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MARCH 2021 | VOL. 14
THE LIVE WIRE
CAMPBELL COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Birthdays
MARCH
Susan Arthur Bob Mebane
Ida Campbell Jessie Mebane
Nancy Dapp Dorothy Millner
Linda Garrod Marlene MItchell
Barbara Graves Linda Neddeau
Eddie Gunter Dorothy Paige
Lula Hale Bernadette Servis
Pam Hall Clara Smith
Roger Jambard Janice Webber
Ann Lovelace Sylvia Whitmore
Mary Lu Maule
COVID-19 Scheduling Changes
As of March 23, 2020, all Recreation
Department Senior programs are
cancelled until further notice. Staff
will continue to update our Senior What's inside:
Center members and other groups CENTER SCHEDULES
on schedule changes due to
COVID-19. The Department CENTER REOPENING PLAN
continues to follow guidance from POINTS OF INTEREST
local and state officials, as well as
the Centers for Disease Control FUN AND GAMES
(CDC). Your continued support and
patience is appreciated as staff
works through this ongoing
situation.
March 2021 Center Schedules
All Centers are closed until further notice!!
We want to thank all the Senior Coordinators during this time!
They are doing their very best to keep in touch with each one of you on a weekly/bi-weekly schedule.
If you have any questions or concerns make sure to write them down and ask them when they call.
Altavista Center Timberlake Center
104 Avoca Lane, Altavista, VA 21129 Timberlake Rd. Lynchburg, VA
Coordinator: Rose Epperson Coordinator: Brenda Walsh
Wed. March 3 - This is National Anthem Day! The Star-Spangled Timberlake Seniors and Line Dancers, it’s hard to believe it been a
Banner was originally penned by Frances Scott Key in 1814 year, and here we are in March. Daffodils, sunshine warmer days,
following the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during and longer days, and new beginnings in Spring. I’ve been checking
the War of 1812. in knowing that all have been well and staying safe doing what
needs to do so that we can get back together soon. -Brenda
Wed. March 10 - National "Pack Your Lunch" Day! Did you pack
your lunch for school or work? I expect this was the norm for Tues. March 2- Today is known as old stuff day Time to clean
most as we certainly didn't have all the fast food options out closets and throw away the old stuff.
available as we do today!
Tues. March 9 - Board Meeting 11:30 am. Today is known as
Wed. March 17 - St. Patrick's Day! May your blessings the day US Government issues paper money first time in 1862.
outnumber the shamrocks that grow and may trouble avoid you
wherever you go - An old Irish Blessing! Happy St. Patty's Day! Tues. March 16 - Today is Tea for Two Day, enjoy a cup of tea
with a friend!
Wed. March 24 - Chocolate Covered Raisin Day! Raisinets are
made in Burlington, Wisconsin, and made with California raisins! Tues. March 23 - Today is National Chip & Dip Day! Make a
Pick some up at the store today and watch a good movie! new dip and enjoy.
Wed. March 31 - National "Tater" Day! How do you like your Tues. March 30 - Today Jeopardy debuted on television in
potatoes: fried, baked, mashed or maybe potato chips or tater 1964.
tots!! Add some taters to your supper tonight!
Concord Center Gladys/Long Island Center
327 Midget Farm Rd. Concord, VA Location: TBD
Coordinator: Brenda Walsh Coordinator: Marilyn Bryant
It’s hard to believe it been a year and here we are in March
Daffodils, sunshine warmer days and longer days, and new Wed. March 3 - National Cold Cuts Day! Make yourself a
beginnings of Spring. I hope that all have been well and staying sandwich with your favorite cold cuts and a cup of soup!
safe doing what we need to do so that we can get back together
soon. -Brenda Wed. March 10 - National Mario Day! Have you ever played
Mario Kart? Maybe today is a good day to sit down and play a
Wed. March 3 - Board Meeting 10 am. Today is Happy Day call round or two.
someone that you haven’t talked to in a while and make them
happy. Wed. March 17 - St. Patrick's Day! What is your favorite St.
Patty's Day tradition?
Wed. March 10 - International Day of Awesomeness, Look for
something absolutely awesome today. Wed. March 24 - National Cheesecake Day! Make yourself your
favorite cheesecake to enjoy today.
Wed. March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day! Wear green and make some
corned beef and cabbage. Wed. March 31 - National Crayon Day! Do some coloring with
crayons today, it's a great stress reliever!
Wed. March 24 - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.
Call: 434-332-9570 Email: recreation@campbellcountyva.gov
Points of Interest
MARCH FUN FACTS AND TIDBITS
From the National Day Calendar Website
Ah, March, in like a lion, out like a lamb, or so the saying goes. That’s not the only
saying attributed to the moody month. For the Northern Hemisphere, March ushers in
spring. That was even true back in the days of the Julian calendar when there were
only 10 months and March started off the year. Sayings such as “A bushel of March
dust is worth a King’s ransom,” and “March many weather,” reminds us of the swiftly
changing and windy weather March brings.
The first three days in March were once considered bad luck. They called them the
blind days. No one would plant, enter into an agreement or a journey during these
days. March is also known for its borrowing days. Though the story has changed
through the ages, the month is no stranger to tumultuous weather. Hundreds of years
ago the borrowing days were known to be any wild weather day in March. In later
years, the days came to be assigned to the last three days in March.
Historically, planting and war go hand in hand in March. Named for the Roman God
of War, Mars, March became a time when armies began to march again and farmers
tilled their soil. While farming and the military have both dramatically changed since
Roman times, March and spring still hold power over both of them.
March is the month of spring and with it comes a lot of activity in nature. Birds
migrate. Animals begin to mate. (They give us the phrase, “Mad as a March hare,”
too.) Plants begin to grow. Even the full moon gets involved. The full moon in March
is called the Worm Moon. It earns this name because of all the insects beginning to
hatch.
Birth Flowers – Daffodil and jonquil
Birth Stone – AquamarineZodiac
Signs – Pisces and Aries
March Madness kicks into high gear as basketball enthusiasts cheer on their
favorite teams. Whether cheering on a local high school team or their college and
professional players, fans wear their colors and watch every nail-biting game.
Daylight saving time also adds an element of tradition and rancor to the season as
many (though not all) springs forward and change their clocks one hour.
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/march-overview/:
Visit: http://www.campbellcountyva.gov/275/Parks-and-Recreation
Senior Center Reopening Plan
Locations, Start Dates and Times:
We are hoping to restart our center's meetings outside on the
following dates at the following locations. If there are any
changes your coordinator will contact you.
Altavista Senior Center: Avoca Gardens, April 7, 2021, 1:00 PM
Altavista Line Dancers: Shreve Park Pavilion, April 5, 2021, 1:00 PM
Concord: Concord Community Center Pavilion, April 7, 2021, 1:00 PM
Gladys/Long Island: Kedron Pavilion, April 7, 2021, 1:00 PM
Timberlake Senior Center: Timbrook Park Pavilion, April 6, 2021, 1:00 PM
Timberlake Line Dancers: Waterlick Moose Pavilion, April 6, 2021, 1:00 PM
BINGO Groups: Not yet meeting, the department is still working to find
adequate space and procedures.
Guidelines:
Masks must be worn at all times
Temperature checks will be completed upon arrival
All participants must follow social distancing protocols, please no
unnecessary contact (hugging, shaking hands, etc.)
All participants should wash their hands upon arrival, hand sanitizer will
be available.
All participants must sign a COVID release form. If refused, service will
be denied
If a participant has a fever or is showing any other signs of illness they
are not able to participate in activities that day and must return home.
Weather:
As usual, if schools are closed due to inclement weather, the senior
centers will not operate
Weather closures that are not determined by the school are up to the
discretion of the Senior Coordinator
Questions?
Contact your center coordinator if you have any questions!
Visit: http://www.campbellcountyva.gov/275/Parks-and-Recreation
Fun and Games Visit: http://www.campbellcountyva.gov/275/Parks-and-Recreation
Fun and Games
March
March 14 - Daylight Savings
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 20 - First Day of Spring
Daylight
Savings is
March 14th!
Don't forget to
move your
clocks ahead
1 hour!
Lucky the
Leprechaun lost all
the gold in his pot!
Help him find the 8
pieces of gold that
are hidden
throughout the
newsletter!
Call: 434-332-9570 Email: recreation@campbellcountyva.gov
Fun and Games Call: 434-332-9570 Email: recreation@campbellcountyva.gov
The Live Wire Bulletin
c/o Campbell County Recreation Department
P.O. Box 369
Rustburg, VA 24588
Campbell County Staff:
Mary Pascale - Director
Stormi Arrowood - Program Manager
Randy Nixon - Athletic Director
Amy Clark - Office Manager
Rhonda Morgan - Admin. Aide 434-332-9570, Monday-Friday,
Tiffany Johnson - Recreation Coordinator 8:30am-5:00pm
Marilyn Bryant - Senior Coordinator
Campbell County Recreation Department
Rose Epperson - Senior Coordinator
Brenda Walsh - Senior Coordinator
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