2024-2025 Winter Activity Guide

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Please note: our New Year’s Eve celebration will be on the second floor. There is no elevator at Philomont Community Center. Jen C. Tu 2:00-4:00pm 12/31 $8 211692-01 I Have A Dream Day Ages 5+ In honor of Black History Month, join us for a unique craft! You’ll make a craft to outline what your dream is: world peace? More kindness? Maybe something totally different. Costs include crafting supplies and a dream to take home. Jen C. Th 4:00-6:00pm 2/20 $15 211725-01

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Philomont Book Club Ages 18+ Do you like to read? Have you wanted to join a book club in a quiet venue? Every month we will host a book club on the first floor of Philomont Community Center. Book selection will be announced prior to the start of our book club. Tea or coffee will be served. Jen C. Tu 1:45-3:00pm 1/7 Free 211791-01 Tu 1:45-3:00pm 2/11 Free 211791-02 Loom Knitters Group Ages 18+ Do you want to learn basic knitting on a small, circular loom? Or do you like to knit with needles and want to knit in a small group? Come join our knitting circle and learn, share knowledge, and have fun! If you would like to learn to knit small hats on looms, we will donate these items to a local organization. Included in fee: Use of knitting looms and yarn. Please bring a water bottle. Instructor: Jen C. W 6:15-7:45pm 1/8-1/29 $20 211790-01 W 6:15-7:45pm $ 15 211790-02

STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER

120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, VA 20164 703-430-9480 • loudoun.gov/sterlingcc Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:00pm • Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Closed Christmas Eve and Day, 12/24 & 25, and New Year’s Day, 1/1 facebook.com/SterlingVaCommunityCenter

SENIORS

PRESCHOOL AGE

Senior Social Hour Ages 55+ Join fellow seniors from around Western Loudoun County for tea or coffee, conversation and, if you like, some games. This event is free, so feel free to bring a friend. Jen C. M 1:30-2:30pm 12/2-12/30 Free 211690-01 M 1:30-2:30pm 1/6-1/27 Free 211690-02 M 1:30-2:30pm 2/3-2/24 Free 211690-03 Big Thursday Bingo Ages 55+ Do you like a little friendly competition? Is getting “BINGO!” sure to put a smile on your face? Then register early for Big Thursday Bingo! There will be a snack, coffee, water, or tea, and fun prizes. Please note: This event will be held on the second floor. There is no elevator at Philomont Community Center. Jen C. Th 1:00-2:30pm 1/16 $8 211691-01 Th 1:00-2:30pm 2/6 $8 211691-02 My Funny Valentine Ages 55+ Want to surprise that special someone with a valentine? Haven’t found the perfect thing, or maybe you just want that personalized finishing touch? Come on out to Philomont Community Center for a Valentine mod podge mug event! Bring your sweetest or come on your own and create a beautiful Valentine mug. Then, for the finishing touch, add a packet or two of delicious hot cocoa. Delicious and sweet! F 1:30-2:45pm 2/14 $10 211693-01

Just for 2s Age 2 Our program runs from September to May. Our seasoned staff provides high-quality early childhood programs, fostering a nurturing learning environment that encourages the social, physical, and intellectual development of children. Please call Sterling Community Center (703) 430-9480 for registration information and availability. If you have registered for the 2’s Morning class, you may not register for the Afternoon class. Morning Tu, Th 9:30-11:00am 12/3-12/19 $120 203101-04 Tu, Th 9:30-11:00am 1/7-1/30 $120 203101-05 Tu, Th 9:30-11:00am 2/4-2/27 $120 203101-06 Afternoon Tu, Th 12:00-1:30pm 12/3-12/19 $120 203102-04 Tu, Th 12:00-1:30pm 1/7-1/30 $120 203102-05 Tu, Th 12:00-1:30pm 2/4-2/27 $120 203102-06 Ages 3-4 Our program runs from September to May. Our seasoned staff provides high-quality early childhood programs, fostering a nurturing learning environment that encourages the social, physical, and intellectual development of children. Please call Sterling Community Center (703) 430-9480 for registration based on availability and scheduling. If you have registered for the 3’s and 4’s Morning class, you may not register for the Afternoon class. Mornings M, W, F 9:30-11:00am 12/2-12/20 $180 203103-04 M, W, F 9:30-11:00am 1/6-1/31 $180 203103-05 M, W, F 9:30-11:00am 2/3-2/28 $180 203103-06 Afternoon M, W, F 12:00-1:30pm 12/2-12/20 $180 203104-04 M, W, F 12:00-1:30pm 1/6-1/31 $180 203104-05 M, W, F 12:00-1:30pm 2/3-2/28 $180 203104-06 Just For 3s & 4s

EVENTS

Gingerbread House Decorating Party All Ages Are the winter holidays your favorite? Do you really like gingerbread houses? Then join us and decorate a gingerbread house to take home! Enjoy music, refreshments, and a hot chocolate bar. Adult participation is required. Fee is per family of four. Jen C. F 6:00-8:00pm 12/06 $20 211792-01 New Year’s Eve Party Ages 55+ Start your New Year’s Eve celebration early with us! Dance to some festive music, sip sparkling apple or pear juice and enjoy mouthwatering snacks and tea to start your New Year’s Festivities on the right foot.

Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear & Tea Ages 3-5 Parents and children, bring your favorite furry friend and join us for a Valentine’s Day tea! Tea and cookies will be served to your little ones