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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS GUIDE

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      TOWN OF VIENNA PARKS AND RECREATION
       Creating community through people, parks and programs
LUNCH WITH SANTA - WINTER 2020 - ADULT TRIPS See
WINTER 2020
      GENERAL INFORMATION

       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
                                                                               Gagan Sandhu, Customer Care Specialist..................................................................703-255-6360
                                                                                                                                                   PARKS
                                                                               John King, Parks Superintendent..................................................................................703-255-6336
                                                                               Gary Lawrence, Arborist/Horticulturist.......................................................................703-255-6309
                                                                               Alex Shy, Urban Arborist...................................................................................................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, Recreation Program Coordinator II - Special Events.......... 703-255-5738
                                                                  PAGE         Kathy Blevins, Recreation Program Coordinator – Mature Adults.....................703-255-7801
        Youth Team Sports..................................... 2               Javonta Campbell, Recreation Program Coordinator – Teens and Camps.....703-255-6352
                                                                               Natalie Duncan, After School Program Coordinator..............................................703-255-5736
        Registration Dates..................................... 3
                                                                                                                                   PHONE NUMBERS
        Webtrac.......................................................... 3    Community Center Front Desk/Business Office.......................................................703-255-6360
        Historic Vienna, Inc.................................... 3             Fax.............................................................................................................................................703-255-6399
                                                                               Weather, Special Events and Sports Line....................................................................703-255-7842
        General Information...........................4 & 5                    Virginia Relay Center..............................................................................................................................711
        About Our Parks.......................................... 5            Business Email ................................................................................................ ParksRec@viennava.gov

        Preschool/Youth/Teen.......................... 6-9                                                               BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
                                                                                                                         Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
        Youth Classes &
        Winter Break Camps.................................. 9                             COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION:
                                                                                                            Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
        Club Phoenix Teen Center............. 10–11
                                                                                                 Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. • Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
        Special Events.................................... 12–14
                                                                                                                                  FACILITY RENTALS:
         	All You Need is Love                                                                   Book an Event at the Vienna Community Center.
           Valentine’s Party..............................13                         To discuss your event needs or to book a room, please contact Leon Evans at
                Santa Gram.......................................13             levans@viennava.gov, 703-255-6355 or Nick Jones at njones@viennava.gov, 703-255-5726.
                                                                                         You can also find more information on our website at viennava.gov.
         	 Church Street Stroll........................14                                                  Wedding Receptions • Corporate Events • Parties • Trainings
                Lunch with Santa............................14                    The newly renovated facility has beautiful rooms that will serve your rental needs.
                                                                                                               AFFORDABLE PRICING!
        Adult Art Programs..................................15
        Adult Fitness Programs.................. 16–19                                                               YOUTH TEAM SPORTS
        Adult Classes...................................... 20–22
                                                                              VIENNA BABE RUTH LEAGUE — boys ages 13 – 18, visit gvrb.org for more information.
        Mature Adult Trips....................................23
                                                                              VIENNA LITTLE LEAGUE — For children ages 5 – 12, Little League also sponsors a T-ball
        Mature Adult Free Lectures.......... 24–27                                                                    program. For further information see vll.org.
        Mature Adults..................................27 & 28                       VIENNA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE — Softball program for girls ages 6 – 18.
                                                                                                                              For more information visit vgsl.org.
           Drop-In and On-Going
           Programs..................................29 & 30                      VIENNA YOUTH INC. — Programs in football, lacrosse, rugby, wrestling, volleyball,
                                                                                    cheerleading, basketball and track and field. For more information, visit the vyi.org.
        Registration Form..................................... 31
                                                                              VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER — For boys and girls ages 5 – 18, for information, visit vyi.org.
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WINTER 2020
                                                                                                       REGISTRATION
                            REGISTRATION DATES                                                         HISTORIC VIENNA
                     IN TOWN BEGINS                            OUT OF TOWN BEGINS                            HISTORIC VIENNA INC.
               November 4 at 8:00 a.m.                       November 12 at 8:00 a.m.               HVI is a non-profit corporation established
        Classes need to reach the minimum number one week prior to the start date or they         by the Town of Vienna to preserve and promote
       will be canceled. Camps must meet the minimum two weeks prior to the start of camp.       Vienna’s history through a knowledge of the 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 visit our website
                                                                                                              historicviennainc.org
                                                                                                               or call 703-938-5187

                                       WEBTRAC
                              ONLINE REGISTRATION
                                       Log onto viennava.gov.
         Under the FAQ section of the main page, click on the Parks and Rec Registration link.
                 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.                                   FREEMAN STORE & MUSEUM
                                                                                                 Located at 131 Church Street NE, behind the Town
          WEBTRAC WILL ALLOW YOU TO REGISTER ON-LINE.                                             Green, the Freeman Store and Museum is jointly
                                                                                                  owned and operated by the Town of Vienna and
        • WebTrac can be found on our website viennava.gov. Click on Parks and
                                                                                                   Historic Vienna, Inc. Built in 1859, The Freeman
          Recreation Registration link listed under FAQ on the homepage.
                                                                                                 Store is a museum, a gift shop and has a used book
        • Some trips, programs and events may require you to come to the Vienna Parks                cellar. It remains the jewel of Vienna today.
          and Recreation Office or to fax or mail-in registration.                                     historicviennainc.org • 703-938-5187
        • Full payment is required at the time of registration and you must use a credit                            Store Hours:
          card (American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa).
                                                                                                           Wednesday through Sunday
        • WebTrac is secured by Verisign-Thwart and your credit card information is not                       12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
          viewable by any outside parties.                                                            Admission to the Freeman Store is free.
          IN ORDER FOR US TO KEEP YOUR INFORMATION UP TO DATE, REMEMBER                               Tours are available any time by calling
          TO NOTIFY US OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL, ETC.                                   703-938-5187 or emailing
                                                                                                         historicviennava@gmail.com.
                         TO PURCHASE THEATER OR                                                   January and February open by appointment only.
                      SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON-LINE:                                                             LITTLE LIBRARY
               1.   Go to viennava.gov                                                               The Little Library is a museum located on the
               2.   Click on Parks & Recreation registration listed under FAQ.                   Freeman Store grounds. It is open the first Sunday
               3.   Click on link (WebTrac) to online registration.                                of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except
                                                                                                    January, February and Easter Sunday). It is also
               4.   Log-in with your username and password                                          open during community events. Although the
               5.   From the “Search” drop down list, pick ticket calendar or ticket search.         Little Library no longer operates as a lending
               6.   Pick the date of the activity or ticket.                                      library, guests will enjoy visiting and learning the
                                                                                                  history of the first library in Fairfax County. If you
               7.   Use the shopping cart and proceed to check-out.
                                                                                                 are interested in being a volunteer and welcoming
               8.   The receipt and ticket will be sent via email.                                  visitors on the days the building is open please
                                                                                                      contact the Freeman Store, 703-938-5187.
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      www.viennava.gov                                                         3                                   WINTER 2020 • Vienna
GENERAL INFORMATION
      AMERICANS WITH DISABLITIES ACT                                                   CLASS CANCELLATIONS
      The Vienna Parks and Recreation Brochure will be made available in               We reserve the right to cancel a class, program or special event due to
      large print or on an audio device upon request. Call 703-255-6360                insufficient enrollment. All programs require a minimum number of
      TTY 703-255-5739 / Virginia Relay Center 711.                                    participants. Programs are normally cancelled one week before each
      The Town of Vienna does not discriminate based on disability in the              session begins. A full refund will be given.
      administration or access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs
      or activities.The Director of Public Works at 127 Center Street S, Vienna,
                                                                                       CLASS REFUNDS AND CREDITS
      VA 22180 has been designated to coordinate ADA compliance.                       All requests for refunds or credits must be submitted in writing.
      This location is fully accessible to persons with disabilities.Translation       REFUNDS — To obtain a full refund or credit, a request must be
      requests need to be made in writing at least 14 working days before              submitted 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program. A refund
      the date of the event.                                                           requested less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program
                                                                                       will incur a 50% penalty ($50 max) per program.
      REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES                                                     CREDITS — There is no fee for a household credit submitted 14
      • In Town (walk-in, mail-in, Webtrac, fax) begins November 4 at 8:00 a.m.        calendar days prior to the start of the program. A household credit
      •	Out of Town Registration (walk-in, mail-in, Webtrac, fax) begins              requested less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program
         November 12 at 8:00 a.m.                                                      will incur a 10% penalty per program. Credits are good for one year
                                                                                       from date issued.
      Registrations are accepted at the Community Center front desk,
      Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. –               No refunds or credits will be given after the first class without
      9:00 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 6:00 p.m.                                            a doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for a materials fee
                                                                                       or Pottery Lab. All requests for refunds and credits must be
      REGISTRATION FORM                                                                submitted in writing.
      •	Please use a separate registration form for each distinct household.          TRIPS — No refunds or credits will be issued within two weeks of
         Example: do not sign up your neighbor or family member residing at            the trip.
         a different address on your form.
      •	Please include complete address, phone number(s), birthdate and
                                                                                       CAMP REFUNDS AND CREDITS
         e-mail information.                                                           Please review carefully as there will be no full refunds given once
                                                                                       you sign up for camp. Camp fees must be paid in full at the time of
      • Include activity number, section and name of each registrant.                  registration. A partial, (50% of the total fees or a maximum of $100.00)
                                                                                       refund is given to patrons that submit a request 14 days prior to the
      WEBTRAC ONLINE REGISTRATION                                                      start date of camp. Patrons also have the option to transfer to another
      Log onto viennava.gov. Under the FAQ section of the main page,                   camp 14 days before the beginning of camp. Any changes in regards
      click on the Parks and Rec Registration link. You will be directed to our        to registration must be presented in writing. Camps are canceled if
      registration page with a link to WebTrac.                                        they do not meet the threshold for minimum registration, two weeks
      If you have questions about your user name or password, call the                 prior to the start date of camp. If the Parks and Recreation Department
      Community Center at 703-255-6360.                                                cancels a camp, patrons will receive a full refund.

      FEES                                                                             PRORATED CLASSES AND CAMPS
      • Full payment must be included with your registration form.                     We will prorate classes for students registering late for a class/camp;
      • Sending the incorrect fee will delay your registration.                        however, we cannot prorate the class fee for students who will miss
                                                                                       classes in the middle of the session.
        Forms of payment are CREDIT CARD (American Express, Discover,
      •	
        Master Card or Visa), CHECK (made payable to the Town of Vienna)               CONFIRMATION POLICY
        or CASH (exact change only).
                                                                                       Please note the date and time of your class. If registering by Webtrac
        R next to the fee indicates individuals that reside within the
      •	                                                                              a confirmation can be printed from the screen. For in person, drop
        corporate limits of Vienna.                                                    off, mail-in and faxes, a confirmation will be emailed to you within
        RSR next to the fee indicates seniors 65 and over that reside within
      •	                                                                              one week. We may also need to notify you if your class is cancelled
        the corporate limits of Vienna.                                                or changed, therefore we must have a current daytime telephone
                                                                                       number and e-mail address.
        NR next to the fee indicates individuals that reside outside the
      •	
        corporate limits of the Town of Vienna.
                                                                                       INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
                                                                                       Weather related class or camp cancellations
      AGE REQUIREMENT
      Participants must meet the age requirements by the first day of                  Full Closure
      the program.                                                                     •	When the Town of Vienna is closed for the day, all classes are cancelled.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
                                                                                         & PARKS
      Modified Operating Schedule
      •	For classes scheduled to begin before 1:00 p.m.,                                   ABOUT OUR PARKS
         operating status will be announced by 5:00 a.m.
                                                                       BRANCH ROAD TOT LOT is located at the intersection of Locust Street and
      •	For classes scheduled to begin after 1:00 p.m., operating     Branch Road, SE. This park has playground equipment for children ages 2-5.
         status will be announced by 12:00 p.m. (noon).                No restroom facilities at this park.
      For the most up to date information, please check the Town       GLYNDON PARK is located on the north side of Maple Avenue on Glyndon
      website at viennava.gov or call 703-255-7842 for specific        Street. It has two lit tennis courts, a basketball court, ballfield, picnic areas with
      details on delays, early dismissals and closings.                pavilions, playground equipment, a storywalk and restrooms. The park pavilion may
      Outdoor Programs Held in Spring, Summer and Fall                 be reserved for picnics online. See reservation fees.
      Seasons                                                          MEADOW LANE PARK is located on the corner of Meadow Lane, Ware Street
                                                                       and Courthouse Road. This park has two lit tennis courts, a basketball court, ball
      Decision on outdoor programs/classes will be made one
                                                                       fields, playground equipment, restrooms and pavilions. The park pavilion may be
      hour prior to the start of class. Late cancellations may occur   reserved for picnics online. See reservation fees.
      due to unpredictable weather conditions.
                                                                       MOOREFIELD PARK is located at 700 Courthouse Road adjacent to Nottoway
      Programs and classes will be rescheduled when possible.          Park. There is on-site parking with walking trails connecting to Nottoway Park.
      For those programs/classes that cannot be rescheduled, a         No restroom facilities at this park.
      credit will be given for the class.                              MAUD ROBINSON WILDLIFE PRESERVE is located at the end of Glyndon
      Please call the weather line, 703-255-7842 for updated           Street on the north side of Maple Avenue. The park is a slice of undisturbed
      information.                                                     woodland with winding trails. A hiker and biker connector boardwalk is open. No
                                                                       restroom facilities at this park.
      FAIRFAX COUNTY TEACHER WORKDAYS                                  PETERSON LANE PARK is located on Malcolm Road NW and is jointly
      Scheduled classes will meet when Fairfax County Public           operated and owned by the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County Park Authority. This
      Schools are closed for teacher workdays.                         park has playground equipment, a basketball court, GaGa pit, open fields and
                                                                       walkways. No restroom facilities at this park.
      GENERAL POLICY/BEHAVIOR POLICY                                   SARAH WALKER MERCER PARK is located at the corner of Nutley Street and
      •	Please arrive on time for classes. We do not delay the        Knoll Street NW. This is a neighborhood park with walking paths, seating areas and
                                                                       an abundance of plant material. No restroom facilities at this park.
         start of class for tardiness.
      •	To ensure the safety of your child please accompany your
                                                                       SOUTHSIDE PARK is located on Ross Drive and is the site of two softball fields.
                                                                       Playground equipment and a basketball court are also available at this park.
         children to and from the classroom.                           The park pavilion may be reserved for picnics online.
      •	Pick up your children promptly at the end of class.           VIENNA DOG PARK is located at 700 Courthouse Road. This off-leash dog park
         Before and after class supervision is not available. If       is situated in Moorefield Park. The fenced area is shaded with on-site water. Owners
         parents are continually late to pick up their child, the      and dogs must follow posted rules and regulations. Dogs must be licensed by the
         Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to         Town of Vienna or Fairfax County. The park is open dawn to dusk. Please follow all
         charge an additional fee of $10 per child per instance of     rules and pick up after your dogs. No restroom facilities at this park.
         late pickup.                                                  VIENNA TOWN GREEN located at 144 Maple Avenue E. The park is in the Town
      •	We attempt to reschedule all classes we cancel;               center and is home to the Town Green Performance Series. The Town Green
         however, we cannot reschedule classes for students            includes a plaza, lawn area, amphitheater, seating and picnic areas, restrooms and
                                                                       parking. The park has Wifi on site.
         who miss classes.
      •	If students cannot be a cooperating member of class or
                                                                       WILDWOOD AND STREAM VALLEY PARKS are linear stream buffer parks
                                                                       with a combination of asphalt, woodchip and nature trails. No restroom facilities at
         are a constant distraction during the class or camp, they     this park.
         will be asked to withdraw. A refund will be issued for the
         remaining classes. No refunds will be issued for supply       VIENNA COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DISPLAY GARDEN is located
                                                                       behind the Community Center. The garden features food, flowers and herbs and
         fees or Pottery Lab.
                                                                       provides learning and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Also visit the
                                                                       Take-a-book, Leave-a-book kiosk. Guided tours are available, contact Vienna Parks
        ODD JOB LIST                                                   and Recreation at 703-255-6360. No restroom facilities at this location.
        Do you need help with shoveling snow or maybe to
        check off a few “to do” items from your list? Call the         INTRODUCING STORYWALK® AT GLYNDON PARK
        Vienna Parks and Recreation Department for our Youth           Presented by the Patrick Henry Library and the Town of Vienna
        Odd Job List. Vienna youth sign up to be on the list as        StoryWalk® is a fun and educational way to combine the outdoors and promote
        a way to earn extra cash while helping their neighbors.        literacy. Enjoy a walk along the path while following a story. The story will be
        The Town of Vienna is not responsible for setting wage         enhanced with questions and actions to enrich your experience. This StoryWalk®
        expectations. Please call the Community Center front           was the Eagle Scout project of David Nichols, Troop 1539, Vienna, June 2019.
        desk for more information, 703-255-6360.                       StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT.

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      www.viennava.gov                                                       5                                            WINTER 2020 • Vienna
PRESCHOOL &
      YOUTH CLASSES
      CANTA Y BAILA CONMIGO®                                                          NAMASTE AND PLAY!
      Ages: Newborn–5 years and their moms, dads, relatives                           Instructor: Shannon Agniel
      and/or caregivers                                                               Drop your little yogi off with Mindfulnest Yoga for energizing music,
      Thursday — Romi Ratti                                                           yoga games, breath-work, and lots of playful movement! We will also
      Canta y Baila Conmigo® combines music education and Spanish                     practice relaxation techniques and read books that will help each
      language immersion for beginners and native speakers alike. Young               child feel calm, centered and mindful at the end of each class. Your
      children and their adults experience another culture and language
                                                                                      child will develop more strength, flexibility, coordination and balance
      firsthand via a series of weekly 45-minute classes, all while musically
      exploring and developing in an age-appropriate manner. Families                 -- addressing the mind, body and spirit.
      receive a new collection of songs (CD, songbook and a digital                   Activity #    Dates   # of Classes   Day      Time          Age     R/NR
      download code) each semester to continue the singing, dancing and                                          10                               3-6   $225/$275
      learning at home.
      Thursday — Jan 23 – March 12 — 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
                                                                                      FAMILY YOGA
      To register, please visit musictogethersingandgroove.com.
                                                                                      Instructor: Shannon Agniel
      For more information, call 703-282-4786.
      Fee: R $194 / NR $232 — 8 Classes                                               The kids shouldn’t be the only ones having fun, so bring the whole
                                                                                      family and join Mindfulnest Yoga as we escape the cold weather with
      MUSIC TOGETHER® SING AND GROOVE                                                 the warmth of yoga mindfulness and meditation. We will not only
      (Formally Music Together of Vienna)                                             stretch our muscles, but also our hearts and minds through a balance
      Ages: Newborn–5 years and their moms, dads, relatives                           of playful yoga and calming relaxation techniques. You will leave class
      and/or caregivers                                                               with your loved one feeling centered and ready to take on the day.
      Tuesday – Romi Ratti                                                            Activity #     Dates # of Classes    Day       Time        Age      R/NR
      Saturday – Linda Criscitello                                                    304705-A1    1/25-3/28    10          Sa   9:30-10:30am    0-99   $225/$275
      Each week in Music Together® mixed-age classes, babies, toddlers,
      preschoolers and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes
      of fun-filled family music time. Music activities range from lullabies to
                                                                                      SPORTS & GAMES FOR KIDS
      full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course!) You’ll       Instructor: Chris Kurtzman
      take home the award-winning music used in class, along with an                  Learn the fundamentals of team sports such as soccer, dodge ball,
      illustrated songbook and an access code to Music Together’s® online             flag football, basketball, baseball, hockey, volleyball and more.
      Family Music Zone to download the collection to your digital devices.           We will introduce a new sport each week and play related games
      It’s so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place!           to reinforce skills learned. In addition we will incorporate fun
      Tuesday — Jan. 7 – March 10 — 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.                          playground games such as friendship tag, stuck in the mud, duck,
      Saturday — Jan. 11 – March 14 — 9:00a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.             duck, goose and we will add some new ones too! Children will release
      To register, please visit musictogethersingandgroove.com.                       energy, get exercise, learn new sports and games and socialize with
      For more information, call 703-282-4786.
                                                                                      other children. Values such as sportsmanship, teamwork, sharing and
      Fee: R $232 / NR $282 — 10 Classes
                                                                                      consideration of others will be stressed. Please bring a large water
                                                                                      bottle and appropriate athletic shoes.
      NAMASTE AND PLAY! BABY!                                                         No Class Jan 20, Feb 17
      Instructor: Shannon Agniel
      Join Mindfulnest Yoga with a yogi caregiver for energizing music,               Activity #     Dates # of Classes    Day      Time          Age     R/NR
      yoga games, breath-work, and lots of playful movement! But we will              304706-A1     1/6-3/9      8          M    1:30-2:45pm      3-6   $120/$150
      also practice relaxation techniques and read books that will help               304706-B1    1/7-2/25      8          Tu   1:30-2:45pm      3-6   $120/$150
      each child feel calm, centered, and mindful at the end of each class.
      Your child will develop more strength, flexibility, coordination and            ALL SPORTS FOR KIDS
      balance -- addressing the mind, body, and spirit.
                                                                                      Instructor: Helen Petrakes
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes   Day       Time       Age      R/NR
                                                                                      All Sports will teach the fundamentals of a variety of team sports
      304460-A1    1/14-3/17    10         Tu   9:45-10:30am   1-3    $225/$275
                                                                                      including soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey, volleyball and track
                                                                                      and field. Kids will enjoy playing new games such as; Rainbow Run,
                                                                                      End Zone Trappers, Battleship, Bye-Bye Tag and much more. We will
                                                                                      focus on large motor skill development and ball handling skills, as
                                                                                      well as emphasizing good sportsmanship and teamwork.
                                                                                      Activity #     Dates # of Classes    Day      Time          Age      R/NR
                                                                                      304707-A1    1/15-3/11     9          W    1:45-3:00pm      3-6   $135/$168.75
                                                                                      304707-B1    1/16-3/12     9          Th   1:30-2:45pm      3-6   $135/$168.75
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PRESCHOOL &
                                                                                                                 YOUTH CLASSES
      TWOOSEY DOODLERS                                                                     EXPLORADORES-MICHUCHUTREN
      Instructor: Abrakadoodle                                                             SPANISH IMMERSION
      This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents (or helpers).              Instructor: Exploradores Aboard Michuchtren
      Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing             Exploradores aboard Michuchutren offers a full Spanish immersion
      and creating, while developing fine motor, language and self-help                    program, for children 6 to 9 years old, where the language is taught
      skills. This is an “I can do it!” class that is fun and creative! Each session       through the Natural approach. Children learn to feel proud of being
      has new activities and parent helpers get to play too. A $32 materials               bilingual and gain a love for the Spanish language through play-based
      fee is due on the first day of class.                                                and hands-on activities that teach them the language as well as the
                                                                                           culture. Each class is designed to develop oral comprehension and
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day     Time            Age      R/NR            conversational skills. Classes are given in small groups with age-
      307250-A1    1/14-3/3     8          Tu 9:15-10:00am      18 mo.-3 $116/$146         appropriate activities, allowing our native speaking teachers to track
      307250-B1    1/14-3/3     8          Tu 10:15-11:00am     18 mo.-3 $116/$146         progress individually. Previous exposure to the language is not required.
      307250-C1    1/15-3/4     8          W 9:15-10:00am       18 mo.-3 $116/$146         Activity #     Dates # of Classes   Day       Time       Age      R/NR
                                                                                           309161-A1    1/8-3/27     24        W,F    4:30-6:00pm   5-9    $720/$768
      MINI DOODLERS                                                                        309161-B1    1/8-3/25     12         W     4:30-6:00pm   5-9    $360/$384
      Instructor: Abrakadoodle                                                             309161-C1    1/10-3/27    12         F     4:30-6:00pm   5-9    $360/$384
      Children develop their creativity through carefully designed lessons
      that ignite the imagination and develop skills. Using real artists’                  GYMNASTICS FOR PARENT/CHILD
      materials including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative               Instructor: Shannon Lake
                                                                                           Kids! Grab your favorite grown up and come to gymnastics. This is an
      tools and more, the children create masterpieces that are truly
                                                                                           introductory class where kids will explore the bars, beam, floor, and
      unique. A materials fee of $32 is due the first day of class.
                                                                                           springboard with a responsible adult. Instructor provides guidance
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day       Time          Age       R/NR           and supervision. Adults and children need to be cooperative and
      307251-A1    1/14-3/3     8          Tu 11:15am-12:00pm     3-6     $116/$146        participating members of the class.
      307251-B1    1/15-3/4     8          W 11:15am-12:00pm      3-6     $116/$146        Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day     Time         Age      R/NR
                                                                                           304061-A1    1/8-3/11    10          W 9:45-10:30am      2-3     $60/$75
      TINY TOTS DANCE                                                                      304061-B1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 10:45-11:30am    2-3     $60/$75
      Instructor: Velocity Dance
      This is the perfect introductory class for your little dancer! Usually
      known as Creative Movement, this class focuses on teaching your
      dancer the basics of dance as well as working on overall body
      awareness, performance and showmanship, musicality, following
      directions and working with peers. Dancers will learn Ballet, Jazz and
      Hip Hop as well as the basics of Tumbling each week. We use popular
      music, upbeat choreography and games to keep dancers engaged
      and excited about class. At Velocity Dance, we believe all dancers
      are capable of learning in a positive, enthusiastic and wholesome
                                                                                           PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
                                                                                           Instructor: Shannon Lake
      environment where they feel supported and confident. No Class
                                                                                           Gymnastics for the younger set! A fun and challenging class that
      Jan 20, Feb 17
                                                                                           teaches age appropriate skills on uneven bars, balance beam, floor,
      Activity #     Dates # of Classes   Day       Time          Age       R/NR           and springboard. Students need to be able to attend without an
      308100-A1    1/13-3/16     8         M     4:00-5:00pm      4-6     $160/$200        adult and be cooperating members of the class.
                                                                                           Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day     Time         Age      R/NR
      ARZI MATH                                                                            304062-A1    1/7-3/10    10          Tu 1:00-1:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      Instructor: Nabila Salame                                                            304062-B1    1/7-3/10    10          Tu 2:00-2:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      Early introduction to simple math concepts in a playful and fun                      304062-C1    1/7-3/10    10          Tu 3:00-3:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      approach. Encourages participation to build confidence and self-                     304062-D1    1/8-3/11    10          W 10:45-11:30am     3-5     $60/$75
      esteem. Students will interact together socially with their peers and                304062-E1    1/8-3/11    10          W  1:00-1:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
                                                                                           304062-F1    1/8-3/11    10          W  2:00-2:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      work together to produce results. The goal is to develop their critical
                                                                                           304062-G1    1/8-3/11    10          W  3:00-3:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      thinking and problem solving skills at their appropriate age while
                                                                                           304062-H1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 9:45-10:30am     3-5     $60/$75
      developing the love of math.
                                                                                           304062-I1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 1:00-1:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day       Time          Age       R/NR           304062-J1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 2:00-2:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
      309160-A1    1/7-2/25     8          Tu    1:00-2:00pm      3-5     $156/$196        304062-K1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 3:00-3:45pm      3-5     $60/$75
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PRESCHOOL &
   YOUTH CLASSES
   GYMNASTICS FOR 5-13 YEAR OLDS                                                  STEEL SOCCER PETITE
   Instructor: Shannon Lake                                                       Instructor: Steel Soccer
   Children will receive instruction on the uneven bars, balance beam,            Steel Soccer’s Petite Program offers young children the perfect
   vault and floor. Class also includes flexibility and strength building         introduction to the world’s most popular sport! Our unique games
   moves. Classes are for all ability levels: beginner through advanced.          based approach to teaching soccer provides every child the
   Children progress through the program based on individual ability              opportunity to develop motor skills, social skills, coordination and
   levels. Boys and girls are grouped primarily by ability level and age.         general athletic ability in a stimulating, motivating and educational
   Join us for one, two or three days a week!                                     environment.
                                                                                  Location: Vienna Community Center
   Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day      Time        Age      R/NR
                                                                                  Activity #     Dates # of Classes   Day       Time                 Age         R/NR
   314061-A1    1/7-3/10    10         Tu   4:00-5:00pm    5-13    $70/$85
                                                                                  314331-A1    1/18-2/22     6         Sa    8:30-9:00am             2-3       $96/$120
   314061-B1    1/7-3/10    10         Tu   5:00-6:00pm    5-13    $70/$85
                                                                                  314331-B1    1/18-2/22     6         Sa    9:00-9:30am             3-5       $96/$120
   314061-C1    1/8-3/11    10         W    4:00-5:00pm    5-13    $70/$85
                                                                                  314331-C1    1/18-2/22     6         Sa   9:30-10:00am             3-5       $96/$120
   314061-D1    1/8-3/11    10         W    5:00-6:00pm    5-13    $70/$85
   314061-E1    1/9-3/12    10         Th   4:00-5:00pm    5-13    $70/$85
   314061-F1    1/9-3/12    10         Th   5:00-6:00pm    5-13    $70/$85

   GYMNASTICS FOR 6-13 YEAR OLDS
   Instructor: Shannon Lake
   Children will receive instruction on the uneven bars, balance beam,            STEMTREE CODING WITH FUN
   vault and floor. Class also includes flexibility and strength building         Instructor: Stemtree
   moves. Classes are for all ability levels: beginner through advanced.
                                                                                  Students will learn the computer programming concepts by combing
   Children progress through the program based on individual ability
   levels. Boys and girls are grouped primarily by ability level and age.         media elements to create and share their own interactive stories,
   Join us for one, two or three days a week!                                     animations, games, music, and art. Students have an opportunity to
                                                                                  think creatively, communicate clearly, use technology fluently, and
   Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day      Time        Age      R/NR
                                                                                  collaborate effectively. They will create their own computer programs
   314062-A1    1/7-3/10    10         Tu   6:00-7:00pm    6-13    $70/$85
                                                                                  to implement computer games. No Class Jan 20, Feb 17
   314062-B1    1/8-3/11    10         W    6:00-7:00pm    6-13    $70/$85
   314062-C1    1/9-3/12    10         Th   6:00-7:00pm    6-13    $70/$85        Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day          Time              Age         R/NR
                                                                                  314460-A1    1/6-3/23    10          M        5:30-6:30pm          6-11     $255/$317.50
   ADVANCED GYMNASTICS
   Instructor: Shannon Lake                                                       STEMTREE ROBOTICS
   This class has a student/teacher ratio of 4 to 1 and is for the year           Instructor: Stemtree
   round student. Students will improve on and add to skills already
                                                                                  Stemtree Engineering Workouts use the wonder and genius of
   learned as well as work on routines, dance, flexibility and strength.
                                                                                  robots to inspire students to learn engineering, apply their
   AN INSTRUCTOR WILL APPROACH A PARENT WHEN A CHILD IS READY
   FOR THIS CLASS. Registration will not be accepted with out a written           knowledge and skills of basic science, model construction, computer
   letter from the instructor. Participants need to be registered for a           programming, and problem solving to explore STEM concepts. This
   MINIMUM of two classes a week in addition to the advanced class.               is both a perfect introduction to the world of robotics for younger
   Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day      Time        Age      R/NR          students and an opportunity to expand the knowledge base of older
   314063-A1    1/7-3/10    10         Tu   7:00-8:00pm    7-13   $140/$170       students.
   314063-B1    1/9-3/12    10         Th   7:00-8:00pm    7-13   $140/$170                                                                                    R/NR
                                                                                                                            5:30-6:30pm       6-11         $255/$317.50
   ADVANCED MINIS
   Instructor: Shannon Lake                                                       CHESS CLUB
   This class has a student/teacher ratio of 4 to 1 and is for the year           Instructor: Silver Knights Enrichment
   round student. Students will improve on and add to skills already              Over 4,000 children are learning chess each week in Silver Knights
   learned as well as work on routines, dance, flexibility and strength.          chess clubs. Our experienced staff work with kids at all skill levels
   AN INSTRUCTOR WILL APPROACH A PARENT WHEN A CHILD IS READY                     from absolute beginners to tournament players. Each chess club hour
   FOR THIS CLASS. Registration will not be accepted with out a written           includes a lesson and games.
   letter from the instructor. Participants need to be registered for a           Activity # Dates        # of Classes Day          Time              Age        R/NR
   minimum of ONE classes a week in addition to the advanced class.               319710-A1 1/10-2/18            8          F      5-6:00pm          5-12      150/187.50
   Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day      Time        Age      R/NR
   314064-A1    1/8-3/11    10         W    7:00-8:00pm    4-7    $140/$170
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YOUTH CLASSES
                                                                                                                        & CAMPS
      CREATIVE CLAY FOR CHILDREN                                                            ADRENALINE CHEER & TUMBLING
      Instructor: Patty Moskowitz                                                           Instructor: Adrenaline Dance Force
      Children will create several projects in clay, some glazed and fired a                We will work on motions and jump technique, stunting basics and
      second time and others fired to vitrification and painted with acrylic.
                                                                                            cheer dances! All of our cheerleaders will gain strength, performance
      Parents are welcome to stay, help and play too. Clean up is the last
      15 minutes of class.                                                                  techniques and improve on their showmanship! Our tumblers will
                                                                                            learn tumbling basics, flexibility and beginning/intermediate level
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes      Day      Time        Age        R/NR
                                                                                            skills such as rolls, cartwheels and back bends. An in-class parent
      317250-A1    1/7-2/25     8            Tu   4:00-5:30pm    7-11     $84/$106
                                                                                            showcase will be held on the last day of class. No Class Jan 24
      CHARCOAL DRAWING                                                                      Activity #    Dates # of Classes      Day       Time        Age      R/NR
      Instructor: Luisa Vargas                                                              328105-A1    1/10-3/6     8            F     5:30-6:30pm    6-12   $120/$150
      In this class, students will use the medium of charcoal to create beautiful
      representational drawings. Students will use a variety of still life objects          STORYBOOK BALLET
      to better their understanding of shape, line and value. No Class Feb 16
                                                                                            Instructor: Adrenaline Dance Force
      Activity #    Dates    # of Classes   Day      Time        Age       R/NR
                                                                                            This ballet class will expose your little ballerina to many of the
      317253-A1    1/5-3/1         8         Su   2:00-3:00pm   10-16    $156/$196
                                                                                            classical ballet stories such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and The
      GAME DESIGN: MAZES & MONSTERS                                                         Nutcracker through literature, storytelling and music. Basic ballet
      Instructor: Silver Knights Enrichment                                                 concepts will be introduced to lay a positive technical foundation
      Using Scratch 3 digital tools, create your own maze games, platformers,               (i.e.: positions, plies, etc.). Students will enjoy being exposed to real
      and side scrollers. Use the Silver Knights Curriculum to learn how to                 ballet stories to create a love for this classical art form! An in-class
      code and then add more excitement to your games with amazing                          parent showcase will be held on the last day of class. No Class Jan 20,
      graphics, sounds, game add-ons like leveling up, gravity variables                    Feb 17
      and scores! Level up!
                                                                                            Activity #    Dates # of Classes      Day      Time         Age       R/NR
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes      Day      Time        Age       R/NR
                                                                                            328107-A1    1/6-3/23    10            M 11:45am-12:30pm    3-6    $150/$187.50
      319711-A1    1/9-2/27     8            Th   5:00-6:00pm    7-12    $200/$250
                                                                                            328107-B1    1/6-3/23    10            M    1:00-1:45pm     3-6    $150/$187.50
      STARBOT ROBOTICS
      Instructor: Silver Knights Enrichment                                                 ADRENALINE DANCE FORCE HIP HOP
      In StarBots, kids will explore our solar system and space with prototypes             Instructor: Adrenaline Dance Force
      of a Mars Explorer, a Jousting Jedi, and a hovercraft. Each week we will              Our ADF hip hop dancers will learn the latest street dancing
      create bots that inspire us to look skyward and beyond to galaxies far,               technique, performance skills and confidence. The Adrenaline Dance
      far away! No Class Jan 20, Feb 17
                                                                                            Force classes offer the ability to improve hip hop style, increase
      Activity #    Dates    # of Classes   Day      Time        Age       R/NR             memory and improve balance by staying grounded and strong
      319712-A1    1/6-3/9         8         M    5:00-6:00pm    6-12    $200/$250
                                                                                            through upper and lower body movement. Adrenaline’s experienced
                                                                                            staff brings excitement to this class with the latest hip hop moves
      TEEN POTTERY                                                                          and age appropriate music! An in-class parent showcase will be held
      Instructor: Patty Moskowitz
      Teens will experience both wheel and hand-building techniques                         on the last day of class. No Class Jan 24
      and are encouraged to embellish their works with any of numerous                      Activity #    Dates # of Classes      Day       Time        Age      R/NR
      stamps, patterns or their own ideas. Clean up is the last 15 minutes                  328108-A1    1/10-3/6     8            F     6:45-7:45pm    6-12   $120/$150
      of class. No Class Jan 20, Feb 17
      Activity #    Dates    # of Classes   Day      Time        Age       R/NR
      327210-A1    1/6-3/9         8         M    3:30-5:30pm   12-16    $112/$140                                          CAMPS
      CARDIO JAM                                                                            WINTER BREAK PLAYGROUND CAMP
      Instructor: Adrenaline Dance Force                                                    There will be a variety of activities for youngsters to fill the long winter
      This class combines cutting edge dance moves with fun high energy                     break. Activities include arts and crafts, games, and much more. The
      circuit drills designed to help improve balance, coordination, and
                                                                                            program is held at the Vienna Community Center. Bring a lunch,
      overall physical fitness. Our class will help your child channel their
      high level of energy into fun fitness activities that develop cardiovascular          a snack and a water bottle. Please wear comfortable clothes and
      endurance encouraging healthy habits that will last a lifetime.                       sneakers each day. No camp 1/1
      Activity #    Dates    # of Classes   Day      Time        Age        R/NR            Activity #     Dates # of Classes Day          Time        Age       R/NR
      328106-A1    1/9-4/2        13         Th   5:30-6:30pm    6-12    $195/$243.75       315311-A1    12/30-1/3     4     M/Tu/Th/F 9:00am-3:30pm   6-11    $100/$125
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CLUB PHOENIX
      TEEN CENTER
                                                CLUB PHOENIX TEEN CENTER

     C
              lub Phoenix Teen Center is open for grades 6 – 12 Monday          CLUB PHOENIX RENTALS
              through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 2:30     Club Phoenix Teen Center is available for rentals on weekends
              p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We offer special interest clubs and sports/    to registered members of Club Phoenix, grades 6 – 10. Submit
      fitness programs to round out the daily activities. There are video       applications to Javonta Campbell, Recreation Program Coordinator,
      games and large table games like foosball, pool and air hockey that       Javonta.campbell@viennava.gov. Visit the web for more details
      will occupy our participants. The program is free and open to any         and pricing at viennava.gov.
      teen in the Greater Vienna area. Registration is required. To register
      or if you have any questions, please contact Natalie Duncan, Teen
                                                                                ODD JOB LIST
                                                                                Calling all youth interested in earning some extra cash! Do you enjoy
      Center Program Coordinator at 703-255-5736 or by email: natalie.
                                                                                babysitting or have a passion for dog walking? The Vienna Parks
      duncan@viennava.gov.                                                      and Recreation Department sponsors a program in which youth
                                                                                can sign up to be added to the Odd Job list to help their neighbors
                          Club Phoenix Location:                                while potentially earning some extra cash. Contact Natalie Duncan at
                                                                                natalie.duncan@viennava.gov for more details.
                           Vienna Community Center
                              120 Cherry Street, SE                             TEEN COUNCIL
                               Vienna, VA 22180                                 Our Teen Council volunteers and creates a range of events, in hopes
                                                                                of making a difference in their community. Driven teens learn and
                            Hours of Operation                                  apply leadership skills by providing education on youth issues and
                                                                                volunteering at special events. Applications can be picked up at Club
                               Monday – Thursday                                Phoenix. Meetings are on alternating Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00
                              2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.                             p.m. Volunteer opportunities are typically on the weekends, with
                                     Friday                                     some opportunities after school and during school breaks. Teens are
                              2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.                            chaperoned by a Town of Vienna employee on each volunteer outing.

                       Special Hours of Operation:
                            12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
                                November 27
                                                                                TEEN IMPROV CLUB
                 December 26 – December 27, December 30                         The Teen Improv Club is an opportunity for teens to flex their
               January 2 – January 3, January 27 – January 28                   comedic muscles by participating in a series of improvisation and
                                                                                sketch comedy classes. The club is open to newcomers as well as
            Club Phoenix is closed the following dates:                         experienced comics. The troop meets every Friday night from 7:00
                                                                                p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Club Phoenix, during the school year.
                      November 28 – November 29
                 December 23 – December 25, December 31                         HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER HOURS
                              January 1, 20                                     High School students may also volunteer and mentor at the Teen
                               February 17                                      Center during the after school program. Interested students should
                                                                                contact Natalie Duncan at 703-255-5736 or by email: natalie.
                                                                                duncan@viennava.gov.

                                                                                “THE PHOENIX” PARENT E-NEWSLETTER
                                                                                The Club Phoenix Parent E-Newsletter “The Phoenix” will keep you
                                                                                informed of schedule changes, special events, center closures and
                                                                                after school activities.

                                                                                GAME AND MOVIE “NIGHT”
                                                                                Wednesday, November 27
                                                                                12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
                                                                                No need to change out of your pajamas, come on down to The Club
                                                                                in your onesies or the coziest pajamas you can find. We will provide
                                                                                the movie, popcorn and lunch.
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      HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE                                                     LUNAR NEW YEAR
      December 2 – December 20                                                   CELEBRATION
      During this holiday season we are looking to contribute to the James       Friday, January 24
      Madison High School – Food Pantry. The Pantry allows for students in       5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      need to shop discreetly for nonperishable food and personal hygiene        We will kick-off the year of the
      items. Bring your donations anytime during Club Phoenix hours.             Rat with yummy food, crafts and games.

      HOLIDAY DECORATING SOIREE                                                  CHAMPIONSHIP TAILGATE PARTY
      Thursday, December 12                                                      Friday, January 31
      4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                                      5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      We will spruce the club up with ornaments, lights and holiday cheer.       Choose a side. Will it be the best team out of the AFC, or the NFC?
                                                                                 Come enjoy finger foods, drinks and challenges inspired by
                                                                                 the gridiron.

                                                                                 MAN ABOUT TOWN
                                                                                 Wednesday, February 5
                                                                                 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.

                                                                                 FEAST ON FACTS
                                                                                 Wednesdays in February
                                                                                 During Black History Month we will learn about the roles and
      UGLY SWEATER PARTY                                                         achievements of African Americans in the history of the United
      Friday, December 13                                                        States. We will enjoy soul food cuisine and the influence of African
      5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.                                                     American culture.
      Our winter holiday party, where teens are encouraged to wear the
      tackiest-ugliest sweater in their closet. There will be music, food,       HEART DANCE
      games and prizes. Don’t miss out on this annual event.                     Friday, February 14
                                                                                 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      BRUNCHIN’ PHUNCTION –                                                      Bring your dancing shoes, a friend or two and your appetite for
      WAFFLES & PHAU-MOWSAS                                                      the festivities.
      December – 26 – 27
      January – 2 – 3, 27 - 28
      12:00 p.m.
      No plans for two-hour early releases, Teacher Workdays, and/or
      Winter Break? Come to the “club,” to chill with friends, grab a bite to
      eat and play games.

      CANVAS AND COCOA
      Friday, January 10
      4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
      Guided by our artistically                                                 FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION
      proficient teenagers,                                                      Tuesday, February 25
      we will learn how to blend                                                 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
      and mix colors to create a                                                 Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” and is the culminating event
      masterpiece, while sipping                                                 of the Carnival Celebration. We will reflect on its practice with
      hot chocolate.                                                             gluttonous eating and parading around the club to New Orleans Jazz
                                                                                 and Zydeco. Teens will have the opportunity to sample a variety of
                                                                                 Bayou staples.
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CLUB PHOENIX
      TEEN CENTER
                                                                                      PARENT DISCUSSION:
                                                                                      PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
                                                                                      Do you have questions and concerns about preparing your teen
                                                                                      for college? University of Mary Washington - Assistant Director
                                                                                      of Transfer Admissions, Jose Torres, will deliver a presentation on
                                                                                      planning for college and/or a career.
                                                                                      Activity #   Dates    # of Classes Day      Time         Age       R/NR
      SKATE & SOUP                                                                    322301-A1     1/14          1       Tu   7:00-8:30pm    11-99      FREE
      We will have a chilling afternoon of ice-skating at the Fairfax Ice
      Arena, then we will warm up with soup at Marumen.
      Activity #    Dates   # of Classes Day       Time         Age      R/NR
      321040-A1      1/27         1       M    12:30-4:00pm    11-18   $27/$33.75

      BOWL BOUNCE
      This student holiday will be filled with bowling at Bowlero and
      jumping at Atomic Trampoline Park, lunch is included.
      Activity #    Dates   # of Classes Day       Time         Age      R/NR
      321041-A1      1/28         1       Tu   12:30-4:00pm    11-18   $30/$37.25

                              DAY ON,
                              NOT A DAY OFF                                                PLEASE SEE PAGES 4-5 FOR
                              We will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
                              King, Jr. by committing ourselves to a “Day on,
                              not a day off,” community service project in the
                                                                                            OUR INCLEMENT WEATHER
      Activity #    Dates
                              metropolitan area.
                            # of Classes Day     Time           Age       R/NR
                                                                                                       CLOSURE POLICY.
      321401-A1      1/20         1       M 8:00am-1:00pm      11-18      FREE

                                     V I E N N A T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y P R E S E N T S

                        LEADING LADIES   Written by Ken Ludwig • Directed by Eleanore Tappscott
               A hilarious comedy about two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find themselves so down on their luck that they are
               performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an
               old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as
               her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces!
                                                 TICKET PRICE: $15
                    PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday and Saturdays, January 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and February 1, 8:00 p.m.
                                        Sunday, January 26, February 2, 2:00 p.m.
                                      Auditions: Tuesday, October 22, 7:15 p.m. • Thursday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
                                                      Callbacks: Saturday, October 26, 1:00 p.m.
                                          All performances and auditions will be held at the Vienna Community Center.
                                                   More information at viennava.gov/viennatheatrecompany.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

                                                                            ALL YOU NEED IS

        BOUNTIFUL HARVEST                                                      Valentine’s Party
        THANKSGIVING LUNCH                                                 Tuesday, February 11 — 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Tuesday, November 12                                               In the middle of winter, it is nice to warm our hearts
        12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.                                               with a day that celebrates love and friendship. Come
        Food and friendship add to the joys of the Thanksgiving            and enjoy the company of others and make your heart
        Holiday. You are invited for turkey and all the fixings            happy. The afternoon will include a warm, delightful
        followed by entertainment from the Olli Players. Come              meal provided by The Davis Center, sweet treats,
        celebrate all you are thankful for. This event is sponsored        and fun entertainment. This event is sponsored by
        by Vienna Parks and Recreation and the Shepherd’s                  Vienna Parks & Recreation and the Shepherd’s Center
        Center of Oakton/Vienna.                                           of Oakton/Vienna. Registration: $15 per person. Pre-
        Registration: $15 per person. Pre-payment is due by                payment is due by February 3.
        November 6.                                                        To register call the Shepherd’s Center 703-281-0538.
                                                                           For Mature Adults 55+.
        To register call the Shepherd’s Center 703-281-0538.
        For Mature Adults 55+.

                          Send your holiday wishes by November 22
                       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 Dads: All mail is sent to the North Pole and Santa will respond 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.
                          Letters must be received by November 22 to guarantee a letter back from Santa!

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SPECIAL EVENTS

                        G
         PETTIN
           ZOO!
                                  Monday, December 2 • 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
                                   Location: Church Street (in front of the Freeman Store)
             Enjoy visits with Santa, live holiday music from local groups, a tree lighting led by Mayor Laurie
            DiRocco, marshmallow roasting, and great deals from local Church Street Businesses! 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.

               For more information: call Historic Vienna at 703-938-5187 or visit historicviennainc.org.

                            Lunch with Santa
          S
                anta will visit the Vienna Community Center to hear all your holiday wishes on Saturday December 7, from
                11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Santa’s Elves get help from the Vienna Fire Department Auxiliary in preparing lunch.
                There will be a fun craft and custard by Kiln and Co. and
          Patrick Henry Library will be entertaining the crowd with a holiday story.

                Saturday, December 7
                  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
          Tickets: $5.00 per person (under 1 free)
          A maximum of six (6) tickets can be purchased per family.
          At least one parent/guardian must accompany children and
          a ticket must be purchased for each adult and child.
          Tickets go on sale:
          In-Town Residents: Monday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m.
          Non-Residents: Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m.
          Purchase tickets online at viennava.gov/registration
          or at the Vienna Community Center.
          Please bring 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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ADULT ART
                                                                                                                        PROGRAMS
                              Classes are held at the Bowman House Arts and Crafts Center, 211 Center Street S.

      POTTERY LAB                                                                  HANDBUILDING
      Open to all adults enrolled in a pottery class. $45 per person for           Instructor: Treena Rinaldi
      unlimited lab time on each day offered. $15 for 25 pounds of clay,           You will learn various methods of handbuilding pots for both
      which includes glazes and firings. Only clay purchased from the Parks        functional and decorative use and a variety of glazing and decorating
      and Recreation Department may be used in the studio. Children                techniques. Advanced students entering the class are encouraged to
      may not accompany parents to lab. Students MUST be enrolled in a             develop and work on specialized projects.
      pottery class to register for the lab. Lab registration is not available
                                                                                   Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day      Time         Age      R/NR
      online. To register, please visit our Community Center front desk.
      No Class Jan 20, Feb 17                                                      337214-A1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 9:30am-12:30pm   18-99   $210/$260
                                                                                   337214-B1    1/9-3/12    10          Th 7:00-10:00pm     18-99   $210/$260
      Activity #  Dates # of Classes Day     Time              Age      R/NR
      337210-A1 1/16-3/21    27       M 9:30am-1:30pm         18-99      $45
      			 Th                                10a-10p
                                                                                   BEGINNING WHEEL 1
                                                                                   Instructor: Lori Yankovitz
      			 Sa                               10a-3:30p
                                                                                   An overall introduction to the potters wheel for beginners, including
                                                                                   the basics of centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing. Students
      BEGINNING WHEEL II                                                           will learn to throw cylinders and bowls. It is mandatory that
      Instructor: Lori Yankovitz                                                   beginners attend the first two sessions of class as the foundation
      This Beginner Two class is for students that have had at least 4             of throwing will be covered in those two classes. Students should
      semesters of Beginning Wheel One class, or the equivalent and have           purchase a basic tool kit consisting of a needle tool, wire, and
      been introduced to the basics of wheel pottery, centering, throwing,         wooden rib and wooden sculpting tool which are available at arts
      trimming, and glazing. Students should purchase a basic tool kit             and crafts stores and on line. Students should also bring an old towel
      consisting of a sponge, needle tool, wire and wooden sculpting tools,        and a large sponge for cleaning. Wear clothes you expect to get dirty.
      which are available at arts and crafts stores. Students wishing to work
      on larger pieces or multiple pieces should consider purchasing their         Activity #     Dates # of Classes   Day       Time        Age      R/NR
      own bats. No Class Jan 20, Feb 17                                            337215-A1    1/10-3/13    10         F     6:30-9:30pm   16-99   $210/$260
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day      Time         Age      R/NR
      337211-A1    1/6-3/23    10         M    6:30-9:30pm    18-99   $210/$260
                                                                                   ACRYLIC PAINTING
                                                                                   Instructor: Kerry Burch
      INTERMEDIATE WHEEL                                                           Learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting with canvas preparation
                                                                                   and ground application, color mixing and “blocking in” technique.
      Instructor: Bikki Stricker
                                                                                   Overall development of composition and layout to final rendering of
      This class is designed to expand on the basics taught in beginning
                                                                                   the finished piece will be the goal of this class. Students should arrive
      wheel. Sample projects include throwing larger forms, making
                                                                                   with a basic concept or idea for the painting they wish to produce.
      dinnerware sets, and exploring various decorating techniques.
                                                                                   This should be an accurate preparatory drawing, photograph or some
      Students should bring a towel, tools, and bats to class.
                                                                                   other fully developed idea. No Class Feb 17
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day     Time          Age      R/NR
                                                                                   Activity #     Dates # of Classes   Day       Time        Age      R/NR
      337212-A1    1/7-3/10    10         Tu  4:00-7:00pm     18-99   $210/$260
                                                                                   337240-A1    1/27-3/23     8         M     7:00-9:00pm   18-99    $68/$86
      337212-B1    1/8-3/11    10         W 10:00am-1:00pm    18-99   $210/$260

      ADVANCED WHEEL                                                               ADULT WATERCOLORS
      Instructor: Tuesday - Jennifer Coffin                                       INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
                  Wednesday – Lori Yankovitz                                       Instructor: Patty Moskowitz
      You will learn a variety of advanced techniques and to refine your           Awaken your creative notions in watercolor. Enjoy the company of
      work both aesthetically and functionally during class. Students              fellow creators in the class. Expect homework (it will be fun).
      should bring a sponge, old towel and bats to class.                          Email Patty for suggested supplies and your goals for the class:
      Activity #    Dates # of Classes   Day      Time         Age      R/NR       patty.moskowitz@gmail.com.
      337213-A1    1/7-3/10    10         Tu 9:30am-12:30pm   18-99   $210/$260    Activity #    Dates # of Classes    Day       Time        Age      R/NR
      337213-B1    1/8-3/11    10         W    6:30-9:30pm    18-99   $210/$260    337242-A1    1/8-2/26     8          W     2:00-4:30pm   18-99   $140/$176

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