![]() Should adverse weather occur outside the Chesterfield County Public Schools schedule decisions to close or open late will be made by staff and information regarding the status of facilities or activities will be available by calling the appropriate facility phone number or the Parks and Recreation Department at 80. Listen for closings and late openings on your local TV and radio stations. Activities scheduled after the closing will be canceled. If Chesterfield County Schools close early, all parks and recreation facilities will close at that designated time. All activities scheduled before opening will be canceled unless otherwise noted. If Chesterfield County Schools open late, all parks and recreation facilities will open at that designated time. If Chesterfield County Schools are closed, all parks and recreation facilities will be closed and all activities will be canceled. The goal in Hampton is “to help everyone of every age achieve their fitness goals,” Linthicum says.įor more information, visit Weather Policy for Indoor Facilities “We have over 60 Silver Sneakers members.”Īccording to Linthicum, there are plans to offer a Silver Sneakers yoga course in the future and expand the program to include the Fort Monroe and North Phoebus Community Centers. “We have seen tremendous success for both our programs and our members,” says Elizabeth Linthicum, recreation manager for Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. Hampton recently added Silver Sneakers to three of its community centers: West Hampton, Northampton and the Senior Center. It’s a good way to workout, have fun, build up your strength and keep fit.” We do yoga, cardio, aerobics, weights and stretching. “I think it is a terrific program,” she says. Olivia Sala has been involved with Silver Sneakers in James City County for four years and works out at the recreation center multiple times a week. The motto for Silver Sneakers is ‘fitness, friends, and fun.’” ![]() I have everyone’s email address and check in with them. “The camaraderie here is huge,” Peck says. Up to three dozen people join her afternoon classes, and she takes a personal interest in her class participants. She has been teaching the classes ever since. Gail Peck, an instructor, helped implement Silver Sneakers at the James City County Recreation Center eight years ago. ![]() “The exercise benefits include reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, strength training for bones and muscles, improved balance to help prevent falls and improved mental health.” “With their membership, patrons have access to all our facility has to offer: the fitness center, track, racquetball court, pool and ten special Silver Sneakers classes per week for a range of fitness levels,” says Carla Brittle, recreation centers administrator for James City County. In March, the center began offering additional Silver Sneakers classes due to demand. There are roughly 575 Silver Sneakers pass holders at the James City County Recreation Center. The program has been growing in popularity in James City County in part because of the county’s retired population. Silver Sneakers keeps me on the ball and keeps me moving.” Sometimes you need all the encouragement you can get. The instructors keep an eye on everyone and encourage everyone. Kays enjoys the program not only for the physical activity but also for the social aspect. I hadn’t been doing anything for a while, and my poor body was getting desperate, so I decided to give it a try.” “I had recently been widowed when I first heard about it,” he says. ![]()
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