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             October 2008 Programs
                                   

August 28, 2008  Davidson, N.C. -

Davidson Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer the following recreation programs for October  2008. All programs are held at the Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation office, located at 416 Armour Street, unless otherwise specified. Registration online at www.d-Recs.org or call us 704/892-3349.

Adult Trips

Charlotte Symphony- Open Rehearsal

Get the behind the scenes look at a Charlotte Symphony Rehearsal!  Schumann Piano Concerto. 
We will have lunch in the city after the concert!

Day/Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Date:   October 3

Fee:     $30.00,  Resident Discount:  $25.00

 

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

With the romance and mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will enjoy scenic train journeys across fertile valleys and through river gorges in this spectacular region called The Great Smoky Mountains. This section of western North Carolina offers a wide array of ever changing vegetation and fantastic landscapes. Coach seating on the train.

Day/Time: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Date:   October 16

Fee:     $85.00, Resident Discount: $75.00

 

Davidson Dinner Group

Join this fun group for a trip to South Charlotte to dine at the Village Tavern!

Day/Time: Tuesday,  4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Date:   October 21

Fee:     $10.00, Resident Discount: $8.00           

           

Tropical Costa Rica

Join us for our excursion to Tropical Costa Rica.  Highlights include: San Jose, Poas Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Arenal Volcano Hot Springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Guanacaste.

Day/Dates:  Fri. – Sat.,  Feb. 27, 2009 – Mar. 7, 2009

Fee:     Double $2,309.00, Single: $2,859.00,

            Triple $2,279.00

Fees are per person and include roundtrip air from Charlotte, hotel, air taxes and fees/surcharges, and hotel  transfers. Please contact Sharon Williams at 704-940-9644 for a complete itinerary.

 

Adult Activities         

50+ Coffee Club        

Come and spend your Wednesday mornings in this relaxing and social environment!  Meet old and new friends.  Coffee, games, newspapers, and pastries provided. No registration required, just show up!           

Day/Time: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Date:   Ongoing program beginning September 10

Fee:     Free    

 

Healthy Cooking with Norma Stewart

Fun and Food!!  Norma has been teaching healthy cooking for 18 years.  Classes will consist of discussions, demonstrations, recipes, and samples.  Each class will feature a minimum of 4 recipes featuring some of the groups listed:  main dish meals, grains and legumes, veggies, soups, salads, and even desserts! 

Day/Time: Thurs., Tues., or Mon., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Date:   September 25, October 28, or November 10

Fee:     $20.00,  Resident Discount: $15.00 

           

Adult Lectures

Davidson Senior Scholars

The Davidson Senior Scholars has formed to provide programs that stimulate continual intellectual and cultural growth. The general format of the meetings is that of lecture followed by question and answer. The speakers are experts in their fields and may include Davidson college professors and physicians. Programs are free. Monthly meetings take place from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Parks and Recreation office.  Check www.d-Recs.org for an updated listing of our speakers.

 

Belle Banks Book Review

Day/Time: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Date:   October 21

Location: Davidson Town Hall

 

Health and Fitness

KICK UP YOUR HEELS and your fitness training results with Davidson Parks & Rec this Fall!  We've got hot new additions to our fitness and wellness offerings along with your favorite classes returning. 

 

Fee: Choose any ONE Training class per week for $40/month;  Non-resident: $45.00

You can also get the "Turbo Pass" and get all of the Turbo Training "Power Hours" for $100/month;  $115 Non-resident  

       

Turbo Training "Power Hours" with Jane Elizabeth Huff and Kristin Skidmore-Ratnofsky

Kick, punch and jam with us in a hip hop, high energy cardio party.  These efficient, intense, one hour classes are the anecdote to ordinary workout blues, and are guaranteed to bust through workout or weight loss plateau.  With the latest moves and music, Turbo Training is an hour of powerful exercise to make you look and feel like a star!

                 

Days:

Monday - Turbo Kick w/ H.A.B.I.T. (Hips, Abs, Butt & Incredible Thighs)

Wednesday -  Turbo Kick w/ F.U.N.K. (Fun, Urban, Not yo mama's Kardio)

Friday - Turbo Kick w/ C.U.T. (Cool Upper body Toning)

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.        

Date:  Oct. 6 – 31

 

Budokon with Pam Hansen            

Budokon (Bu-do-kon), or "Way of the Spiritual Warrior", combines elements of yoga, martial arts conditioning, and meditation.  The mind/body training choice for Hollywood stars like Jennifer Aniston and Olympic Athletes. Master Budokon instructor Pam Hansen (R.N. and Wellness Counselor) balances the intelligence and intensity behind Budokon practice with her approachable style to present a challenging and fulfilling class that will define your body and redefine your soul. 

Day/Time:  Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 7 – 28                             

               

Pilates with Pilates at the Lake

Pilates Studio at the Lake is offering a beginner Mat Pilates class.  Learn how to engage your abs and work every muscle in your body, safely.  You will feel better, look better, and truly enjoy every minute of your workout! 

Day/Time: Tues., Thurs. or both, 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Date: Sept.2 – 25, Sept. 30 – Oct. 23, Oct. 28 –Nov. 20   

 

Yoga with Jane Allen

Fundamental yoga poses with an emphasis on alignment and breathwork.  A moderate level class appropriate for beginning and continuing students.  Modifications shown.

Day/Time: Tues., Thurs., or both, 6:30 p.m.  – 7:30 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 28 – Nov. 20

 

Easy Does It Yoga for the 50+ with Jane Allen

Fundamental yoga poses with an emphasis on alignment and breathwork.  A moderate level class appropriate for beginning and continuing students that are aged 50+.  Lots of modifications and variations will be offered.

Day/Time: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 1 – 22

 

Martial Arts with Joe Martin at Armour Street Gym

Adult Kung Fu                                                           

Kungfu has been praised for centuries for its ability to develop people of all ages to gain a better understanding of their potential as their true abilities surface through the time-tested methods of self-awareness and self-defense.

Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 28 – Dec. 4

Fee:     $78.00, Resident Discount: $68.00

 

Tai Chi Fundamentals                                   

Tai Chi is a centuries old Chinese discipline for health, relaxation, balance, flexibility, strength, meditation, self-defense and self-cultivation. Improved circulation, balance, coordination helps relax and strengthen the muscular and nervous systems.  Make your body limber, tone up muscles, and release tension.

Day/Time: Tues. and Thurs.,  8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 28 – Dec. 4

Fee:     $80.00

 

 

Watercolor with Jim Kerr     

The goal of this course is to provide students with a roadmap to successful watercolor painting which will include:  landscapes, seascapes, still life and portraits.  Learn various techniques and applications.

Day/Time: Thurs. or Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 2 – 25

Fee:     $85.00, Resident Discount: $75.00

 

Ikebana Flower Arranging with Carol Cook

Learn the art of Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging.

Day/Time: Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct. 6 – 27

Fee:     $50.00, Resident Discount: $45.00

 

 

Are You Feeding Your Hunger or Your Emotions? with Rosemary Santillo

With Thanksgiving upon us, is it time to break the cycle of overeating?  Why don’t diets work?  Because it is not about the Food!  Learn to address the emotional issues that cause us to overeat.  EFT, or tapping is a light fingertip tapping, or emotional acupuncture, that can help you reverse the patterns that keep you unhappily overweight.  

Day/Time: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Date:   October 14 and 21

Fee:     $45.00Resident Discount, $40.00

 

 

Desktop Yoga Workshop

Short routines to practice during your lunch hour or coffee break using a wall, a desk, and a chair.  Learn how to relieve stress and physical discomfort with simple stretches, breathing, and meditation techniques.

Day/Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m.

Date:   October 11

Fee:     $25.00, Resident Discount: $20.00

 

 

Youth Activities

Irish Step Dance with Sarah Fischer

This is an introductory Irish dance class to teach the basic steps of the Irish jib.  In the class tidbits of Irish dance history and culture will be introduced.  The instructor is a local teen with over 11 year’s experience who would like to share her love of Irish dance to children.

Day/Time: Monday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Date:   October 20 – November 10

Fee:     $25.00, Resident Discount: $20.00

Age:    7 – 12

 

 

Youth Basketball Registration:

Co-sponsored with Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department.  This league is for boys and girls age 5-17.  Registration October 6 – November 2. Participants may register in person at the Davidson or Cornelius Parks & Recreation Office, or online at the Cornelius Parks & Recreation at http://www.corneliuspr.org

 

After School Programs

Tastes from Around the World w/ Stacey Wackerman

Your child will experience tastes from around the world; Italy, Mediterranean, Spain, China and America

Day/Time/Date: Mon. - Fri., 4 p.m.– 6 p.m.,  Oct.13 - 17

Fee:     $55.00, Resident Discount: $50.00

Age:    6 – 12

 

Treats No Tricks! 

Make sure your children join us for making Popcorn Balls, Witches Brew, Things That Go Gooey and a Halloween Costume Party.

Day/Time/Date: Mon. - Fri., 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 27 - 31

Fee:     $55.00, Resident Discount: $50.00

Age:    6 – 12

 

Family Activities

Family Kung Fu with Joe Martin

Think of the advantages of learning dutiful respect, proper discipline and appropriate self-confidence where size is not a limiting factor in performance or achievement. Nothing enhances the character of our children better than teaching by example, and there is no better example than those displayed by us, the parent.  That's why at the Silver Dragon Kungfu Academy, we prefer to have parents learn along side their children in a class setting that is designed especially for the child.                  

Day/Time:  Tues. and Thurs., 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Date:   Oct.28 – Dec. 4

Fee:     $78.00, Resident Discount: $68.00

Age:    8 and up

Location: Armour Street Gym

Age:    All

 

ContraDance                                                  

Davidson Parks and Recreation and ContraDance Carolina are proud to offer dance classes for the whole family. ContraDance features live music and is a welcoming high energy, non-competitive dance form.   No Partner or experience needed.  Adult partner required for minor participants. All children must have parental supervision.

Day/Time:  Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.         

Date:   Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5

Fee:     $5.00 students, $7.00 adults

Age:    12+

Location: Davidson IB Middle School Gym

 

Preschool

Treats No Tricks! 

Make sure your children join us for making Popcorn Balls, Witches Brew, Things That Go Gooey and a Halloween Costume Party.

Day:     Thursday

Time:  2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Date:   October 2- 30

Fee:     $50.00, Resident Discount: $45.00

Age:    4 -5

 

Terrific Tuesdays w/ Preschool Teacher Tabitha Lindsay

Stimulate your preschooler and our weekly adventure on Tuesdays.  Your preschooler will create arts, crafts, and games based on a weekly theme!

Day:     Tuesday

Time:  3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Date:   October 7 – 28

Fee:     $45.00, Resident Discount: $40.00

Age:    4 -5

 

Teens

Lake Norman Teen Council

Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application?  Join our newly established LKN Teen Council for middle and high school students.  This organization provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises, and the opportunity to go on teen trips!  This season we will be working on a haunted trail, holiday festivals, service projects, teen trips, and more!  You may come to the meetings to join the council or just come to check us out! All committed members will receive a council t-shirt.  Please check our website www.d-Recs.org for more up to date information on our activities! This council is supported by the Parks and Recreation Departments of Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville.

Council Meetings:

Day/Time: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Date: Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9

 

School Day Out- US National Whitewater Center

Join us for a trip down to the whitewater center to go rafting!  Please bring additional spending money for lunch and concessions. 

Day/Time: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Date:   September 30

Fee:     $60.00, Resident Discount: $50.00

Age:    12 – 18

 

After School

Cooking for Teens! with Norma Stewart

Have fun in this hands on class!  Learn to create dishes that are healthy and delicious!  Kids will come home with fun and easy recipes to make for the family!

Day/Time: Monday , 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Date:   October 27 or November 10

Fee:     $20.00, Resident Discount: $15.00

 

Special Events

Spooktacular

A Halloween 'Spooktacular' featuring a free costume contest.  This event provides a low cost, fun way to enjoy Halloween in an environment that is safe for families and kids of all ages.  Activities include carnival games, prizes, hay ride, storytellers, face painting and much more.

Day:     Saturday

Time:  6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Date:   October 25

Location: North Mecklenburg Park

 

Downtown Halloween March

Costumed characters of all ages are invited to march down Main Street and receive treats from Davidson merchants.  All ghosts and goblins should line up in front of the Town Hall, 216 S. Main.  To minimize congestion we ask those walking from North Main to use the sidewalk behind the merchants to reach the start of the march.

Day:     Friday

Time:  5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Date:   October 31       

Location: Davidson Town Hall

      

Co-Sponsored Events

The Children’s Schoolhouse Carnival - Village Green

Saturday, October 4, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.

 

Ride For Hope and Housing, www.davidsonhousing.org

Saturday, October 4, 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 

 

Home School

*3 or more registrations per family will receive a 10% discount.

 

Home School PE

Take part in a variety of sports ranging from volleyball, basketball, flag football, kickball, etc.

Day/Time/Date: Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., October 6 – November 17 (No class on Nov. 3)

Fee:        $3.00/session (6 sessions)

Age:       5-12

Location: Waymer Center Gym, Huntersville

 

Lego/Builders Group with JoAnna Bennetti

Socialize while you create your work of genius. All items will be provided; no one has to bring anything but their kids and the kids’ imagination.  There is a little something for everybody, boys and girls, builders and creators.  Centers include:  Lego, duplo, knex, bionicle, craft station, and mommy “area”.

Day/Time/Date: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,October 1- November 19 (no class on Oct. 22)

Fee:        $5.00/session (7 sessions)

Age:       K-5th Grade

Location: Waymer Center Gym, Huntersville

 

 

Adult Therapeutic Recreation Programs

This program is designed to provide the opportunity to eliminate social isolation, improve self-esteem and spend time with peers in an environment that encourages positive social exchange.

The second Monday of each month will be your night out!   We invite you to join us for a different activity each month.  Bring your friends or come alone and meet new ones.

Day:        Monday

Time:     7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.           

Dates:    October 13 - Game Night: Bingo, Uno, Pool, Ping Pong and Foosball

                Davidson Parks and Recreation, 416 Armour St. Davidson

November 10 - Baking Night:  We will bake goodies and deliver them to a                              

Fee:        $7.00 for September 8 program only. All other programs are $5.00.      

Age:       16 and up

Registration deadline:  One week prior to event