2024 Summer Activity Guide

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1:00-2:30pm 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am

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July 4th Patriotic Ice Cream Social Wear your red, white and blue as we enjoy some cool treats and sing along to some patriotic favorites! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. W 12:30-1:00pm 7/3 Free 444608-01

Clay Classes Create your own ceramic pieces from clay. All materials provided and open to all ability levels. First session: hand build your piece, second session: return to paint your piece. Pieces will be fired off-site and available for pick up the following week. M 10:00-11:30am 6/10-6/24 $22 430665-01 Tu 1:00-2:30pm 7/23-7/30 $22 430665-02 M 10:00-11:30am 8/12-8/26 $22 430665-03 Ukulele Jam Session Laid back group play. Other instruments and vocalists welcome! No online registration. F 1:00-3:00pm ongoing Free 930618-01 Lunch & Music Enjoy live music from the One Man Dan Band during lunch. No online registration. You must sign up for lunch by calling 571-258-3407 before 12:00 pm at least one business day in advance. Tu 12:00-1:00pm 6/25 Free 430668-01 Tu 12:00-1:00pm 7/23 Free 430668-02 Tu 12:00-1:00pm 8/27 Free 430668-03 Free blood pressure checks and advice from an Inova Health representative. 4th Thursday of the month. No online registration. Th 10:00-11:30am 6/27 Free 430666-01 Th 10:00-11:30am 7/25 Free 430666-02 Th 10:00-11:30am 8/22 Free 430666-03 Balance & Stability Improve your balance and overall fitness with this upbeat class suitable for all fitness levels. Exercises may be done seated or standing. No registration needed. Video instruction on Wednesdays and afternoon sessions. M, W, F 10:30-11:15am ongoing Free 930601-01 M, F 3:15-4:00pm ongoing Free 930601-02 W 1:00-1:45pm ongoing Free 930601-03 Qigong The gentle practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness during a series of standing movements. No online registration. M, W, F 10:00-11:00am ongoing Free 930604-01 Beginner Tai Chi Slow motion routines practiced in a group to promote strength, balance, and flexibility. New students welcome! No online registration. Tu 9:00-10:00am ongoing Free 930608-01 FITNESS & HEALTH Blood Pressure Checks Intermediate Tai Chi Must have previous experience or speak with the instructor prior to attending. Faster paced instruction with more advanced moves. No online registration. Tu 10:00-11:00am ongoing Free 930608-02

CARVER SENIOR CENTER 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, VA 20132 571-258-3400 • loudoun.gov/seniors-carver Monday-Friday 9am-5pm • Saturday 8am-12pm Closed on Memorial Day, 5/27, Juneteenth, 6/19, Independence Day, 7/4 All classes/activities are subject to change. facebook.com/CarverSeniorCenter

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAMS (Ages 55+) Senior members and program participants may purchase twelve-month memberships or attend on a drop-in basis. The cost of many activities is included in the membership or drop-in fee. Any additional fees will be noted in the activity listing. Please note some activities are not open for drop-ins. Memberships are processed during operating hours. Membership fee: $36 resident, $54 non- resident, $3 drop-in fee. All classes/activities are subject to change.

ARTS & MUSIC Drawing

Learn the basics of drawing and composition from Alice Power. Must bring your own charcoal, charcoal pencils, erasers, and ruler. Sign up before Friday, May 31. F 10:00-11:30am 6/7-6/28 $50 430602-01 Beginner Watercolor Learn the basics of watercolor techniques and composition. All materials provided, $100 for members. Must sign up before Friday, June 28. F 10:00-11:30am 7/5-7/26 $100 430604-01 Advanced Watercolor Hone your watercolor skills through individual and group critiques. Instruction by Alice Power. No materials provided, must have previous watercolor experience. Must sign up no later than one week prior to class start date. No class June 19. W 1:15-2:45pm 6/5-7/3 $45 430659-01 W 1:15-2:45pm 7/10-7/31 $45 430659-02 Art By DVD Watercolor instruction through DVDs. Must have previous watercolor experience. No materials provided by the center. Active membership required. F 2:15-4:45pm 6/7-12/27 Free 930619-01 Acrylic Painting Create a monthly themed painting with acrylics in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. All materials provided and open to all ability levels.