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Mechanicsville, Virginia
March, 2010

 
 
"ONE"
 

 
baseballLuke 15 and Mark 14

Think about the significance of "one." In a variety of situations the word one and term one can make a difference. Just to name a few:

 

·    one vote in a political campaign
·    one yard in the 2000 Super Bowl saved the Rams
·    one tenth of a second in skiing won a gold medal
·    one person - Billy Graham, MLK Jr., Adolph Hitler
·    one moment in our lifetime

The Bible speaks of the word "one." In Luke 15 alone we find the Shepherd has the ninety-nine, but seeks for the one that is missing. How easy could it have been to say; "do not worry about the one." We also find the lady tearing the house upside down to find just one coin. And finally the Father finds the one son. It is important for us to grasp the lesson being taught. With all the emphasis businesses and churches place on numbers, Jesus is concerned about the "one." For inside the mass numbers is really just a bunch of ones.  

The number one is not only about people, but it is also about a moment in time - your life. One moment can be the greatest or disastrous. There is Paul on the road to Damascus when his life is changed in order to be used as one of the greatest missionaries of all time. And of course there is David, a man after God's heart, but making one decision to feed his flesh cost him. And finally the women in Mark 14 who had one moment and made the best of it by anointing Jesus with oil just before His burial.

One is significant. As you go about your daily task and life, remember to take advantage of the one moment you are given and invest in the life of one person daily. The scripture says in Luke 15:10, "I tell you in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."
 

Playing for HIM,
 

Greg English

 
Recreation Minister
 
In This Issue
"IN PLAIN ENGLISH"
Contact Us
How Can We Help You?
Spring Break Fitness Camp
Boys & Girls Upward Flag Football Summer Mini Camp
Boys & Girls Summer Basketball Camps
Boys & Girls Summer Multi-Sport Summer Camp
Cool Spring Travelers Upcoming Events
Upward Basketball & Cheering Update
Adult Basketball League Registration Begins February 1
Upward Soccer Update
Body & Soul Fitness
Pilates & Strength Class for Men & Women
Challenger Division of Upward Basketball
"REC"reat'n BLOG
Gym Schedule Changes during Upward Basketball Season
Personal Training Available
Rec Volunteers Needed
Scrapbooking on Fridays
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Mechanicsville, VA  23116
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Boys & Girls Spring Break Fitness Camp
Overtime Athletics
 
Don't just sit at home this Spring Break - have fun, make friends and get FIT at camp! This special 2 day fitness camp will work on cardiovascular, bone strengthening and muscle strengthening exercises. You don't want to miss the Pull Up Challenge, Exercise Scavenger Hunt, Jump Rope Games or Fitness Obstacle Course!  Facilitated by Overtime Athletics.
 

 
Who is Eligible: 1st - 5th grade boys & girls
When: Thursday and Friday, April 8 & 9
Time: 8:30 am - Noon (Early Drop off available at 8 am)
Cost: $45 per child
Where: Cool Spring Rec Center, 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville VA 23116
What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring a water bottle and light snack each day.
How to Register: Click here to register. You will receive a confirmation email.
 

 
If you have questions about the camp, please email reccenter@coolspring.org
 

Tentative Daily Schedule:

8:30 - Check In/Free Play
8:45 - Warm Up Games
9:30 - Physical Fitness Stations (jump rope, shuttle runs, flexibility, pull ups, sit ups)
10:15 - Snack Break
10:30 - Health and Fitness Discusion and Activity
11:00 - Cardio Games
11:30 - Big Group Game (Fitness Obstacle Course, Exercise Scavenger Hunt)
12:00 - Wrap Up, Dismissal
 
Boys & Girls Upward Flag Football Summer Mini Camp
 
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Date:  June 21-24
Who is Eligible:  1st - 5th grade boys & girls
Time:  6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost:  $40 per child
Location:  New Hanover Church
Online Registration Begins April 1:  Click here to register 
 
 
Boys & Girls Summer Basketball Camps 
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Date:  BOYS Camp:  July 19-22
Date:  GIRLS Camp:  July 26-29
Ages:  7 to 15 (at the time of camp)
Time:  8 am to 3 pm
Cost:  $100 per child / $125 after June 30
Facilitated by:  Coach Rolando Lamb
Location:  The Rec Center @ Cool Spring Church
Online Registration Begins April 1:  Click here to register
 
 
Boys & Girls Summer Ultra Sports Summer Camp
summer camp kidsDate:  August 2-5
Who is Eligible:  1st - 5th grade boys & girls
Time:  8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Cost:  $115 per child / $140 after May 1
Location:  The Rec Center @ Cool Spring Church
To Register beginning April 1:  Click here
Facilitated by: Overtime Athletics
 
Upcoming Cool Spring Travelers Events
 

 
Tour the Pentagon
Tuesday, April 13
7:30 am to 4:30 pm
 

 
PentagonJoin us for a chartered bus trip to the Pentagon in Washington, DC. This 1½ mile, hour-long, walking tour will expose us to the history of the four branches of the military. We'll visit the Memorial inside the Pentagon near the 9/11 crash-site and the 9/11 Memorial Chapel. In the Hall of Heroes, we can read the recipient's names and look at the actual Medal of Honor. After our tour, we'll go to Pentagon City Mall for lunch (on your own) and shopping before we board the bus for our return trip.

Sign up, pay the $25 and sign a "Security Roster"  in the Rec Center by April 12.
 
 
 
Gettysburg Trip
Friday & Saturday, May 14 & 15

 

Gettysburg National Cemetery
Join the Cool Spring Travelers as they tour the Gettysburg National Cemetery, see the 42 feet high, 377 feet around Cyclorama of the Battle, and the introductory film, A New Birth of Freedom, at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center or  spend a few hours shopping at the Gettysburg Outlet Mall.  
  • Friday & Saturday, May 14-15
  • Departure @ 7:30 AM on May 14
  • Departure @ 3:00 PM on May 15
  • 20 seats are reserved for this trip, and reservations (with $75 deposit) are being accepted on a first come, first served basis
  • Hotel will be the Marriott Fairfield Inn in Chambersburg, PA
All meals, except breakfast on Saturday morning, and any tour admission fees are on your own.  Your trip fee covers lodging, breakfast on Saturday, and fuel only.

 
Hotel costs:
 
Single - Total cost $100
 
Double - Total cost $120 ($60 each)

Register and pay in the Rec Center by Wednesday, May 5. 
 
 
Upward Basketball & Cheering
baseball
 
Please join us on Friday, March 12 at St. Paul's Baptist Church on Creighton Road for our end of the season Celebration.  We will be entertained this year by a great comedian and magician.

The first awards celebration will be from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.  This first session is for the following leagues:  Kindergarten, 1-2nd Grade Boys,  1-3rd Grade Girls, Challenger League, and Cheerleaders Kindergarten through 3rdt Grade.

The second awards celebration will be from 8:00-9:00 pm.  This session is for the following leagues:  3-4th Grade Boys, 5-6th Grade Boys, 4-5th Grade Girls, 6-8th Grade Girls, 7-8th Grade Boys, and Cheerleaders 4th through 8th Grade.

Please remember to invite family and friends.
 
Adult Basketball League Registration Continues until March 5
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Choose and submit your own team for ages 16+ and 30+ League.  The cost is $40 per person.

The 16+ league will play on Tuesdays and the 30+ league will play on Fridays.  All players must be on roster by the registration deadline of March 5.

Registration Dates:  February 1 - March 5
League Dates:  April 6 - June 8

Pick up information sheet and roster sign up form in the flyer rack at the Rec Center beginning February 1.
 
 
Upward Soccer
baseball
 
The 2010 Upward Soccer season begins soon.  Below are some dates you need to be aware of:

Week of March 22:  Practice begins on your regularly scheduled practice night. Please arrive at 5:45 PM to receive uniforms. Any uniform exchanges must be made before leaving practice to ensure players will have uniforms for their first game
April  5-9: Hanover Schools Spring Break (coaches will determine whether practice will be held)
April 10: First Game day
May 8: Picture day
May 29: No Games - Memorial Day Weekend
June 5: Final Game Day and End-of Season Celebration (details to follow)
 
 
Body & Soul Fitness Winter Session
 
 
The Body & Upward Flag Football border 2009Soul Fitness  winter session continues at the Cool Spring Rec Center.  

Cost is determined by the number of classes attended per week.

FIRST CLASS FREE!

Classes for the fall with be on Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
 
Contact the instructor, Mary Culley, by phone at (804) 387-2422  or by email at mculley@culleymech.com for more information.
 
Pilates & Strength Class for Men & Women
Pilates

Robyn Wright will be facilitating a Pilates and Strength class for men and women. Robyn is nationally certified by the American Council on Exercise and has been an instructor since 1999.
 
The class will be held on Monday from 7 to 8 PM.  The cost is $20 per month or $7 a class.  (Child care is NOT available for either class at this time.)

Contact Robyn at robbob777@comcast.net or (804) 380-6433 if you have questions.
 
Challenger Division of Upward Basketball
 
Upward Flag Football border 2009
 
Upward Basketball Challenger League games will be on Friday nights through March 5.  Come out and cheer on these special athletes. 
 
 
"REC"reat'n BLOG
2009 summer schedule
Greg has a BLOG! Stop by for Rec Ministry discussions and personal insights. 

Click here to read the latest post.
 
 
Gym Schedule Change
 
 
baseballThe "GYM ONLY" will be closed on Tuesday & Thursday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 pm during the Upward Basketball season, which runs until March 13. 

The track, game room, cardio center and weight room will remain open.
 
 
Personal Training Available
personal trainer
 
If you are interested in working one-on-one with a certified fitness instructor, please talk to a Rec Center Volunteer.  There is a small fee for this service.  This service is for men and women.  

Call the Rec Center at 746-0801 or email reccenter@coolspring.org for more information.
 
 
Rec Center Volunteers Needed
2009 summer schedule
 
We need volunteers for the noon to 3 PM shift.  We will train you for this vital ministry to our community.

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

 
 
 
Scrapbooking
2009 summer schedule
 
The Scrapbook Club meets the first Friday of each month. 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.  
 
 
Cool Spring Rec Ministry
9283 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA  23116

reccenter@coolspring.org