This is a deep water, medium impact aerobics class designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, buttocks, and thighs.

In this class, the instructor demonstrates different strokes, speeds, and lengths to encourage a more varied and challenging workout than traditional lane-swimming, while improving swimming technique.

Participants will learn the basic fundamental skills while having fun! These lessons will work on hand/eye coordination, learning to use proper grips and technique on groundstrokes, volleys, serves, and overheads. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Learn the magic of the floor loom! Weaving basics will be discussed to help you understand the ins and outs of the weaving process with a focus on proper techniques.

Welcome to sewing! We will start with one apparel item and then a tote bag. This will cover basic skills that will open the world of sewing creation to you. You will learn how to choose a pattern, fabric, and decorative items that will express your style. You will acquire the construction skills to put it all together and finish the item with a variety of machine and hand-sewing techniques. This foundation will allow you to branch out into design and creation in your area of interest. Sewing machines provided or bring your own. Continuing students may work on projects of their choosing!

This class is for students who know the basics and are ready to create the pieces they most desire. You may work large of small and spend as much or as little time on a piece as you or it requires. This teacher is popular for her knowledgeable instruction, ideas, encouragement and problem-solving tips as you move towards your finished product. Supplies fee due to the instructor at the first class. THIS CLASS IS NOW 10 WEEKS LONG!

Calling all fly fishers! Learn the art of crafting your own fishing flies in Fly Tying 101! This hands-on workshop will introduce beginners to essential fly tying techniques and tools, with a focus on patterns most effective for catching fish found in the James River, like smallmouth bass and stripers. Tying your own flies is a great way to stay connected to the sport in the off season and to save money. Why buy flies when you can make your own? All materials and equipment will be provided.

This month-long lecture series will feature local experts as they share histories, science, and insights that highlight the James River's role in sharping our region. Regardless of whether you are a history buff or consider the James River's ecology to be endlessly fascinating, this series offers a fun opportunity to connect with the James River during its coldest season. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join the James River Park System for FrogWatch, a community science program that invites volunteers to learn to identify and track frog calls. With this training, you will learn about how amphibians are indicators for ecological health, learn monitoring techniques, and practice identifying the calls of frogs and toads local to Richmond. Once trained, you'll be ready to contribute valuable data to a nationwide effort to protect and track amphibians. No prior experience is needed!

Taught by Stone Hearth Learning Opportunities (SOLO) School of Wilderness Medicine, this 16 hour course will cover the Patient Assessment System for injuries and illness more than an hour away from definitive medical care. Topics include musculoskeletal injuries, responding to allergies and asthma, and many more. The nature of this course is fast-paced with a blend of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on skill practice, scenarios, and quizzes. The course can also count toward a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification through SOLO.

Co-ed, 18+ open play basketball. No registration required.

Join us for open play pickleball No registration required. Contact community center for more information.

Join our daytime craft group for adults (18+) with disabilities. We will explore new art mediums, make friends, exchange ideas, and learn about the world of crafts. Activities are subject to change. Space is limited. For more information, contact Carter Vaughan at 804-646-6446.

If additional accommodation is needed: please click here to complete a program accommodation request (please note that the accommodation request does NOT register participant for program). To register for program please add program to your cart and complete check-out process.

Join our evening craft group for persons (ages 15+) with disabilities. We will explore new art mediums, make friends, exchange ideas, and learn about the world of crafts. This program is designed for adults with disabilities.

Support staff or caregivers encouraged to provide assistance as needed. For more information, contact Carter Vaughan, CTRS at 804-646-6446.

If additional accommodation is needed: please click here to complete a program accommodation request (please note that the accommodation request does NOT register participant for program). To register for program please add program to your cart and complete check-out process.
Program meets on the following 3rd Wednesdays with the tentatively planned activities:
October 15 (Paint Pour)
November 19 (Weaving & Stitching)
December 17 (Snow Globes)

This program, offered in conjunction with Interceding Consultant (a provider focusing on addiction counseling) promotes the use of leisure and recreation through cultural, social and creative enrichment. Participants will learn to develop healthy coping strategies to improve their mental health, recreation choices and wellness on their road to recovery. Support staff or caregivers encouraged to provide assistance as needed. For more information, contact Carter Vaughan, CTRS at 804-646-6446.

If additional accommodations are needed:
Please click here to complete a program accommodation request. (Please note that the accommodation request does NOT register participant for program. To register for program please add program to your cart and complete check-out process).
The program meets on the following dates: Mon 09/08, Mon 09/15, Mon 09/22, Mon 09/29, Mon 10/06, Mon 10/20, Mon 10/27, Mon 11/03, Mon 11/10, Mon 11/17, Mon 11/24, Mon 12/01, Mon 12/08, Mon 12/15, Mon 1/26, Mon 2/2, Mon 2/9 and Mon 2/23.

No program on 10/13, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 2/16.

This program, held in conjunction with the Richmond Public Library, is a unique community-based book club program for adults and adolescents with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and more. Support staff or caregivers encouraged to provide assistance as needed. For more information, contact Carter Vaughan, CTRS at 804-646-6446.

If additional accommodation is needed: please click here to complete a program accommodation request (please note that the accommodation request does NOT register participant for program). To register for program please add program to your cart and complete check-out process.

This program, designed for individuals with disabilities, offers participants a variety of sports from basketball to pickleball to beachball volleyball. Benefits of participation include improved physical health, increased social skills and sportsmanship skills. Support staff or caregivers encouraged to provide assistance as needed. For more information, contact Carter Vaughan, CTRS at 804-646-6446.

If additional accommodation is needed: please click here to complete a program accommodation request (please note that the accommodation request does NOT register participant for program). To register for program please add program to your cart and complete check-out process.