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Fall/Winter Recreation Programs 2019/2020
We have a fit for you and your family! Indoor programs are held at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park (532 N. Cannon Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740) unless otherwise noted in program description. Enroll online by clicking on the four-digit activity number listed below; hyperlinks take you to ActiveNet, our secure online registration portal. Registration is required for all series and one-day activities at least 24 hours in advance of program start date unless noted in program description; programs must meet minimum enrollment levels. Sign up early so we can be in touch with you regarding program-related updates. For assistance with enrollment or questions about program details, call our office, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (301)739-8577 x 170. Find a great fit for you here!
Health & Wellness
Stepping Up Your Nutrition
Thursday, 1-3 pm
- Dec. 5 (activity #6604)
Workshop helps participants understand the importance of balanced nutrition, increase awareness of malnutrition risk in adults with chronic health issues, and help create an action plan to improve nutritional health. Provided by Meritus Community Health at the Fit Room. Free.
Thursday, 1-3 pm
- Dec. 5 (activity #6604)
Workshop helps participants understand the importance of balanced nutrition, increase awareness of malnutrition risk in adults with chronic health issues, and help create an action plan to improve nutritional health. Provided by Meritus Community Health at the Fit Room. Free.
Cut Your Sugar Cravings
Thurs. Jan. 30, 7 pm (activity #6628)
Free introductory webinar - you'll learn why your body craves sugar and how to kick your cravings for better energy, less brain fog and less belly! It's easier than you think. FREE!
21-Day Sugar Detox
Prep week starts: Feb. 15
Feb. 24- Mar. 15 (activity #6627)
Ready to end your love affair with sugar? This 21-day, web-based program gives you the tools and support you need to kick that toxic relationship to the curb! Led by nutritionist, Cheryle McKee, this program includes meal plans, recipes, strategies, coaching webinars and group chat opportunities to successfully break up with sugar the day after Valentine’s Day. Register by Feb. 13. $50.
Thurs. Jan. 30, 7 pm (activity #6628)
Free introductory webinar - you'll learn why your body craves sugar and how to kick your cravings for better energy, less brain fog and less belly! It's easier than you think. FREE!
21-Day Sugar Detox
Prep week starts: Feb. 15
Feb. 24- Mar. 15 (activity #6627)
Ready to end your love affair with sugar? This 21-day, web-based program gives you the tools and support you need to kick that toxic relationship to the curb! Led by nutritionist, Cheryle McKee, this program includes meal plans, recipes, strategies, coaching webinars and group chat opportunities to successfully break up with sugar the day after Valentine’s Day. Register by Feb. 13. $50.
Weight Management Hypnosis
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am, first date meets until Noon
- Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & Mar. 11 (activity #6601)
This five- part series will help you embrace and enjoy positive change as a catalyst for new experiences. Learn mental techniques to handle urges, visualize your success, and incorporate joy into your positive lifestyle adjustments. Meets once weekly for 4 weeks, followed by final session 3 weeks later. First session lasts 2 hours, then one hour + for each following session. Led by Marie Hawse of Hagerstown Hypnosis Center. $275.
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am, first date meets until Noon
- Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & Mar. 11 (activity #6601)
This five- part series will help you embrace and enjoy positive change as a catalyst for new experiences. Learn mental techniques to handle urges, visualize your success, and incorporate joy into your positive lifestyle adjustments. Meets once weekly for 4 weeks, followed by final session 3 weeks later. First session lasts 2 hours, then one hour + for each following session. Led by Marie Hawse of Hagerstown Hypnosis Center. $275.
Arts & Entertainment, Hobbies & Special Interests
Adulting 101
Free Financial Literacy series, provided in partnership w/ BB&T Bank. At the Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course Club House, located at 2 S. Cleveland Ave.
- Sat. Dec. 14, 10:00-11:30 am
Where Does the Money Go? (activity #6631)
- Sat. Jan. 11, 10:00-11:30 am
What Kind of Car Do You Want? (activity #6632)
Free Financial Literacy series, provided in partnership w/ BB&T Bank. At the Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course Club House, located at 2 S. Cleveland Ave.
- Sat. Dec. 14, 10:00-11:30 am
Where Does the Money Go? (activity #6631)
- Sat. Jan. 11, 10:00-11:30 am
What Kind of Car Do You Want? (activity #6632)
Geocaching in the Parks - Saturdays and Sundays - 2:00 - 3:30 pm
| December 15 | Stanley Park (Activity #6553) |
| January 4 | The Greens @ Hamilton Run (Activity #6554) |
| February 16 | Fit Room @ Fairgrounds Park (Activity #6555) |
| March 7 | Fit Room @ Fairgrounds Park (Activity #6556) |
Explore the parks hidden treasures by GeoCache. Interact with your surroundings usinga GPS-enabled mobile device. Learn how to earn a free GeoCoin! Free.
Deck the Halls Ornament Making
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Paper & Tin Ornaments & Decor
November 23 (Activity #6626)
Begin your holiday by visiting the Hager House as we prepare for our German Christmas tours. Create your own hand-crafted colonial-style ornaments and learn how colonists decorated their homes for the holiday. In each activity, create three kinds of ornaments to take home for the holidays. Tour included. Ages 6+. $10.
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Paper & Tin Ornaments & Decor
November 23 (Activity #6626)
Begin your holiday by visiting the Hager House as we prepare for our German Christmas tours. Create your own hand-crafted colonial-style ornaments and learn how colonists decorated their homes for the holiday. In each activity, create three kinds of ornaments to take home for the holidays. Tour included. Ages 6+. $10.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
December 1 (Activity #6572) - REGISTRATION CLOSED. CAPACITY MET.
Get your picture taken with Santa, munch on cookies and sip delightful hot cocoa. Write an early letter to send to the North Pole and take home reindeer food to put out on Christmas Eve! Location: The Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course. $10/includes child and one adult.
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
December 1 (Activity #6572) - REGISTRATION CLOSED. CAPACITY MET.
Get your picture taken with Santa, munch on cookies and sip delightful hot cocoa. Write an early letter to send to the North Pole and take home reindeer food to put out on Christmas Eve! Location: The Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course. $10/includes child and one adult.
Holiday Ham Drive
Saturday, 10:00 am - Noon
December 14 (Activity #6629)
Help to provide holiday hams to families with limited resources in the Wheaton Park area/Jonathan Street neighborhood. Register to donate before December 13. Also, volunteer to help with kids activities. Location: Bethel Gardens Community Center, 356 Henry Avenue.
Saturday, 10:00 am - Noon
December 14 (Activity #6629)
Help to provide holiday hams to families with limited resources in the Wheaton Park area/Jonathan Street neighborhood. Register to donate before December 13. Also, volunteer to help with kids activities. Location: Bethel Gardens Community Center, 356 Henry Avenue.
Photography Workshop
Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
January 26 - February 9 (Activity #6589)
Three-class series. Intro to photography with college professor, entrepreneur, and media production professional, Rick Janssen, of R&E Creative. For all lovers of photography who aspire to hone skills and learn tricks of the trade. Bring your own camera. $75/3-class workshop.
Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
January 26 - February 9 (Activity #6589)
Three-class series. Intro to photography with college professor, entrepreneur, and media production professional, Rick Janssen, of R&E Creative. For all lovers of photography who aspire to hone skills and learn tricks of the trade. Bring your own camera. $75/3-class workshop.
Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
March 15 (Activity #6574)
Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Check out the Bunny Patch, get your face painted and take home a sweet treat. Location: The Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course. $10/includes child and one adult.
Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
March 15 (Activity #6574)
Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Check out the Bunny Patch, get your face painted and take home a sweet treat. Location: The Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course. $10/includes child and one adult.
Fitness
Series & One-Day Activities
Aikido Basics
Thursdsays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- December 5 - January 16 (Activity #6505)
Aiki Jo- incorporate the short staff, Jo movements
- March 5 - April 9 (Activity #6506)
Aiki Bokken- incorporate the wooden ken, Bokken movements
This Japanese form of self-defense and martial arts teaches mind-body connection and physical activity. "Aikido" translates as the path to harmonious energy movement. Co-ed, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10/drop-in.
Thursdsays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- December 5 - January 16 (Activity #6505)
Aiki Jo- incorporate the short staff, Jo movements
- March 5 - April 9 (Activity #6506)
Aiki Bokken- incorporate the wooden ken, Bokken movements
This Japanese form of self-defense and martial arts teaches mind-body connection and physical activity. "Aikido" translates as the path to harmonious energy movement. Co-ed, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10/drop-in.
Art of Self Defense
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- December 5 - January 16 (Activity #6497)
(skip date: December 24)
- January 23 - February 27 (Activity #6498)
- March 5 - April 9 (Activity #6499)
This program consists of mental (conflict resolution) and physical practices (self-defense skills) to gain experience in order to make goof decisions when being confronted by an aggressor. The program is a good method of exercise for healthy mind and body. Co-ed classes, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10, drop-in.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- December 5 - January 16 (Activity #6497)
(skip date: December 24)
- January 23 - February 27 (Activity #6498)
- March 5 - April 9 (Activity #6499)
This program consists of mental (conflict resolution) and physical practices (self-defense skills) to gain experience in order to make goof decisions when being confronted by an aggressor. The program is a good method of exercise for healthy mind and body. Co-ed classes, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10, drop-in.
Flying Fitness Level 0, 1 & 2
10 student max per class. Click activity number to enroll online & reserve your space. For help with enrollment, call Parks & Rec office: (301)739-8577 x 170. LEVEL 2 classes are for students who have taken 3 classes or more or have instructor permission.
Drop-in, $15/class. $12/class for Hub City 100 Milers, or students who have attended at least 10 AntiGravity classes.
Click here for more AntiGravity Fitness classes and dates!
10 student max per class. Click activity number to enroll online & reserve your space. For help with enrollment, call Parks & Rec office: (301)739-8577 x 170. LEVEL 2 classes are for students who have taken 3 classes or more or have instructor permission.
Drop-in, $15/class. $12/class for Hub City 100 Milers, or students who have attended at least 10 AntiGravity classes.
Click here for more AntiGravity Fitness classes and dates!
Bang
Saturdays, 11:45 am - 12:45 p.m.
- November 23 (Activity #6608)
- December 7, 14 (Activity #6608)
- January 25 - February 29 (Activity #6610)
- March 21 - April 25 (Activity #6611)
Experience a unique fusion of boxing, cardio, HIIT, hip-hop, world dance and body weight training. Led by Samantha Daugherty. Ages 16+. Series: $20/2-weeks; $30/3-weeks; $60/6-weeks; $10/drop-in.
Saturdays, 11:45 am - 12:45 p.m.
- November 23 (Activity #6608)
- December 7, 14 (Activity #6608)
- January 25 - February 29 (Activity #6610)
- March 21 - April 25 (Activity #6611)
Experience a unique fusion of boxing, cardio, HIIT, hip-hop, world dance and body weight training. Led by Samantha Daugherty. Ages 16+. Series: $20/2-weeks; $30/3-weeks; $60/6-weeks; $10/drop-in.
Belly Dance Technique
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
- October 28 - December 16 (Activity #6489)
- January 20 - March 9 (Activity #6490)
Belly Dancing is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and discover new muscles! This class will teach dance posture, isolations, shimmies, and traveling steps all combined into a short choreography. Belly dance improves flexibility and is gentle on the knees and ankles, making it appropriate for individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. No previous dance experience is necessary; for ages 16 years and up. Ages 8 years and older may attend with a supervising adult age 21 years or over. Led by Aleesa Banzhoff. Series 5-week/$50; 8-week/$80; drop-in/$15.
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
- October 28 - December 16 (Activity #6489)
- January 20 - March 9 (Activity #6490)
Belly Dancing is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and discover new muscles! This class will teach dance posture, isolations, shimmies, and traveling steps all combined into a short choreography. Belly dance improves flexibility and is gentle on the knees and ankles, making it appropriate for individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. No previous dance experience is necessary; for ages 16 years and up. Ages 8 years and older may attend with a supervising adult age 21 years or over. Led by Aleesa Banzhoff. Series 5-week/$50; 8-week/$80; drop-in/$15.
Hip Hop Soul
Second Sunday of Each Month, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- December 8 (Activity #6578)
- January 12 (Activity #6579)
- February 9 (Activity #6580)
- March 8 (Activity #6581)
Soulful Sunday with hip hop flavor- low impact cardio to jump start your Sunday morning. Get your body moving with Chanda Thompson. Drop-in, $5/class.
Second Sunday of Each Month, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- December 8 (Activity #6578)
- January 12 (Activity #6579)
- February 9 (Activity #6580)
- March 8 (Activity #6581)
Soulful Sunday with hip hop flavor- low impact cardio to jump start your Sunday morning. Get your body moving with Chanda Thompson. Drop-in, $5/class.
SharQui the Belly Dance Workout®
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
- October 29 - December 17 (Activity #6492)
- January 21 - March 10 (Activity #6493)
Get ready to "Shake Your Beauty!" Qetesh is a certified Sharqui instructor and will lead you through a belly dance based fitness routine that will get your body moving and your heart pumping. No previous dance experience is necessary! You do not need to bare your stomach. Hip scarves will be available for class use. 5-weeks/$40; 8-weeks/$60; drop-in/$10.
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
- October 29 - December 17 (Activity #6492)
- January 21 - March 10 (Activity #6493)
Get ready to "Shake Your Beauty!" Qetesh is a certified Sharqui instructor and will lead you through a belly dance based fitness routine that will get your body moving and your heart pumping. No previous dance experience is necessary! You do not need to bare your stomach. Hip scarves will be available for class use. 5-weeks/$40; 8-weeks/$60; drop-in/$10.
Square Dance
Sundays, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- November 24 (Activity #6593)
- December 8 (Activity #6594)
- January 12 (Activity #6595)
- January 26 (Activity #6596)
- February 9 (Activity #6597)
- February 23 (Activity #6598)
- March 8 (Activity #6599)
- March 29 (Activity #6600)
Square Dance fun at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park for dance lovers of all ages, experience, and ability levels. Bring a date or come solo, experienced square dance providers provided. Ages 9+. $5/per person.
Sundays, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- November 24 (Activity #6593)
- December 8 (Activity #6594)
- January 12 (Activity #6595)
- January 26 (Activity #6596)
- February 9 (Activity #6597)
- February 23 (Activity #6598)
- March 8 (Activity #6599)
- March 29 (Activity #6600)
Square Dance fun at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park for dance lovers of all ages, experience, and ability levels. Bring a date or come solo, experienced square dance providers provided. Ages 9+. $5/per person.
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Mondays & Saturdays, 9- 10 am
- October 14 - November 23 (Activity #6500)
- December 2 - January 4 (Activity #6501)
- January 6 - February 15 (Activity #6502)
- February 17 - March 28 (Activity #6503)
Improve balance and movement through this intro to Tai Chi principles and postures. Relieve tension and reconnect through low-impact mind-and-body exercise series. Led by Vernon Medieros. 6-week series: $35/once weekly; $45/twice weekly; drop-in, $10/class.
Mondays & Saturdays, 9- 10 am
- October 14 - November 23 (Activity #6500)
- December 2 - January 4 (Activity #6501)
- January 6 - February 15 (Activity #6502)
- February 17 - March 28 (Activity #6503)
Improve balance and movement through this intro to Tai Chi principles and postures. Relieve tension and reconnect through low-impact mind-and-body exercise series. Led by Vernon Medieros. 6-week series: $35/once weekly; $45/twice weekly; drop-in, $10/class.
Zumba
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
- November 19 - January 28 (Activity #6583)
- February 4 - March 24 (Activity #6584)
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- October 5 - November 23 (Activity #6585)
- November 30 - January 18 (Activity #6586)
- January 25 - March 14 (Activity #6587)
Legendary instructor, Chanda T., leads an hour of the fun, cardio, dancing workout ZUMBA! Move your body to the sounds of electric music with a Latino flare, featuring core rhythms like merengue, salsa, la cumbia, and reggaeton. $45/9-weeks, $5/drop-in.
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
- November 19 - January 28 (Activity #6583)
- February 4 - March 24 (Activity #6584)
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- October 5 - November 23 (Activity #6585)
- November 30 - January 18 (Activity #6586)
- January 25 - March 14 (Activity #6587)
Legendary instructor, Chanda T., leads an hour of the fun, cardio, dancing workout ZUMBA! Move your body to the sounds of electric music with a Latino flare, featuring core rhythms like merengue, salsa, la cumbia, and reggaeton. $45/9-weeks, $5/drop-in.
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