Pickers and Singers
Maury River’s longest-running activity is back with a bang! If you play a guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro, banjo or ukulele or enjoy singing along, this group is for you. You don’t need to read music or remember the words, just be able to follow along.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Maury River Senior Services, Buena Vista
Register here or call 540.261.7474.
Quilters
Miss being able to quilt with friends? Always wanted to learn? Join the Quilters on Wednesdays at 1:00pm for group projects to create art, enjoy the fellowship, and continue an old hobby or start a new one.
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Maury River Senior Services, Buena Vista
Register here or call 540.261.7474.
Western Line Dancing
We've got something to get you moving on Monday mornings! Tom and Karen Whaley will be leading and teaching various styles of country dancing. They already lead and instruct line dancing classes in the Kendal at Lexington fitness center, and are excited to bring the experience to VPAS and the community.
Mondays beginning Jan. 30, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Maury River Senior Services, Buena Vista
Register here or call 540.261.7474.
Billiards Club
Come and enjoy a casual game of pool at the Waynesboro Cafe Game Room! Every first Thursday of the month, the Cafe will open the game room from 11-1 to all adults 60 years and over in the local area who’d like some additional time to meet and socialize with other members.
In addition to billiards being a much beloved pastime, it also brings many benefits to those who play; it enhances focus/concentration, contributes to flexibility, is a gentle form of exercise, and may diminish stress and signs of depression.
Every first Thursday of the month beginning Feb. 2, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Waynesboro Senior Services VPAS Cafe Game Room, Waynesboro, Va - Register here or call 540.942.1838 ext 110
Harrisonburg Pollinators
Join us as Green Space Manager, Jeremy Harold, and Landscape Supervisor, Mike Hott, present the Harrisonburg Pollinator Program. Between Jeremy’s background in forestry and green space management and Mike’s experience as a local beekeeper, pollinator landscaping expert, and arborist, there is a lot to learn about how they are collaborating with local organizations to make Harrisonburg a more pollinator-friendly city.
Learn about the background of the program, the importance of enhancing pollinator habitat in the city, and recent accomplishments through their efforts. You may even learn a little about beekeeping and honey extraction!
April 17 - 2:00-3:00 p.m., Price Rotary Senior Center, Westover Park, Harrisonburg. Call 540.615.5341 or register here.
Good Heart Art
Facilitated by Kathy Guisewite, VPAS Caregiver Outreach Coordinator, each Good Heart Art session will offer participants life encouragements, guided art projects, and the chance to connect with other ‘creatives’. Artistic expression is a wonderful resource to keep our minds sharp, our spirits up, and new friendships growing! Supply lists will be offered in advance of each session so participants may gather what is needed in advance. Participants may register for all sessions or specific ones that are of particular interest.This self-care program is open to anyone 60 years old and older who believes creating arts and crafts is uplifting and fun! This is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are, art venture! All skill levels welcomed!
- April 18 - 2:00-3:30 p.m. - Seeds of Hope (Watercolors and pen and ink), VPAS Harrisonburg Office - Register here or call 540.615.5341
Opening Minds Though Art
Do you enjoy socializing in an encouraging atmosphere? Do you appreciate bright colors, creativity, and fun? This experience might just be for you!!
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is a person-centered arts program that pairs people living with dementia and other cognitive concerns (artists) with volunteers (students, families, caregivers) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers as they create beautiful artwork. OMA has been widely replicated. OMA welcomes all skill levels and offers artistic success through the creation of abstract art. All materials are provided. Kathy Guisewite, Caregiver Outreach Coordinator, will facilitate these sessions. There is room for 6 artists who will be paired with 6 volunteers.
OMA art sessions are from 10-12:30 on Feb. 28, March 7, March 14, March 21 - VPAS office in Harrisonburg
Register here or call 540.615.5341
Watercolor Painting Class
Watercolor class held by VPAS in the RARA building by Chris Bowring. Chris has previously taught Tai Chi and Watercoloring at Maury River Senior Services both in person and virtually. He is an experienced artist and retired teacher. He has volunteered for many organizations including providing GED classes in the local jail system, leading travelling experiential learning programs, and Meals on Wheels. No experience is necessary for this class.
Thursdays, March 16-April 20 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. - RARA Building in Lexington, Va
Register here or call 540.261.7474
Drums Alive
We're using rhythm as the source of inspiration to discover a new group fitness experience. Drums Alive® combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with the brain affected benefits of music and rhythm. The result is a program that fosters a healthy balance physically, mentally, emotionally and socially!
Every Monday starting April 3, 2023, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Waynesboro Senior Services, VPAS Cafe Space - Waynesboro, Va
Register here or call 540.942.1838 x110
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