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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS GUIDE

ADULT
TRIPS
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                                                     LUNCH
Winter                                           WITH SANTA
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Teen Center
Outings
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      TOWN OF VIENNA PARKS AND RECREATION
       Creating community through people, parks and programs
LUNCH WITH SANTA See page 14 - WINTER 2019 - ADULT TRIPS
TOWN OF VIENNA
      GENERAL INFORMATION
                                    \Youth
       TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                 PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
                                                                               Leslie Herman.......................................................................................................................703-255-6356

                                                                                                                              COMMUNITY CENTER
                                                                               Leon Evans, Community Center Manager..................................................................703-255-6355
                                                                               Nick Jones, Assistant Manager.......................................................................................703-255-5726
                                                                               Joy DiLillo Harrington, Administrative Assistant II..................................................703-255-5741

                                                                                                                                                    PARKS
                                                                               John King, Parks Manager................................................................................................703-255-6336
                                                                               Gary Lawrence, Arborist/Horticulturist ......................................................................703-255-6309
                                                                               Sam Lilly, Urban Artist.......................................................................................................703-255-6309

                                                                                                                                          RECREATION
                                                                               Amy-Jo Hendrix, Recreation Program Manager.......................................................703-255-6357
                                                                               Brandy Wyatt, Recreation Program Coordinator II .................................................703-255-5721
                                                                               Lily Dunning-Widman, Rec. Program Coordinator II — Special Events...........703-255-5738
                                    PAGE                                       Kathy Blevins, Recreation Program Coordinator — Mature Adults..................703-255-7801
                                                                               Javonta Campbell, Recreation Program Coordinator — Teens and Camps......... 703-255-6352
        Youth Team Sports......................................2
                                                                               Natalie Duncan, After School Program Coordinator..............................................703-255-5736
        Registration Dates...................................... 3
                                                                                                                                   PHONE NUMBERS
        Webtrac...........................................................3    Community Center Front Desk.......................................................................................703-255-6360
                                                                               Fax.............................................................................................................................................703-255-6399
        Historic Vienna, Inc.....................................3
                                                                               Weather, Special Events and Sports Line....................................................................703-255-7842
        General Information........................... 4 & 5                   Virginia Relay Center..............................................................................................................................711
                                                                               Business Email................................................................................................. ParksRec@viennava.gov

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        About Our Parks...........................................5
                                                                                                                         BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
        Preschool/Youth/Teen .......................6–10                                                                Monday–Friday — 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
        Youth Classes & Winter Break Camps.10
                                                                                             COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
        Club Phoenix Teen Center.............. 11–13                                                                  Monday–Friday — 8:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
        Special Events..................................... 13–14                                      d                  Saturday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                          Sunday 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.                                                    d f
                Bowman House Pottery Show
                and Sale..............................................13
                                                                                                                                  FACILITY RENTALS
                                                                                       Please contact Leon Evans at (703) 255-6355 or Nick Jones at (703) 255-5726
                Santa Gram.......................................14                                                for more information.
                Lunch with Santa............................14
        Adult Art Programs..................................15                                                       YOUTH TEAM SPORTS
        Adult Fitness Programs.................. 16–20
                                                                                          VIENNA BABE RUTH LEAGUE — boys ages 13–18, visit www.gvrb.org
        Adult Programs...............................20 & 22                                                                              for more information.

        Mature Adult Trips....................................23               VIENNA LITTLE LEAGUE — For children ages 5–12, Little League also sponsors a T-ball
                                                                                                                      program. For further information see vll.org
        Mature Adult Free Lectures.......... 24–27
                                                                                      VIENNA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE ­— Softball program for girls ages 6–18.
        Mature Adults..................................27 & 28                                             For more information visit their website at www.vgsl.org
          Drop-In and On-Going                                                VIENNA YOUTH INC. — Programs in football, lacrosse, rugby, and wrestling, cheerleading,
          Programs..................................29 & 30                    basketball and track and field. For more information, visit the VYI website at www.vyi.org
        Registration Form..................................... 31                        VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER — For boys and girls ages 5–18, for information.
                                                                                                                                             visit www.vys.org
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WINTER 2019
                                                                                                   REGISTRATION
                            REGISTRATION DATES                                                      HISTORIC VIENNA
                  IN TOWN BEGINS                             OUT OF TOWN BEGINS                          HISTORIC VIENNA INC.
             November 5 at 8:00 a.m                        November 13 at 8:00 a.m.             HVI is a non-profit corporation dedicated to
        Classes need to reach the minimum number one week prior to the start date or they       preserving and promoting Vienna’s history
       will be canceled. Camps must meet the minimum two weeks prior to the start of camp.            through a knowledge of its past.
                      Trips must meet the minimum thirty days before the trip.                    New members and volunteers are always
                                                                                                 welcome. Throughout the year, we offer a
                                                                                                 variety of special events for the enjoyment
                                                                                                      of visitors, families and children.
                                                                                                  For more information check our website
                                                                                                       www.historicviennainc.org
                                                                                                          or call 703-938-5187.

                                  f WEBTRAC
                              ON-LINE REGISTRATION
                                 Visit www.viennava.gov/registration.
                  You will be directed to our registration page with a link to WebTrac.
         If you have questions about your user name or password, call the Community Center
                  at 703-255-6360 and we will email your user name and password.                     FREEMAN STORE & MUSEUM

         e  1.
                       TO PURCHASE THEATER OR
                    SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON-LINE:
                 Go to www.viennava.gov/registration.
                                                                                             Located at 131 Church Street NE, behind the Town
                                                                                                Green, the Freeman Store & Museum is jointly
                                                                                              owned and operated by the Town of Vienna and
                                                                                               Historic Vienna, Inc. Built in 1859, The Freeman

                                                                                   d
                                                                                             Store is a museum, a gift shop and has a used book
            2.   Click on Parks & Rec. registration listed munder FAQ.
                                                                                                 cellar. It remains the jewel of Vienna today.
            3.   Click on link (WebTrac) to online registration.
                                                                                                www.historicviennainc.org • 703-938-5187
            4.   Log-in.
                                                                                                                Store Hours:
            5.   From the “Search” drop down list, pick ticket calendar or ticket search.
                                                                                                         Wednesday through Sunday
            6.   Pick the date of the activity or ticket.
            7.   Use the shopping cart and proceed to check-out.        d                                  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
                                                                                                  Admission is free and tours are available
            8.   The receipt and ticket will be sent via email.                                        any time by calling the Store.
                                                                                                January & February open by appointment only.
                 WEBTRAC WILL ALLOW YOU TO REGISTER ON-LINE.
        • WebTrac can be found on the Internet by going to                                                    LITTLE LIBRARY
          www.viennava.gov/registration.                                                         The Little Library is a museum located on the
        • Some trips, programs and events may require you to come to the Vienna Parks          Freeman Store grounds. It is open the 1st Sunday
          and Recreation Office or to fax or mail-in registration.                             of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except
                                                                                             January, February and Easter Sunday). It is also open
        • Full payment is required at the time of registration and you must use a credit
                                                                                              during community events. Although we no longer
          card (American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa).
                                                                                                 operate as a lending library, visitors will enjoy
        • WebTrac is secured by Verisign-Thwart and your credit card information is not       visiting and learning the history of the first library
          viewable by any outside parties.                                                     in Fairfax County. If you are interested in being a
           IN ORDER FOR US TO KEEP YOUR INFORMATION UP TO DATE, REMEMBER                      volunteer and welcoming visitors on the days the
           TO NOTIFY US OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL, ETC.                    building is open please contact the Freeman Store
                                                                                                                 703-937-5187.
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      www.viennava.gov                                                        3                                 WINTER 2019 • Vienna
GENERAL INFORMATION
      REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES                                                 No refunds or credits will be given after the first class without
      • In Town (walk-in, mail-in, Webtrac, fax) begins November 5 at at           a doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for materials fee
        8:00 a.m.                                                                  or Pottery Lab. All requests for refunds and credits must be
                                                                                   submitted in writing.
      • Out of Town Registration (walk-in, mail-in, Webtrac, fax) begins
        November 13 at 8:00 a.m.                                                   TRIPS — No refunds or credits will be issued within 30 days of
                                                                                   the trip. All requests for refunds or credits must be submitted
      Registrations are accepted at the Community Center front desk,               in writing.
      Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.–
      9:00 p.m. and Sunday Noon–6:00 p.m.
                                                                                   CAMP REFUNDS AND CREDITS
                                                                                   Please review carefully. There will be no full refunds given once
      REGISTRATION FORM                                                            you sign up for camp. Camp fees must be paid in full at the time
      • Please use a separate registration form for each distinct household.       of registration. A partial, (50% of the total fees or a maximum of
        Example: do not sign up your neighbor or family member residing            $100.00) refund is given to patrons that submit a request 14 days
        at a different address on your form.                                       prior to the start date of camp. Patrons also have the option to
      • Please include complete address, phone number(s) and                       transfer to another camp 14 days before the beginning of camp.
        e-mail information.                                                        Any changes in regards to registration must be presented in
                                                                                   writing. Camps are canceled if they do not meet the threshold for
      • Include activity number, section, name and birthdate.
                                                                                   minimum registration, two weeks prior to the start date of camp.
                                                                                   If the Parks and Recreation Department cancels a camp, patrons will
      FEES                                                                         receive a full refund.
      • Full payment must be included with your registration form.
      • Sending the incorrect fee will delay your registration.                    PRORATED CLASSES
      • Forms of payment are CREDIT CARD (American Express,                        We will prorate classes for students registering late for a class/camp,
        ­Discover, Master Card or Visa), CHECK (made payable to the Town           however, we cannot prorate the class fee for students who will miss
         of Vienna) or CASH (exact change only).                                   classes in the middle of the session.

      • R next to the fee indicates individuals that reside within the
        corporate limits of Vienna.
                                                                                   INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
                                                                                   Outdoor Programs Held in Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons
      • RSR next to the fee indicates seniors 65 and over that reside within       Decision on outdoor programs/classes will be made one hour prior to
        the corporate limits of Vienna.                                            the start of class. Late cancellations may occur due to unpredictable
      • NR next to the fee indicates individuals that reside outside the           weather conditions.
        corporate limits of the Town of Vienna.                                    Programs and classes will be rescheduled when possible. For those
                                                                                   programs/classes that cannot be rescheduled, a credit will be given
      AGE REQUIREMENT                                                              for the class.
      Participants must meet the age requirements by the first day of              COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURES
      the program.
                                                                                   Please call the weather line, 703-255-7842, for updated information.

      CLASS CANCELLATIONS                                                          WEATHER RELATED CLASS CANCELLATIONS
      We reserve the right to cancel a class, program or special event
                                                                                   Full Closure
      due to insufficient enrollment. All programs require a minimum
                                                                                   • When the Town of Vienna is closed for the day, all classes
      number of participants. Camps are normally canceled two
                                                                                     are cancelled.
      weeks before each session begins. A full refund will be given.
      PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!                                                       Modified Operating Schedule
                                                                                   • For classes scheduled to begin before 1:00 p.m., operating status
      CLASS REFUNDS AND CREDITS                                                      will be announced by 5:00 a.m.
       REFUNDS — To obtain a full refund or credit, a request must be              • For classes scheduled to begin after 1:00 p.m., operating status will
      s­ ubmitted 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program.                be announced by 12:00 p.m. (noon).
       A refund requested less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of
                                                                                   For the most up to date information, please check the Town website
       the program will incur a 50% penalty ($50 max) per program.
                                                                                   at www.viennava.gov or call 703-255-7842 for specific details on
      CREDITS — There is no fee for a household credit submitted 14                delays, early dismissals and closings.
      calendar days prior to the start of the program. A household credit
      requested less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program       FAIRFAX COUNTY TEACHER WORKDAYS
      will incur a 10% penalty per program. Credits are good for one year          Scheduled classes will meet when Fairfax County Schools are closed
      from date issued.                                                            for teacher work days.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
                                                                                        & PARKS
      CONFIRMATION POLICY
      Please note the date and time of your class. If                                 ABOUT OUR PARKS
      registering by Webtrac a confirmation can be
      printed from the screen. For in person, drop off,      BRANCH ROAD TOT LOT is located at the intersection of Locust Street and Branch
      mail-in and faxes a confirmation will be emailed to    Road, SE. This park has playground equipment for children ages 2-5. No restrooms facilities
      you within one week. We may also need to notify        at this park.
      you if your class is cancelled or changed, therefore
      we must have a daytime telephone number and            GLYNDON PARK is located on the north side of Maple Avenue on Glyndon Street It
      e-mail address.                                        has two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, ball field, picnic areas with pavilions,
                                                             playground equipment and restrooms. The park pavilion may be reserved for picnics online.
      GENERAL POLICY                                         See reservation fees.
      • Please arrive on time for classes. We cannot
        hold up a classroom of students for those that
                                                             MEADOW LANE PARK is located on the corner of Meadow Lane, Ware Street and
                                                             Courthouse Road. This park has two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, ball fields,
        are late.
                                                             playground equipment, restrooms and pavilions. The park pavilion may be reserved for
      • To ensure the safety of your child please            picnics by contacting the Community Center. See reservation fees.
        accompany your children to and from
        the classroom.                                       MOOREFIELD PARK is located at 700 Courthouse Road adjacent to Nottoway Park.
                                                             There is on-site parking with walking trails connecting to Nottoway Park. This is also the site
      • Please pick up your children promptly at the
                                                             of Vienna Dog Park. No restroom facilities at this park.
        end of class. ­Before and after class supervision
        is not available. We may find it necessary to        NORTHSIDE PARK is located at the end of Glyndon Street on the north side of Maple
        charge an additional fee of $10 to parents who       Avenue. The park is a slice of undisturbed woodland with winding trails. A hiker and biker
        are habitually late in picking up their children.    connector boardwalk is open. No restroom facilities at this park.
      • We will reschedule all classes we cancel,
        however, we cannot reschedule classes for            PETERSON LANE PARK is located on Malcolm Road NW and is jointly operated and
        students who miss classes.                           owned by the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County Park Authority. This park has playground
                                                             equipment, gaga pit, a basketball court, open fields and walkways. No restroom facilities at
      • If students cannot be a cooperating member           this park.
        of class they will be asked to withdraw. A refund
        will be issued for the remaining classes. No         SARAH WALKER MERCER PARK This park is located at the corner of Nutley and
        refunds will be issued for supply fees or            Knoll Street NW. This is a neighborhood park with walking paths, seating areas and an
        Pottery Lab.                                         abundance of plant material. This park has the Town’s first rain garden. No restroom
                                                             facilities at this park.
      BEHAVIOR POLICY                                        SOUTHSIDE PARK is located on Ross Drive and is the site of Babe Ruth baseball, men’s
      Parks and Recreation classes are to be enjoyed by      slow pitch, coed softball and youth football games. Playground equipment, sand volleyball
      all from youth through adults. Participants that       court and basketball court are also available at this park. The park pavilion may be reserved
      continually disrupt the class experience for other     for picnics online.
      class members will be asked to withdraw from the
      class. You will receive a refund for the balance of    VIENNA DOG PARK Located at 700 Courthouse Road. This off-leash dog park is
      the class, however materials fees or Pottery Lab       situated in Moorefield Park. The fenced 90 x 150 area is shaded with on-site water. Owners
      fees will not be refunded.                             and dogs must follow posted rules and regulations. Dogs must be licensed by the Town of
                                                             Vienna or Fairfax County. The park is open dawn to dusk. Please follow all rules and pick up
      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT                        after your dogs. No restroom facilities at this park
      The Vienna Parks and Recreation Brochure will
      be made available in large print or on Audio File      VIENNA TOWN GREEN located at 144 Maple Avenue East. Our newest park is in the
      upon request. Call 703-255-6360 • TTY 703-255-         Town center and is home to the Town Green Performance Series. The Town Green includes
      5739 / Virginia Relay Center 711.                      a plaza, lawn area, amphitheater, seating and picnic areas, restrooms and parking. The park
      The Town of Vienna does not discriminate on the        has Wifi on site.
      basis of disability in the administration or access    WILDWOOD AND STREAM VALLEY PARKS are linear stream buffer parks with a
      to, treatment of, or employment in its programs        combination of asphalt, woodchip and natural trails. No restroom facilities at this park.
      or activities. The Director of Public Works at
      127 Center Street S, Vienna, VA 22180 has been         VIENNA COMMUNITY AND LEARNING GARDEN is located behind the
      designated to coordinate ADA compliance.               Community Center. The garden features food, flowers and herbs and provides learning
      This location is fully accessible to persons with      and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Also visit the Take-a-book, Leave-a-book
      disabilities. Translation requests need to be made     kiosk. Guided tours are available, contact Vienna Parks & Recreation at 703-255-6360. No
      in writing at least fourteen working days before       restroom facilities at this location.
      the day of the event.
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      www.viennava.gov                                                       5                                           WINTER 2019 • Vienna
PRESCHOOL &
      YOUTH CLASSES
      CANTA Y BAILA CON MIGO
      Ages: Newborn — 5 years and their moms, dads, relatives and/
      or caregivers
      Thursday — Romi Ratti
      Take a journey into Spanish language and its cultures through the
      magical world of music. Canta y Baila Conmigo combines music
      education and language immersion and is designed for beginners
      and native speakers alike. Canta y Baila Conmigo creates a playful,
      interactive atmosphere where language learning is integrated                   PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
      naturally into the musical experience. Young children and their adults         Instructor: Shannon Lake
      experience another culture and language firsthand while exploring              Gymnastics for the younger set! A fun and challenging class that
      and developing musically in an age-appropriate manner. Families                teaches age appropriate skills on uneven bars, balance beam, floor,
      attend a series of weekly 45-minute classes. They also receive a               and springboard. Students need to be able to attend without an
      songbook and CD each semester to continue the singing, dancing                 adult and be cooperating members of the class.
      and learning at home.                                                          Activity #  Dates # of Classes Day         Time      Age       R/NR
      Thursday — 1/24–3/28 (no class 2/7, 3/14) 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.             304062-A1 1/8-3/12     10        Tu    1:00-1:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
      To register, please visit www.musictogetherofvienna.com                        304062-B1 1/8-3/12     10        Tu    2:00-2:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
      Fee: R $186 / NR $232 — 8 Classes                                              304062-C1 1/8-3/12     10        Tu    3:00-3:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
                                                                                     304062-D1 1/9-3/13     10        W    10:45-11:30am   3-5     $60/$75
                                                                                     304062-E1 1/9-3/13     10        W     1:00-1:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
                                                                                     304062-F1 1/9-3/13     10        W     2:00-2:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
                                                                                     304062-G1 1/9-3/13     10        W     3:00-3:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
                                                                                     304062-H1 1/10-3/14    10        Th    9:45-10:30am   3-5     $60/$75
      Ages: Newborn–5 years and their moms, dads, relatives
                                                                                     304062-I1 1/10-3/14    10        Th    1:00-1:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
      and/or caregivers
                                                                                     304062-J1 1/10-3/14    10        Th    2:00-2:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
      Tuesday — Romi Ratti • Saturday — Linda Criscitello                            304062-K1 1/10-3/14    10        Th    3:00-3:45pm    3-5     $60/$75
      Each week in Music Together® Mixed-age classes, babies, toddlers,
      preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45                     GYMNASTICS FOR 5-13 YEAR OLDS
      minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you
                                                                                     Instructor: Shannon Lake
      and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to
                                                                                     Children will receive instruction on the uneven bars, balance beam,
      full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course!). It’s
                                                                                     vault and floor. Class also includes flexibility and strength building
      so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place!
                                                                                     moves. Classes are for all ability levels: beginner through advanced.
      You’ll take home the award-winning music used in class, along with
                                                                                     Children progress through the program based on individual ability
      an illustrated songbook and other resources including access to
                                                                                     levels. Boys and girls are grouped primarily by ability level and age.
      download the collection to your iPhone or Android and to Music
                                                                                     Join us for one, two or three days a week!
      Together’s® online Family Music Zone. All families new to Music
      Together receive a booklet explaining our principles and philosophy.           Activity #   Dates # of Classes Day           Time        Age       R/NR
      As you discover new ways to play with music all week long, you’ll be           314061-A1 1/8-3/12         10       Tu     4:00-5:00pm    5-13     $70/$85
      supporting your child’s music-learning and overall development —               314061-B1 1/8-3/12         10       Tu     5:00-6:00pm    5-13     $70/$85
      even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer.               314061-C1 1/9-3/13         10       W      4:00-5:00pm    5-13     $70/$85
      Tuesday — January 15–March 26 (No class 2/5) 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.          314061-D1 1/9-3/13         10       W      5:00-6:00pm    5-13     $70/$85
      Saturday — January 5–March 16 (No class 2/2) 9:00a.m., 10:00 a.m.              314061-E1 1/10-3/14        10       Th     4:00-5:00pm    5-13     $70/$85
      and 11:00 a.m.                                                                 314061-F1 1/10-3/14        10       Th     5:00-6:00pm    5-13     $70/$85
      To register, please visit www.musictogetherofvienna.com
      Fee: R $222 / NR $272 — 10 Classes                                             GYMNASTICS FOR 6-13 YEAR OLDS
                                                                                     Instructor: Shannon Lake
      GYMNASTICS FOR PARENT/CHILD                                                    Children will receive instruction on the uneven bars, balance beam,
      Instructor: Shannon Lake                                                       vault and floor. Class also includes flexibility and strength building
      Kids! Grab your favorite grown up and come to gymnastics. This is an           moves. Classes are for all ability levels: beginner through advanced.
      introductory class where kids will explore the bars, beam, floor, and          Children progress through the program based on individual ability
      springboard with a responsible adult. Instructor provides guidance             levels. Boys and girls are grouped primarily by ability level and age.
      and supervision. Adults and children need to be cooperative and                Join us for one, two or three days a week!
      participating members of the class.                                            Activity #   Dates # of Classes Day           Time        Age       R/NR
      Activity #   Dates # of Classes Day        Time        Age       R/NR          314062-A1 1/8-3/12         10       Tu     6:00-7:00pm    6-13     $70/$85
      304061-A1 1/9-3/13       10       W 9:45-10:30am        2-3    $60/$75         314062-B1 1/9-3/13         10       W      6:00-7:00pm    6-13     $70/$85
      304061-B1 1/10-3/14      10       Th 10:45-11:30am      2-3    $60/$75         314062-C1 1/10-3/14        10       Th     6:00-7:00pm    6-13     $70/$85
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PRESCHOOL &
                                                                                                              YOUTH CLASSES
      ADVANCED GYMNASTICS                                                               SPORTS & GAMES FOR KIDS
      Instructor: Shannon Lake                                                          Instructor: Chris Kurtzman
      This class has a student/teacher ratio of 4 to 1 and is for the year              Learn the fundamentals of team sports such as soccer, dodge
      round student. Students will improve on and add to skills already                 ball, flag football, basketball, baseball, hockey, volleyball and
      learned as well as work on routines, dance, flexibility and strength.             more. We will introduce a new sport each week and play related
      AN INSTRUCTOR WILL APPROACH A PARENT WHEN A CHILD IS READY                        games to reinforce skills learned. In addition, we will incorporate
      FOR THIS CLASS. Registration will not be accepted without a written               fun playground games such as friendship tag, stuck in the mud,
      letter from the instructor. Participants need to be registered for a              duck, duck, goose, and we will add some new ones too! Children
      MINIMUM of two classes a week in addition to the advanced class.                  will release energy, get exercise, learn new sports and games
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day      Time         Age       R/NR            and socialize with other children. Values such as sportsmanship,
      314063-A1    1/8-3/12     10       Tu   7:00-8:00pm     7-13    $140/$170         teamwork, sharing and consideration of others will be stressed.
      314063-B1    1/10-3/14    10       Th   7:00-8:00pm     7-13    $140/$170         Please bring a large water bottle and appropriate athletic shoes.
                                                                                        NO CLASS 1/21,2/18
      TUMBLING PLUS                                                                     Activity #  Dates # of Classes Day          Time         Age       R/NR
      Instructor: Shannon Lake                                                          304706-A1 1/7-3/11      8       M        1:30-2:45pm     3-6     $120/$150
      This class is great for boys and girls. We will focus primarily on floor            CANCELLED
                                                                                        304706-B1  1/8-2/26     8       Tu       1:30-2:45pm     3-6     $120/$150
      exercise skills as well as springboard and vaulting skills. Flexibility and
      strength will be included. All skill levels are welcome. Children will            ALL SPORTS FOR KIDS
      progress based on individual ability levels.                                      Instructor: Helen Petrakes
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day         Time        Age       R/NR           All Sports will teach the fundamentals of a variety of team sports
      314064-A1 1/9-3/13          10     W     7:00-8:00pm     5-13     $70/$85         including soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey, volleyball and track
                                                                                        and field. Kids will enjoy playing new games such as; Rainbow Run,
      NAMASTE AND PLAY! YOGA FOR KIDS                                                   End Zone Trappers, Battleship, Bye-Bye Tag and much more. We will
                                                                                        focus on large motor skill development and ball handling skills, as
      Instructor: Shannon Agniel
                                                                                        well as emphasizing good sportsmanship and teamwork.
      We are going to reach for the sky, touch our toes and learn poses
      in a way that is engaging and fun! We will also practice relaxation               Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day       Time         Age       R/NR
      techniques that will help each child feel centered and mindful at the             304707-A1     1/9-3/6      9       W     2:00-3:15pm     3-6    $135/$168.75
      end of each class. Your child will develop more strength, flexibility             304707-B1    1/10-3/7      9       Th    2:00-3:15pm     3-6    $135/$168.75
      and balance - addressing the body, mind and spirit. Mats provided.
      Little yogis needed. Kids ages 3-5 need to be able to be without a
      parent and follow direction in class. Kids ages 1-3 attend with their
      yogi caregiver.
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day       Time        Age       R/NR
      304460-A1 1/15-3/19      10        Tu 9:45-10:30am     1-3    $225/$275
      304460-B1 1/17-3/21      10        Th   1:00-1:45pm    3-5     $225$275

      FAMILY YOGA                                                                       LITTLE SHOTS TENNIS
      Instructor: Shannon Agniel                                                        Instructor: First Serve Tennis
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      family and let us escape the cold weather with the warmth of yoga
      mindfulness and meditation. We will not only stretch our muscles,                 racquet. *NO CLASS 2/15
      but also our hearts and minds through a balance of playful yoga and               Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day        Time         Age       R/NR
      calming relaxation techniques. You will leave class with your loved               304040-A1    1/18-3/8     7       F      6:45-7:30pm     4-6     $147/$189
      one feeling centered and ready to take on the day. Mats provided.
      Little yogi and big yogi needed. *NO CLASS 1/26                                   UK ELITE SOCCER SATURDAY
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day       Time        Age       R/NR            Instructor: UK Elite Soccer
      304705-A1    1/19-3/23     9       Sa   9:30-10:30am    1-99   $195/$243.75
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      FUN AND FUNDAMENTALS                                                                                       CELL
                                                                                        to the world’s most popular sport! Our unique games based approach

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      Instructor: First Serve Tennis                                                    motor skills, social skills, coordination and general athletic ability in a

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      Through fun “games-based” activities and differentiated instruction,              stimulating, motivating, educational environment.

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      beginners and experienced players learn the fundamental strokes                   Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day       Time        Age       R/NR
      with emphasis on forehands, backhands and volleys. *NO CLASS 2/15                 314331-A1    1/12-3/2     8         Sa    8:30-9:00am    2-3     $75/$93.75
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day       Time         Age       R/NR            314331-B1    1/12-3/2     8         Sa    9:00-9:30am    3-4     $75/$93.75
      314040-A1    1/18-3/8     7       F     7:30-8:30pm     7-10    $147/$189         314331-C1    1/12-3/2     8         Sa   9:30-10:00am    2-3     $75/$93.75
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      www.viennava.gov                                                              7                                            WINTER 2019 • Vienna
PRESCHOOL &
      YOUTH CLASSES
      CREATIVE CLAY FOR CHILDREN                                                         MINI DOODLERS
      Instructor: Patty Moskowitz                                                        Instructor: Abrakadoodle
      Classes are designed to awaken children’s powers of observation,                   Children develop their creativity through carefully designed lessons
      encourage imagination and enhance their sense of wonder. Often                     that ignite the imagination and develop skills. Using real artists’
      the process is as important as the results. Kids will create several               materials including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative
      projects including little boxes with lids, containers with handles,                tools and more, the children create masterpieces that are truly
      small animals and figures; with plenty of instruction on “how-to”.                 unique. A materials fee of $32 is due the first day of class.
      These creations will go through the two-firing process of bisque to                Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day         Time         Age       R/NR
      glazing. Some projects will be painted with acrylic. The last project
                                                                                         307251-A1    1/8-2/12     6         Tu   11:15am-12:00pm    3-6    $87/$108.75
      will be completed on the last day and ready to take home. Parents are
      welcome and encouraged to stay, play and even help a little. The last              307251-B1    1/9-2/13     6         W    11:15am-12:00pm    3-6    $87/$108.75
      10 minutes of the class will be clean up with each student cleaning                307251-C1    2/26-4/2     6         Tu   11:15am-12:00pm    3-6    $87/$108.75
      his or her own area and helping others in the class.                               307251-D1    2/27-4/3     6         W    11:15am-12:00pm    3-6    $87/$108.75
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day        Time         Age        R/NR
      317250-A1    1/8-2/26     8       Tu     4:00-6:00pm     7-11     $112/$140        ADRENALINE DANCE FORCE
                                                                                         Instructor: Adrenaline Dance Force
      TEEN POTTERY                                                                       Our ADF hip-hop dancers will learn the latest street dancing
      Instructor: Patty Moskowitz                                                        techniques, performance skills and confidence. Hip-hop is an ever-
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      bowls and vases, they can enjoy learning how to create smaller                     Dance Force classes offer the ability to improve hip-hop style,
      ceramic pieces. Emphasis will be on adding creative objects in clay
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      such as handles, lids and other designs to their pieces. They will also            grounded and strong through upper and lower body movement.
      experience hand-building techniques to supplement their thrown                     Adrenaline’s experienced staff brings excitement to this class with the
      pieces and to stand on their own, including such as serving bowls,                 latest hip-hop moves and age appropriate music.
      etc. Classes are held at the Bowman House Arts and Crafts Center.                  Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day          Time          Age      R/NR
      NO CLASS 1/21, 2/18                                                                328101-A1    1/9-2/27     8       W        5:30-6:30pm      6-12   $160/$200
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day        Time          Age       R/NR
      327210-A1    1/7-3/11     8       M      4:00-6:00pm     12-16    $112/$140        CHEER AND TUMBLING
                                                                                         Instructor: Adrenaline Dance Force
                                                                                         Our cheer class is designed to teach basic to advanced concepts

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                                                                                         gain strength, performance techniques and improve on their
                                                                                         showmanship! Whether you are new to cheerleading or building on
                                                                                         your foundation, we will help you to be your best! This class will have
                                                                                         the opportunity to perform in the Adrenaline Dance Fall Showcase in
                                                                                         mid-December.
      TWOOSEY DOODLERS                                                                   Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day          Time          Age      R/NR
      Instructor: Abrakadoodle                                                           328104-A1    1/11-3/1     8       F        5:30-6:30pm      6-12   $160/$200
      This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents (or helpers).
      Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing           TINY TO DANCE
      and creating, while developing fine motor, language and self-help                  Instructor: Velocity Dance
      skills. This “I can do it!” class is fun and creative! Each session has new        This is the perfect introductory class for your little dancer! Usually known
      activities and mom’s helpers get to play too. A $32 materials fee is               as Creative Movement, this class focuses on teaching your dancer
      due on the first day of class.                                                     the basics of dance as well as working on overall body awareness,
      Activity #  Dates # of Classes    Day       Time         Age        R/NR           performance and showmanship, musicality, following directions
      307250-A1 1/8-2/12      6          Tu    9:15-9:55am    18M-3    $87/$108.75       and working with peers. Dancers will learn Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop
      CANCELLED
      307250-B1 1/8-2/12      6          Tu   10:15-10:55am   18M-3    $87/$108.75       as well as the basics of Tumbling each week. We use popular music,
         CANCELLED
      307250-C1  1/9-2/13     6          W     9:15-9:55am    18M-3    $87/$108.75       upbeat choreography and games to keep dancers engaged and excited
      307250-D1  1/9-2/13
             CANCELLED        6          W    10:15-10:55am   18M-3    $87/$108.75       about class. At Velocity Dance, we believe all dancers are capable of
      307250-E1 2/26-4/2      6          Tu    9:15-9:55am    18M-3    $87/$108.75       learning in a positive, enthusiastic and wholesome environment where
      307250-F1 2/26-4/2      6          Tu   10:15-10:55am   18M-3    $87/$108.75       they feel supported and confident. NO CLASS 1/21, 2/18
      307250-G1 2/27-4/3      6          W     9:15-9:55am    18M-3    $87/$108.75       Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day         Time          Age      R/NR
      307250-H1 2/27-4/3      6          W    10:15-10:55am   18M-3    $87/$108.75       308100-A1    1/14-3/18     8       M       4:00-5:00pm      4-6    $160/$200
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PRESCHOOL &
                                                                                                                YOUTH CLASSES
      CHESS CLUB                                                                          STEMTREE CODNG WITH FUN
      Instructor: Silver Knights Enrichment                                               Instructor: Stemtree
      Experienced Silver Knights instructors using a curriculum developed
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      learning and play. Playing chess is a great way to develop a child’s critical       This class will teach students how to create and develop computer
      thinking skills, sportsmanship, and patience all while having fun!                  programs (games, stories, etc.) instead of playing them. Students
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day        Time         Age       R/NR            will learn the computer programming concepts in a fun and
      319710-A1    1/23-3/13     8       W      5:00-6:00pm     5-12   $166/$207.50       interactive way. They will combine media elements to create and

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                                                                                          art. Students will learn basic reasoning and problem solving skills.
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      Instructor: Silver Knights Enrichment
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                                                                                          clearly, use technology fluently and collaborate effectively. They will
      In Silver Knights Coding Club, children create stories, games, and
                                                                                          also create their own computer programs to implement computer
      animations using a visual programming language called Scratch.
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      It is as easy to use as snapping together building blocks! Projects
                                                                                          Teamwork). Students do not need previous computer programming
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      animation fun and creative! Our curriculum teaches new coders
      the basics while challenging more experienced coders to create                      or our after school program(s) will have different activities and
      increasingly complex programs. We do different projects every                       continue learning new science and engineering concepts based on
      session, so material does not repeat. Children take home a USB with                 their prior work with us. NO CLASS 1/21, 2/18
      all their programs on the last day!                                                 Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day       Time       Age      R/NR
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day        Time         Age        R/NR           314460-A1    1/7-3/11     8       M     5:30-6:30pm   6-11   $204/$254
      319711-A1    1/24-3/14     8       Th     5:00-6:00pm     7-12     $252/$302
                                                                                          LEGO® ROBOTICS
      SMALL PEOPLE DANCE                                                                  Instructor: Silver Knights Enrichment
      Instructor: Velocity Dance                                                          Make LEGO® WeDo 2.0 SpaceBots in this session of Robotics Club!

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      they love about dance. Usually known as Creative Movement, this
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      class focuses on teaching your dancer the basics of dance as well as                droids you are looking for!
      working on overall body awareness, performance and showmanship,                     Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day      Time       Age      R/NR
      musicality, following directions and working with peers. Dancers                    319712-A1    1/22-3/12     8       Tu   5:00-6:00pm   7-12   $252/$302
      will learn Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop as well as the basics of Tumbling each
      week. Exposure to multiple styles of dance allows dancers at this
      age to best pick a genre of dance they love for future classes. We use              ENGINEERING WITH LEGO DUPLO
      popular music, upbeat choreography and games to keep dancers                        Instructor: C3 Cyberclub
      engaged and excited about class. Velocity Dance, located in the                     Powered by LEGO® DUPLO Education, our Preschool Lego Robotics
      town of Vienna, is excited to bring this popular studio class to the                class combines creativity and engineering with playful learning
      community center. NO CLASS 1/21, 2/18                                               experiences. Students build teamwork while engaging in hands-on
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day        Time         Age        R/NR           stories and activities that help them learn about counting, patterns,
                                                                                          and more! Kids build from their imagination and use scenarios to
      308101-A1    1/14-3/18     8       M      5:00-6:00pm     7-9      $160/$200
                                                                                          learn basic problem solving and communication skills. Do you have
                                                                                          a young builder excited to learn? Take our class today.
      STEMTREE BUILD YOUR OWN
                                                                                          Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day       Time       Age       R/NR
      ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT                                                                  322552-A1    2/7-2/28     4       Th    1:00-2:00pm   3-5     $96/$120
      Instructor: Stemtree
      Lights and sounds fascinate children but know little about the circuits
      and electronics behind them. We make it easy for children to learn
                                                                                          ARZI MATH
      with practical hands-on activities and experiments. Not only are these              Instructor: NABILA SALAME
      activities fun, safe, and easy; they will introduce children to the field of        Early introduction to simple math concepts while children are
      engineering and inspire them to become tomorrow’s problem solvers.                  playing and socializing with their peers. The class atmosphere is one
      Students’ proficiency in electronics are assessed during the first session          of positive reinforcement and encouragement to build confidence
      and, based on the outcome of the assessment, are divided into groups                and self-esteem. Students will be exposed to math language and
      of no more than two. Students who have attended previous Stemtree                   symbols. They will Interact together to produce results. The goal of
      programs will have different activities and continue learning new                   the class is to develop a love of math as early as possible. Students
      concepts based on their prior work.                                                 will get work sheets to take home at the end of the course.
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day         Time         Age        R/NR           Activity #    Dates # of Classes Day       Time       Age      R/NR
      314661-A1    1/9-2/27     8       W       5:30-6:30pm     6-11     $204/$254        309160-A1    1/8-2/26     8       Tu    1:00-2:00pm   3-5    $156/$195
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      www.viennava.gov                                                                9                                           WINTER 2019 • Vienna
YOUTH CLASSES &
      WINTER BREAK CAMPS
      GAME DESIGN AND PRODUCTION                                                       STEMTREE WINTER BREAK CAMP
      Instructor: C3 Cyberclub                                                         Instructor: Stemtree
      Software: Platinum Arts Sandbox Skill Level: Beginner. This special              Keep your kids engaged and learning over the winter, spring, summer
      class is specifically designed for younger children to cultivate their           and student-holiday breaks with our award winning Stemtree Camp.
      interest to become game designers, multimedia artists, engineers,                We bring basic science to life through our Science, Engineering, and
      programmers and more! Give your child the opportunity to see                     Technology Workouts. Students will be immersed in different science
      how professional games are made. In this exciting class, children                and engineering activities including robotics, coding and electricity
      will use basic 3D geometry to create their very own video game                   and electronics. Students attending extended hours will be exposed
      level. Students will create puzzles and challenges using jump pads,              to our science workouts. Our program utilizes instructional time,
      elevators, lava, and more! Acquire computer skills, mathematics,                 assessments and hands-on activities to reinforce key concepts and
      creativity and basic problem solving skills. Looking for a way to                develop science and engineering skills that will enhance critical
      introduce your child to the wonderful world of video game design?                thinking ability and improve problem-solving skills all while having
      This is a great place to start!                                                  fun! Students’ proficiency in each program is assessed during the
                                                                                       first session. Based on the outcome of the assessment, we divide the
      Activity # Dates       # of Classes Day     Time      Age     R/NR
                                                                                       students into groups of no more than 2 students.
      322553-A1 1/26-3/2            6       Sa 9:00-10:00am     6-9  $144/$180
      322553-B1 1/26-3/2            6       Sa 10:15-11:15am 10-14   $144/$180         Activity #   Dates # of Classes Day      Time             Age       R/NR
                                                                                       315310-A1 12/26-12/28    3      W-F 9:00am-3:30pm         6-12    $239/$289
      HOOPS CAMPUS                                                                     315310-B1 1/2-1/4        3      W-F 9:00am-3:30pm         6-12    $239/$289

      BASKETBALL CAMP                                                                  WINTER BREAK PLAYGROUND CAMP
      Instructor: Brad Leydig                                                          There will be a variety of activities for youngsters to fill the long winter
      Hoop Campus aims to teach the fundamentals of basketball through                 break. Activities include arts and crafts, games, and much more. The
      daily activities like how shoot, how to do dribble, and how to defend.           program is held at the Vienna Community Center. Children may come
      While learning technical skills they will be more importantly learn              and go throughout the day. Parents wanting to enroll their children in
      about emotional and social skills like how to work as part of a team,            the program must register by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the session
      how to cope with adversity, and how to assess risks and analyze                  begins, if space is available. Please bring a lunch, a snack and a water
      possible outcomes.                                                               bottle. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers each day.
      Activity #    Dates    # of Classes Day      Time        Age        R/NR         Activity #    Dates    # of Classes Day      Time         Age        R/NR
      315101-A1    1/2-1/4         3      W-F 10:00am-3:00pm   7-12    $105/$131.25    315311-A1    1/2-1/4         3      W-F 9:00am-3:30pm     6-11    $90/$112.50

                                                     Santa Gram
            S       end your holiday wishes by November 19, 2018 to the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, and the
                    elves will make sure Santa gets your letter! We have a special mailbox that goes straight to the North Pole.

                                                                      MOMS AND DADS11

           MOMS AND DADS: All mail is sent to the North Pole for Santa to respond and a letter will be mailed to your child.
            Please make sure to include your complete address with zip code and clearly print your child’s full name on their letter.
                         Send letters to Vienna Parks and Recreation, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna VA 22180.

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CLUB PHOENIX
                                                                                                                TEEN CENTER
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           tudents can enjoy a place of their own at Club Phoenix, located in the     HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER HOURS
           basement of the Vienna Community Center. The club is a drop-in center,
                                                                                      High School students may also volunteer and mentor at the Teen
           where teens in (grades 6–12) can mingle with classmates, get assistance
      with homework, participate in projects, and partake in group activities and     Center during the after school program. Interested students
      games. A registration form is required forLms are available at the Vienna       should contact Natalie Duncan at 703-255-5736 or by email:
      Community Center, Club Phoenix, and on our website: www.viennava.gov.           natalie.duncan@viennava.gov.
      Club Phoenix is staffed by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department.
                         Club Phoenix Closure Dates:
                                                                                      “THE PHOENIX” PARENT E-NEWSLETTER
                                                                                      The Club Phoenix Parent E-Newsletter “The Phoenix” will keep you
                                November 22–23
                             December 24–25, and 31                                   informed of schedule changes, special events, center closures and
                                January 1 and 21                                      after school activities. You can add your email at Club Phoenix, call
                                  February 18                                         703-255-5736 or email natalie.duncan@viennava.gov.

                             Club Phoenix Location:                                   CLUB PHOENIX RENTALS
                             Vienna Community Center
                                                                                      Club Phoenix Teen Center is available for rentals on weekends. The
                       120 Cherry Street, SE • Vienna, VA 22180
                                                                                      center is only available to parties of teens registered at Club Phoenix,
                               Hours of Operation                                     grades 6–10. Applications are available at the Community Center
                                  6th–12th Grade:                                     front desk and via the web at www.viennava.gov, and should be
                                 Monday–Thursday                                      summited to Javonta Campbell, Recreation Program Coordinator. Visit
                                2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.                                   the web for more details and pricing or contact the Front Desk
                                       Friday
                                                                                      at 703-255-6360.
                                2:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
               Student Holidays, Early Releases and Breaks                            TEEN COUNCIL
                                 November 21                                          President: Natalie St. John
                             December 14, and 26–28                                   Vice President: Drake Miller
                             January 2–4, 18, and 25
                                                                                      The Teen Council, a group of youth from Club Phoenix, participates
                                  February 4
                                                                                      in many events ranging from stream cleanups to kids’ activities in
                    Club Phoenix Hours of Operation for                               hopes of making a difference in their community. The teens are
                       Student Holidays and Breaks                                    also leaders at Club Phoenix by providing education on youth
                                   6th–12th Grade:                                    issues and volunteering at special events. If you are in 6th grade
                                   Monday–Friday                                      and up an application to join can be picked up at Club Phoenix.
                                 12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.                                 Meetings are on alternating Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
            All programs will be held at the Vienna Community Center,                 Volunteer opportunities are typically on the weekends, with some
                              unless otherwise noted.                                 opportunities after school and during school breaks. Teens are
                                                                                      chaperoned by a Town of Vienna employee on each volunteer outing.
                                                                                      Call 703-255-5736 or e-mail natalie.duncan@viennava.gov for
                                                                                      more information.
                         CLUB PHOENIX
                     AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM                                             TEEN IMPROV CLUB
               The Club Phoenix After School Program is for grades 6                  President: Graham McCarthy
           through 12. We are in operation Monday through Thursday,
                                                                                      The “Teen Improv Club” is an opportunity for teens to flex their
           2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
          We offer a complimentary snack with a drink, homework help,                 comedic muscles by participating in a series of improvisation and
          special interest clubs and sports/fitness to round out the daily            sketch comedy classes. It doesn’t matter if you have never tried
           activities. There are video games and large table games like:              comedy; the class is open to newcomers as well as experienced
          foosball, pool and air hockey that will occupy our participants.            comics. You will participate in improv games and write comedic
              The program is free and open to any teen in the Greater                 sketches to enhance your skills. The troop meets every Friday night
          Vienna area. Registration is required. To register or if you have           from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Club Phoenix, during the school year.
            any questions, please contact Natalie Duncan, Teen Center                 Family and friends are invited to a laugh out loud culminating
                Program Coordinator at 703-255-5736 or by email:                      performance, at the end of each quarter. Bring your funny bone, be
                          natalie.duncan@viennava.gov.                                ready to laugh and have a lot of fun! For more information, please
                                                                                      contact Jose Torres at 703-255-5736.
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      www.viennava.gov                                                               11                                    WINTER 2019 • Vienna
CLUB PHOENIX
      TEEN CENTER
                                                                                     FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
                                                                                 MAN ABOUT TOWN
                                                                                 Friday, February 1 — 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
                                                                                 Town Manager, Mercury Payton will be fielding questions from our
                                                                                 youth about upcoming improvements and projects that the Town
                                                                                 will be taking on.

                                                       GAME AND                  CHAMPIONSHIP TAILGATE PARTY
                                                                                 Friday, February 1 — 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
                                                    MOVIE “NIGHT”                Choose a side. Will it be the best team out of the AFC or the NFC? Come
                                             Wednesday, November 21 —            enjoy finger foods, drinks, and challenges inspired by the gridiron.
                                                      12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
      No need to change out of your pajamas, come on down to The Club            FEAST ON FACTS
      in your onesies or the coziest pajamas you can find. We will provide       Wednesdays in February
      the movie, popcorn and lunch.                                              During Black History Month we will learn about the roles and
                                                                                 achievements of African Americans in the history of the United
      HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE                                                     States. We will enjoy soul food cuisine and the influence of African
      Monday, December 3 — Friday, December 21                                   American culture.
      During this holiday season please contribute to the James Madison
      High School — Food Pantry. The Pantry allows for students                  DRAGON — HEART DANCE
      in need to shop discreetly for nonperishable food and personal             Friday, February 15 — 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
      hygiene items.                                                             We will fuse the celebration of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day
                                                                                 into a fiery-fun party. Bring your dancing shoes, a friend or two, and
      HOLIDAY DECORATING SOIREE                                                  your appetite for the festivities.
      Friday, December 14 — 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
      We will spruce the club up with ornaments, lights, and holiday cheer.          MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
      UGLY SWEATER PARTY                                                         FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION
      Friday, December 14 — 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.                                 Tuesday, March 5 — 3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
      Our winter holiday party, where teens are encouraged to wear the           Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” and is the culminating event
      tackiest-ugliest sweater in their closet. There will be music, food,       of the Carnival Celebration. We will reflect on its practice with
      games and prizes. Don’t miss out on this annual event.                     gluttonous eating and parading around the club to New Orleans Jazz.
                                                                                 Teens will have the opportunity to sample a variety of Bayou staples.
      BRUNCHIN’ PHUNCTION –—                                                     LADIES “NIGHT”
      WAFFLES & PHAU-SAS                                                         Monday, March 11 — 12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
      December 26, 27,28 & January 2,3,4 — 12:00 p.m.                            Join us for a day filled with movies led by strong and powerful
      No plans for two-hour early releases, Teacher Workdays, and/or             women. Our young men are not excluded in viewing the movies or
      Winter Break? Come to the “club,” to chill with friends, grab a bite to    partaking in popcorn.
      eat, and play games.

      PARENT DISCUSSION: VIDEO GAME RAGE
      Parents have you observed your teenager throwing a temper
      tantrum over a loss of a video game? The aggression may be deep
      seeded and is not only tied to competition in the virtual realm, but in
      reality as well. Licensed psychotherapists from Total Health Concepts      ST. PATTY’S PARTY
      and experienced gamers will facilitate the conversation.                   Friday, March 15 — 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
                                                                                 You don’t need the luck of the Irish for this party. Remember to
      Activity #   Dates # of Classes Day       Time         Age     R/NR
                                                                                 wear green, for a night of activities and faire related to the people of
      322301-A1     1/16         1     W    7:00-8:30pm     18-99     FREE
                                                                                 Ireland. No leprechauns allowed.
      CANVAS AND COCOA                                                           MARCH MAYHEM
      Friday, January 18 — 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.                                   Tuesday, March 19 & Monday, April 8
      Guided by our artistically proficient teenagers, we will learn how to      Prepare your brackets, wear your team colors because it is the
      blend and mix colors to create a masterpiece, while sipping                moment we have been waiting for — where truly only the strong will
      hot chocolate.                                                             survive and be crowned victorious.
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CLUB PHOENIX &
                                                                                                     SPECIAL EVENTS
                                                      WINTER TEEN CENTER OUTINGS
      LET’S BOUNCE                                                              TAG AT THE ZONE
      We will venture to Atomic Trampoline Park in Leesburg, Virginia,          Participants will enjoy a day of unlimited laser tag and a personal
      for an afternoon of bouncing and shaking off the lull of Winter Break.    pizza at The Zone — Ashburn, Virginia.
      Activity #   Dates   # of Classes Day       Time        Age     R/NR      Activity #   Dates   # of Classes Day       Time        Age     R/NR
      321040-A1     1/4          1       F    12:30-4:00pm   11-18   $20/$25    321041-A1     1/25         1       F    12:30-4:00pm   11-18   $28/$35

      DC CENTRAL KITCHEN                                                        DAVE AND BUSTER’S OUTING
      We will be a part of the morning meal prep team at the DC Central
      Kitchen for our “Day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King, Jr Day,      We will take a trip to Dave and Busters of Springfield; participants are
      community service project.                                                responsible for purchasing their own tokens.
      Activity #   Dates   # of Classes Day     Time          Age     R/NR      Activity #   Dates   # of Classes Day       Time        Age     R/NR
      321401-A1     1/21         1       M 8:30am-2:00pm     11-18    FREE      321042-A1     2/4          1       M    12:30-4:00pm   11-18   $5/$7.50

                                      BOWMAN HOUSE
                                  POTTERY SHOW AND SALE
                                                                                                                        NOVEMBER 10
                                                                                                                         SATURDAY
                                                                                                                  10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                D
                                                                                                                     on’t miss out on great
                                                                                                                     gifts for the holiday
                                                                                                                     season. Students and
                                                                                                                teachers will have handmade
                                                                                                                pottery available for sale at the
                                                                                                                BOWMAN HOUSE ARTS
                                                                                                                AND CRAFTS CENTER
                                                                                                                211 Center Street S.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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         PETT !
                                 Church Street Stroll
           ZOO                   Monday, November 26, 2018 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
                                 Location: Church Street (in front of the Freeman Store)
               Santa will ride down Church Street on a fire truck and greet children at the historic Freeman Store.
                Various local music groups will perform throughout the evening. Mayor Laurie DiRocco will light
                     the Holiday Tree and there will be marshmallow roasting to add to the festive atmosphere.
            Visit historic sites such as the Freeman Store and Museum, Little Library, Caboose, Train Station, Knights
                of Columbus (formerly First Baptist Church) and Vienna Presbyterian’s Old Chapel. Church Street
            will be closed to traffic during the event. Visit local merchants along Church Street for holiday shopping.
            For more information: call Historic Vienna at 703-938-5187 or visit historicviennainc.org.

                         LUNCH WITH SANTA
         S
               anta will visit the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department to hear all your holiday wishes on Saturday December 8,
               from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Santa’s Elves get lots of help from the Vienna Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in
               preparing lunch; chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, juice and cookies.
          There will be a fun craft and custard by Kiln and Co.
          and Patrick Henry Library will be entertaining the crowd.

          Saturday, December 8
          11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
          Cost: $5.00 per person (under 1 free)
          A maximum of 6 tickets can be purchased per family.
          At least one parent/guardian must accompany children
          and ticket must be purchased for each adult and child.
          Tickets go on sale for In-Town Residents
          Monday, November 5 at 8:00 a.m. and
          Non-Residents can purchase any remaining tickets
          beginning Tuesday, November 13.
          Purchase tickets online at www.viennava.gov/registration or at the
          Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE Vienna VA 22180.
          Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy for the Vienna police
          department’s Santa ride at the time you purchase your tickets.

             For more info on any of our events call 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov/events
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