Town of Davidson Parks and
Recreation Summer
2008 Programs
For Immediate Release
Davidson, N.C. -
Davidson Parks and Recreation is
pleased to offer the following
recreation programs for Summer 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 Activities
Friendship Program
Attention Senior Adults!! Senior
adults and Davidson College students
come together in a relaxed and
social atmosphere to provide
companionship and create new
experiences with one another. Call
Sharon Williams at 704/940-9644 to
get registered for this fall.
Adult Lectures
Davidson Senior Scholars
The Davidson Senior Scholars has
recently 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 summer series.
Summer Camp Openings
We still have openings in the
following Summer Camps. Contact
Davidson Parks and Recreation office
for dates and times of camps at
704/892-3349 or visit our website at
www.d-Recs.org.
Spanish Camp
Arts, Crafts and Games
Making Good Decisions
Funtography
Nature
Art
Music
Science
Bowling
Baseball
Golf
Basketball
Outdoor Recreation
Lacrosse
Fencing
Therapeutic Recreation
Adult Trips
Cherry Picking at Levering Orchards
Bar Code: 2475
There will be a good supply of dark
red, sweet cherries to pick. Bring a
bag lunch and join us for a day of
picking cherries out of trees and
having lunch on the parkway!
Day:
Friday
Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Date:
June 6
Fee:
$18.00,
Resident Discount:
$15.00
Davidson Dinner Group
Bar Code: 2474
Join this fun group for a trip to
South Charlotte to dine at the
Cheesecake Factory!
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Date:
June 17
Fee:
$10.00,
Resident Discount:
$7.00
Trains of the Colorado Rockies Tour
Visit Denver, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Georgetown Loop
Railroad, Vail Grand Junction,
Durango & Silverton Railroad,
Durango, Mesa Verde National Park,
Royal Gorge Railroad, Colorado
Springs, Pike’s Peak Cog Railway,
and Garden of the Gods.
Date:
September 20-28
Fee:
Double $2,249, Single $2,849,
Triple $2,199
Adult Art Classes
Intuitive Painting with Ilisa
Howell
Bar Code: 2458, 2459
This workshop is based on "learning
how to draw out the creativeness
within ourselves". We will focus on
color, movement, music, and self
expression. Supplies are artist
grade from Blick.com. This is not a
traditional art class! Wear
appropriate "get messy" clothing and
plan to have fun!
Day/Time: Monday,
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Date:
June 9, July 14
Fee:
$50.00,
Resident Discount: $45.00
Watercolor with Jim Kerr
Paint landscapes, seascapes, still
life and portraits.
Learn various techniques and
applications.
Day/Time: Thurs.
or Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Date:
June 5 -26, June 7-28
Fee: $85.00,
Resident Discount: $75.00
Ikebana Flower Arranging with Carol
Cook
Bar Code: 2245, 2247
Learn the art of Ikebana, Japanese
Flower Arranging.
Day/Time:
Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Date:
June 3-July 24, June 2-23, July 7-30
Fee:
$50.00,
Resident Discount: $45.00
Health and Fitness
Fitness Series
Try something new with this
innovative series of fitness
classes! Try one class type or
both! A 10% discount will be given
to all signing up for more than one
type of class.
Fee:
$45.00,
Resident Discount: $40.00
(1X/week)
$80.00,
Resident Discount: $75.00
(2X/week)
Yoga Basics with Jane
Allen
Fundamental yoga poses with an
emphasis on alignment and breathwork.
A moderate level class appropriate
for beginning and continuing
students. Lots of modifications are
variations will be offered.
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Date:
June 3 – 24, July 8 – 29, August 5 -
26
Pilates
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!
Classes: Thurs.
eve, 6:30 -7:20 p.m., June
5-26, July 10-31, August 7-28
Tues., 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m., June
3-24
Sat., 8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m., June
7-28, July 12-August 2, August 9-30
Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 10:20
a.m., July 8-31, August 5-28
Wellness Classes and Workshops
Are You Feeding Your Hunger or
Emotions?
Bar Code: 2460, 2461
Learn the basics of EFT, also known
as tapping. Tapping is emotional
acupuncture, no needles, just light
fingertip tapping on energy
meridians on the face and body to
reduce stress and address emotions
that cause us to overeat!
Day:
Tuesday,
Time:
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Date:
June 17, July 17
Fee:
$25.00,
Resident Discount: $20.00
Location:
Davidson Town Hall (June 17),
Parks and Rec office (July 17)
Instructor:
Rosemary Santillo,
Certified Life and Wellness Coach
Women in Transition
Bar Code: 2462
Using Coaching Strategies to Move
Effectively Through Transition:
Transitions can be joyous or
traumatic- and sometimes both. How
we feel about change can determine
how successfully we move forward and
ultimately, how we create happiness
in our own lives. Work with a life
coach to set realistic objectives,
create strategies to overcome
resistance, and implement those
strategies for success- and
ultimately, happiness.
Day:
Tuesday & Thursday
Time:
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Date:
July 22 & 24
Fee:
$65.00,
Resident Discount: $60.00
Instructor:
Amy Doughten
Stop
to Go - How?
Bar Code: 2463
Do any of these statements sound
like you? "I have trouble reaching
my goals. I don't even know what my
goals are. I don't know where to
begin to make changes. It feels
like something is missing in my
life. I feel trapped by my
circumstances." Spend time with a
certified coach and experience
starter coaching. We guarantee
customized coaching will allow you
to gain insight and action tools to
begin changing your life for the
better. Move from Stop to Go!
Day:
Tuesday & Thursday
Time:
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Date:
August 12 & 14
Fee:
$65.00,
Resident Discount: $60.00
Instructor:
Amy Doughten
Marketing for Your Small Business
Bar Code: 2464
Coaching to Create Effective and
Affordable Marketing for Your Small
Business:
So you've taken the plunge and
started your own business! The
excitement is palpable, the
possibilities enormous. Where's the
money? Work with a business coach
to learn how to effectively market
your small business on a shoestring
budget to increase sales. During
this course we will explore specific
steps to creating an effective
marketing strategy and implement it
as we go. See results in a month!
Day:
Thursday
Time:
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Date:
June 26
Fee:
$35.00,
Resident Discount: $30.00
Instructor:
Amy Doughten
Martial Arts with Joe Martin
Adult Kung
Fu
Bar
Code: 2484, 2491
Day:
Tuesday and Thursday
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Date:
April 15 - May 22
Fee:
$78.00,
Resident Discount: $68.00
Tai Chi
Fundamentals
Bar
Code: 2485, 2492
Day:
Tuesday and Thursday
Time:
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Date:
April 15 - May 22
Fee:
$80.00
Family Kung Fu
Bar Code: 2483, 2490
Day: Tuesday
& Thursday
Time: 6:00 p.m.
– 7:00 p.m.
Date:
June 3 – July
10, July 22 – August 28
Fee:
$78.00,
Resident Discount: $68.00
Special Events
Fourth of July
Celebration
Join your friends
and family and gather at McEver
field for a fun filled evening of
music, games and food.
Festivities include children’s
amusement area, live stage
entertainment by Summerdaze Band,
concessions
and the most spectacular fireworks
show in the Lake Norman area. Live
entertainment and activities will
begin at 6:30 p.m.
Day:
Friday
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Date:
July 4
Age:
All ages
Location:
McEver
Fields
Admission:
$5.00/person – non-resident fee
Wristband required for residents
Colleen Whalen
Marketing & Customer Service
Town of Davidson Parks and
Recreation
704/892-3349
cwhalen@ci.davidson.nc.us
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