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VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION
AUTHORITY
2018-2019 Winter
Program Guide
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THE DIRECTOR’S NOTE
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Fall is harvest time and that’s a fitting theme for VLPRA, as we You can see photos of the
have a bumper crop of park projects and programs this year. projects on pages 4-5 of this
guide, and get a full view of
We have several construction projects underway and some
all our outstanding fall/winter
recently completed additions that we are proud to share with
programs on the other pages.
the community. A few short months ago, VLPRA and Lowndes
County opened the doors to the new SPLOST-funded Naylor We need to mention one special
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Community Center at Riley Ledford Park. Around the same program that isn’t listed- the Egg-Ceptional Egg Hunt for children
time, VLPRA and the City of Valdosta had a ribbon cutting for a with disabilities. It’s not in this guide because it happens in
SPLOST-funded playground at Vallotton Youth Athletic Complex. the spring, but we are thrilled to say that the Egg Hunt is one
of the top programs in the country. The National Association
While those projects opened to the public, VLPRA was also
of County Park & Recreation Officials (NACPRO) presented the
breaking ground on the highly-anticipated Miracle Field Complex
Egg-Ceptional Egg Hunt with its “Removing Barriers” award,
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and the Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center addition. The Miracle
which recognizes one unique program per year that enables
Field Complex will bring a two-dimensional rubberized baseball
and encourages greater participation in parks and recreation
field to Freedom Park along with four standard fields, a pavilion,
by persons with disabilities. The program’s coordinator, Tammy
concession stand, and boundless playground. VLPRA and the
Crosby, accepted the award at the NACPRO conference this
Miracle League of Valdosta broke ground on the project in
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summer in Nashville.
May and we will play our first leagues there this spring. The
tennis complex project will add six new courts to the current We are proud of our accomplishments so far in 2018 and are
12 courts, giving us a total of 18 courts at McKey Park. This excited about what is to come.
will give more space to residents and will also allow VLPRA to
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host statewide tennis tournaments like the USTA Georgia Mixed
Doubles Championship held here in August. There’s another
groundbreaking coming soon: the Soccer Complex at North
Lowndes Park. The new eight-field complex is a Lowndes
County SPLOST project and will be completed in 2019. GEORGE PAGE
Director
CONTENTS
Youth
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contact Information. . . . . . 6
Volunteer Opportunities. . . 7 Adult
Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Seniors
Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Special Events. . . . . . 17-19
Youth Programs. . . . . 21-23
Therapeutics
Adult Programs . . . . . 24-26
Senior Programs . . . . 27-30
NACPRO President Bill Maasen presenting the Removing Barriers
Therapeutics. . . . . . . 32-35 Award to VLPRA Therapeutics Coordinator Tammy Crosby
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Under Construction
Construction
Volunteer
Parks
Rentals
Special Events
Miracle Field
Construction and
Groundbreaking
at Freedom Park
Youth
See The Director’s Note on page 3 for details
Adult
Seniors
Therapeutics
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Naylor Ribbon Cutting
Construction
Volunteer
Parks
Tennis Center Groundbreaking
Rentals
Special Events
Youth
Vallotton Playground Ribbon Cutting
Adult
Seniors
Therapeutics
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CONTACTS
HAVE A QUESTION?
Call our main office at 229-259-3507.
NEED A SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT?
Check out the listing below.
Department:
Youth Athletics: 229-333-1853
Adult Athletics: 229-333-1861
Facility and Stage Rentals: 229-259-3507
Parks & Facilities: 229-259-3507
Therapeutics: 229-259-3507
Special Events & Summer Programs: 229-259-3507
Senior Center: 229-253-1266
Mildred Hunter Community Center: 229-259-5407
Tennis Center: 229-333-1868
Public Relations/Marketing: 229-259-3507
Executive Director (George Page): 229-259-3507
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Volunteer Opportunities
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VLPRA relies on volunteers in several of
our divisions. We are grateful for all of our
volunteers and the time they devote to
growing an active community.
Opportunities
Volunteer
Youth Athletics: We always need
coaches for soccer, basketball, football,
cheerleading, baseball, and volleyball. Teams
can’t practice or play if there aren’t enough
coaches to staff them. Please consider
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volunteering as a coach; the process is
simple and free.
Just go to www.vlpra.com and click
“Volunteer” at the top of the page. It will take
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you to the background check portal. Fill out
the background check information and call
us at 229-259-3507 to let us know that you
intend to coach.
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Once your check comes back clear, we will
issue you a badge.
Coaches cannot receive a roster until they
have cleared the check and have a badge.
Your background check & badge are good for
one (1) year.
Therapeutics: Our Therapeutics (TR)
Youth
Division serves individuals with special
needs. Each month, we have a social for the
TR Young Adult Club. We would appreciate
help setting up, serving food, cleaning, or
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even just dancing with participants at these
socials. We also host local Special Olympics
games twice a year and need assistance
with scoring, handing out ribbons, and
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crowd control. Contact Tammy Crosby at
229-259-3507 or tcrosby@vlpra.com if you
want to help.
Special Events: Helping out with our 5K
Therapeutics
races, movies, and outdoor events is a great
way to get volunteer hours. To volunteer
for a special event, please contact Program
Coordinator Rachel Salyards at 229-259- We are grateful for organizations like Lowes Heroes who take
3507 or rsalyards@vlpra.com. on big projects like facility repair. If you are interested in this
type of volunteerism, call our main office at 229-259-3507.
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COMMUNITY CENTERS
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Forrest Street
Administration-
Main Office
1901 North Forrest St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
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Home to VLPRA’s Administrative, Therapeutics,
Youth Athletics, and Adult Athletics Offices. The
center also has an incredible variety of spaces
and rental facilities. The main building houses
a beautiful sanctuary with a center aisle, an
oak stage, and a sound system that is perfect
for weddings. Receptions can be held in the
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same building in our spacious multipurpose
room that offers a divider as well as tables and
chairs. A full-size kitchen and bathrooms are
right down the hall. Just across the parking lot,
you will find the Forrest Street Gym: a heated
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and air-conditioned full-size gym for basketball,
volleyball, dance classes, and general recreation.
There’s also a full-size kitchen and restrooms. All
spaces are available for rent!
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Mildred Hunter
Center
509 South Fry St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
Everything you could want in a recreation
Youth
center! The MHCC has a gym with a full-
size basketball court and pull out bleachers
perfect for hosting games and tournaments.
There’s also a full-size kitchen, breakout
rooms, a kid’s playroom, and a fully
Adult
outfitted exercise room with plenty of cardio
equipment and weights. A pristine pool and
patio furniture are outside the center. The
MHCC is home to VLPRA’s basketball and
youth football programs, as well as the RC
Seniors
Car Club, the Marching Pride Drill Team, and
several teen mentoring groups.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Therapeutics
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Senior Center
Construction
1360 East Park Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31602
The Senior Center is an immensely popular
facility that houses our Senior programs. The
center includes a large multipurpose room
with a full kitchen, an exercise room with
both cardio and weight training equipment,
an indoor heated pool, a library, walking track,
shuffleboard court, and comfortable seating in
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the foyer. There are also several breakout rooms
with billiards, cards, and arts and crafts. The Senior
Center is open to individuals 50 years old and up. It
requires a yearly membership fee of $35. Pool
access requires a separate pool pass, also $35 per
person. Anyone living outside of Valdosta/Lowndes
County must pay a $10 out of county fee.
Hours of Operation:
Parks
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Craig Center
Rentals
1104 West Gordon St.
Remerton, GA 31601
A multi-purpose facility in the heart
of Valdosta that houses VLPRA’s
Therapeutics program. Acts as the
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main center for programs catering
to individuals with disabilities,
including the local Special Olympics
and our popular Young Adult
Club. The Craig Center holds a
great room, a full-size kitchen
with refrigerator, indoor storage,
bathrooms, and a fenced-in
playground area with a large picnic
shelter. Center and outdoor areas
Youth
are available for rent.
South Lowndes
Recreation Complex
Adult
6440 Ocean Pond Ave.
Lake Park, GA 31636
South Lowndes is a community center and park in
one! Outdoor amenities include two adult and two
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youth baseball/softball fields, a concession stand with
a covered eating area, restrooms, water fountain, a
full-size playground, and three soccer fields with a
dedicated concession stand and restrooms. There’s
plenty of parking for tournaments and events, as
well as two huge picnic shelters for a full day of fun.
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That’s not all: the community center on the other
side of the parking lot features a gymnasium with a
full basketball court and two half-courts as well as
several multipurpose rooms with tables and chairs.
Rent a picnic shelter, the fields, a multipurpose room,
or even the whole center for your next event!
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Construction Wood Valley Community
Center
1907 Gornto Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31602
The Wood Valley Community Center is
a perfect spot for small events and
birthday parties. The Center boasts a
medium-sized multi-purpose room
with a stage. There’s also a full-size
kitchen, storage, and tables and
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chairs. Outside, you will find a brand-
new playground next to a covered
picnic shelter with restrooms, a grill,
electricity, and water. There’s also a
paved walking track perfect for parents
to stroll while kids play!
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Naylor Community
Center
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6030 Savannah Ave
Naylor, GA 61641
This brand-new community center is perfectly
appointed with a massive kitchen and pass-
through window, a multipurpose room with
tables and chairs, and large bathrooms.
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An outdoor pavilion attached to the
center makes this an ideal place for
small birthday parties, graduation
parties, and family get-togethers.
The Naylor Community Center
is located at Riley-Ledford Park
just off Highway 84 in Naylor,
which features a paved walking
track, a multipurpose field with
Youth
backstop, and three more pavilions
as well as a restroom building.
Adult
Jaycee Shack
2306 Jaycee Shack Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31602
Seniors
The newly renovated Jaycee
Shack is a sparkling-clean
facility with beautiful fixtures. The
entire facility is available for rent
and features a large multipurpose
Therapeutics
room with a full-size kitchen and
plenty of tables and chairs included.
Guests will love the picturesque pond and the covered
picnic shelter that includes a large grill, power, water, and
lights for evening rentals.
10LARGE PARKS
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Rent picnic shelters, fields, buildings, or even entire parks! Call us at 229-259-3507 for information.
Drexel Park
1401 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
• Shaded 11-acre park with several picnic tables
• Bordered by the Azalea City Multipurpose Trail
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• Large play structure with bridges, monkey bars, and slides
along with a separate swing set
• A creek runs through the park with a picturesque bridge
• Located next to VSU
• Home of the annual Azalea Festival
Freedom Park
3795 Guest Rd.
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Valdosta, GA 31605
• 250+ acre park
• Beautiful baseball/softball complex with eight regulation adult
softball fields, bathrooms, a concession stand, and a covered
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playground.
• Ten acres of soccer fields
• Paved walking track
• 18-hole Disc Golf course
• Dog park for large and small breeds
• Open field space fills out the venue
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• Hosts regional Spring Special Olympics as well as dozens of
baseball, softball, and disc golf tournaments.
• Future Home of five-field Miracle Field Complex
John W. Saunders Memorial Park
1151 River St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
• Large park with six covered picnic shelters
• Largest shelter holds up to 150 people with restrooms and
more than a dozen picnic tables
• Each shelter has electricity and a grill
Youth
• Paved walking and nature trail
• Two regulation-sized outdoor basketball courts
• Splash pad
• Playground
• Amphitheater complete with electricity and stage lights that can
Adult
seat hundreds of people.
McKey Park (H.B.A. Tennis Center)
112 Burton Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
Seniors
• Home to the Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center, featuring 18
tennis courts that are used for lessons, clinics, and general
tennis recreation.
• Tennis shelter, bleachers, bathrooms and water fountains
• Pro shop that houses the tennis pro’s office.
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• Sand volleyball court
• Two large playgrounds for both toddlers and school-age
children.
• Restrooms and water fountains
• Two large picnic pavilions that can each accommodate 60
people.
• Picnic tables and grills
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North Lowndes Park
Sonny Rodgers Memorial Dr.
Hahira, GA 31632
• Skate park- lit bowl structure with grind rails and
ramps
• Brand new, brightly colored playground
• Multipurpose field with a backstop and dugouts
• Boardwalk makes a natural walking loop
• Pond and picnic area
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• Large restroom building
• Eight-field soccer complex coming soon
Oris Blackburn Memorial
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Park
5750 Madison Hwy
Clyattville, GA 31601
• 107-acre park with a large lake
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• The lake is teeming with bream and bass and
features a boat ramp for small boats with trolling
motors only
• Three pavilions, grills, and open lawn areas
• Ideal place to fly kites and remote control airplanes
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Scott Park
1101 Old Statenville Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31601
• Paved track with lights and painted lanes
• Regulation-size football field with bleachers and
lights
• Fenced in park
Youth
• Four outdoor basketball courts with lights
• Three tennis courts with lights
• Covered stage with lights and electricity
• Large multi-purpose field with backstop
• Two picnic shelters with electricity and water hook
Adult
ups
Seniors
Vallotton Youth Complex
700 Woodlawn Dr.
Valdosta, GA 31602
• Seven youth baseball fields with lights
• One full size soccer fields and two youth fields with
lights
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• Two concession stands
• Two sets of restrooms
• Playground
• Picnic Shelter
12NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
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Azalea City Trail Fellowship Park Library Park Shannon Hill Memorial
Trailheads: Craig Center 507 Wooding Ln. 742 Lakes Blvd. Park
(1104 West Gordon St. Valdosta , GA 31601 Lake Park, GA 61636 700 West Cranford Ave.
Remerton, GA 31601) Valdosta, GA 31602
Vallotton Big Field Greer Park Lovett Park
(411 1/2 North Lee St. 401 Marette Ave. 3211 Lovett Ave. Smith Park
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Valdosta, GA 31602) Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA 31606 507 East Central Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31601
Bland Park Harrington Park Newbern Park
2204 Park Lane 509 South Fry St. 2211 Newbern St. Snake Nation Park
Valdosta, GA 31602 Valdosta, GA 31601 Valdosta, GA 31602 6093 Bird Hall Rd.
Hahira, GA 31632
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Chitty Park Hightower Park Olympic Park
1474 Madison Heights Dr. 1120 West Magnolia St. 402 1/2 South Patterson St. Taylor-Cowart Park
Valdosta, GA 31601 Valdosta, GA 31601 Valdosta, GA 31601 2413 Bemiss Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31602
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Clyattville Community Hyta’s Park Oris Blackburn Memorial
Park 1804 Jerry Jones Dr. Park Tom’s Corner Park
4377 Old Clyattville Rd. Valdosta , GA 31602 5750 Madison Hwy 1005 Troupe Street
Clyattville, GA 31601 Clyattville, GA 31601 Valdosta, GA 31601
J.L. Lomax Park
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Eastwind Park 700 J.L. Lomax Dr. Payton Park Vallotton Big Field
1904 Fawnridge Rd. Valdosta, GA 31601 539 Griffin Ave. 411 1/2 North Lee St.
Valdosta , GA 31602 Valdosta, GA 31601 Valdosta, GA 31602
Langdale Park
3781 N. Valdosta Rd. Riley-Ledford Park
Valdosta, GA 31602 6030 Savanah Ave
Naylor, GA 61641
BOAT RAMPS
Youth
Knights Ferry Boat Ramp
Knights Ferry Boat Ramp offers access to the Withlacoochee River via
Knight’s Ferry Road on the west side of Lowndes County.
Adult
Latitude/Longitude: 30°42’44.47”N 83°27’19.48”W
Little River Boat Ramp
Little River Boat Ramp offers access to the Little River on the border
of Lowndes and Brooks Counties and is located near Exit 18 off
Interstate 75 at the intersection of St. Augustine and Val Tech Rd.
Seniors
Latitude/Longitude: 30°51’6.63”N 83°20’47.53”W
Nankin Boat Ramp
The Nankin Boat Ramp is located in the Clyattville area and offers
access to the Withlacoochee River.
Latitude/Longitude: 30°40’29.53”N 83°23’38.26”W
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Madison Highway Boat Ramp
Madison Boat Ramp is at the southeast end of Lowndes County and
allows access to the Withlacoochee River off Madison Highway at the
state line.
Latitude/Longitude: 30°38’9.36”N 83°18’39.97”W
13PARKS & FACILITIES MAPS
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Via Google Maps
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Parks
Scan this QR code with your
phone for an online, interactive
map and directions.
Rentals
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City Inset
Youth
Adult
Community Centers
Large Parks
Seniors
Parks
Boat Ramps
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Facility Rentals
BASIC RATES:
VLPRA gladly rents out our facilities to residents for special
events, family gatherings, birthday parties, and even weddings. Centers:
$65 per hour with a refundable
Our 40+ parks and facilities have picnic shelters, gazebos, and
$100 deposit. Set up and cleaning
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pavilions that are perfect for gatherings of various sizes.
time is included in your hourly rental.
Reserve your rental early- they are first come, first serve!
Park Pavilions:
$40 for four hours (minimum).
Each additional hour is $10.
Parks
Rentals
Forrest Street Sanctua
ry
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Naylor Community Center Kitchen
Youth
Forrest Street Sanctuary
Adult
McKey Park Pavilion
Seniors
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Jaycee Shack Wood Valley
Please visit www.vlpra.com for a full list of available rentals. We also rent out parks and centers for special
events, which requires a separate permit. Please contact us at 229-259-3507 for more information.
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Our portable, hydraulically powered
stage is available for rent. Our staff
will deliver the stage, set it up, take
it down, and stay with the stage for
the duration of your event. The stage
is 32 feet long and almost 24 feet
deep. It’s an open air, outdoor stage
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perfect for large events. A PA system,
mic stand, tables, and chairs are also
available for rent.
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Portable Bleacher
VLPRA’s hydraulically powered
bleacher features a canopy and
handrails. The bleacher hold well
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over 200 people and can act as
main or overflow seating for your
outdoor event. VLPRA staff will
deliver and pick up the bleacher
as part of your rental.
Youth
Adult
Showmobile
VLPRA’s Showmobile is a portable stage with a roof and three walls. The fourth “wall” opens to
reveal the stage itself. The Showmobile’s dimensions are 22 x 16. A PA system, mic stand, tables,
and chairs are also available for rent. VLPRA staff will deliver and pick up the stage as part of
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your rental.
Tables and Chairs
VLPRA offers 4-foot round tables and matching black chairs for rent. VLPRA staff delivers the tables
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and chairs in a trailer. Renters are responsible for set up and take down.
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SEPTEMBER
Youth Fishing Rodeo
Get your tackle box ready for the VLPRA & Moody AFB Youth Fishing
Rodeo at Grassy Pond. Prizes are awarded for most fish & biggest fish in
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each age group. Age groups are: 5-9, 10-14 & 15-18 year olds. Fish from
the bank or from your own boat ($3 launch fee may apply). Ages 16+
must have valid Georgia fishing license (cannot be purchased on site).
Only $5 per participant. Register by September 14th to waive car fee
Date: Saturday September 22nd
Time: Check-in 7:00 AM, Rodeo 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Grassy Pond (5360 Grassy Pond Road, Lake Park)
Cost: $5 per participant
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Registration: August 1st – September 20th
OCTOBER
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Kid’s Night Out
Kids: wear your Halloween costume and have a blast with your
favorite cartoon characters at our FREE Fall Festival. We’ll have a
bounce house, face painting, clowns, candy, and more.
Date: Monday October 29th
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Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Mildred Hunter Community Center
(509 South Fry Street, Valdosta)
Cost: FREE
Registration: None required- just show up!
Father/Son Camp-Out
Youth
Go camping in the outfield! Boys ages 4 & up can spend the night
on the South Lowndes Ballfield with their father (or adult male family
member) at VLPRA’s Father/Son Campout! Activities will include a
cookout, games, s’mores, night baseball & a movie on the backstop.
Breakfast will be provided Saturday morning. Bring your own tent,
Adult
tent setup begins at 6:00pm Friday. Space is limited.
Date: Friday October 12th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Location: South Lowndes Ballfields
(6440 Ocean Pond Ave, Lake Park)
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Cost: $35 per dad
Registration: August 15th – October 10th
Movies in The Park Series
Join VLPRA for a movie in the Park. Bring your own blanket or chair and join
us to watch a movie under the stars on our 20-foot inflatable screen. Limited
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concessions will be available for purchase.
Movie: Coco (PG)
Date: Saturday October 20th
Time: Dusk (@7:00 PM)
Location: Hahira Square (200 W. Main Street, Hahira)
Cost: FREE
*Shown in collaboration with the City of Hahira
Place ___________________Admission _________
Time ___________________Date _____________
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VLPRA
Movies in The Park
Series
Join VLPRA for a movie in the Park. Bring your own
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blanket or chair and join us to watch a movie under
the stars on our 20-foot inflatable screen. Limited
concessions will be available for purchase.
Movie: Arthur Christmas (PG)
Date: Friday December 7th
Time: Dusk (@5:45 PM)
Location: Downtown Valdosta
(on Valley Street between
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Stocked Cart Race Ashley & Patterson)
Shopping Cart Racing and a food drive for Hungry at Home. Cost: FREE
Each team entered is given a shopping cart & 20 minutes *Shown in collaboration with Valdosta Main Street
to decorate their cart in the team’s theme of choice (teams
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provide decorations). Teams are matched up in head to head
drag races at the “Motor-less Speedway”! Team entry fees
are $25 worth of food and snacks that will be donated to
Hungry at Home, a local charity that provides snacks and
meals to children who may not have enough to eat on the
weekends. Please, no canned goods and no cash, only food
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that kids can prepare themselves such as granola bars,
peanut butter and ready-to-mix meals. Racers, Start Your
Engines!
Date: Saturday November 3rd Place _________________Admission ______
Time: Check-in 9:00 AM, Racing 10:00 AM Christmas Jams
Time __________________Date ____________
© Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.
Location: Lowes Home Improvement with the Azalea
(1106 N. St Augustine Rd) Wind Community Band
Cost: $25 of food and snacks for The Azalea Wind Community Band will be performing
Hungry at Home Christmas Classics at their Christmas Jams Concert.
Registration: September 1st – November 1st, Join us for a night of holiday magic and cheer.
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Race Day Registration will be accepted Date: Monday December 10th
Time: 7:00 PM
Movies in The Park Series Location: Senior Center (1360 East Park Ave.)
Join VLPRA for a movie in the Park. Bring your own blanket Cost: FREE
or chair and join us to watch a movie under the stars on
Adult
our 20-foot inflatable screen. Limited concessions will be
available for purchase.
Movie: SING (PG)
Date: Friday November 9th
Time: Dusk (@5:45 PM)
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Location: J.W. Saunders Park (1151 River St)
Cost: FREE
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Time ___________________Date _____________
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Six Days of Christmas
Spaghetti with Santa Gingerbread Workshop
Join Santa for dinner, cookies and a story in the park. The smell of gingerbread is sure to get you in the
Attendees will be able to visit one on one with Santa and Christmas spirit. Come decorate a gingerbread man
share some Christmas spirit. Space is limited. cookie, make your own Christmas ornament and visit
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Date: Wednesday December 12th with Santa just in the nick of time.
Time: Santa arrives at 5:00 PM, Date: Wednesday December 19th
Dinner starts at 5:30 PM Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Parks and Recreation Administration Location: Wood Valley Community Center
(1901 N. Forrest St.) (1907 Gornto Rd)
Cost: $7 per person Cost: $2 per person
Registration: November 1st – December 9th Registration: November 15th – December 21st
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Ugly Christmas Sweater
5K & Fun Run
Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and join VLPRA
for its second annual Ugly Sweater 5K & Fun Run. Burn
some extra calories to make room for the upcoming
Christmas Dinner. Register early to guarantee a long
sleeve shirt! Awards for overall male/female and top 2 in
Youth
each age group.
Date: Saturday December 15th Movies in The Park
Time: Registration 7:30 AM, Series
Fun Run 9:00 AM, 5K 9:30 AM Join VLPRA for a movie in the Park. Bring your own
Location: Freedom Park (3795 Guest Rd) blanket or chair and join us to watch a movie under
Adult
Cost: $25 for 5K pre-registration, the stars on our 20-foot inflatable screen. Limited
$30 Race Day Registration concessions will be available for purchase.
$10 for Fun Run, Movie: The Star
$15 Race Day Registration Date: Friday December 21st
Registration: November 1st – December 13th Time: Dusk (@5:45 PM)
Seniors
Location: Drexel Park (1401 N. Patterson Rd)
Cost: FREE
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Dates, fees, locations, and programs are subject to change.
ATHLETICS
Volunteer
You just
missed us!
Parks
Registers from May-August:
Youth Football & Cheerleading-
Fall Baseball / Softball
Rentals
Fall Soccer
Fall Girls Volleyball League
Winter Soccer
Basketball GOAL! You’re sure to score points with your little athlete
Special Events
Hit the hardwood with us in our Community-wide Youth when you sign him or her up for our co-ed winter soccer
Basketball League. The league is open to all Kindergarten league.
through 12th graders in Valdosta and Lowndes County. Registration: October 29th - December 16th
Teams are school-based, which means your child will Season: January 2019 through early March 2019
play for his or her school! We have teams for the public Divisions: U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14
schools, charter schools, and private schools. Fee: $65 per child in U-6 and U-8
Registration: September 17th - October 28th (non-competitive)
Season: Season runs December through $85 per child in U-10, U-12, and U-14
March with tournament (competitive)
Divisions: Teams divided by age, gender, and *discount available for siblings //
Youth
school (K-12th graders) fee includes jersey and socks
Fee: $85 per child (includes uniform) Location: Practices and games at
Location: Practices and games at select Vallotton Youth Athletic Complex
school gyms and VLPRA gyms
Adult
Seniors
Therapeutics
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All tennis programs are held at the Harry B. Anderson
Tennis Center located at McKey Park (112 Burton Avenue,
Valdosta).
Clinics
VLPRA Tennis Clinics are year-round, drop-in classes
where you pay as you go. It is open to the public.
No prior registration is required and each class is $10.00
Volunteer
per person. All clinics are at the Harry B. Anderson
Tennis Center.
Day/Time Mondays Wednesdays
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 4-7 year olds 4-7 year olds
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 8-10 year olds 8-10 year olds
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Middle School Middle School
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM High School High School
Parks
Private Lessons
VLPRA Head Tennis Pro Keith Childree and Assistant Pro
Tommy Cangelosi offer private lessons at a rate of $25.00
per half-hour or $45.00 per hour. Please email Keith at
Rentals
Spring Baseball & Softball kchildree@vlpra.com or Tommy at tcangelosi@vlpra.com
Play like a pro in our spring baseball and softball league! for available times and dates.
The program teaches basics to younger players in non-
competitive atmospheres while offering a competitive USTA Junior Team Tennis
outlet to older players. Teams are based on professional
& Tournaments
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baseball teams and your child gets a pro jersey and a hat
with registration! There will be an evaluation day and a VLPRA offers a Junior Team Tennis League as well
draft for the competitive leagues. as tournaments throughout the year. Email Keith at
Registration: December 31st, 2018 – kchildree@vlpra.com for information.
February 10th, 2019
Divisions: Leagues for children ages 3-12 including Open Courts
baseball, softball, coach pitch, co-ed VLPRA has tennis courts at the Harry B. Anderson Tennis
coach pitch, and co-ed t-ball Center at McKey Park as well as at Scott Park. All courts
Fee: $65 for non-competitive leagues; are open for play at no cost on a first come, first serve
$85 for competitive leagues basis whenever the park is open and the courts are not in
Youth
Location: Practices and games at use for VLPRA lessons, clinics, or special events. Courts
Vallotton Youth Athletic Complex, are available seven days a week, year round, including
Freedom Park, and South Lowndes evenings under the lights.
Recreation Complexx
Adult
Seniors
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MHCC’s Dancing Dolls
This 8-week dance program teaches girls hip-hop Mildred Hunter
and modern dance moves, all while building up their Community Center Open
self-esteem and leadership skills. Open to 7-12 year
old girls. Session ends with a recital. Classes are
Recreation
It’s time to play! Open Recreation gives youth and teens
Monday afternoons starting 10/29 at the Mildred Hunter
ages 5-18 years old a chance to play in the MHCC
Community Center. Register at www.vlpra.com
gymnasium with staff supervision. Staff members monitor
Questions? Contact Michael at 259-5407.
Volunteer
all programs. Gym times are Monday, Wednesday, and
Registration: September 3rd– October 29th
Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM
Season: October - December
-2:00 PM.
Divisions: 7-9 years old; 10-12 years old
Dates/Times: Mondays in October, November,
& December starting 10/29/18
7-9 year olds from 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Special
10-12 year olds from 6:30 – 7:15 PM
Events
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Fee: $10 per week or $80 for the full session
Location: Mildred Hunter Community Center
Father/Son Camp-Out – October 12th
(509 South Fry St, Valdosta)
Location: South Lowndes Ball fields located 6440
Ocean Pond Ave, Lake Park.
Rentals
FREE Movie in the Park “Coco”
(Rated PG) – October 20th
Location: The Depot in Downtown Hahira
Stocked Cart Race – November 3rd
Special Events
Location: Lowes Home Improvement (1106 N. St.
Augustine Rd)
FREE Movie in the Park “Sing”
Mildred Hunter (Rated PG) – November 9th
Center Marching Drill Team Location: J.W. Saunders Park (1151 River Street)
The MHC Drill Team teaches discipline, builds self-
esteem, and motivates young men while teaching them VLPRA’s Six Days of Christmas
military commands in an ROTC-style setting. Participants
perform at a variety of events, including programs at the Friday 12/7: Movies in the Park –
Youth
Mildred Hunter Community Center as well as at local “Arthur Christmas” (PG)
parades. Location: Lowndes County Courthouse
Registration: August 13th – October 10th in Downtown Valdosta
Season: October 2018- March 2019
Practices: Every Wednesday at 4:30 Monday 12/10: Christmas Jams with
Adult
starting October 10th the Azalea Winds Community Pand
Divisions: Ages 7-15 Location: VLPRA Senior Center
Fee: Free (1360 East Park Avenue)
Location: Mildred Hunter Community Center
(509 South Fry St, Valdosta) Wednesday 12/12: Spaghetti with Santa
Seniors
Location: Drexel Park
Saturday 12/15: Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K
Location: Freedom Park
Wednesday 12/19: Gingerbread Workshop
Therapeutics
Location: Wood Valley Community Center
Friday 12/21: Movies in the Park –
“The Star” (PG)
Location: Drexel Park
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ATHLETICS TENNIS
Women’s Basketball Clinics
League VLPRA Tennis Clinics are year-round, drop-in classes
where you pay as you go. No registration is required.
Volunteer
Bring your “A” game for our annual women’s basketball
league. Whether you played in school or just around the Clinics are at the Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center at
neighborhood growing up, you are welcome here! Sign McKey Park (112 Burton Ave, Valdosta)
up your entire team and play all fall long. Women’s Open Clinic Mondays/Wednesdays
Registration: July 9th – September 14th 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Season: Games start in October, league runs ($15 per class)
through November Adult Beginner/Intermediate Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Games on Tuesday and Thursday ($10 per class)
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evenings Adult Open Clinic Tuesdays/Thursdays from
Fee: $495 per team 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: All practices & games at the Mildred ($10 per class)
Hunter Community Center
Private Lessons
Rentals
VLPRA Head Tennis Pro Keith Childree and Assistant Pro
Tommy Cangelosi offer private lessons at a rate of $25.00
per half-hour or $45.00 per hour. Please email Keith at
kchildree@vlpra.com or Tommy at tcangelosi@vlpra.com
for available times and dates.
Special Events
Open Courts
VLPRA has tennis courts at the Harry B. Anderson Tennis
Center at McKey Park as well as at Scott Park. All
courts are open for play on a first come, first serve basis
whenever the park is open and the courts are not in use
for VLPRA lessons, clinics, or special events.
Youth
Adult
30 & Over Men’s
Basketball League
Seniors
Guys: want some good exercise and healthy competition?
Then join our 30 & Over Men’s Basketball League.
We have working dads, professionals, former athletes,
men who grew up playing rec league, and everything in
between.
Registration: July 9th – September 14th
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Season: Games start in October, league runs
through November
Games on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings
Fee: $495 per team
Location: All practices & games at the Mildred
Hunter Community Center
24FITNESS / INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES
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Square Dancing MHCC Boot Camp
Bow to your partner and do-si-do! Bring your boots and Down and give me 20! Our MHCC Boot Camp instructors
come square dancing with us! Classes are held 7:00 PM combine cardio with exercises that use your own body
– 9:00 PM every Tuesday (with holiday breaks). Sessions weight for an incredible workout. Bring a towel, a water
are ten weeks long. bottle, and zero excuses!
Registration: Check Senior Center newsletter Registration: No pre-registration required-
for dates just show up!
Fee: $30 person for 10 weeks of instruction Day/Time: Classes are Tuesday & Thursday
Volunteer
Requirements: Casual dress, a partner is not required evenings; 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Location: Senior Center (No classes on holidays)
(1360 East Park Avenue, Valdosta) Fee: Free with paid MHCC Fitness Center
Membership
Location: Mildred Hunter Community Center
(509 South Fry Street, Valdosta)
Parks
Rentals
Special Events
MHCC Fitness Center
Get in shape and have fun doing it at our Family Fitness
Center. Our fitness center, located at the Mildred Hunter
Youth
Community Center, has brand-new equipment including
treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, sit-up stations,
weight machines, and open mat areas. Watch your
favorite shows on our flat-screen televisions while you
feel the burn! Open to individuals 18 and older with valid
Adult
membership. Members have full access to the center as
well as the MHCC Boot Camp. The center is closed on
holidays.
Registration: Sign up any time at www.vlpra.com
or at the MHCC
Seniors
Hours: Mondays: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Therapeutics
Sundays: Closed
Fee: Yearly membership is $30 per person
Location: Mildred Hunter Community Center
(509 South Fry Street, Valdosta)
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Community
Computer Lab
Events
Draft a resume, write a report, or check your email at our Father/Son Camp-Out – October 12th
Mildred Hunter Community Center Computer Lab. It’s Location: South Lowndes Ball fields located 6440
open to teens and adults ages 15 and up. Ocean Pond Ave, Lake Park.
Registration: Computer spaces are first come,
first serve with a time limit FREE Movie in the Park “Coco”
Volunteer
Hours: Monday- Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Rated PG) – October 20th
& 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: The Depot in Downtown Hahira
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sundays: Closed Stocked Cart Race – November 3rd
Fee: Free Location: Lowes Home Improvement (1106 N. St.
Location: Mildred Hunter Community Center Augustine Rd)
(509 South Fry Street, Valdosta)
FREE Movie in the Park “Sing”
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(Rated PG) – November 9th
Location: J.W. Saunders Park (1151 River Street)
VLPRA’s Six Days of Christmas
Rentals
Friday 12/7: Movies in the Park –
“Arthur Christmas” (PG)
Location: Lowndes County Courthouse
in Downtown Valdosta
Monday 12/10: Christmas Jams with
Special Events
the Azalea Winds Community Pand
Location: VLPRA Senior Center
(1360 East Park Avenue)
Wednesday 12/12: Spaghetti with Santa
Location: Drexel Park
Saturday 12/15: Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K
Location: Freedom Park
Wednesday 12/19: Gingerbread Workshop
Youth
Location: Wood Valley Community Center
Friday 12/21: Movies in the Park –
“The Star” (PG)
Location: Drexel Park
Adult
Seniors
Therapeutics
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All Senior Center Events are at one of three locations:
1) VLPRA Senior Center
1360 East Park Ave. Valdosta, GA 31602 // 229-253-1266
Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM // Tues. 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
2) Mildred Hunter Community Center
Volunteer
509 South Fry St. Valdosta, GA 31601 // 229-259-5407
Hours: M-Thurs 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM // Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM //
Sat. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3) Wood Valley Community Center
1907 Gornto Rd. Valdosta, GA 31602 // 229-259-5469
Hours vary.
1
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2 3
Special Events
Must be 50 years old or up to attend all events. Events with an asterisk (*) require a Senior Center
Membership, which is $35 per year. Pool access requires a separate pool pass, also $35 per
person. Anyone living outside of Valdosta/Lowndes County must pay a $10 out of county fee.
Dates, times, fees, and locations are subject to change. Please visit our website (www.vlpra.com)
or the Senior Center to see the Center’s monthly calendar with more details.
Youth
DANCES
Adult
All Dances are $5.00 at the door and
participants are asked to bring a covered dish.
Open to anyone 50 and above. All dances are
at the Senior Center from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Seniors
The doors open at 6:00 PM.
l September 27th featuring Danny & the Jets
l October 25th featuring Fred Hand
l December 6th Christmas Dance
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l January 24th featuring Fred Hand
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Monthly Bingo Azalea Winds Community
3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM Band Christmas Program
Come play for prizes! You must bring a wrapped gift Monday, December 10th at 7:00 PM
(value $3-5) and a food item for the luncheon that follows. This group of talented musicians will delight audience
See the Senior Center monthly calendar for details. members of all ages with a symphony of holiday
Location: Senior Center* favorites. This is free and open to the public as part of
VLPRA’s “Six Days of Christmas”.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Location: Senior Center
Volunteer
November 16th at 12:00 PM
We are thankful for all our members; join us as we gather Christmas Generation Celebration
in gratitude! Please bring a covered dish as we enjoy a December 21st at 1:00 PM
meal and fellowship together in the multi-purpose room. You’ve shown us their pictures and told all their funny
VLPRA will serve fried chicken, drinks, and dessert. stories- now its time to bring your grandkids to the Senior
Please see sign up details in the monthly calendar. Center for some festive fun! Introduce the kids to your
Location: Senior Center* friends, make crafts together, and enjoy food, games and
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door prizes. Please see the monthly calendar for sign up
Christmas Party & Luncheon information.
December 14th at 12:00 PM Location: Senior Center*
Celebrate the season with us at our annual Christmas
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Party & Luncheon. Please see the monthly calendar for 2019 Valentine Party & Luncheon
details. February 15th at 12:00 PM
Location: Senior Center* Share the love and join us for a meal in the multi-purpose
room. Please see the monthly calendar for details.
Location: Senior Center*
Special Events
Please see pages 17-19 for a full list of community special events, including free Movies in the Park and a 5K.
RECURRING EVENTS
Mondays: Tuesdays:
Exercise Class in Senior Center Multi- Square Dancing from 7:00-9:00 PM
Purpose Room; 10:00 AM. We offer throughout the year at the Senior
Youth
a variety of classes including dance Center. Call the Senior Center in
aerobics, circuit training, chair Pilates, advance for session dates.
strength/toning, and walking. Check 4th Tuesday of each month- billiards
Senior Center calendar for details.* tournament @ Senior Center*
Adult
Wednesdays:
Exercise Class in Senior Center Multi-
Purpose Room; 10:00 AM. We offer
a variety of classes including dance
Seniors
aerobics, circuit training, chair Pilates,
strength/toning, and walking. Check
Senior Center calendar for details.*
Thursdays:
1st Thursday of each month-
Therapeutics
Travel Club meets @ the Senior Center,
2:00 PM.*
3rd Thursday of each month-
Bingo at 10:30 AM @ Senior Center*
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Various Days and Times Various Days and Times
We offer Hula Hoop classes, water aerobics, chair Learn how to play the guitar or ukulele, take a wood
aerobics, and more! See our monthly newsletter for carving class, learn CPR/First Aid, or even get lessons
details. on how to maneuver your computer and smart phone!
Location: Senior Center* Location: Senior Center*
AQUATICS*
Volunteer
The Senior Center’s Aquatics Center is
open year-round and requires both a Senior
Center Membership and a separate Pool
Pass. Members with aquatics passes
can participate in open swim and regular
water aerobics classes. Please check the
Senior Center Newsletter for schedules
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and information. Our pool is indoors and
heated to the following temperatures:
Warm weather pool temps: 86-87 degrees
Cold weather pool temps: 88-89 degrees
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Location: Senior Center
Water Aerobics classes are available
throughout the year in six week courses.
Please check the Senior Center monthly
calendar for more information. Open swim
Special Events
is available Monday-Thursday from 12:00
PM – 4:30 PM.
EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES*
VLPRA offers educational opportunities throughout the year
including free health screenings and seminars on topics like:
Youth
• Stroke
• Alzheimers
• Blood Pressure
• Financial Services and advice
• Insurance
Adult
• Medicare/Medicaid information
EXERCISE ROOM*
Seniors
VLPRA’s Senior Center and Mildred Hunter Community Center
both offer exercise spaces with paid memberships. Each location
features new equipment including ellipticals, stationary bikes,
treadmills, and weights. The Senior Center offers several exercise
class options, while the Mildred Hunter Community Center
provides a Boot Camp Class every Tuesday & Thursday evening
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from 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Go at your own pace and burn away those
calories!
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The Senior Center features several breakout rooms with
cards, arts and crafts, and other social activities. Game
days are held regularly. Please check the Senior Center
Newsletter for details. Location: Senior Center
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LIBRARY &
Rentals
COMPUTER LAB*
The Senior Center’s library and computer lab are open
to members on an honor system. The library features
hundreds of books and a comfortable, quiet seating
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area. The Mildred Hunter Community Center also offers
a computer lab, free of charge at its location. Location:
Senior Center and Mildred Hunter Community Center
Youth
DAY TRIPS*
Adult
Want to stay a little closer to home? The Senior Center
offers day trips to nearby museums, zoos, shopping, and
historic landmarks that are all within a day’s drive. Some
fees may apply and all trips require advance registration.
Seniors
Check the monthly calendar for dates and locations.
Location: All trips leave from and return to the Senior
Center.
*You must have a Senior Center Membership to attend
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TRAVEL CLUB* most events at the Senior Center located on Park
Avenue. Memberships are $35 per person, per fiscal
year for Valdosta & Lowndes County residents. Seniors
The Happy Travelers Club visits destinations around the
who reside outside of these areas must pay $45. Pool
globe including Alaska, Ireland, and Australia! Attend a
passes are available for Senior Center members are sold
meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM
separately for $35 per fiscal year. Memberships are valid
to learn more. Location: Senior Center
from July 1st, 2018 – June 30th, 2019.
30Sunday and Wednesday
All You Can Eat
Monday Kids Night
Kids eat free with paying adult
Serving you at Tuesday College Night
College Students Buy One Combo,
TWO Valdosta locations: Get One Free (with student ID)
3661 Inner Perimeter Road Thursday High School Night
And High School Students Buy One Combo,
1725 West Hill Avenue Get One Free (with student ID)
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Connect with us!
Find VLPRA on social media:
Facebook.com/vlpra
@VLPRAtweets on Twitter
@VLPRA on Instagram
“Like” and “follow” us on Facebook and
be sure to tag us whenever you are at
a VLPRA park or activity. And you can
always find us at vlpra.com!THERAPEUTICS
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VLPRA’s Therapeutics Division is designed specifically for
individuals with disabilities. We offer affordable programs October
that are, fun, affordable, and include activities for all ability
levels. Our goal is to enhance the health, well-being, Young Adult Club-
and quality of live for individuals with disabilities through “Boo Bash”
inclusivity. We provide a wide variety of recreational, Come dressed in your favorite costume for a night of
Volunteer
social, and competitive programs including Special dinner and prizes with your Young Adult Club friends
Olympics teams and the Young Adult Club. and family. Participants must be paid Young Adult
Club members with a current membership form on file.
Young Adult Club (YAC) Transportation is limited.
The Young Adult Club is a social program that gives teens Date: Thursday, October 11th
and adults the chance to hang out: bowling, dancing, Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
crafts, and bingo are just a few of our activities. YAC Registration: Call Tammy no later than Friday,
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meets monthly and is a source of friendships, fun, and October 5th to RSVP
social interaction as well as a way for participants to Fee: No fee, please bring a 2-liter soda
develop emotional and cognitive skills. YAC membership Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
is $20 per year, due each January. Street in Valdosta
Rentals
September
Young Adult Club- “Craig
Center’s Got Talent Show”
Show off your skills in our annual talent show! Sing,
Special Events
dance, play an instrument, recite poetry, juggle, or come
up with your own unique talent and compete! Open to
paid Young Adult Club members. Competitors must
provide their own music and props. Transportation is
limited.
Date: Thursday, September 13th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration: Call Tammy no later than Friday,
September 7th to RSVP
Fee: No fee, please bring a 2-liter soda
Youth
Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
Street in Valdosta
Adult
Seniors
Therapeutics
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Volunteer
November
Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving with a catered
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meal and bingo! Participants must be paid Young Adult
Club members with a current membership form on file.
Transportation is limited.
Date: Thursday, November 8th
Rentals
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration: Call Tammy no later than Friday,
October 26th to RSVP
Fee: $8.00 per person
Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
Street in Valdosta
Special Events
December
Young Adult Club
Christmas Banquet
Celebrate the season with us! We’ll have dinner, dancing
and more. Participants must be paid Young Adult Club
members with a current membership form on file.
Registration: Call Tammy no later than Friday,
November 30th to RSVP
Youth
Date: Thursday, December 13th
Time: 6:00 PM –8:00 PM
February 2019
Location: VLPRA Senior Center, 1360 East Park
Avenue in Valdosta
Adult
January 2019 Young Adult Club
Valentine’s Dance
Come feel the love at our annual Valentine’s Dance. We
Young Adult Club provide the music, you bring the moves.
Membership Drive
Seniors
Date: Thursday, February 7th
Happy New Year! Join YAC or renew your membership at Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
our fun-filled Membership Drive! We’ll have music, games Registration: Call Tammy no later than Friday,
and a chance to hang out with all your YAC friends! February 1st to RSVP
Registration: Call Tammy no later than Friday, January Fee: No fee, please bring a 2-liter soda
11th to RSVP Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
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Date: Thursday, January 17th Street in Valdosta
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fee: $20 for yearly YAC membership. Pay
online at vlpra.com or in person at the
Craig Center with exact cash, a check
to VLPRA, or credit/debit cards.
Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
Street in Valdosta.
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Tryouts / Registrations Practices
There are no registration fees for Special Olympics There are no fees for practices. Transportation may be
events. provided but is limited.
Bocce: Bocce team registration deadline is Friday, Special Olympics Bocce
August 3rd. Participants must be at least 22 years old
and have a current Special Olympics Georgia “Application
Ball Practice
Practice for VLPRA Special Olympics Bocce Ball Athletes.
Volunteer
for Participation” form on file. Athletes compete in state
Must be pre-registered and have current Special
games in October 2018. Contact Tammy to register.
Olympics Georgia “Application for Participation” form on
file.
Basketball: Individual Basketball Skills registration
Dates: (Monday) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8,
deadline is Friday, November 2nd. Participants must
& 10/15
be at least 22 years old and have a current Special
Times: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Olympics Georgia “Application for Participation” form on
Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
file. Athletes compete in state games in January 2019.
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Street in Valdosta
Contact Tammy to register.
Special Olympics Floor
Hockey Team Practice
Practice for VLPRA Special Olympics Floor Hockey
Athletes. All participants must have attended and passed
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tryouts. Must be pre-registered and have current Special
Olympics Georgia “Application for Participation” form on
file.
Dates: 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7
(Mondays)
Special Events
Times: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: VLPRA Admin Gym; 1901 North
Forrest Street in Valdosta
Cost: Free
Special Olympics
Individual Basketball Skills
Practice
Floor Hockey: For athletes who would like to play Practice for VLPRA Special Olympics Individual
Basketball Skills Athletes. All participants must be pre-
Youth
on VLPRA’s SO Adult Floor Hockey team. Tryouts are
Monday, November 12th. The registration deadline is registered and have current Special Olympics Georgia
Friday, November 2nd. Participants must be at least 22 “Application for Participation” form on file.
years old and have a current Special Olympics Georgia Date: 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7
“Application for Participation” form on file. Athletes (Mondays)
Times: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Adult
compete in state games in January 2019. Contact Tammy
to register. Location: VLPRA Admin Gym; 1901 North
Forrest Street in Valdosta
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State Fall Games
AREA 15 LOCAL FALL SPECIAL It’s time for the big event! The VLPRA Bocce Ball Teams
OLYMPICS GAMES will travel to Gainesville, GA for the State Games. Must
Students with special needs will travel from eight area be pre-registered and have current Special Olympics
counties to Freedom Park to compete in individual Georgia “Application for Participation” form on file.
basketball skills events and team basketball as well Transportation is provided.
as individual bowling events. Volunteers are needed! Dates: Friday, October 19th – Sunday,
Because of the size of the event, we break it into two October 21st
days. Location: Gainesville, GA
Volunteer
Details: TBA; Tammy will be in touch
October 30: Bowling competitions at Jac’s with the athletes
Lanes in Valdosta. High school students compete in the
morning; elementary and middle school students compete
in the afternoon.
Special Olympics Georgia
High school Events: State Indoor Winter
- Teacher and volunteer registration opens at Games
9:00 AM Let’s do this! VLPRA’s floor hockey team and individual
Parks
- Opening Ceremonies start at 9:30 AM basketball skills athletes will travel to Marietta, GA for the
Elementary & middle school Students: indoor games. Must be pre-registered and have current
- Teacher and volunteer registration opens at Special Olympics Georgia “Application for Participation”
11:30 AM form on file. Transportation is provided.
- Opening Ceremonies start at 12:00 PM Dates: January 11th- January 13th
Rentals
Location: Marietta, GA
November 1: Individual Basketball Skills and Team Details: TBA; Tammy will be in touch
Basketball competitions at the Forrest Street Gym (1901 with the athletes
North Forrest Street in Valdosta). All ages compete at the
same time.
Special Events
- Volunteer and teacher registration opens at 9:30
AM
- Opening Ceremony starts at 10:00 AM;
Competition is complete by 2:00 PM
**Please contact Tammy Crosby at 229-259-3507 or at
tcrosby@vlpra.com in advance to volunteer!
Special Events
Youth
Art Able Date: Tuesdays beginning January 22nd
until Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Everyone has an inner core of creativity just waiting to
Adult
Registration: Register online at vlpra.com or in
be realized! That’s why we are offering specialized art person at 1901 North Forrest
classes for young adults with disabilities. Street.
Fee: $60.00 per person for all 6 weeks
The scheduled projects are tailored to the special (space is very limited)
Seniors
tastes, talents, and capabilities of each student. Location: Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon
Spanning many important skills, these encourage Street in Valdosta
creative thinking and the concepts of color, texture, What: Six weeks of weekly art classes on
and mixed media. Classes also incorporate important and off site with an art show for
areas such as eye-hand coordination, problem solving, families at the end.
fine motor dexterity and even social skills. Students Who: Children with special needs
Therapeutics
will plan, create, and complete projects for themselves ages 12 and up.
or their loved ones, which will give each participant a Themes include: …But first let me take a selfie
sense of accomplishment. Our patient, enthusiastic Bull in a China Shop
staff is there to assist the students in creating their I Spy
masterpieces. Groovy Goods
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