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Mechanicsville, VA
 
AUGUST, 2008
 
IN THIS ISSUE
FAMILY CAMP IN AUGUST
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
FALL CRAFT CLASSES
BODY & SOUL SUMMER SESSION
UPWARD FLAG FOOTBALL IMPORTANT DATES
PILATES IN AUGUST
ONE-ON-ONE BASKETBALL CROSS TRAINING
REC CENTER EVENING SCHEDULE
MONTHLY SCRAPBOOKING CLUB
REC CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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On behalf of my family; Kelly, Tyler (16) and Brendan (9), I would like to say thank you for a great first week at Cool Spring. Thank you for greeting us in a warmly manner and making us feel welcome. Over the last several days, we have had the opportunity to get settled into a new home and new office - the word "settled" would be defined as all boxes are empty! We still have a ways to go, but at least we can see the floors beneath our feet.

It has been very exciting for me to see how the Lord's hand has been upon Cool Spring. I have been able to witness your generosity, warm-hearted spirit, and genuine excitement for impacting our community through the local church. I have also observed, by way of the community as people have asked about my place of employment, that most are familiar with Cool Spring and its various ministries. The testimony of the Lord and His people is powerful!

Over the next several months, I will be intentionally making an effort to meet each of you. Please be sure to stop me in the Rec Center or in the hallways to introduce (or reintroduce) yourself to me and my family. I believe relationships are one of the most important things we can have in life. Relationships are important because they represent that which God desires to have with us through his son, Jesus. Having a personal relationship with Christ should create in us a desire to have personal relationships with others so that we can invest in and invite them into a relationship with a living God!

I will also be observing and reviewing the various areas of the Recreation ministry. It is my desire to become familiar with the leagues, classes, procedures, and programs in order to continue to develop and improve our outreach focus.

Again, thanks for your warm welcome and I look forward to serving together.
 
Partners with a Purpose,

 
Greg English
Recreation Minister


 

FAMILY CAMP REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 15!
 

We have booked our annual family camping trip for August 22-24, at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center. Registration is now open until August 15.  There are several options to choose from.  See the registration form for details.
 

Registration deadline is August 15 or when the camp fills up.  Registration forms are in the Rec Center.
 

Call Dana Curley at 730-4265 if you have questions.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Where: Pole Green Park
When: 2nd & 4th Sunday of each Month
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Frisbees provided or you can bring your own.
For more info contact Greg Phillips at:  gapgapman@yahoo.com

FALL CRAFT CLASSES
 

We're looking for new ideas for our fall craft classes.  Should we change the night?  Should we try to keep the price at $10 or are you willing to pay more?  What craft would you like to learn how to make?  Would you be willing to teach a class?  Should we have some classes just for children?
 
If you have some suggestions, please contact Judy Burruss at 730-7090.  
 
BODY & SOUL SUMMER SESSION 

The 8-week summer session of Body & Soul Fitness continues through the week of August 18.  The cost is determined by the number of classes attended per week.
 

FIRST CLASS FREE!
 

The summer schedule is as follows:      

  • Mon 6:45 am to 8:00 am at the Cool Spring Rec Center
  • Tues  6:15 pm to 7:30 pm at the Cool Spring Rec Center
  • Thurs 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm at the Cool Spring Rec Center           

There will be no childcare offered during the summer.
 

Call 746-8974, Option 6 for more information.

UPWARD FLAG FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING IMPORTANT DATES
 

 
  • Practices begin Monday, August 4
  • First game is Saturday, September 6
  • Awards Night is Saturday, November 1
Questions??   Call the Hotline at 746-8974, Option 5

Click Here for Upward Flag Information
 
PILATES ON MONDAYS IN AUGUST!
 

Pilates classes will be held on Mondays in August at 6:30-7:15 pm in the upstairs aerobics room. 
 

The cost is $25 per month or $7 per class.  The instructor will be Marty Rowe.  Questions?  Call Marty at 730-7629.
 

ONE-ON-ONE BASKETBALL CROSS TRAINING

If you have a child who has a strong desire to play basketball at the next level, Coach Ronnie Lamb has a cross training program available to them.  For more information, you can pick up a brochure in the Rec Center flyer rack.

REC CENTER EVENING SCHEDULE
 
MONDAYS - Volleyball Open Gym Night Open to all ages to play volleyball 6 to 9 pm
TUESDAYS - Adult Basketball Open to
anyone ages 16 and up 6 pm to 9 pm
WEDNESDAYS - Rec Center closed on from 5:00 to 7:30 pm for church activities and reopens from 7:30 to 9 pm for Cool Spring Family Night
THURSDAYS - 15 and under Night in the Gym!!  Open to anyone ages 15 and under and adults playing directly with the children 3 pm to 9 pm
FRIDAYS - Open Gym Night Open to all ages 6 pm to 9 pm

 
MONTHLY SCRAPBOOKING CLUB
 

The Scrapbook Club will meet on the 2nd Friday during August. Bring your supplies and join us!  Please call Wendy Hale at 746-2850 if you are dropping in so we can make sure we have enough tables for everyone. 
 

REC CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need volunteers for ALL shifts.  We will train you for this vital ministry to our community.
 

Call Greg English at 746-3400 if you'd like to be a part of this exciting ministry.