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VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION
AUTHORITY

2018-2019 Winter
Program Guide

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THE DIRECTOR’S NOTE

                                                                                                                                          Construction
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

                                                                                                                                          Volunteer
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,

                                                                                                                                          Parks
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

                                                                                                                                          Rentals
                                                                     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

                                                                                                                         Construction
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

                                                                                                                         Parks
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

                                                                                                                         Rentals
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

                                                                                                                         Adult
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
                                                                                                                         Seniors

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
Construction

                                                                 Forrest Street
                                                                 Administration-
                                                                 Main Office
                                                                 1901 North Forrest St.
                                                                 Valdosta, GA 31601
Volunteer

                                                                 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
Parks

                                                                 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
Rentals

                                                                 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
Special Events

                 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

                                                                                                        Volunteer
                                                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

                                                                                                        Special Events
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
                                                                                                        Seniors
                                        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.
                                                                                                        Therapeutics

                                               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
Volunteer

                 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!
Parks

                                                                                 Naylor Community
                                                                                 Center
Rentals

                                                                                 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.
Special Events

                                                                                             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.

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LARGE PARKS

                                                                                                                         Construction
          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

                                                                                                                         Volunteer
• 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.

                                                                                                                         Parks
Valdosta, GA 31605
• 250+ acre park
• Beautiful baseball/softball complex with eight regulation adult
  softball fields, bathrooms, a concession stand, and a covered

                                                                                                                         Rentals
  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

                                                                                                                         Special Events
• 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.
                                                                                                                         Therapeutics

• 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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Construction
                 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
Volunteer

                 • Large restroom building
                 • Eight-field soccer complex coming soon

                 Oris Blackburn Memorial
Parks

                 Park
                 5750 Madison Hwy
                 Clyattville, GA 31601
                 • 107-acre park with a large lake
Rentals

                 • 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
Special Events

                 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
Therapeutics

                 • Two concession stands
                 • Two sets of restrooms
                 • Playground
                 • Picnic Shelter

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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

                                                                                                                    Construction
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

                                                                                                                    Volunteer
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

                                                                                                                    Parks
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

                                                                                                                    Rentals
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

                                                                                                                    Special Events
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
                                                                                                                    Therapeutics

  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

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PARKS & FACILITIES MAPS
Construction

                                                            Via Google Maps
Volunteer
Parks

                 Scan this QR code with your
                 phone for an online, interactive
                 map and directions.
Rentals
Special Events

                                                    City Inset
Youth
Adult

                                                                              Community Centers
                                                                              Large Parks
Seniors

                                                                              Parks
                                                                              Boat Ramps
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RENTAL INFO

                                                                                                                         Construction
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

                                                                                                                         Volunteer
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

                                                                                                                         Special Events
                                                                Naylor Community Center Kitchen

                                                                                                                         Youth
 Forrest Street Sanctuary

                                                                                                                         Adult
                                                                 McKey Park Pavilion
                                                                                                                         Seniors
                                                                                                                         Therapeutics

    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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Construction     Stage Rentals
                 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
Volunteer

                 perfect for large events. A PA system,
                 mic stand, tables, and chairs are also
                 available for rent.
Parks
Rentals

                                                                                   Portable Bleacher
                                                                                   VLPRA’s hydraulically powered
                                                                                   bleacher features a canopy and
                                                                                   handrails. The bleacher hold well
Special Events

                                                                                   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
Seniors

                 your rental.

                 Tables and Chairs
                 VLPRA offers 4-foot round tables and matching black chairs for rent. VLPRA staff delivers the tables
Therapeutics

                 and chairs in a trailer. Renters are responsible for set up and take down.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

                                                                                                                                                            Construction
                                                                       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

                                                                                                                                                            Volunteer
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

                                                                                                                                                            Parks
Registration:       August 1st – September 20th

                                                                           OCTOBER

                                                                                                                                                            Rentals
                                                                                    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

                                                                                                                                                            Special Events
                                                                                    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)
                                                                                                                                                            Seniors

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
                                                                                                                                                            Therapeutics

                                                                       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
Volunteer

                                                                                                   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
Parks

                 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
Rentals

                 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.
Youth

                                     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)
Seniors

                 Location:            J.W. Saunders Park (1151 River St)
                 Cost:                FREE
Therapeutics

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                                 Time ___________________Date _____________
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DECEMBER

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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

                                                                                                                                                   Volunteer
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

                                                                                                                                                   Parks
                                                                                                                                                   Rentals
                                                                                                                                                   Special Events
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
                                                                                                                                                   Therapeutics

                                                                            Place ___________________Admission _________
                                                                            Time ___________________Date _____________
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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
Special Events

                 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
Therapeutics

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CLASSES & OPEN REC

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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

                                                                                                                       Parks
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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ADULT PROGRAMS
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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)
Parks

                                    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
Therapeutics

                 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
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FITNESS / 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”
Parks

                                                                              (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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SENIORS

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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.
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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
                                                                                                       Therapeutics

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
Parks

                                                                                 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
Rentals

                 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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Exercise Programs                                               Lessons

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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*

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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

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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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Construction     GAME ROOMS*
                 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 &
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                 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.

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Sunday 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
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                 September
                 Young Adult Club- “Craig
                 Center’s Got Talent Show”
                 Show off your skills in our annual talent show! Sing,
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                 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

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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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Construction     SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENTS
                 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.
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                 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)
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                                                                              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
Seniors
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Competitions                                                 Special Olympics Georgia

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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

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                                                             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

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      - 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

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                                                             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.

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     - 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)
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  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
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  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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