained students until the school closed. While working locally at Cityspa and Heppner Family Chiropractic, he refined his techniques and now incorporates blading and cupping in his work. To schedule an appointment, call 434.953.6986 or email chasewalterslcmt@gmail.com.
Services Include:
• Injury Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Movement & Structural Alignment
• Blading
• Cupping
• Reflexology
• Myofascial Release
• Deep Tissue
• Swedish Massage
Rates for full body and chair massages:
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:30am-10:30am
The first Wednesday of each month, 9:30-10:30 am
Michael Wagner from the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs will be speaking at the Veterans social on June 7 about VA Benefits and Peer Support Services.
All veterans are invited to The Center the first Wednesday of each month for coffee, pastries, and conversation about anything! This event is hosted by Dawn Ross and in partnership with SKV Group. Free and open to all Veterans; please register below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am
1st Wednesday of every month, 9:30am-11:00am
KINGFISHERS
Fishing—precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge! Join the group for discussions relating to local fishing issues, opportunities, and reports. Open to members but first time guests are welcome! No registration necessary.
July 6 – video and discussion of the Ned Rig, a lure and fishing method that has been very effective.
August 3 -presentation by members of the club on fishing with Senkos, a versatile soft plastic lure.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Darryl Marshall 434.328.2440
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:30am-11:30am
Wednesdays, 9:30 am-11:30am
Established in 1992 with the goal of utilizing participants’ skills to give back to the community, this group makes quilts for local charities to use for fundraising; knits hundreds of hats and mittens for children enrolled in the MACAA Head Start Program; knits or crochets caps for newborns at UVa Hospital, and more. Much prep work is done on our own time at home (using mostly donated materials) and we come together for finishing work. New members of all skill levels are welcome. No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 10:00am-12:30pm
Never heard of it? No problem! No experience necessary! Push is a card game of sets and runs and is similar to rummy. Join in the fun. Free; for Center members. No registration necessary. Just show up!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Senior Bowling Club 2022
Folks 50 and over welcome!
All levels of bowling are welcome and we encourage interested parties to join in! There are 3 bowlers per team, so bring your friends and join us for mixed leagues (men and women). Everyone enjoys the friendly competition and camaraderie. Opportunities to join during the league season do come up, but often you will have to come to bowling alley and serve as a substitute until a 3 person team can be formed. For questions or more information, contact Joyce Wegner or Bonnie Ruffin.
Note: teams are made up through Spring, but generally there is always a need for people to sub on a team. Contact Joyce or Bonnie (above) for more information.
Cost is $11.00 for 3 games of bowling.
Open to all.
Location: BowleroBowl
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
1st Wednesday of each month
This enthusiastic group meets monthly to discuss predominantly contemporary works of fiction and nonfiction. Participants make suggestions, the group selects the books, and everyone enjoys sharing their impressions of the month's selection. Free for members but first-time guests are always welcome.
Upcoming Selections:
June 7: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
July 5 - River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candace Millard
August 2 - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Jane Alspach JaneMA893@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Senior Fitness is an active class that instructs functional fitness. No matter your age or current physical condition, this class will focus on the foundations for strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or new to group classes, you can modify this class to meet your needs. Come join Alex, The Center’s fitness coordinator, for an engaging class that will help you get active and stay active! Free for Members!
ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL RECEIPT WITH THE ZOOM LINK.
Members only.
Location: Online
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Senior Fitness is a moderately intense class that focuses on functional fitness. No matter your age or current physical condition, this class will focus on the foundations for strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or new to group classes, you can modify this class to meet your needs. Come join Alex, The Center’s fitness coordinator, for an engaging class that will help you get active and stay active! Free for Members!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Grab a drink or snack from Greenberry's and enjoy some relaxing music!
Wednesdays - Jim Richardson on vocals and Guitar
Thursdays - Jazz 1-2-3 Trio
Fridays - Stan Hamrick on vocals and Guitar
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Every Wednesday, 12:00-4:00 pm
Instructor Celia Pfautz leads a for experiened line dancers who are familiar with basic and more difficult steps. No registration necessary.
Will not meet on May 3, May 10 or May 31
Members only.
Location: The Center
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Canasta uses five decks of cards and is similar to “Hand and Foot Canasta”. We are a friendly and sociable group and look forward to this weekly good time. New members are always welcome. We are happy to teach anyone who wants to learn. We can play with 2, 3, 4, or 6 players. You do not need a partner. No registration is necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Jean Foss, Program Leader, mjfoss1@mac.com (434) 973-3709
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Established in 1948, TOPS is the original, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization. This local chapter of TOPS meets to provide peer support. Annual membership is $32. (Please note that this program is in partnership with The Center and annual membership dues are paid to TOPS).
For more information, please contact Ruth Walker at whales89@aol.com
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Contact: Ruth Walker (434) 295-1435
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm - Will not meet again until Jan 4
Bring your own materials and come work on your favorite project while sharing ideas, learning new skills, and enjoying the company of fellow crafts enthusiasts. After the new year, the group will select some projects to work on or learn together. No registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Rea Everitt rea.everitt@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Jim Hassmer, a member of The Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club will guide participants in learning the 71 basic movements of 8-person square dancing. All levels are welcome! Terrific fun as well as good for your brain, body, and social life. Free and open to the community. No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm-4:00pm
American Mah Jongg which is a variant of the Chinese game. If you know how to play or have knowledge of this challenging game, join us! No registration necessary. If you are new to the game or would like more information, contact program leader, Mimi Rabois.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Mimi Rabois at mrabois@icloud.com
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays,1:00pm-4:00pm
Challenge your mind each week while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of conversation and play. All skill levels welcome. For more information, contact Jim Hassmer.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:30pm
Meets every Wednesday from 1:30-3:00 pm. Please contact instructor Gary Porter (see below) for meeting location.
New classes will resume at The Center in September, 2023.
Playing music is the best thing you can do for your brain. This Recorder class will stir up the gray matter and provide fun while doing it! Learn the recorder, make music, and have fun! Gary Porter shares her love of the recorder and the music you can make with it. No experience is necessary. New members to the group are accepted at any time.
Gary Porter is a longtime early musician, teacher and lifetime member of the American Recorder Society, She uses the Suzuki Recorder School books, Alto part, Vol. 1 for class instruction. She prefers using the Yamaha ECODEAR YRA 402B Baroque Fingering F Alto Recorder. This instrument is made of a plant resin, has a sweet tone and is in tune. Appropriate Supplies can be purchased online from the following vendors: Amazon.com, West Music.com, Music & Arts.com, Sweet Pipes.com, Shar Music.com, The Musicians’ Friend.com
You will need to supply your own recorder and Suzuki Alto part Vol. 1 Recorder book. If you have questions, please contact Gary.
Register below:
Free for Prime members. Standard members $25/month; Guests $35/month.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays, 2:00pm-4:00pm
If you want to learn to knit--join us! If you want company while you knit--join us! If you want some ideas for your projects--join us! New participants always welcome and will learn at the first meeting what donated supplies are available and what they will need to purchase. No registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays 2:30-4:00 pm
This group of Spanish students are looking to improve their conversational skills and welcome anyone with any level of Spanish Language background to join their group. They study together to become more fluent in speaking Spanish, to better understand the Spanish Language, and to be able to communicate with the Spanish Community. Free and Open to All.
Lead By Volunteers: Lisa Graves and Frizz Bennett
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm
We've got the ping pong tables, paddles, and ping pong balls! Now we need you, no matter what your skill level is. Stop by anytime during the scheduled event for an informal game. Free to members. No registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
This class will cover the basics of using the foam roller and other self-myofascial release tools. Participants will learn proper foam rolling technique to release tension from the major muscle groups. In the class, we will go over the main principles of foam rolling, including timing, how long to stay on a particular muscle group, adjusting intensity, finding snd addressing tender “hot” spots, breathing techniques, and enhancing foam rolling using stretching.
Jennie Whittaker is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has been in practice for over 20 years. Jennie has held many roles during her career in fitness and wellness, including personal trainer, fitness director, group exercise instructor, assistant to a physical therapist, and wellness coach for a large pharmaceutical corporation. Prior to her current career, she has been a clinical social worker. Currently, Jennie has her own business as a personal trainer and health and wellness coach.
Prime members - Free. Standard Members - $25/month Register below!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm
The UVA Dietitians will share some ideas for pool side snacks for the warmer months and the importance of staying hydrated. Recipes and samples for a summer fruit granita, a coconut mock-tail, and coconut popsicles will be shared. Members only, register below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 11
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 4:15pm-5:15pm
Gentle stretching movements that will help you to become stronger and more flexible. These stretches are appropriate for all fitness levels. Chairs and mats are available. Join Pete Cross, Center Fitness Volunteer and a personal trainer for 22 years. Members only. Standard Members- $25/month; Prime members- included in membership.
Class size limited to 16. Please make sure you are on time to this class to ensure your spot. Please do not register for both Stretch for Balance and Strength classes, as we want to give everyone the chance to attend the class weekly.
This class is also offered on Tuesdays at 11:45am, registration and payment is done seperately.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, June 7, 5-7 pm - The Biggest Little Farm (Documentary, 2019)
The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination. Free and open to all. Register below.
Wednesday, June 21, 5-7 pm - Yesterday (2019)
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed. Himesh Patel, Kate McKinnon and Ed Sheeran star in this romantic rock 'n' roll comedy from Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis. Free and open to all. Register below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday evenings, 5:00pm-6:00pm
If you've never line danced before or have done a little here and there, this class is for you! Join in the fun! For more information contact program leader, Celia Pfautz. No registration needed. For Center members, but first time guests are welcome!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
Taught by Bryan McKenzie. Also on Thursdays and Fridays 8:30-9:30am.
Stimulate your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease your stress and improve your balance: That’s not a bad scorecard for one hour’s worth of exercise each day.
A Center offering since 1994, instruction focuses more on gentle movement than individual postures, accommodates participants who may travel a lot or be away from class for extended periods of time and allows students to learn at their own pace.
The exercise helps participants rediscover their balance and slowly build muscle strength. Allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and participants running late for class are always welcome.
Health aspects of the exercise and its connection to Chinese medical theory, meditation techniques and self-defense techniques are often discussed. The class is based on the Three Emperors style of internal arts.
About the Exercise
The exercise is simple -- in a series of movements based on a Taoist martial art, participants slowly relearn how to balance, purposefully shifting weight from side to side and then increasing the difficulty of the movements. The slow movements not only redefine balance, but also provide a workout similar to the old Charles Atlas "dynamic tension" exercises for muscle development. Participants currently range in age from 50 to 94 and allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going; participants running late for class are welcome to join in whenever they arrive.
Click here to register for in-person Tai Chi
Also online, click here to register for online Tai Chi
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 17
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
This is a meeting for beginners and is literature based.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
"At Home with the Virginia Presidents” is an engaging armchair travel and history talk about the eight Virginia-born presidents and the sites that shaped their lives. We will travel the state--from Staunton to Charles City and Wytheville to Winchester--to (virtually) visit the homes and historic sites of the Virginia presidents. Attendees will learn a bit about the presidents’ lives, take a peek inside their homes and get ideas for their next history road trip. Heather S. Cole will be signing books after the presentation.
Heather S. Cole is a public historian and writer living in Staunton, Virginia. She has worked in a variety of museum and archives, including as an interpreter for the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton. She currently works as an archivist for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Charlottesville, Virginia, and does freelance work organizing and digitizing family and corporate archives. A New England transplant, she previously ran the Mass. Memories Road Show, a state-wide public history and archives project documenting the people of Massachusetts cities and towns, and handled education and outreach for an historic house museum outside of Boston. This is her third book for The History Press -- Virginia’s Presidents: A History and Guide (The History Press, 2023) tells the stories of the Virginia Presidents and the historic sites that interpret their lives. It includes profiles of each of the eight Presidents and descriptions of the museums, historic sites and presidential homes in Virginia and surrounding states that tell their stories and, by extension, the story of our nation.
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Location: Canceled
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm
International Folk Dance (Beginner and Intermediate)
Folk dancing is a great exercise and a fun recreational activity for people of all ages. It’s beneficial for stress-reduction, cardiovascular stimulation, and protects against dementia.
Anyone can learn to folk dance as no formal dance experience is necessary and no partner is required.
Come and learn a wide variety of international folk dances with music from many countries around the world, have fun and meet new people.
Dance along or just come, watch and listen to the music. No registration required.
Wednesday Evening will not meet for the following weeks:
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 7:45am-5:30pm
Join us as we travel to our nation’s capital for another Washington On Your Own (WOYO) day trip. Travelers will be dropped off and picked up in front of the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art. Enjoy the many intriguing galleries and exhibits of the Smithsonian or other nearby museums. Lunch is on your own. Activity Level: Moderate Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: Washington DC
Seats available: 10
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am
Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 am and on Wednesdays 5:30pm.
Stimulate your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease your stress and improve your balance: That’s not a bad scorecard for one hour’s worth of exercise each day.
A Center offering since 1994, instruction focuses more on gentle movement than individual postures, accommodates participants who may travel a lot or be away from class for extended periods of time and allows students to learn at their own pace.
The exercise helps participants rediscover their balance and slowly build muscle strength. Allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and participants running late for class are always welcome.
Health aspects of the exercise and its connection to Chinese medical theory, meditation techniques and self-defense techniques are often discussed. The class is based on the Three Emperors style of internal arts.
REGISTER BELOW .
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am
Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 am and Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Stimulate your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease your stress and improve your balance: That’s not a bad scorecard for one hour’s worth of exercise each day.
A Center offering since 1994, instruction focuses more on gentle movement than individual postures, accommodates participants who may travel a lot or be away from class for extended periods of time and allows students to learn at their own pace.
The exercise helps participants rediscover their balance and slowly build muscle strength. Allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and participants running late for class are always welcome.
Health aspects of the exercise and its connection to Chinese medical theory, meditation techniques and self-defense techniques are often discussed. The class is based on the Three Emperors style of internal arts.
About the Exercise
The exercise is simple -- in a series of movements based on a Taoist martial art, participants slowly relearn how to balance, purposefully shifting weight from side to side and then increasing the difficulty of the movements. The slow movements not only redefine balance, but also provide a workout similar to the old Charles Atlas "dynamic tension" exercises for muscle development. Participants currently range in age from 50 to 94 and allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going; participants running late for class are welcome to join in whenever they arrive.
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW:
Members only.
Location: Online
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursday Party Bridge will meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Party bridge consists of one person hosting a table of 4 (four) players. Hosting includes inviting participants and ensuring subs as needed. The host will provide the cards and score pads. Please contact Mary Wilson at 434-806-0700 or email mtwilson3@comcast.net to sign up to host a table.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Mary Wilson
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Please note that this is not a gentle nature stroll through the woods, it is not intended for anyone with balance or health issues.
Members only.
Location: Ivy Creek Natural Area Parking Lot, 1780 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville
Contact: Patty Kalbfleisch 434.270.7990 PLK092015@outlook.com
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursdays, May 4-June 22, (8 weeks)
Join Katie Hutter in this 8-week series open to all levels. Every two weeks, students will focus on a different subject – trees, rocks, water, and sky. Learn how to sketch and paint in oils these elements of nature. Prime Members free, Standard Members $50, Guests $80. Register, open to all.
Materials needed:
Van Gogh Oil Color Paint, 10x20ml tubes, Basic Set available here on Amazon
Artify15 Piece Brush Set, Intermediate Series avalable here on Amazon
paper towels;
canvas or primed panels - 11x14”
turpenoid
Liquin®
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am
This class is for those who have tap experience or who have already taken the beginners class for a while and are ready for the next "step." Classes are taught by Diana Freeman, a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor. Diana has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years. She was also a member of a Seniors Tap Dance team, competing in European championships and winning three consecutive years in two categories. Tap dance offers a fun way to exercise.
Standard Members - $40/month; Prime Members - included in membership
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Thursdays, 10:00am-11:00am
AA Meeting Growth and Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
This is an Open meeting.
Open meetings are for anyone, including students or family members of alcoholics, who wishes to attend. Free.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 10:30am-12:00pm
Learn new musical skills or revitalize old ones with the First-Wind Band. All you need is the desire to learn to play an instrument! This is the ideal beginner level band to learn a new instrument or dust off your old school band instrument and brush up on your playing skills. Under the direction of Michael Auman, the band rehearses each Thursday from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Interested, but no instrument? We have several for rent. Playing music is not only fun but is good for your mental and physical health. Ask any of the members and they’ll tell you that it keeps them active and involved and is a great way to make new friends. RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS, COME JOIN US! Open to all for a one-year trial period. After the first year, participants are required to be a member of The Center.
Prime members: Band fees are included in Center membership.
Guest Rates (non-Center members): (1st year only) Summer session $33; Fall session $33; Spring session $33
Standard Center members: Summer session $30; Fall session $30; Spring session $30
You may pay below. Once you have entered your information, do not click "Submit" more than once to avoid being charged multiple times.
Contact: Michael Auman at band@thecentercville.org
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
East African Safari Adventure 13 Days – Mayflower Cruises & Tours June 8–20, 2023
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime — a safari across two African countries on this small group adventure! Experience elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, and other animals in their natural habitats. Enjoy thrilling game-viewing drives in the Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Lake Nakuru National Parks! Optional excursions are available for hot-air balloon safaris over the Masai Mara and the Serengeti.
Your trip includes round-trip airfare from Dulles International Airport, 32 meals, 13 days with an experienced safari guide, game-viewing at four amazing National Parks, a visit to Masai Village, and crater exploration at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Activity Level: Moderate
Price Per Person: $8499 Double, $9548 Single. Travelers Protection Plan is $349 per person
Contact Linda Hahn at 434.974.6538 or linda@thecentercville.org for more information
Open to all.
Location: East Africa
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 11:15am-12:00pm
This class is for the experienced tapper. Join instructor, Diana Freeman. Diana is a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor and has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years.
Registration required: Prime Members free; Standard members $40 per month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 pm
NIA is a holistic fitness practice that combines dance, martial arts, and healing arts, based on the intelligent design of the body. Each workout brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience that will leave you feeling energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. It is non-impact, done barefoot, and is adaptable to individual needs and abilities.
Moving to Heal is a modified NIA experience, designed for anybody seeking a gentler movement practice to complement and facilitate healing of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each online class NIA Blue Belt instructor Sheila Queen presents a focus and intention to assist you in “dancing through life."
Prime members free; Standard members $25/month.
For instructions on how to join in the ZOOM online class, email Sheila at squeen125@gmail.com
Members only.
Location: Online
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:00pm-2:00pm
Thursdays, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Come play or learn to play Sheepshead (or “Schafkopf”), a trick-taking card game, like bridge or spades, that originated in Germany in the late 18th century and one that continues to be very popular in Wisconsin and other midwestern United States. Anyone, including beginners, with an interest in card-playing welcome. Free and open to all. No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Rachel Dillon-Cogswell has been a Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist since 2006, after
personally experiencing the benefits of massage during her pregnancy. She draws on
her past experience working at Atlantic Sports & Rehab and Keswick Hall Spa. Through
this, she provides each client with an integrated and customized massage that
addresses their individual needs. Rachel enjoys learning and developing new skills to
better help her clients achieve their goals. Her therapeutic massage incorporates a
number of modalities, including but not limited to the following:
Swedish • Deep Tissue • Trigger Point • Myofascial • Cupping •
Cross-Fiber Friction • Energy Work • Reflexology • Aromatherapy
Regular massage promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and eases pain.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text 434-249-6260 or email
TSSofcville@gmail.com.
Massage Rates
45 minutes - $60
60 minutes - $80
75 minutes - $100
90 minutes - $120
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm
Mondays 11:45 am–12:45 pm and Thursdays 12:15–1:15 pm
Maximize your movement potential with stabilization and balance training, essential for functional fitness and ease of movement. This training can offset some physiological effects of aging, aid in rehabilitation after injury or surgery, and improve athletic performance. Join Alex Waltrip for a blend of exercises methods to provide increased strength, greater range of motion, and injury and fall prevention. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Prime members free; Standard members $30/month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm
Thursdays 12:15–1:15 pm and Mondays 11:45 am–12:45 pm
Maximize your movement potential with stabilization and balance training, essential for functional fitness and ease of movement. This training can offset some physiological effects of aging, aid in rehabilitation after injury or surgery, and improve athletic performance. Join Alex Waltrip for this ONLINE class, a blend of exercises methods to provide increased strength, greater range of motion, and injury and fall prevention. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Prime members free; Standard members $30/month.
Click here to register and recieve your zoom link.
Members only.
Location: Online
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:30pm
Thursday, June 8, 2023
You will make 3 A2 size cards and a treat box able to hold candy bar, pencils, emery boards etc. Two cards are a Spring theme with butterflies or birds. One card is a masculine theme with a figure. Shown is a fisherman but also available are a soldier, hunter, pickup truck or motorcycle for perhaps Father's Day or a birthday. Prime Members, free, Standard Members, 10, Guests, 15. Materials fee, $10, payable to instructor at time of class.
July 27, 12:30-2:30 pm: 3 flower themed cards with choice of assorted sentiments and a Fall theme embellishment. Prime Members, free, Standard Members, $10, Guests, $15. Materials fee, $10, payable to instructor at time of class.
August 31, 12:30-2:30 pm: 3 Fall theme cards and an Autumn embellishment. Prime Members, free, Standard Members, $10, Guests, $15. Materials fee, $10, payable to instructor at time of class.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 2
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm
On-Site Classes for Apple Device owners and beginners.
You will learn how to use iPhones, iPads, iMacs, MacBooks and other Apple devices. Topics will include using the internet, photos, email, texting and other Apps such as Maps, Calendar, Music, Contacts (Address Book) the Phone, FaceTime, Reminders and word processors. You will see techniques displayed on classroom TV monitors. Ample time will be allowed for questions and repeat demonstrations as needed. Contact Clay at SiskVA@Mac.com for more information.
Free for Center members, but first time guests are welcome! PLEASE RSVP BELOW!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Clay Sisk
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursdays 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Novice, intermediate, and accomplished woodcarvers gather weekly to learn the craft or hone skills. Participants provide their own supplies, although current members provide assistance and loan supplies to get new participants started and offer information on what to purchase to continue. As founder Will Hansen said, “If you can peel a potato, you can learn to do woodcarving.”
Contact program leader Howard Horn at howard.1938@comcast.net for more information.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:30pm
Thursdays, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Join a friend or meet a new one in a game of Backgammon or Cribbage. If you've never played, or are just a little rusty, or are a professional Backgammon player, come! All skill levels are welcome. If you have a board, you're welcome to bring it. Meets every Thursday. Free to members. If you are interested in playing or plan to attend, please email Peggy Slez.
Cribbage is a card game originating from the United Kingdom, and it is designed to be played by 2-6 players. The game is, at its core, a strategy-based card game, but it also has a distinct cribbage board that epitomizes the game type. The game has a strict set of rules and a unique scoring system, making it an acquired taste.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:30pm
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:00 pm
Come and learn an International Folk Dance or two! You’re invited to learn and dance along to a few easy to learn folk dances. This is a great class for beginners! Dance along or just watch and listen to the music. We’ll have dances from countries such as Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and others. Free and open to the community. No regsitration needed.
Thursday International Folk Dance will not meet for the following 2 weeks:
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Second Thursday of each month, 4:00–5:00 pm
May 11 - The speaker specializes in CBD products. She will discuss the potentials of CBD for those living with tremors.
June 8 - Betty Mooney will speak on the practice of mindfulness for managing tremors and pain
The meeting will take place in person at The Center
"We believe that our group members and our programs provide help and information about a condition that can be difficult and embarrassing,” says group leader John Watterson. Essential tremor is a neurological condition that causes shaking of the head, hands, and voice. An estimated 10 million people in the United States have essential tremor (ET). While not life-threatening, ET is a serious and progressive condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life—socially, professionally, and emotionally. People with ET often have difficulty with everyday activities such as getting dressed, eating, drinking, speaking or writing. Of 20-plus different kinds of tremor, essential tremor (ET) is the most common. Also known as familial tremor, benign essential tremor or hereditary tremor, ET is a neurological condition often confused with Parkinson’s disease and dystopia. Due to misguided beliefs and lack of awareness, many people with this condition never seek medical care though most would benefit from treatment. This group is both educational and supportive, and free. We meet on the second Thursday of each month, from 4:00-5:00pm.
International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) The IETF funds research to find the cause of essential tremor (ET) that leads to treatments and a cure, increases awareness, and provides educational materials, tools, and support for healthcare providers, the public, and those affected by ET. Learn more about the IETF. Other links you may find helpful: tremoraction.org
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Contact: John Watterson 434.973.2510
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
Every Thursday from 5:00-6:00 pm
Join instructor Lynn Divers as she teaches tap dancing with a rousing focus on Broadway style tap. Learn steps from basics to showstoppers. Lynn has been teaching dance since she was 13 and majored in Performing Arts with a Dance Emphasis. Some experience is helpful. Come increase your cardio and have fun.
Prime Members free; Standard members $30/month; Guests $45/month
Register monthly below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 36
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Second Thursday of each month
The African American Authors Book Club (AAABC) has been reading books by African American or African authors since 1996. While selected books are by African American authors, the club members are racially and culturally diverse and join together each month to enjoy intellectual discussions and camaraderie. All are welcome.
June 8 - Allow me to Retort: A Black Guys Guide to the Constitution by Elie Mystal
July 13 - Me (Moth) by Amber McBride
August - group does not meet
September 14 - Hell of a Book by Jaxon Mott
October 12 - The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
November 9 - TBD
December - Holiday party
*please note, sometimes book selections change. We will update the website as soon as we learn of any changes, thank you.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 6:30pm-8:00pm
2nd Thursday of each month
Center members are invited to join the Charlottesville Camera Club for their monthly meetings! For more information contact Gerry Bishop or Liz Marshall. No registration necessary.
May 11- The photo theme is "Getting Around” Planes, trains, boats, and automobiles, bikes, boards, skates and wheel chairs, legs, wings, and fins!
June 8 The photo theme is "'Keep it simple” Someone once said (often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci): 'Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.' Photos will be power-packed with a minimum amount of content?"
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
Jim Hassmer, a member of The Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club will guide participants in learning the 71 basic movements of 8-person square dancing. All levels are welcome! Terrific fun as well as good for your brain, body, and social life. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Spring has arrived and there is no better time to begin a walking routine than now!
If you’re a more experienced exerciser, feel free to come and explore some of the other hiking opportunities at the park. Ask Gary how to find the more challenging trails.
The activity is held Friday mornings at Pen Park in the incorporated City of Charlottesville (about 1/2 mile from the Center.) Penn Park Location. We will meet at 9 am in the parking lot near the first set of tennis courts. The parking lot will be on the left after you enter the park.
In the event of rain, the activity will be held inside Fashion Square Mall. The time would be 10am as the mall doesn't open any earlier. Meet us at the coffee shop in the middle of the mall (It's no longer Starbucks.)
Open to all.
Location: Penn Park
Contact: Gary - garythenutritionguy@gmail.com
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 9:30am-11:30am
Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am
If you like to draw or paint, you are invited to join the Friday Art Group. No matter what your skill level, you will enjoy the creative, pressure-free environment of a colorful group of novice and experienced artists. You can work from your own photos, pictures or illustrations or bring your own still life. There is no formal instruction, but plenty of help and advice from others if you need it. Please note that oil paints are not permitted as some art group members are sensitive to the chemicals used in oils. No registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: David Reynaud 434-960-9733
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players, combining elements of the card game Rummy and Mah-Jongg. Skip-Bo is a commercial version of the card game Spite and Malice. Learn some new games or play ones you haven't played in a while. Join Center member Alan Young for a little fun and games. Free for members; no registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 10:45am-12:45pm
This jazz ensemble is under the direction of Michael Auman and their classic swinging sounds can be heard at The Center and throughout the region at public events and private parties. If you enjoy music from the big band era and more contemporary sounds from groups like Chicago, Kenny Loggins or Barry Manilow, this may be the band for you! Rehearsals are held from 10:45 am- 12:45 pm each Friday. Guests are welcome to visit rehearsals, so come see if we are right for you! Need a band for a special event? Contact the director to see if we fit the bill! For Center members.
Prime members: Band fees are included in Center membership.
Standard Center members: Summer session $35; Fall session $35; Spring session $35 (You may pay below. Once you have entered your information, do not click "Submit" more than once to avoid being charged multiple times.
Contact: Michael Auman at band@thecentercville.org
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older adults. In this class, you will practice exercises, both standing and seated, that will help improve your balance. You will gain confidence in your ability to move well and not fall!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Mondays at 9:15 and Fridays at 11:00am
Floor barre is a gentle, yet highly effective holistic and therapeutic exercise method, created by Zena Rommett. The exercise was originally created to rehabilitate dancers and offers excellent health benefits for everyone. It addresses common problems such as restriction, knee injuries, tendinitis, and muscular atrophy. The purpose of barre is to refine and lengthen body alignment, correct muscular and skeletal functions, and strengthen joints. Join Sherry Whaley as she leads The Center's first barre class.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 11:00am-12:30pm
Fridays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
We've got the ping pong tables, paddles, and ping pong balls! Now we need you, no matter what your skill level is. Stop by anytime during the scheduled event for an informal game. Free to members. No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Fridays, 11:00am-12:00pm
This class is a hybrid of Senior Fitness and Balance and Stabilization. Join Alex for a combination of aerobic strength training and exercises designed to develop better balance. Free for Center members
ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL RECEIPT WITH THE ZOOM LINK.
Members only.
Location: Online
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm
Mondays 10:30am
Tuesdays, 2:15-3:15pm
Fridays 12:15pm
This class with Morgan Steele will help improve your core strength (shoulders to knees), posture, and overall stability.
Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics which, she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school she adventured off to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led to her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.
Prime members free. Standard members $35/month. Register here
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:45pm
Fridays, 12:15pm-1:45pm
If you are fairly new to the world of line dance or have never tried it out, this class is for you. The beginner's class is for Center members. No registration necessary.
Will not meet on May 5, 12 or June 2
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Celia Pfautz ckpfautz@gmail.com
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
Fridays, 12:15pm-2:00pm
Every Friday the Writing for Pleasure group meets to share their thoughts by writing them down, either following a prompt or choosing their own subject. It's fun, moving, interesting and enlightening to hear, discuss and understand another human being's viewpoint of life as it is, as it had been or how it could be.
Come discover and share your best style! All genres and experience levels welcome. Weekly "Writing for Pleasure" meetings are members only.
Michael Beck and Dan Zisk are the programs leaders
Come to one session and you'll be hooked! No registration necessary.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fridays May 5-June 23 1-4pm
In this 8 week class, Ann Cheeks will demonstrate and teach techniques for painting expressive landscapes, encouraging participants to tap into their emotional response to their chosen subject. What is it about your chosen place that draws you to it? What do you want to convey about it to the viewer? This course will focus on simplifying forms, planning values, selecting a limited color palette and combining these and more techniques to create landscapes with expression. Students will create one or two works of art and several small studies.
Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Materials fee $50, payable to instructor at time of class.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 7 days in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Want to improve your memory? Develop your tactical skills? Try Euchre! Euchre is a trick-taking card game played in partners that was brought to the midwestern United States from Germany. If you are an expert, a relative novice, or a complete beginner, we’d love to have you join us to play this fun and exciting card game.
Open to members but first time guests are welcome.
No registration is necessary.
For more information, contact program leader Alfred Minklei at aminklei@yahoo.com
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fridays, 1:00-4:00 pm
American Mah-Jongg which is a variant of the Chinese game. If you know how to play or have knowledge of this challenging game, join us! No registration necessary. If you are new to the game or would like more information, contact program leader, Mimi Rabois.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 1:30pm-2:15pm
Join the Still Sharp Singers under the direction of Mike D'Antoni for some of your favorite songs. Free.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 1:45pm-4:15pm
Fridays, 1:45pm-4:15 pm
This class is for those with some line dancing experience. Open to all. No registration necessary.
Will not meet on May 5, 12 or June 2
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Contact: ckpfautz@gmail.com
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Fridays June 2-30, 2:00-3:00 pm
Charlottesville Ballet Instructors, Kathryn and Sherry, lead a series that is open to people of all ages with Parkinson’s and their caregivers or companions. Students explore elements of dance to improve the quality of life through overall physical well-being, social interaction, creative expression, and targeted improvements in balance, strength, and mobility. Requires no prior dance experience. Free and Open to All.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this course and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Kathryn Tokar Conley, Teaching Artist & Patron Services Coordinator, is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and holds a B.A. in Dance Performance with a minor in Biology from Mercyhurst University. Kathryn relocated to Virginia to join the Charlottesville Ballet as a Trainee for the 2017-18 season, was promoted to Apprentice in 2019, and to Company Artist in 2021. She also teaches in the Academy (CBA) and the Chance To Dance (C2D) program and assists with the growth and development of the organization.
Sherry Whaley, Teaching Artist, is originally from Cedar Bluff, Virginia and attended the University of Tennessee and Grace School of Nursing. She has certifications in critical care and neuroscience nursing, and she worked in critical care for over 30 years before retiring from the University of Virginia. Sherry has studied ballet with Finis Jhung, Dawn Hillen, and Michael Vernon and jazz with Frank Hatchett and Josh Bergasse in New York City and she is a certified Zena Rommett Floor-Barre® technique instructor. She started her Dance for PD® training with the first workshop in 2019 and she is completing the full certification to become a Certified Teaching Artist. Sherry serves on the Charlottesville Ballet board of directors and helps steer the vision for the Movement for Parkinson’s program.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
Women and men who love to sing are encouraged to come and share their talent. Some experience and the ability to read music is helpful.
Even if you have never sung Barbershop harmony, you are welcome to join this group of fun-loving singers.
Director June Andrews, with over 30 years Barbershop singing experience, helps us blend our tenor, lead, baritone and bass voices together in "perfect harmony."
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: June Andrews (434) 823-4956
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:30pm
Do you love making music and meeting people? This program is for you. You don't need to know how to play an insturment; come and sing along! All levels are welcome. For more information or if you would like to attend, please email program leader Sudi Durland. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Every Friday 2:30-3:30
Live music with Deloy Moore. Moore is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter who will be performing folk, jazz, country, blues and alternative music.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Fridays 2:30-3:30pm
Bingo is back at The Center! Join Bruce Garretson, Center member and Bingo caller for an hour of good fun. Small prizes for winners and a great time for everyone. No registration necessary. Cost is $2 per card payable at the game. Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 8:30am-2:00pm
The Center's equipped fitness room is open to members to exercise anytime between 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday and Friday, and 8:30 am–8:00 pm on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. 8:30-2pm on Saturdays. Prime members free; Standard members $15/month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am
Saturdays 8:30-9:30am
Join Leigh Heasley to learn how one can move through life secure, curious, and empathetic not only inspired by life, but also becoming an inspiration to others. Gentle Yoga is focused on alignment, stretching, and strengthening; it is foundational experience that gives one a sense of grace and peace. This class is open to all levels of experience, including beginners.
Also offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:15 pm
Instructor Bio: Leigh received her 200 hour yoga certification in 2011 and has been teaching, leading, and advising ever since.
Register Monthly Below
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Saturday June 10, 9:30-12:30
Students who have previously taken Alcohol Ink Paint classes with Jan Settle will now learn how to create landscapes that are colorful and vibrant. Students will be using blending fluid and brushed to create textures and shapes. Material fee is $15 due to the instructor at the start of class. Prime members Free, Standard members $10, Guests $20.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Brief Bio on Instructor: Jan has been an artist since she was a child, has studied Art at VCU and has taught many classes here at The Center.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 6
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 9:45am-10:45am
Saturdays 9:45-10:45 am
Energizing Yoga with Leigh Heasley develops strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This class is for those who want to explore the limits of what they are capable of. Beginners are welcome.
Also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10am
Instructor Bio: Leigh received her 200 hour yoga certification in 2011 and has been teaching, leading, and advising ever since.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 9:45am-10:45am
It’s always a dance party! Join us as we dance to great songs (and even do some chair dancing). Light impact aerobic movement that focuses on cardio, balance, flexibility, and strength. Join instructor Denise Zeigler-Pilgrim for this extraordinarily fun exercise class.
Prime members - free
Standard members - $25/month
Guests - $35/month
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BELOW.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10:00am-6:00pm
On June 10, 2023, if you bring your body to the Center any time between 10 am–6 pm, your heart and mind will thank you as all three are warmed, melted, and magically formed anew through stories masterfully told in the first annual Celebration of Tales. Stories ranging from the richness of African American folklore to a Mayan epic will help us connect with each other and make our world anew! It is through stories, deeply heard, that we know that we are deeply connected
For a full schedule and all the details, please visite the Celebration of Tales website, here.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10:00am-12:30pm
Join in a Saturday morning game of Chess. All levels are welcome! No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Saturday June 10, 11am-12pm
Join us outside in The Center lawn for yoga with instructor Leigh Heasley. Grab your included beverage from Greenberry’s (one beer or glass of wine) and your mat to enjoy a calming experience outdoors. If you do not have a mat, one will be provided for you. No experience necessary. Prime Members $5, Standard Members $25, Guests $35.
Also occuring on, August 12, 11am-12pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 19
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Saturdays 11am-12pm
Floor barre is a gentle, yet highly effective holistic and therapeutic exercise method, created by Zena Rommett. The exercise was originally created to rehabilitate dancers and offers excellent health benefits for everyone. It addresses common problems such as restriction, knee injuries, tendinitis, and muscular atrophy. The purpose of barre is to refine and lengthen body alignment, correct muscular and skeletal functions, and strengthen joints. Join Sherry Whaley as she leads The Center's first barre class. Register Monthly below.
Prime members - free
Standard members - $30/month
Guests - $40/month
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am
Mondays June 12-July 24, 9:30-11:00 am (Will not meet June 19) 6-Week Series
Overview the structure of Italian grammar in this 6-week course. Learn about how to use the present tense, and the proper articles to read, write, and speak the language at a basic, effective level with instructor, AnnaMaria Bakalian. Materials fee $10.00, payable to instructor at first class for those new to the Italian class series.
Prime Members free, Standard Members $25, Guests $40.
If you are interested in this class and have not taken the previous Italian class offered, please contact AnnaMaria - torreorsaia@aol.com before or after registering.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 4
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Monday June 12, 10:00-11:00 am
Dr. Cox is a UVA professor and a 40-year NIH funded investigator of the causes and consequences of extreme diabetic blood glucose. He will be teaching how to manage diabetes with lifestyle interventions including low glycemic load foods that diminish blood glucose elevations, increasing routine physical activity. He will also instruct on the acquisition of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) supplies and how to use CGM to educate, activate, and motivate in diabetes management skills. Free and Open to All.
The target audience are people who have, or whose loved ones have pre-diabetes or early type 2 diabetes for less than 10 years.
Participants will learn: how to manage diabetes with lifestyle interventions, including
1) low glycemic load foods that diminish blood glucose elevations,
2) increasing routine physical activity (“Sit less and step more”) to hasten blood glucose recovery, and
3) both the acquisition of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) supplies for free and how to use CGM to educate, activate, motivate in investigate diabetes management skills.
Instructior Bio/credentials:
Dr. Cox is a UVA professor of psychiatry and internal medicine, a 40 year NIH funded investigator of the causes and consequences of extreme diabetic blood glucose, and a person with type 2 diabetes who has managed his diabetes without medication following the procedures he will describe.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
All women who have served in the military are invited to attend this informal gathering held monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month. Spouses are welcome! Dawn Ross is the facilitator.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm
11:30 am-12:30 pm Mondays, June 12-July 24 (6-week course, Will not meet on June 19)
Native Italian and beloved instructor AnnaMaria Bakalian is graciously continuing to teach an engaging course of the Italian Language. This course is best suited for intermediate/advanced students. AnnaMaria will introduce past tense, imperfect tense, and build up students vocabulary. The book Avventure in Cita is a book that students must purchase separately for this course. The book provides the basis for effective communication and assists students with the language they are learning. The book is available on Amazon for $5.74, click here to purchase the book. The course is free for Prime Members, Standard Members $30, and Guests $45. Register below.
Material required: Avventure in Cita book, click here to purchase
Note: If you are interested in this class but have not taken the previous grammar class offered, please contact AnnaMaria before registering to determine if this class is suitable for you.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Intimacy While Aging
Monday June 12, 1:00-2:00 pm
Lisa Goldstein and Jason Itri present a holistic collaborative approach to health and wellness. When we support hormonal balance, we can improve many health concerns such as weight issues, sleep, and fatigue. Learn how hormones affect intimacy, how a holistic approach supports intimacy, how synthetic hormones support intimacy, and more. Free and Open to All.
Join this open conversation about barriers to initmacy as we age.
*Look at how hormones affect aging and can play a part in intimacy
*Discuss hormone replacement therapy benefits as well as myths
*How does a holistic practitioner work with conventional medicine to support patients sexual and intimate health
Instructor info: Lisa is the owner of a Holistic Health Practice, Magnolia Health. Jason is the owner of Studio R Aesthetics.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
2nd Monday of each month, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join a congenial group of artists who gather to practice their pastel painting skills. Each may bring a work in progress for a constructive group critique.
To join by Zoom, click on this link a few minutes before 1 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82839488707
History
Noting the lack of a chalk pastel society in Virginia, in August 2001, Dick Carpenter invited Charlottesville regional artists in that media to meet at Michaels Arts and Crafts store at Barracks Road shopping center. Many were members of the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild, which had long admitted pastel as a water compatible “mixed” medium, but not as a feature of the CVWG activities. The result of the meeting was, quite purposefully, an “un-organization” with NO membership requirements, bylaws, officers, dues, agendas, minutes, quorum, name-tags, committees, etc. Just like-minded people enjoying meeting to exchange ideas and experiences about pastel materials and techniques, constructive criticism, and “show and tell.” The format is a mutual critique -- an examination, not fault-finding. Suggestions for overcoming problems are a part of critiquing. The choice of subject and style of a painting are not topics of critique. Some elements of Critique: 1. Overall Composition - Division of space. 2. Shapes and values 3. Form –shadows-placement of each of the elements 4. Perspective- Illusion of depth 5. Color harmony 6. Paths for the viewer’s eye 7. Center of interest - 8. Principles of Design. Assuring that there is a “message”. All attending artists are active producers, serious about their work, open to criticism, willing to present “work-in-progress," and constructive in their comments and suggestions. Although pastels are the featured media, other problem-paintings may be introduced.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Learn more about the ultimate gift of anatomical donation in this open discussion geared to answer questions on whole body vs. organ/tissue donation, required authorizations and the process before and after death.
Join Sara Sochor, MS, CST, CAISS, CTBS, Anatomical Donations Coordinator UVA Center for Biomechanics, Hill & Wood Licensed Funeral Director Intern
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Students will learn the basics of painting abstracts using bright and vibrant acrylics on canvas to create trees and landscapes with instructor Jan Settle. Loose and free strokes will be encouraged. Students wishing to paint looser will enjoy the freedom of the class. Material Fee is $15 due to the instructor at the start of class. Prime members free, standard members $15, Guests $25.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Brief Bio on Instructor: Jan has been an artist since she was a child, has studied Art at VCU and has taught many classes here at The Center.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am
Free and open to all. Please register below.
*Jorgen Vik, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional™ and partner of the SKV Group, LLC, a Charlottesville based wealth management company. Jorgen has worked in the financial services industry since 2001. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. SKV Group is a separate entity from WFAFN.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Civil War Round Tables are a valuable source in preserving our nation's history. They are independent organizations that share a common interest in studying the American Civil War. There are hundreds of these throughout the U.S. and some abroad. The Civil War Round Table of Charlottesville meets the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 pm at The Center. It is open to Roundtable and Center members.
June 13
Guest speaker, Bob Stone will present Stonewall Jackson's Lone Defeat: First Battle of Kernstown
Bob has been a Civil War historian and studying the war the past 60 years. He is a graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Education. He was a career employee for 36 years at Arlington County as an administrator for the Parks & Recreation Department and with the Health Department. He began studying the Civil War at the age of 6 when his unreconstructed Confederate aunt gave him the book The Confederate Soldier in the Civil War. He has taught the Civil War curriculum for Encore Learning of Arlington [an OLLI type program affiliated with George Mason University, Arlington Campus] since 2005 and given numerous battlefield tours to adult groups and individuals for more than 20 years.
You are cordially invited to join friends for an informal dinner from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet restaurant. The meals cost about $15. There will be tables
reserved at the rear of the dining room. The restaurant is located just north of the main Post Office on route 29. No reservations are required.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Are you thinking about joining The Center? Would you like to learn more? Come to our new and prospective member orientation. There will be a short program, a chance to meet staff and other new members, the opportunity to take a tour of The Center, and samples from our Greenberry’s Coffee Co. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:30pm
In partnership with Senior Statesmen of Virginia
The Center will host a Democratic Candidate Forum with Virginia’s Senator Creigh Deeds and Virginia Delegate Sally Hudson as they run for the Senate seat in the District 11 Primary. The event will be moderated by CBS 19 News Director/Anchor Dan Shutte.
Registration encouraged.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday June 14, 2:00-3:00 pm
Cool down with a sweet treat on The Center. Enjoy vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream with all the toppings! Meet new friends and savor the summer with an ice cream sundae served to you by our wonderful Center volunteers. Free and for Center Members Only.
Don't miss out on the summer ice cream socials. Yummy ice cream with all the fixings.
Celebrate summer with ice cream and your favorite toppings. Free for Center members. Please RSVP below.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm
Join singer/songwriter and host Jim Richardson for a showcase of local singers and songwriters. This event will give local songwriters an opportunity to feature their material.
The show is limited to solo performers or duos only. No drum kits or large ensembles. No amps. Performers should bring their own guitars. Keyboard players may use the piano in the atrium.
If you are interested in performing, contact Jim Richardson in advance. If you just want to come and listen, just show up! And don't forget Greenberry's has a happy hour from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm
Wednesdays June 14-July 12, 6:00-6:45pm
Dancers will learn or improve on dancing the Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Latin Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.
Instructor Bio
Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 40
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm
Wednesdays June 14-July 12 7:00-7:45pm
Dancers will improve their skills or begin to learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz by instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Standard Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.
Instructor Bio
Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 39
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursdays June 15-29 (3-week Class), 1:00-3:00 pm
In this class Kathleen Hutter will teach students the basic proportions of the human face, how to use the Loomis Method to sketch portraits in different positions, to measure proportions using just their pencil, and how to capture a person's likeness. Material list on web. Prime members free, Standard Members $25, Guests $35.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 11
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:30pm
Thursdays, June 15-July 20, 2:30-4:30 pm (6 weeks)
This is a 6-week session for those who would like to learn American Mah Jongg, which is a rummy-like game using Chinese tiles.
Items needed to play the game after the third lesson include $4 in coins plus a 2023 playing card available for $15 from the National Mah Jongg League. This will be explained further after the start of lessons.
Please contact Joyce Nunge for more information.
Registration required below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join us for a presentation and book signing with Chris Glendenning. Searching for Gods That Deserve Us is a collection of three pivotal short stories written after the author's cousin Michael, a gay man, was murdered. In each story, Chris Glendenning imagined a world of happy endings for folks like Michael and herself. When she did this, she accepted the burden of being a writer: to help others “unlearn” and “re-envision” a world so lost in hatred.
Searching for Gods That Deserve Us is breathtaking. Glendenning seamlessly weaves together a love story expressed from amazingly different viewpoints and brings it into a tale that takes a man from the depths of despair to a tentative understanding of his homosexual son. She deftly encapsulates and challenges who and what God is to three people with intensely different backgrounds and experiences. This would be a perfect gift for someone struggling to understand a confession of same sex love and all the baggage that can go along with it. Glendenning absolutely nails it. -Jessie Chandler, Award-winning author of the Shay O’Hanlon Caper Series.
Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Fred O'Bryant, the leader of the Clarinet Ensemble and the Cville Band Historian, has published a book entitled Here is Your Band! A Centennial History of the Municipal Band of Charlottesville, Virginia, 1922–2022. Books will be available for sale and Fred will be onsite to sign your copy. Price of the book is $10 and can be purchased with cash, check or credit card at the event, or can be purchased on Amazon.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 6:30pm-7:50pm
Every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-7:50 pm
Cajun & Zydeco music is infectious, and the basic dance steps are easy to learn. Other dance steps lend themselves well to this fun, funky music – ballroom, swing, country, etc. Retired schoolteacher Dan Falwell has enjoyed all kinds of dance for the past 50 years and has taught Cajun/Zydeco dance in Charlottesville. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy musicians playing all types of clarinets featuring a repertoire that runs the gamut from Baroque to jazz to popular music.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Gerry Kruger with the Blue Ridge Writers for an introductory workshop. Learn how to polish your writing skills or even publish a memoir. These workshops will be held monthly on the 3rd Friday. Free for Center members. Space is limited. Registration required below.
If you register and find you are unable to attend, please email programs@thecentercville.org at least 48 hours in advance.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 6
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am-12:00pm
If you have reached the age of 50 or beyond, this program is for you! Join experienced personal trainer and fitness instructor Pete Cross to learn simple moves you can insert into your daily routine and how to apply psychology to change habits and reduce procrastination. Pete will discuss the factors of aging that you can change and often reverse, physical factors that can influence brain function and much more. Adopting a more active lifestyle can evolve into a fun, social experience when you recognize the various ways you can enrich your life. Free and open to all. Please register below. Class size is limited to 10.
This class is also taught the 1st Tuesday of each month 6:45PM-7:45PM. Click here for details.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
Did you sing in your high school or college glee club? Or Church choir? Still like to sing? Come to a rehearsal and listen to the Still Sharp Singers, and decide if you would like to join this four-part mixed choral group. We welcome sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. Ability to read music is preferred. For more information contact director, Mike D'antoni.
Free for Prime members.
Standard members - There is a $35 fee for the Spring session and a $35 fee for the Fall session.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
June 17, 9:30-12:30
Students will be provided with materials to create a 6x6 or 8x8 canvas abstract painting. These paintings will be colorful and vibrant “mini” paintings! Students will be instructed by Jan Settle on how to finish painting and have it ready to hang. Material fee is $10 due to the instructor at the start of class. Prime Members Free, Standard members $10, Guests $20.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Brief Bio on Instructor: Jan has been an artist since she was a child, has studied Art at VCU and has taught many classes here at The Center.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 9
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 10:30am-12:30pm
What sounds might a visitor to Monticello have heard? Music was often in the air - Thomas Jefferson was a violinist, and nearly every member of his family also played an instrument, including his three enslaved sons with Sally Hemings, all of whom played fiddle. On Charlottesville’s Main Street, the Scott family, related by marriage to the Hemings clan, boasted three generations of fiddlers who played for every sitting president for decades.
In celebration of Juneteenth, Early Music Access Project will present selections from Rock & Reel: Monticello’s Folk Traditions, a concert that explores the unique repertoire of these accomplished Black fiddlers, which ranged from raucous reels to stately minuets. This performance features Seattle-based fiddler Benjamin Hunter, baroque violinist and EMAP artistic director David McCormick, and Juilliard-trained baroque violinist Carmen Johnson-Pájaro. Dominic Giardino will play historical clarinets and Loren Ludwig will play early American bass viols. Learn more about the research behind this music in David McCormick’s 2022 article, Rock & Reel: Monticello’s Black Fiddlers.
The artists will talk about the history behind the music and discuss their approach to this unique fiddling tradition. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the musicians. For more information about the full concert, slated to take place June 18 at The Rotunda, visit www.earlymusiccville.org.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Saturday June 17, 12:00-1:30 pm
Join us for a Trivia Saturday with themed questions, competition, and fun! We encourage participants to a form a trivia team of no less than 2 and no more than 5. So, bring a friend, grab a drink from Greenberry’s, and try your luck at our trivia prize! Free and open to all.
Led by volunteers: Gary and Denny Berry.
Topic: Nature and Geography: What can be more fun than talking about birds, or mammals, or where we went for Spring Break?
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm
Enjoy an afternoon with the Flashbacks, Second-Wind and First-Wind Bands under the direction of Michael Auman as they present their annual Spring Concert. The repertoire includes classical, show tunes and holiday music. This event is open to the community and is free; donations are very much appreciated.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Darcy Higgins, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Human Movement Specialist.
BEGINNING IN JUNE, TIME WILL CHANGE TO 9:00-10:00 am
June - "Healing Well After Injury or Surgery - Understanding Your Body's Healing Process"
July - "Stress Management for Your Body & Your Brain - A Recipe for Better Sleep and Daily Activities"
August - "How to Build Strength for Your Muscles & Bones - Strategies to Optimize"
September - "Hand Pain & Arthritis - Decreasing Pain & Improving Function"
Free and open to all.
If joining remotely, click on the link below a few minutes prior to program:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85643508289
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am
A collaboration between Alzheimer's Association, JABA and The Center
3rd Tuesday of every month, 9:30-11:00AM
Are you providing caregiving for someone with Alzheimers? This monthly program will enable you to build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers to develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources.
Free and open to all. Register below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
June 20 and 27, 9:30-12:30
Jan Settle teaches students basic information regarding acrylic paint, brushes, and other supplies used in acrylic painting. Students will also learn other basic information regarding color theory such as mixing colors, the color wheel, and more. Material fee is $15 due to the instructor at the start of class. Prime members free, Standard Members $15, Guests $25.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Brief Bio on Instructor: Jan has been an artist since she was a child, has studied Art at VCU and has taught many classes here at The Center.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am
3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:00-11:30 am
Free and open to all
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
June 20, 1:00-3:00pm (registration is due June 12 by 4:00pm).
Mandala Dot Art is the art creating a design using various sizes of dots. Students will learn how to use the mandala art tools and use these tools to create their own Mandala painting. Instructor Cory Ryan will provide students with the skill and knowledge to create Mandala are beyond this course. No experience is necessary. Prime members free, Standard members $15, Guests $25. Material fee is $25 for all payable to instructor at the start of class. (registration is due June 10 by 4:00pm).
Instructor Bio: Cory Ryan is a self-confessed "craft-a-holic" with over 40 years experience in a variety of mediums. Inspired by a recent trip to Costa Rica, she has now added dot art to her repertoire of painting, gourd art, pine needle basketry, and quilling. Cory teaches at Qute Scraps Handmade Boutique in Ruckersville and the Open Doors adult education program with Albemarle County Public Schools.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 7
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 1:15pm-3:15pm
ROUND DANCE Lessons (8 weeks)
Tuesdays, June 20-August 22 (NO Class July 4 or August 8)
Beginners Lessons 1:15-2:15 pm
Intermediate Lessons 2:15-3:15 pm
Round Dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing in which, like square dancing, the dance sequence is called or cued. Dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle. Dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Two-step, and more to music in various genres. End of Series Dance on Tuesday, August 29 from 1:15–3:15 pm. Join instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper.
Open to all. Standard members and guests $80 for the 8-week series; Prime members free. Registration required.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with an open house and tour of The Center’s rose and pollinator demonstration gardens followed by a presentation on “How to Create a Pollinator Paradise in Your Yard.” Join the Piedmont Master Gardeners and discover what the best plants are for attracting and supporting pollinators in home landscapes.
5:30 pm - Tour of the rose and pollinator gardens
6:30 pm - How to Create a Pollinator Paradise in Your Yard presentation
Completed in 2022, The Center’s pollinator demonstration garden comprises mostly native perennials and grasses and is designed to provide food, shelter and nesting areas for pollinators throughout the growing season. The Piedmont Master Gardeners reinstalled the demonstration rose garden at The Center when it moved to its current location in 2020. It features a diverse array of rose varieties.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am
Third Wednesdays of every month 9:00–10:00 am
and First Tuesday of every month, 9:00–10:00 am
Have you recently injured yourself or just have pain in general? Ivy Rehab is offering complimentary injury screenings at The Center. Call the Welcome Desk at 434.974.7756 to schedule an appointment.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am
Wednesday June 21, 10:00-11:30 am
Learn the early signs of a stroke and healthy habits to avoid a stroke with LPN Charlotte Miller from Loving Arms Care Inc. She will discuss stroke prevention and early detection, signs and symptoms of a stroke, and what to do if you think you are having a stroke. Free and Open to all.
Charlotte Miller has over 20 years of experience dealing with stroke victims.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 10:30am-6:00pm
We will travel to Chesterfield, VA to the Historic Swift Creek Mill theater to enjoy the play "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club." The Play tells the story of five Southern women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. They come together every August for a long weekend to recharge their friendship. They meet every year at the same beach cottage named "Sweet Delilah" in the Outer Banks without their husbands, children, or distractions to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other's lives. Lunch is included.
Activity Level: Easy
Open to all.
Location: Chesterfield, VA
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
NEW PROGRAM!
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning February 15th
Have you recently read a book that you enjoyed and would like to share your thoughts about and recommend to others? Do you like to listen to other book lovers discuss what they have been reading so you may come away with ideas of what you might try next? This monthly group provides a forum to exchange book ideas and discuss favorite authors and book genres.
Contact: Kevin Quirk kevinq@va.net
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
Presented by the BrightFocus Foundation: Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus Foundation Program, funds world-class scientists who are pursuing the most innovative and promising research. Since our founding, we’ve awarded nearly $46 million in grants to discover new ways to treat, prevent, and, one day, cure macular degeneration.
Join Dr. Preeti Subramanian from the BrightFocus Foundation who will be presenting live virtually to learn about macular degeneration and ways you can reduce your risk and prevent vision loss. At the end of the presentation there will be time for questions.
BrightFocus will have two representatives, Jocelyn Hering and Diana Campbell, in person at The Center to answer more questions and share about free resources available.
Dr. Subramanian is the Director of Scientific Programs, Vision Science and came to BrightFocus from the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health. She received her PhD in biochemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Resources
Open to all.
Location: The Center - online and onsite presenters
Seats available: 38
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Third Wednesday of Each Month, 5:30–7:30 pm
From Pinochle to Parcheesi, Chess to Canasta, we’ve got game! Grab a drink at Greenberry’s with your friends and set up at a table. Or bring your own games - it's all in good fun! Free and open to all – everyone welcome.
Available games:
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
If you are curious about The Center and what it has to offer but are busy during the day, please join us for an evening edition of our new and prospective member orientations. Along with a brief presentation about The Center and membership, you’ll have a chance to tour; meet staff, program leaders, and other new members; and enjoy some treats from Greenberry's!
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, 6-7pm
Join Margo Kreider, a trusted Health Insurance Consultant and Broker, as she discusses health care costs, the moving parts of Medicare, enrollment, and more. Walk away from this one-hour seminar with the tools to make informed healthcare coverage decisions. Evening seminars will be held every Third Wednesday of each month.
1. Discuss healthcare costs and moving parts of Medicare
2. Enrollment rules, gaps, and review periods
3. Explores other variables to consider when forming your healthcare plan, like income IRMAA, HSA funding and Donut Hole exposure.
Free and open to all.
Brief Bio on Lecturer:
With a background in law and over 13 years of Medicare market consulting, Margo Steinlage Krieder, is president of a third generation Medicare health insurance agency. Steinlage insurance maneuvers the Medicare market and helps clients with every aspect of the Medicare enrollment process.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
All veterans are invited to The Center on the third Wednesday of each month for an evening social and conversation about anything! This event is hosted by Dawn Ross and in partnership with SKV Group. Enjoy a beverage from Greenberry's compliments of SKV Group. Free and open to all Veterans; please RSVP below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
FREE Blood Pressure Clinic
Fourth Thursdays 1:00-3:00 pm
Medi Home Hospice is offering a free blood pressure clinic at The Center every fourth Thursday of each month. RN’s from Medi Home Hospice will be performing the blood pressure checks. Information on Blood Pressure will be provided, as well as blood pressure cards that will be filled out to take to your next check. Free and Open to All.
Appointments not necessary, first come first served. Registration encouraged.
Brief bio of Medi Home Hospice: Medi Home Hospice is a small hospice company in Charlottesville. Their office is off Rio Road. They have trained RN’s and LPN’s that will provide the blood pressure readings.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
4th Thursday of every month, 3:00–4:00 pm
This meeting is designed to foster support, assistance and education to help caregivers manage the stresses associated with taking care of someone. It’s a great time to share similar experiences and exchange helpful advice. Free and open to all. Please register below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Attendees will learn about distortions that cause chronic inflammation and lead to chronic degenerative disease and arthritis with Chiropractor, Dr. Shawn Pallotti. They will learn a self-assessment to diagnose poor biomechanics, learn rehabilitation with provided materials, and other simple at home preventative measures for long-term chronic degenerative disease and disability. Dr. Pallotti will introduce information on new treatments and the fight against arthritis and alternatives to surgery.
In this seminar we will cover common degenerative problems including;
Knees. Hips. Back. Rotator Cuff. Neck. Headaches. Elbows/wrist. Foot and Ankle. Disk Disorders
We will get to the root of why these problems exist and how to prevent them and even reverse them. All participants will actively be involved in the seminar they will get a basic assessment of their bio mechanics. Attendees will learn simple exercises to improve their posture and reduce pressure which causes chronic degenerative disease. They will learn the most cutting edge procedures that now exist to help patients prevent surgery.
Brief bio of Instructor Credentials: Shawn Pallotti DC is a family chiropractor and has been for over 23 years. He does advanced consulting and speaking on diet lifestyle and anti-aging. Dr. Pallotti‘s mission is to help as many people as possible have an abundant life.
Free and Open to All.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Bennett's mother and co-founder of Bennett's Village, Kara Mclurken, and board member, Heather Kunk, visit The Center to inform people about the Bennett’s Village project. Bennett's Village is an all abilities, multigenerational play space in Charlottesville. They wish to bring awareness of the lack of accessible play spaces in Charlottesville and inform people on the importance of play for people of all abilities and ages, as well as, inform attendees on how this project can benefit seniors in Charlottesville. Free for all.
Brief bio on Speakers: Kara McClurken is Bennett’s mom (namesake of project) and co-founder of Bennett’s Village. Heather is a Board member for Bennett’s Village. She has worked in the medical community of Charlottesville for almost 12 years as a nurse and has a child with medical and developmental needs.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, June 26, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Would you like a tax efficient estate that makes it easy for the executor of your estate and avoids unnecessary family conflict? This interactive workshop helps participants understand the importance of accurate and up-to-date estate documents, the difference between a will and a trust, and why asset titles and beneficiaries matter.
Instructors Bio:
Kimberlee Barrett-Johnson, CFP, is the founding President of the Charlottesville Area Planned Giving Council and former President of the Central Virginia Estate Planning Council. She serves on the boards of local and non-profit organizations and is delights to provide education events to help members of our community create and maintain estate strategies that foster family harmony.
ArkWise Wealth, a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial offers educational events to help members of our community make wise financial decisions.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
One appointment is available the 4th Tuesday of every month with Tracy Meade to discuss your long term care plan. Tracy is a certified long-term care consultant and financial planner. Call The Center's welcome desk at (434) 974-7756 to reserve your spot.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm
The Travel Center Presents: Egypt
Learn more about our upcoming international trip to Egypt scheduled for November 7 - November 18, 2023. Our MJ Horus Adventure Tour Coordinator, Jan Mendenhall, will share all the trip details.
RSVP below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
June 27, 1:00-2:30 pm
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your house? Do you and your family members see eye-to-eye when it comes to organization and clutter? If you have found yourself thinking: Why is this so hard?, Where do I start?, or What do I DO with all of this stuff? - then this program is for you!
In this interactive session, Mindy, Certified Professional Organizer, will share practical tips that can offer participants confidence as they attempt to take control over the stuff, including a discussion of key organizing strategies— building insight, changing mindset, and developing habits— that can help you to navigate life transitions with less stress. Free and Open to All.
Find the Cure for Clutter.... starting now.
Brief bio of Instructor's qualifications: A nationally recognized speaker and master trainer, Certified Professional Organizer Mindy Godding has emerged as a relatable story-teller who uses humor and candor to connect with diverse groups of all sizes. In addition to Certified Professional Organizer, Mindy has earned related credentials in ADHD, Hoarding, and Aging issues. As a recognized industry thought leader, Mindy serves as President for the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. She is also co-founder of Abundance Organizing. Mindy Godding has seen the stress that individuals experience when combatting recurring household clutter or trying to plan a big family transition like downsizing or relocation. She helps her clients prepare solutions to achieve abundance in all stages of life. She frequently provides support to families for transition planning and clutter management.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
June 27-July 25 1:00-4:00 pm (4-week Series does not meet July 4)
In this class you will learn how to create simple, yet effective landscape paintings that are semi abstract to impressionistic. Instructor Kathleen Hutter will teach students how to make different marks with different brushes, how to see and paint the big shapes, then adding selective detail for maximum impact, and more! Material fee is $65 due to instructor at the start of class or see material list below. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $20, Guests $30.
In this class you will learn
1. How to create simple, yet effective landscape paintings that are semi abstract to impressionistic
2. How to make different marks with different brushes
3. The order of painting a landscape
4. How to see and paint the big shapes, then adding selective detail for maximum impact
5. How to play with light, shadow and color 6. How to create a pleasing composition
7. How to mix the colors needed to create the landscapes
Materials: $65.00 Or Material List is as Follows: • Assortment of brushes in either hog hair bristle, or synthetic - flats, rounds, fan, liner, mop, filbert; sizes 2 - 14 are helpful sizes) • Oil paint that includes both the warm and cool primaries: Quinachridone Red, Cad Red md, Lemon Yellow, Cad yellow medium; Ultramarine Blue and cerulean blue; Titanium White; Burnt Umber or equivalent • Palette to paint from (can be paper) • Turpenoid or Gamsol and lidded container • Linseed oil • Paper towels • Surface to paint on: panels;120 lb paper, gessoed; stretched canvas; canvas panels. Size is up to the artist • Wear painting clothes!
Email Instructor Kathleen Hutter if you wish to order through her and pay her the material fee.
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 1
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
Italian Cinema Appreciation
June 27, 5:00-6:00 pm
Filmmaker and photographer, Ricardo Preve, will have students look at some scenes from classic Italian films without dialogue. The class will find there is more to film than Hollywood, one does not need a lot of dialogue to convey a message in film and in good films, nothing is there unintentionally or by mistake – every image has a message, and a reason for being there. Free and Open to All.
For non-Italian speakers and italian speakers.
Brief Bio on Instructor: Ricardo is an Argentine filmmaker, photographer, and activist. He began his film career in the early 2000s as an associate producer on some documentaries. Since then, he has worked as a director, producer or scriptwriter in nearly thirty productions for film and television, including The Patagonian Bones and Coming Home, both of which have won awards and recognition at international festivals.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 8:15am-3:00pm
Join us for a guided tour of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond, VA. The exhibits trace the history of Black Americans with a particular emphasis on Black Virginians and African Americans in the Richmond area. Lunch will be on your own at the Cheesecake Factory in Short Pump Town Center.
Activity Level: Easy
Open to all.
Location: Richmond, VA
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 11:30am-1:30pm
June 28, 11:30am-1:30pm
Jump for joy as Wayside Chicken will be catering Baked and Fried Chicken, Veggie Burgers, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Salad, Green Beans, and Fudge Brownies to The Center. Bring a friend and enjoy a good southern meal in our Auditorium or on our back Terrace! Members $15, Guests $18. Registration due by June 21.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 34
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:30pm
Do you like dabbling in and creating dollhouse/room box projects and mini accessories? Bring small projects to work on such as room boxes, kits, or other small portable projects.For more info, please contact Carolyn O’Hara.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days. The Stonewall riots, as they came to be known, marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursdays
June 29-July 13 9:30 am-12:30 pm
For those with monotype experience, this is a chance to further your skills on 3 consecutive Thursdays. Ann Cheeks will briefly demonstrate a technique at the start of both classes, then let you do your own with support and encouragement throughout the session. Play with stencils, experiment with color, collage and add colored pencil to complete finished works of art to mat and frame. Material Fee $30 payable to the instructor at the start of class. Prime Members free, Standard members $20, Guests $35.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 3
Friday, June 30, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
June 30-July 28, 1:00-3:00 pm (Will not Meet July 7)
Joanne Coleman will teach students how to use light and dark with special types of brush strokes, the use of complimentary and contrasting colors, and how to create an interesting composition with acrylics on canvas. Materials fee is $45 due to the instructor at the start of class. Prime members free, Standard Members $20, Guests $30.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 2
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm
First Saturday of Each Month, 11:30am-12:30pm
Join yoga and meditation instructor, Leigh Heasley, on a walk towards mindfulness. A Mindful Photography Walk is a multi-sensory meditation in nature that invites one to commune with their surroundings more fully using phone cameras as a tool for paying closer attention to the details. Walks will take place outdoors at Riverview Park. Open to all, no experience required.
Meeting Place: Picnic table on Playground at Riverview Park at 11:30am
Material Needed: Phone with picture capabilities or camera
Register Monthly Below
Open to all.
Location: Off-site
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 2:15pm-3:15pm
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older adults. In this class, you will practice exercises, both standing and seated, that will help improve your balance. You will gain confidence in your ability to move well and not fall!
Prime members free, Standard Members $25.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Monday, July 3, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Mondays, July 3-August 28 (8 weeks), 1:00-1:55 pm (will not meet on July 17)
It’s not too late to learn a new instrument! If you’ve never touched a guitar or only know that it has strings, this class is for you! It’s also a good refresher if you played many moons ago and might need a do over. Join accomplished musician and instructor, Mike D’antoni for this class. It’s BYOG (bring your own guitar!) Prime members free; Standard members $80; Guests $120. Space is limited. Please register below.
Are you looking for an Intermediate class? Click here
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 6
Monday, July 3, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Mondays, July 3-August 28, 2:00-3:00 pm (8 weeks - will not meet July 17)
If you can play a few guitar chords and strum, this class is for you! In this class you will learn more advanced chords, fingerpicking and strum patterns while having fun with familiar songs. Join accomplished musician and instructor, Mike D’antoni for this class. BYOG (bring your own guitar!) This class is open to all! Prime members free; Standard members $80; Guests $120
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 6
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm
The next 8 week session will be held July 5-August 9
Wednesdays, 3:00–4:30pm
We now live in a difficult world full of change and loss, much of which we can't control; and this can make us feel down, discouraged, and disconnected. We can learn to cope more successfully with these losses. If we can't change the world, we CAN change ourselves...how we think, what we do.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 6
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (Documentary, 2018)
Wednesday, July 5, 5:00–7:00 pm
For over 30 years, Fred Rogers, an unassuming minister, puppeteer, writer and producer, was beamed daily into homes across America. In his beloved television program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred and his cast of puppets and friends spoke directly to young children about some of life's weightiest issues, in a simple, direct fashion. There hadn't been anything like Mr. Rogers on television before and there hasn't been since.
Black Panther
Wednesday, July 19, 5:00–7:00 pm
After the death of his father, the king of Wakanda, young T'Challa returns home to the isolated high-tech African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful enemy reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and Black Panther -- is tested when he's drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, he must release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
First Thursday of every month, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Details:
Take advantage of free hearing screenings provided by Dr. Anne Delaney of Delaney Hearing Center. Get some answers about whether hearing loss is contributing to your difficulties. These are offered on a drop-in basis the first Thursday of each month. No registration necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
Thursdays July 6-August 10, 1:00-2:30
Sign language is a visual language that is easy to learn, fun, and useful. Suzanna Malm teaches a 6-week, introductory class consisting of basic signs and fingerspelling, so students will be able to communicate with a hearing impaired or deaf person on a beginning level. Free and Open to All
The first class would be an introduction of Sign language and an explanation of sign language background, hand position, movement, as well as expression. We would explore how body language and facial expressions aide in sign language reception. Then we would jump right in to learning fingerspelling and I would tell a story in sign… using gestures!!
Class 2-6 would be subsequent areas such as; phrases, vocabulary such as food, animals, colors, numbers, greetings, weather, family, sports, actions, and other areas of interest and request. Each class is designed to introduce a new sign topic area after reviewing the one from the previous week and building on it.
Brief Bio on Instructor: Suzanna is an active learner and teacher of sign language and has been since 1968. She attended Gallaudet, College for the deaf in Washington DC. She has used and taught sign language in classrooms for students with disabilities such as deafness, speaking difficulties, autism, and downs syndrome.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 16
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
First Thursday of each month, 1:00-2:00 pm
Join Margo Kreider, a trusted Health Insurance Consultant and Broker, as she discusses health care costs, the moving parts of Medicare, enrollment, and more. Walk away from this one-hour seminar with the tools to make informed healthcare coverage decisions. Seminars will be held the first Thursday of each month.
1. Discuss healthcare costs and moving parts of Medicare
2. Enrollment rules, gaps, and review periods
3. Explores other variables to consider when forming your healthcare plan, like income IRMAA, HSA funding and Donut Hole exposure.
Free and open to all.
Brief Bio on Lecturer:
With a background in law and over 13 years of Medicare market consulting, Margo Steinlage Krieder, is president of a third generation Medicare health insurance agency. Steinlage insurance maneuvers the Medicare market and helps clients with every aspect of the Medicare enrollment process.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
First Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Each Month
Community Kirtan Demo will be led by Carol Quigless, who is a trained Kirtan leader. Kirtan is call and response chanting. It uses a mix of English and Sanskrit. Attendees’ participation is required, but no prior knowledge is necessary. The chants are taught and easy to learn. You don't have to have a great singing voice for the chanting. Just come open to enjoy yourself! The objective of Community Kirtan is relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. Free and open to all.
About Carol: I have been trained as a Kirtan leader by David Newman Pastean, aka Davga Das, in Yogaville. David Newman has recorded several Kirtan chant albums and books internationally at festivals and workshops and has online classes.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Contact: carolquiglessn.7400@gmail.com
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Meets the first Thursday of every month
A jazz jam session is a relatively informal musical event, in which musicians, including both instrumentalists and vocalists, who have not previously rehearsed their performance together, meet to play commonly known standard jazz tunes. The arrangements are created spontaneously by the musicians during performance. There is also a strong focus on individual improvised solos. Musicians may choose to participate in only one song or all songs during the evening.
The styles of jazz music performed during a single jam session can range widely – from early Dixieland jazz from the 1920’s, to big band swing of the 1930’s to 1940’s, popular Broadway tunes, Latin beats, Bebop and Cool jazz of the 1950’s to 1960’s and contemporary jazz from the 1970’s through to today. The jazz jam experience is a fun and educational experience for both participants and the audience. Participants get the chance to practice their jazz improvising skills in front of a live audience and meet other musicians in the local jazz community. Musicians of all abilities and ages from beginners to professionals are welcome to join in. The audience will likely hear some familiar jazz tunes but will also certainly discover new songs performed that they have not heard before.
Steve Brecker will head up this program. He has a music degree from University of Miami and has played jazz trumpet for 50+ years in a variety of music groups. He is a member of the Charlottesville based Sentimental Journey Big Band and the Charlottesville (Municipal) Band.
Free and open to all. Not a musician? Just come and listen!
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Saturday July 8 – August 12 9:30 - 12:30pm (6 weeks)
In this 6 week class, Ann Cheeks will demonstrate and teach techniques for painting expressive oil paintings, encouraging participants to tap into their emotional response to their chosen subject. What is it about your chosen image that draws you to it? What do you want to convey about it to the viewer? You will work on simplifying forms, planning values and and finding your own "voice" in your paintings. Please bring several reference photos or drawings to choose from. You will create small studies and an 18 x 24" stretched canvas in class.
Prime Members free, Standard Members $35, Guests $50. Materials fee $45, payable to instructor at time of class.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 4
Monday, July 10, 2023 | 9:30am-10:30am
Mondays, July 10-August 28 9:30-10:30 am (7-week program, not meeting August 14)
Kay Moore-Cotton teaches the basic steps of Clog Dancing to upbeat music. The steps of Clogging may be modified for each student’s impact levels. This class is a great endurance exercise with cognitive stimulation! Each week there will be review and progression ultimately completing a sequence of choreography. Free and Open to all, no experience required!
Materials Required: Secure hard-sole shoes or Clogging shoes
Brief Bio on Instructor: Kay has over 35 years of experience teaching dance. She previously owned her own Dance Studio in Maryland for 10 years. Kay also taught dance at Charles County Senior Center for 16 years. Her studies include - Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hula, Belly dance, and Irish Step.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, July 10, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:45pm
Beginner Oil Painting
Mondays 12:15-1:45 pm, July 10-August 21 (will not meet August 14)
Learn the fundamentals of working with the King of mediums: oil paints. Katie Hutter will lead a 6-week class on how to mix colors, how to create various basic forms, and the basics of good composition, using light and shadows! Prime Members free, Standard Members $35, Guests $45. $65 materials fee due to the instructor at the start of class or purchase your own (material list below).
Intructor email: Kathleen Hutter katielizzyhutter@gmail.com
Material List:
Oil paints: Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean blue, Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow medium, Lemon Yellow, Titanium White, Ivory Black
Van Gogh 10 Set Oil Paints 20 ml tubes
Brushes: Assortment of: Flats, Rounds, filberts; fan brush, mop brush, hake brush; preferably hog hair or synthetic sable; palette knife
Refined Linseed oil (or equivalent)
Odorless Mineral Spirits in a lidded jar or metal canteen
Paper Towels
11x14" painting panels/canvases, one per class
Palette or Palette paper
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 7 days in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 5
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday July 11 – August 1 9:30 - 12:30pm (4 weeks)
In this 4 week class, Ann Cheeks will demonstrate and teach techniques for painting expressive oil paintings, encouraging participants to tap into their emotional response to their chosen subject. What is it about your chosen image that draws you to it? What do you want to convey about it to the viewer? You will create 2 to 3 small paintings during class. Please bring several reference photos or drawings to choose from.
Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $40. Materials fee $40, payable to instructor at time of class.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sorry, this event has sold out!
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am
Second Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 am
Blue Ridge Home Safety presents monthly classes that focus on topics such as, but not limited to, adequate home lighting, appropriate grab bar installations, slip and trip hazards, sturdy railing and handrails, home security system benefits, accessibility resources, fire prevention and more. See series topics below.
July: Adequate Lighting in and around the Home
August: Appropriate Grab Bar Installations
September: Sturdy Railing and Handrails
October: Fire Prevention and Protection (Makes sense since October is Fire Prevention/Awareness month) :)
November: Security System Importance and Home Medical Devices
December: Accessibility Resources and Modifications for Limited Mobility
Blue Ridge Home Safety plans to present the series with a structured visual presentation of home safety recommendations, offer Q & A, and advice for safely and independently aging in place. They will demonstrate viable ways to reduce the risk of falls and fear of falling.
Blue Ridge Home Safety LLC: a corporate partner of The Center. Certified home safety advisors and specialists, licensed and insured.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tuesday July 11, 6pm
Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of your home of 40 years, the loss of mobility due to significant health issues, or trying to support someone who is going through their own grieving process, the road of grief is difficult to navigate. Certified Grief Educator, Laura Monroe, is committed to offering support and ideas. She will be debunking myths about the grieving process which may allow for better understanding and acceptance of your own journey. Understanding the reality of how grief impacts our lives is important knowledge in creating long-term meaningful relationships with ourselves and others we love. Free and Open to all.
Brief bio of Instructor: Since Laura beat her stage III cancer in 2012, she has dedicated her life to working with Seniors in different Senior Communities and Networks in Charlottesville. She is a seasoned Certified Senior Advisor (Specialist in Aging), A Certified Grief Educator, and a Certified End of Life Doula. She is a volunteer with Hospice of the Piedmont and is passionate about changing the narrative to normalize conversations on grief and dying.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 1:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesdays 1:30-4:30 July 11-August 1 (4 Weeks)
Scrapbooking will not meet in June
Learn how to preserve memories and photos in ways that POP and please the eye and heart. In this four-week class you will make solid progress on an album project. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $40. Materials fees vary, see below. Materials fees are payable to instructor at start of first class. Questions? Contact teacher: Laurie Bayma.
Beginner’s Class Kit Choices:
Small album 12 x 12 album
Fast $ 67.00 $ 86.00
Fun $ 97.00 $110.00
Fabulous $ 136.00 $156.00
Intermediate Class Kit Choices:
Fast $ 72.00
Fun $120.00
Fabulous $156.00
Advanced Class Kit Choices:
Fast $ 59.00
Fun $ 89.00
Fabulous $156.00.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Bring a book; swap it for one. Have books on the shelf you no longer want or need to do a little decluttering. Looking for a new, free book – this is the event for you. Tables will be provided to display your books. How it works: bring in your books, set them up, then take home what you want at day’s end. Any books you don’t want, you can donate. Donated books will be considered for use in The Center library. Those books not selected for our library will either be traded at local used bookstores for credit to support the library or donated to the JMRL Friends of the Library. Please only bring books that are in good to excellent condition.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm
WILL NOT MEET JUNE 14
2nd Wednesday of each month, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Medicare can be so confusing! Sharon Accardo, Senior Markets Advisor offers complimentary education, support and guidance throughout your Medicare journey. Come learn the basics of Medicare, when you should join Medicare and what secondary coverages are available. Can't make it to a meeting, please call for a personal consult at 540.613.8817.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
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Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am
Two Hearts, One Flag: The USS Indianapolis
Only 316 survived. The sinking of the USS Indianapolis resulted in the greatest loss of life at sea from a single ship in the history of the US Navy. Jim Belcher, son of USS Indianapolis survivor James Belcher, Sr. chronicles his father’s legendary story of surviving this tragedy. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 68
Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
After inheriting a shoe factory, Charlie Price aims to take the fashion world by storm with help from a flashy cabaret dancer named Lola, who helps him design a racy line of men's boots. Based on a true story, this feelgood film is both funny and poignant. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, July 14, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Jazz as you’ve never heard it before – Ali’s humorous vignettes celebrate life through song, the ironies and self-effacing moments, the defeats and triumphs, the heartbreaks and love that build resolve. Join Ali Webb, Wells Hanley, Randall Pharr, and Brian Caputo as they reveal the magic and the music of the human spirit.
Musician Bios:
Ali Webb has been singing for over forty years. She attended the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles focusing on jazz vocals. She has performed with many musicians, but few as accomplished and talented as Wells, Randall, and Brian! Ali is a co-founder of The Virginia Institute of Autism, and has been working with the organization since 1996. She and her husband Bernie have two adult children, Harrison and Georgia, both of whom have autism.
Wells Hanley is a pianist, composer, improviser, and arranger. He has performed at major festivals and clubs all over the U.S. and Europe, including the Spoleto Festival in Italy, the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, and Birdland and the Iridium in New York City. He has performed with a variety of artists including Dave Matthews, Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, Tom Wopat, Steven Lutvak, David Liebman, and John McCutcheon. He has co-presented at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium using improvisation and song to help participants rediscover and reframe their stories. Wells earned a Bachelor of Music in classical piano from JMU and a Master of Music in jazz and commercial music from Manhattan School of Music. He has taught at The New School, UVA, JMU, and VCU where he is currently on the faculty teaching jazz piano and improvisation. Wells lives in Richmond with his wife, Maria, who is also a pianist, and his son, Sasha, who is a cellist and a dancer.
Randall Pharr is an acoustic and electric bassist residing in Richmond, VA. Specializing in many genres of American and Latin music, and comfortable in various settings from solo to large ensembles, Randall enjoys a wide variety of musical opportunities including performing with jazz orchestras, symphony pops, recording sessions, and international travel. He is a member of the music faculties at VCU and the University of Richmond teaching jazz and electric bass, small jazz ensemble, and jazz improvisation.
Brian Caputo graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he studied jazz and classical percussion. He has been a fixture on the Virginia music scene since 1993, performing and recording with diverse groups from Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington DC, and Hampton Roads markets. Since June 2019 Brian has been running a weekly piano trio residency at the Oakhurst Inn in Charlottesville, VA. He currently resides in Richmond, VA.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 12:45pm-1:45pm
Saturdays July 15-August 5, 12:45-1:45pm
During this 4-week course with artist Nga Katz you will begin learning a style of painting called Sumi-é (ink, brushes painter) which strives to capture the essence of the beauty of our planet. During this class you will learn how to apply this technique through brush, movement and use of ink/ color and apply these new skills to draw Bamboo, Orchids, Plum Blossoms, and other lovely traditional flowers. Prime Members: free, Standard Members 30.00 and Guests, $45.00. Materials fee for all supplies $50, payable to instructor at the first class.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 7
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
July 19-August 23 Wednesdays, 6-6:45pm (Will not meet August 16)
Learn the Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45.
Instructor Bio
Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm
Wednesdays July 19-August 23 7-7:45pm (Will not meet on August 16)
Dancers will improve their skills or begin to learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz by instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Standard Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register below
Instructor Bio
Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursdays July 20-August 10 9:30am-12:30pm (4 weeks)
You'll be pleasantly surprised at what you can create with wool roving (choosing from a multitude of gorgeous colors), some soapy warm water, a pool noodle (to assist with the felting process) and a little patience. Create a lightweight scarf and a small bag or wall hanging with the simple process of wet felting demonstrated by Ann Cheeks.
Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $40. Materials fee $40, payable to instructor at time of class.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 9
Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 3:30pm-5:30pm
During this 6-week course with artist Nga Katz you will begin learning a style of painting called Sumi-é (ink, brushes painter) which strives to capture the essence of the beauty of our planet. During this class you will learn how to apply this technique through brush, movement and use of ink/ color and apply these new skills to draw Bamboo, Orchids, Plum Blossoms, and other lovely traditional flowers. Cost for the entire course: Prime Members: free, Standard Members 35.00 and Guests, $50.00. Materials fee for all - supplies $50, payable to instructor at the first class
Nga Katz is a Chinese Brush Painting Artist. Her work is displayed at McGuffey Art Center and at C’ville Art Gallery. Over the past 30 years, Nga has exhibited her work world-wide and refers to herself as a ‘Nature Painter’.”
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 9
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Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 5:00pm-7:30pm
The Center hosts a dance similar to a Pride Tea dance that revives an American tradition from the gay community of 1950s and '60s New York. Join a springtime celebration of the local LGBT community with food and DJ Julian.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, July 24, 2023 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Mondays 2:00-4:00 pm July 24-August 28
The class will be using soft pastels to create portraits of people and animals. Students will focus on drawing what they see. Human proportions and animal proportions will be taught. Instructor, Desmond Cormier, will have you working with soft pastels to gain understanding of its unique characteristics. Prime members free, Standard Members $50, Guests $65.
Material List:
A set of soft pastels
A set of pastel pencils
kneaded erasor
paper blender different sizes
Pastel paper(various colors)
Artist Latex gloves
Saran Wrap
Drawing pencils
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 7 days in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Brief Bio on Instructor: Desmond has instructed two classes at The Center. From 1995-2018 Desmond was an Art Teacher at CHS and Buford Middle School, teaching in the gifted program. Desmond has shown at galleries and has been collected by private individuals.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 1
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday July 25, 5:00-6:30pm
Come try your luck at multiple games of bingo in The Center’s Auditorium. One included Beer, Wine, Regular Coffee, or Regular Tea ! Grab your drink and friend then join the fun. Win top prizes such as gift cards, cash prizes, and the biggest prize: one-month free Prime Center Membership! Prime and Standard Members $10, Guests $15. One bingo board included, $5 per additional board. Registration Required, Open to All.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 9:00am-6:00pm
Come join us as we enjoy a four-hour guided walking tour sampling some of the best of the Historic Area. Tour the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, or Raleigh Tavern and learn of the debates that raged in the years leading to independence. Visit a trade shop or historic house and discover something about the everyday life of Williamsburg’s 18th-century residents. Lunch on your own. Activity Level - Active. Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: Williamsburg
Friday, July 28, 2023 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
The 180 Band is a group of dedicated musicians from the Charlottesville Virginia area; performing in Central Virginia and surrounding states since 1992. 180’s musical influences include Elvis Presley, The Temptations, Van Morrison, The Eagles, The Beatles, Santana, Lynard Skynard, Pat Benetar, Rod Steward, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Buffet, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton and many many more.
Having both female and male lead singers gives 180 the opportunity to play a wider range of material. Our vocals combined with a dynamic rhythm section, electric and acoustic guitars, electric cello and keyboards, creates a powerful musical combination. It gives 180 the diversity to play many different styles to enhance any event including Weddings, Barmitzvas, Special Parties and Birthdays. 180 is your favorite dance band of choice.
Cost is $15 per person. Registration required below.
BYOB Beer and Wine.
The food truck Raclette on the Run will be available!
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 198
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Registration Due By Wednesday July 19th, by 4pm.
Pull out your fanciest hat and dress in smart casual to join us for high tea at The Center catered by Cake Bloom. Enjoy mini tea sandwiches, a mini cake bloomer, cookies, scones, and of course a wide selection of hot tea provided by Greenberry’s tea selection. There will also be a Fancy Hat Contest where the winner will win a Greenberry’s Gift Card! Dress your best and have proper fun at High Tea in July. Members $15, Guests $18. Open to all, Registration Due By July 19th, by 4pm.
Attire recommended: Smart Casual, Fancy Hats
Menu:
- One Open-face Veggie mini tea sandwich per person
- One Closed-face Pimento cheese mini tea sandwich per person
- One Closed-faced Chicken Salad mini tea sandwich per person
- One Closed-face turkey or ham mini tea sandwich per person
- One Seasonal Scone with housemade curd per person
- One Cake Bloomer per person
- One Single-flavor cookie per person
As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this program and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 31
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 pm, August 1-September 26 (will not meet August 15) 8-week series
In this 8-week Advanced Beginner series, Kathleen Hutter will have students learn from the great masters like Albert Bierstadt, Claude Monet, Edwin Church, Vincent Van Gogh, John Constable, Sanford Gifford. Learn the poetry and music of their paintings and how to recreate your own version of these beautiful masterpieces! Prime Members Free, Standard Members $45, Guests $60. Material fee is $15 due to instructor at the start of the class. Additionally, required material list is below.
Students Must Bring These Required Materials to Class:
Oil paints: Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean blue, Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow medium, Lemon Yellow, Titanium White, Ivory Black
Van Gogh 10 Set Oil Paints 20 ml tubes
Brushes: Assortment of: Flats, Rounds, filberts; fan brush, mop brush, hake brush; preferably hog hair or synthetic sable; palette knife
Refined Linseed oil (or equivalent)
Odorless Mineral Spirits in a lidded jar or metal canteen
Paper Towels
11x14" painting panels/canvases, one per class
Palette or Palette paper
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 3
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Keep on Keepin' On (Documentary, 2014)
Wednesday, August 2, 5:00–7:00 pm
Legendary jazzman Clark Terry is profiled in this touching documentary that traces the trumpeter's long career. At age 89, he begins sharing his passion and experiences with an aspiring jazz pianist -- Justin Kauflin -- who's 66 years Terry's junior.
The Constant Gardener
Wednesday, August 16, 5:00–7:00 pm
Justin Quayle, a member of the British High Commission based in Africa, launches a quest for the truth and begins his own international investigation when his wife is murdered. But he uncovers a conspiracy more dangerous than he could have imagined.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Member Jane Hermann has been crocheting since she was twelve years old and enjoys the calming creativity that comes with simple repetitive patterns. Come learn how to crochet or better the skills you already have. Bring your crochet hook and yarn of choice or choose from the yarn here. You’re welcome to bring your own patterns as well. You will need to bring a crochet hook (size G or H, or 6,7,8). Prime Members, free, Standard Members $30, Guests $40.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 12
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm
WILL RESUME JUNE 1 with an offsite meeting
Will not meet June 8-July 27
Thursdays 1:30 pm
Explore traditional beats from the cultures of the Old Mali Empire, coastal Ghana, the Caribbean, and Brazil. Learn the motor skills you need to advance as a drummer, how to verbally articulate different beats, and how to group like beats and separate them by styles. Prepare for performance opportunities and get an introduction to different notation styles. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Contact: Bruce Penner 434.249.1406
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 12:00pm-3:00pm
Fridays 12:00-3:00 pm, August 4-September 29 (will not meet on August 11) 8-week series
Do you love animals and want to learn how to paint and draw them? Come along with Katie Hutter and learn how to develop your skills to draw 6 different animals! All levels welcome, no experience required. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $45, Guests $60. Material fee is $15 for prints due to instructor at the start of the class. Additionally, the required material list is below.
Students Must Bring These Required Materials to Class:
Oil paints: Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean blue, Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow medium, Lemon Yellow, Titanium White, Ivory Black
Van Gogh 10 Set Oil Paints 20 ml tubes
Brushes: Assortment of: Flats, Rounds, filberts; fan brush, mop brush, hake brush; preferably hog hair or synthetic sable; palette knife
Artify 15 Brush Piece Set
Refined Linseed oil (or equivalent)
Odorless Mineral Spirits in a lidded jar or metal canteen
Paper Towels
11x14" painting panels/canvases, one per class
Palette or Palette paper
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 8
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 9:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, August 5 - One Day Only
The Center is hosting a Pop-Up Art Show full of different arts and crafts items for sale by artists and artisans 18 years old and up. Come support your community and admire the local art that will be coating our auditorium. Free and Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, August 7, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Mondays 1:00–2:00 pm
Enjoy vocals and guitar by Center Member Jim Gordon.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Diane Chapman shares her 30 years of paper crafting experience to help you create cards and other novelties. Create 3 ornate cards and a seasonal treat box or bag!
Prime members free; Standard members $10; Guests $15. Materials fee is $10, payable to instructor at start of class.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 1:30pm-4:30pm
Beginner to Advanced Scrapbooking
August 8-29, Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm (4 weeks)
Learn how to preserve memories and photos in ways that POP and please the eye and heart. In this four-week class you will make solid progress on an album project. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $40. Materials fees vary, see below. Materials fees are payable to instructor at start of first class. Questions? contact teacher Laurie Bayma.
Beginner’s Class Kit Choices:
Small album 12 x 12 album
Fast $ 67.00 $ 86.00
Fun $ 97.00 $110.00
Fabulous $ 136.00 $156.00
Intermediate Class Kit Choices:
Fast $ 72.00
Fun $120.00
Fabulous $156.00
Advanced Class Kit Choices:
Fast $ 59.00
Fun $ 89.00
Fabulous $156.00.
New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.
Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 8
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 9:30am-6:00pm
Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway. 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square, and the magic of show biz with wit, humor, and pizzazz. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer lands her first job in a new Broadway show. Enjoy sensational tap numbers, lavish costumes, and music including “Dames”, “We’re in the Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”, and “Forty-second Street”. You will be thoroughly entertained from the first note to the final tap.
Lunch is included. Activity Level - Easy Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: Fredericksburg
August 14-26, 2023
Enjoy the majesty of Alaska including Denali National Park and the Yukon in 2023. Follow your Alaska vacation dreams from the awesome fjords to the Yukon. We will travel from Anchorage to Denali National Park and Fairbanks before heading into the Yukon. We will visit Dawson City and Whitehorse while traveling through the land of the gold rush before ending in Skagway. We will board Holland America Line Koningsdam sailing from Skagway to Glacier Bay and Ketchikan. We will cruise through the inside passage ending in Vancouver, BC. A valid passport is required. Travel Protection is available. Ship Registry - The Netherlands. If interested, contact Linda@thecentercville.org or 434-974-6538 for more details.
Activity Level: Active
Open to all.
Location: Alaska
Contact: Linda@thecentercville.org
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm
A Slice of History – The U.S. Invasion of Mexico (1916): “Black Jack” Pershing and Great Hunt for Pancho Villa
Wednesday, 16 August 10:00-12:00
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Steve Rundle will discuss the story of the U.S. incursion into Mexico, 1916. Occurring on the cusp of World War I, the invasion featured an army with one foot in 19th century and one in the 20th. A colorful cast of characters will be highlighted – General Pershing, George S. Patton, Pancho Villa, Major Charles Young (commander of an all African-American cavalry unit – the historic Buffalo Soldiers), and an Apache Scout nicknamed “Chicken.” Questions, comments, and discussion will be encouraged.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 13
Sunday, August 20, 2023 | 11:00am-6:00pm
Join us for a summer afternoon watching America’s favorite pastime at the Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Stadium in Richmond. The Flying Squirrels are the AA team of the San Francisco Giants. Your ticket includes an “all-you-can-eat” buffet luncheon in the Third Base enclosed picnic area. After your lunch you will have a field level seat nearby to enjoy the game. The Flying Squirrels will be hosting the Harrisburg Senators, AA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. It’s always a fun day at the ballpark with on-field entertainment and giveaways.Open to all. Activity Level - Moderate
Open to all.
Location: Richmond
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday, August 22, 1:00-3:00 pm - Registration is due by 4:00 pm, August 11th
Students will learn the history of Quilling and how to use the formed shapes to create a completed design. Cory Ryan will be instructing students on Quilling note cards. This class will provide attendees with the knowledge and tools to create many more Quilling art pieces of their own. No experience is necessary. Prime Members free, Standard Members $15, Guests $25. Materials fee is $20 for all and due to the instructor at the start of class. Registration is due by 4:00 pm, August 11th
Instructor Bio: Cory Ryan is a self-confessed "craft-a-holic." She has been crafting for over 40 years in painting, gourd art, pine needle basketry, and quilling. Cory teaches at Qute Scraps Handmade Boutique in Ruckersville and the Open Doors adult education program with Albemarle County Public Schools.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 15
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 11:30am-1:30pm
August 23, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm, Registration due by August 18.
Pineapples Thai Kitchen caters an awesome lunch of Pad Ped Shrimp, Midnight Beef, Fried Rice, Grilled Chicken over Fried Rice, and Steamed Veggies. Enjoy the last moments of summer with a delicious lunch and fellowship at The Center! Members $15, Guests $18. Registration due by August 18.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 33
Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
This uplifting documentary pays homage to the unique legacy of African-American lawyer Pauli Murray, a social justice campaigner and Episcopal priest whose colorful life and tireless crusades greatly influenced 20th century civil-rights struggles.
Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
September 1-9, 2023
Week 1: September 1 - 9, 2023 - SOLD OUT
Week 2: September 8 - 16, 2023
Join us at Beaufort House in Killarney. Experience the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, Gap of Dunloe, Blarney Castle and so much more. Included: roundtrip airport transfers, roundtrip air, all meals, and day trips. A valid Passport is required. Travel Protection is available.
Activity level: Active
Single: $5295
Double per person: $4295
$1,000 non-refundable deposit required to secure room due by September 21, 2022
Balance due by April 12, 2023
Contact: The Center Travel Office at 434-974-6538
Open to all.
Location: Killarney, Ireland
Seats available: 3
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 8:00am-9:30am
You can use Google maps or your GPS and input "Foxhaven Farm" or follow the direction below.
Members only.
Location: Foxhaven Farm
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Come travel with us to the Green Valley Book Fair located just south of Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the Green Valley Book Fair is a discount book outlet store featuring over 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices. Save up to 90% off retail on over 30,000 different titles in more than 60 different categories, including fiction, history, health and self-help, children’s books, religion, science, sports, cooking, home and garden, crafts, art, reference, nature and outdoors, and more. Lunch on your own at Cracker Barrel.
Activity Level: Easy
Open to all.
Location: Mount Crawford, VA
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 9:15am-3:15pm
All Aboard the VA Scenic Railway
Experience Virginia’s rural countryside as you enjoy lunch on the 3-hour Alleghany Special railway adventure. Our group will travel westward from Staunton train station through beautiful farmland, rolling hills, and mountain ridges out towards the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and back to Staunton.
Your ticket to ride includes a full luncheon with dessert as well as unlimited refills of beverage choices including coffee, soda, or tea, all taxes and gratuities, and bus transportation.
Activity Level: Easy
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 20
October 24-4, 2023
This trip is SOLD OUT - Please let us know if you'd like to be added to our waitlist! Experience a tour of Cairo the Capital and largest city of Egypt. We will visit the great pyramids and Temples, cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, and have time for lots of shopping. A sunrise balloon ride and camel rides are also available We will fly roundtrip to Cairo. Two meals are included daily. Licensed professional Egyptian tour guide. Passport required. Visa is required upon entry into Egypt. Travel Protection is available. Activity Level: Active
* Deposit due April 15th 2023 $1500(non-refundable)
* Final Payment due August 1, 2023
* Per Person Price: $4525 (double)
* Single $5425
Open to all.
Location: Egypt
Seats available: 7
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 11:00am-1:00pm
No need to sign up, just show up with your paper to be shredded. For safety and to keep the line moving, please stay in your car and a volunteer will collect your bag(s) of paper. The shredding truck is a state-of-the-art, high speed shredding truck from 1st Choice Shredding, an NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) certified company. All paper is shredded on-site and then recycled. The event is open to the community. Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the shredding truck and to help fund The Center's operations. Cash only please.
Please note we will not be able to accept entire car loads, truck loads or office loads of paper from an individual.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 8:00am-3:30pm
We will travel to DC to visit the Museum of the Bible. It contains more than 40,000 objects and artifacts ranging from the time of Abraham through the New Testament era. Artifacts include Biblical papyri, Torah scrolls, rare printed Bibles, Jewish artifacts, and contemporary treasures of Christian and Jewish Culture.
The Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global, and educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Lunch on your own.
Activity Level - Moderate - Walking and standing
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Seats available: 25
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | 9:30am-6:00pm
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, VA
Join us as we travel to the Riverside Center for another spectacular musical. Kris Kringle, an indignant, is hired to play Santa in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and does so well that he is hired to play Santa in Macy’s downtown store. This joyous, heart-warming holiday classic is filled with humor, spectacle and beloved music such as “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”. Lunch is included. Open to all.
Open to all.
Location: Fredericksburg
Monday, December 25, 2023 | 12:00am-1:00am
White House Holiday Tour
Date: December ??, 2023
We are planning a tour sometime in early December for a self-guided tour of The White House and to see the festive holiday decorations. We have requested a December tour but The White House will determine the date. Please call or stop by the Travel Office to put your name on the interest list as soon as possible, 434 220 9737 Some walking is involved and there is a possibility of waiting in line at the gate. Lunch is on your own at Fashion Centre in Pentagon City. A valid government-issued United States ID (driver’s license, Military ID, etc.) or a valid U.S. or other official government-issued passport is required.
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
Open to all.
Location: Washington, DC
