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Programs, Clubs, & Classes
UPCOMING REGISTRATION & NEW PROGRAMMING
Middle School Dance
New Bern Parks and Recreation will sponsor a Middle School Dance for New Bern/Craven County middle school students. Students attending schools with ID must present it to enter. This is a lock-in. Once a student is in, they will not be released until the dance concludes unless a parent picks them up! The date and times are May 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The dace will be held at our West New Bern Recreation Center.
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$4.00 for students with ID
$5.00 for students without ID
Stanley White Recreation Center
Jermaine Thomas, Program Coordinator
639-2920
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Adult Exercise Class
This class will cater to the needs of both adult men and women with low-impact exercises. Registration fee is $10.00.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Phone: 639-2920
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YOUTH PROGRAMMING
YAAC Young Adults Active in the Community
(Teen Council)
With a focus on recreation and leadership, high school students are encouraged to join this exciting group. In an effort to extend this program, there are several chapters to choose from. Chapters meet at West New Bern Recreation Center on Pine Tree Drive, Stanley White Recreation Center on Chapman Street, and the Community Resource Center on Bloomfield Street.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center, Stanley White Recreation Center, and the Communtiy Resource Center (previously the Weed and Seed office building)
Information: Call Nicole Dewar @ 639-2902
Meeting times: September - May
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B.E.A.R. Program
(Believing in Education Achievement and Responsibility)
This after school program offers youth from Kindergarten through 8th grade a combination of education, recreation, and socialization in a safe and creative atmosphere. The program participates in different local activities and field trips throughout the year.
Locations: Stanley White Recreation Center
Community Resource Center
West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting Times: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday - Friday
Cost: $15 registration fee, $15/week
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Cheer America Cheerleading
Young Champions Cheerleading is a fun and exciting cheerleading program for ages 4-14. This class promotes coordination, confidence, poise, artistic expression, competitive spirit and physical fitness. Students will learn the following: fundamentals of pom and cheerleading, dance routines, parade routines, cheers, chants, leaps, jumps, how to perform in front of audiences, and preparations for tryouts for junior high and high school squads. Classes are 45 minutes of "Fun and Instruction". For more information, call 639-2912.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting Times: Thursdays beginning at 5:45 p.m.
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Pop Warner Cheerleading
Pop Warner Cheerleading is a Little Scholars Program designed to improve the physical fitness, self-image, and health for children ages 7 - 12. Children can benefit from participation by learning the concepts of teamwork and cooperation through routines that consist of tumbling and jumps. Call Carlie Metts at 639-2906 for more information.
Location: Stanley White and West New Bern Recreation Centers
Registration: Begins in Amy, 2008
Ages: 7-12 register from 8:00am-5:00pm
Practice begins: August 1st
Cost: $40 |
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Girl Scouts Program
The purposes of the Girl Scouts are to promote self-sufficiency, selflessness, and to teach patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. The ages range from 6 - 17. For more information, contact Shelley Collins at 636-4127.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: TBA
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Boy Scouts Program
The purposes of the Boy Scouts are to promote self-sufficiency, selflessness, and to teach patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. The ages range from 6 - 17. For more information, contact the Community Resource Center at 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
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Choices & Consequences Parts I and II
To show “at risk” youth that there is an alternative to inappropriate behavior. This program is directed toward the youths who attend the Area Day Reporting School. This school is for teens adjudicated by the court for displaying unacceptable behavior in traditional classroom settings. Guest speakers will share life experiences and give advice on how to deal with peer pressure and real life issues.
Location: Area Day Reporting School
When: Wednesdays; February - June 2008 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Information: Call Anthony Boggan at 639-2909
Choices & Consequences Part III
This program is open to the public. The program will consist of individual testimony as told by youth offenders incarcerated at Dobbs Youth training school in Kinston, NC. These youth offenders will share their personal stories, discuss peer pressure, and the events that led them to incarceration.
Date: April 18, 2008
Information: Call Anthony Boggan at 639-2909
Choices & Consequences---"The Imaginary Friend"
This program targets youth, and parents of youth who are engaging in illegal drug use. The program will discuss the epidemic of teenage drug use in the Craven County School System. The speaker will touch on the consequences of selling drugs and the results of using drugs. Parents are encouraged to attend this program with their teen(s) so they may learn of the tell-tale signs of drug use, and or selling drugs. For more information, contact, Anthony Boggan at 252-639-2909.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Date: July 25, 2008
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Choices & Consequences---"Sexual Awareness"
This program will target teens ages 13-19. The speaker will share information with teens who are engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior. The HIV/STD Counselor from the Craven County Health Department will advise teens on the consequences of unprotected sex. Teens will receive handouts on how certain diseases are transmitted. There will be Q&A period after the presentation. This program is open to the public. For more information, contact Anthony Boggan at 252-639-2909.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Choices & Consequences---"Penn State or State Pen"?
This program targets teens who are considered by the Craven County School System to be "at-risk". Also welcome are teens whose parents feel thier child is headed toward a life of crime. The guest speakers will be incarcerated teens from Dobbs Juvenile Detention Center in Kinston, NC. The speakers are incarcerated for crimes from selling drugs to murder. This program is open to the public. For more information, contact Anthony Boggan at 252-639-2902.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Date: April 18, 2008
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Hip Hop Dance Classes
Hip Hop Dance classes, for ages 4 - 14, are on Monday evenings for kids who want to learn the newest dance steps, have a chance to socialize, and exercise while having fun. For more information, call Anthony Boggan at 639-2912
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Meets on Monday nights at 6:00pm.
Classes rill resume in the fall. Dates to be announced
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New Bern Recreation Kempo Karate Club
Designed to introduce the art of Tae Kwan Do to children and adults, this program builds self-esteem, confidence and self-control while learning Tae Kwan Do and Karate. For more information call 639-2920.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm; Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
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Inter-generational Program
The Inter-Generational program is designed to bridge the gap between the elderly and youth. We teach youth to respect and appreciate the elderly. Children attending the After School Tutorial Program will visit different nursing facilities and homes to provide companionship to residents. For more information, call 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
Meeting times: Every other Thursday, times TBA
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Fit and Fun
This program encourages bonding and interaction between parents and their toddlers ages 1 to 5 years old. Parents can play games and enjoy other activities with their child(ren) to help improve motor skills. For more information, call Ashley Parham at 639-2912.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Date: October through May
Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30am
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Teen Alliance - is now Jr. YAAC
This program is a collaborative effort aimed at fostering youth called “Teens Stepping Up”. Our motto is: “Don’t make decisions about us, without us. The teens will have rap sessions, addressing the problems or issues they are faced with on a daily basis. They also attend the County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Aldermen meetings, Tryon Palace, etc. Middle school students are encouraged to join this exciting group. For information call, Shelley Collins at 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
Meeting times: TBA
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Teen Night
Youth ages 12 - 17 have the chance to get out for a fun and free Friday night. Teens will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities from basketball to billiards. Food and drinks will be served and door prizes will be awarded. There will be a 10 - 15 minute rap session included with the activities.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Dates: Will resume in the fall of 2008. Dates to be announced
Information: Anthony Boggan @ 639-2909 |
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Saturday Night Madness
Come to the gym for a night of fun and excitement. Youth ages 17 and under can participate in all the Recreation Center has to offer. There will be a 10 - 15 minutes rap session with the teenagers.
Meeting times: Will resume in the fall -
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Information: Anthony Boggan @ 639-2909
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Table Tennis
West New Bern Recreation Center is offering Table Tennis Club every Thursday evening from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Anyone interested in playing please come out to the center and participate. There is no cost, and the club is always looking for new members.
For more information please call 639-2913.
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Doubles Table Tennis Tournament
Come to West New Bern and test your table tennis skills in our brand new doubles tournament! Call Ashley Parham at 639-2913 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Date: May 3, 2008
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $3.00
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Fencing
Experience the exciting Olympic Sport of fencing with Salle New Bern. Instruction includes learning skills with the Epee, Foil, and Saber. Equipment is provided. Head Coach John Wollertonm has over twenty years of experience in teaching and competitive experience. Training held each Monday and Wednesday evening, for ages 12 and up. For information call 639-2912.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Beginning in September; between 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Fencing Tournament: Three USFA sanctioned tournaments a year-- one in the fall and one in the spring. The Youth Tournament is held in February.
Next Tournament to be held on 5/31/08 at Lawson Creek Park - Jacks Island |
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"Meet Me at the Park" Tennis
Craven County Tennis Association is sponsoring "Meet Me at the Park" tennis on Monday nights at the West New Bern Recreation Center. The program is an organized match-play for all ages and is a great way to find new tennis challenges. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting Times: Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free |
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Adult Programs, Clubs, Classes and Events
Ceramics Classes
Would you like to meet new people and develop friendships while learning different techniques and concepts in the art of ceramics? Registrants may sign up for one class per session and the class fee is due upon registration. Call 639-2912 for more information.
West New Bern Recreation Center Class times:
Tuesday: 9:00am-12:00pm & 6:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Stanley White Recreation Center Class times:
Thursday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Classes will resume in the fall. Dates TBA
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Floral Arrangement Classes
This program is geared toward individuals interested in floral arrangement. Instructor Shelia Edwards will teach methods of flower design and bow arrangement.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Date: Mondays and Thursdays, April 7-May 1
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Additional dates and times TBA
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A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education)/GED
This program, in collaboration with Craven Community College, teaches the skills necessary for acquiring the GED. For more information call 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
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AARP Board
The local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Monday 1:00pm-2:30pm
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Outdoor Adventure Club
This club offers a variety of outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, sailing, white-water rafting, climbing and other outdoor adventures. Previous experience in these activities is not required. For more information call 639-2908, 639-2920 or see website at www.nboac.org.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 3rd Tuesday, 7:00pm
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Bible Study with Elder Emmitt Godette, Sr. of St. Paul Church of Christ
For more information, call 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
Meeting times: TBA |
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Concerned Citizens
A local group of people from the Duffyfield Community meet to discuss ways to improve the quality of life in their community.
Location: Community Resource Center.
Meeting times: Every 3rd Monday, 7:00pm, September - June
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Introduction to Computer Class
This program is taught in collaboration with Craven Community College.
Each student will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience looking inside the computer and naming the different parts (short-term memory, long-term memory, etc), each student will learn the home keys, learn how to send and receive email, cut and paste data; they will also have hands-on experience with the digital camera.
Location: Community Resource Center
Meeting times: TBA |
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E.N.C.P.W.Y.F.C.
The Eastern North Carolina Pop Warner Youth Football Conference meets to discuss conference business. Call 639-2920 for more information.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 3rd Wednesday, 7:00pm
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Community Watch
Working in conjunction with the Police Department, this group monitors activities in their communities and meets to discuss solutions to concerns that arise.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 1st Tuesday, 7:00pm
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Miniature Club
Come out and explore the world of miniature arts & crafts.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 2nd Tuesday, 11:00-1:00. Every 4th Tuesday, 1:00-3:00.
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Movie Club/Book Club
Join us as we read popular novels and enhance our understanding of them by comparing the film version to the novel. Call 636-4127 for more information.
Location: Community Resource Center
Meeting times: Fridays @ 10:00am
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Crystal Coast American Needlepoint Guild
This educational, non-profit organization offers active participation and fellowship through programs and instructions in the field of needlepoint. The only thing that the guild requires for membership is a love of needlepoint and a desire to learn more. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 1st Monday, 9:00am-1:00pm
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The Embroiders’ Guild of America, Inc.
The Tryon Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America is a non-profit organization which meets twice a month to stitch, improve needlework, and to learn new embroidering techniques. Membership is open to anyone interested in needlework. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 2nd and 4th Monday, 9:00am-12:30pm
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Duffyfield Residents Council
This group meets to talk about revitalization of the Duffyfield community, how to improve living, and how to reduce crime. This council is the driving force behind the Duffest.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 1st Thursday, 7pm
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Newcomers of New Bern Duplicate Bridge Club
Enjoy the thrill of outsmarting fellow players and incorporating strategy into each hand. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 9:30am-1:00pm
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Tryon Treasures Doll Club
If you like to collect dolls or make new dolls that may one day be collectibles, join us! Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm
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The Lower Neuse Bird Club
Enjoy the thrill of finding that special bird in the wild and share an appreciation for the beauty of all birds. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: 1st Tuesday of the month, September - May.
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Paint With Us
New Bern Recreation Department is sponsoring an exciting program for painters called “Paint With Us”. Interested participants can come out, bring their easel, paint, brushes and paint with other painters. There is no cost for this program, all you need to do is show up and be ready to paint and have fun! Beginners are welcome!!! Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Mondays from 9:00am - 12:00pm, September through May.
Cost: Free
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Voter’s League
This organization encourages citizens to register to vote and discusses various governmental issues.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 3rd Tuesday, 7:00pm
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Stork Nest Program
This is a collaborative effort between Community Resource Center and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Clothes are provided by the March of Dimes for children between the ages of newborn - five (5) years of age. For more information, call 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
Meeting times: Thursdays, 9:00am -12:00pm
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Creative Writing Class
Have you had aspirations of being a writer, or would you simply like a venue to present some of your work? Come and explore your writing talents. Call 639-2912 for more information.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every Friday, 12:00pm-3:30pm, September - May
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Toys for Tots
Applicants wishing to sign up for the annual Toys for Tots drive should come by the center beginning in October. On average we service 150 families. Each applicant must have a valid identification card, a social security card and a social security card for each child. If the applicants sign up at our facility, he/she will not be allowed to sign up at another agency. Toys are provided by the Marine Corps Reserves of Cherry Point. For more information, call 636-4127.
Location: Community Resource Center
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Open Net Volleyball
Come out and enjoy an evening of free co-ed volleyball. This activity is open to all levels of ability.
Meeting dates: Mondays, September - May; 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: West New Bern Recreation Center
Information: Anthony Boggan @ 639-2909
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Senior Clubs
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Our Senior Citizens Clubs are very active social clubs for seniors over 55. These groups promote friendships and social outlets for its members while offering training, educational seminars as well as workshops at the district and regional level. Each club meets twice per month locally and once a quarter for district meetings. Senior clubs are members of the North Carolina Association of Senior Citizens Clubs, affiliated with the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Society. |
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Golden Age Club
The GAC holds meetings, programs, celebrates special occasions, holidays, anniversaries and birthdays as well as daily and seasonal trips. Refreshments, catered lunches and covered dish lunches are served at meetings. For more information, call 639-2912.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times & dates: TBA
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Henderson Park Senior Citizens Club
The H.P.S.C. offers a monthly excursion, business meetings, and fun days. Refreshments are served at the monthly meetings.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Meeting times: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, September - May, 1:00pm-3:00pm
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Senior Programming
Tap Dancing
Come and dance with style and grace. The class is not only a way to learn new dance steps, but is great exercise.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Fridays, September - May, 9:00am-10:00am |
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Senior Appreciation Day
This is a time for seniors to socialize, have fun and meet people in the community. We will have refreshments, door prizes, movies, entertainment, and bingo. For more information call 639-2913.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting Times: TBA
Other dates: TBA
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Senior Activity Days
For seniors 55+. Come and enjoy playing table tennis, billiards, shuffleboard, chess, checkers, basketball, badminton, tap dance, or just get a little exercise by walking around the gym.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Mondays, September - May; 9:00am-11:00am
Information: Call 639-2912
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Seniorcise
Feel like you need to get yourself back into shape? This class will get you started. Seniorcise exercises cater to the needs of the senior adult and integrates low-impact exercise and fun.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Mondays, September - May ; 9:00am -10:00am
Information: 639-2912
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Senior Line Dancing
Seniors, come out and learn the newest and best line dance moves every Thursday morning. This is a time for Seniors to socialize while exercising.
Location: West New Bern Recreation Center
Meeting times: Thursdays, 9:30am-11:00am
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Senior Shuffleboard
We invite Seniors to come play shuffleboard at the West New Bern Recreation Center. Come out to socialize and enjoy a game of shuffleboard with your friends.
Meeting times: Mondays 10:00am -12:00pm and Fridays 9:00am - 12:00am, Late September through May.
Information: Call 639-2912
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Senior Arts and Crafts
This is a quarterly program designed to provide an opportunity for Seniors to meet, greet, and gather together for the purpose of creating beautiful pieces of art.
Location: Stanley White Recreation Center
Information: Jermaine Thomas at: 639-2920
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