Special Interest Programs

NOVICE DOG OBEDIENCE   

Eligibility: Dogs 5 1/2 months and older
Location: 415 Cambria St. C’burg (building to the left of VA Varsity Storage)
Additional Information: Delete unwanted behaviors – basic dog obedience and instruction on how to train your dog. All Dogs must be de-wormed. Class on the first night will meet for lecture. No dogs the first week, just the owner.                    Minimum: 6          Maximum: 8                                  This is a six week class. 

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN     

Eligibility: Puppies 10 - 17 weeks
Location: 415 Cambria St. (building to the left of VA Varsity Storage)
Additional Information: This class is for puppies 10-17 weeks of age. The class is designed to get the puppy off to the right start. The puppy will learn how to interact with people by sitting to greet, how to bite nicely, etc. The puppy will play with other puppies providing socialization with other puppies. The class lessons cover how to teach sit, down, stand, walk on leash and come. Owners will learn how to teach their puppy in a positive and proactive manner. They will learn how to deal with the typical puppy problems: chewing, barking, mouthing, jumping up, etc. Each week are discussion topics related to raising your puppy. The topics include housebreaking, nutrition grooming, and health care. This is a six week course. The puppy comes to all classes. Classes may meet outside, weather permitting.           Minimum: 6          Maximum: 8             This is a six week class.

NOSE WORK LEVEL 1    

Eligibility: Dogs any age that have had an introduction to odor for Nose Work and Scent Work class
Location: 415 Cambria St. (building to the left of VA Varsity Storage)
Additional Information: This class builds the skills of the dog and handler to understand how their dog searches and we also build the skills for the dog. Requirements: Dogs will work individually. Dogs must be quiet while a dog works.Classes may meet outside, weather permitting.    Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8

STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS    

This year has brought added stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   If you or someone you know would like to get additional information or helpful tips on how to handle mental health issues, check out www.psychhub.com/videos PsychHub has a library of short, 5-minute, educational videos to help with various topics that include COVID-19, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and many more

EATING DISORDER PRESENTATION     

 If you or someone you know would like to get additional information or helpful tips on how to handle eating disorders, please view https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=86979499714983&ref=watchpermalink This is a presentation supplied by New River Valley Community Services.

DISSECT & CONNECT      

The “Dissect & Connect” podcast focuses on population health issues impacting your community.  To listen to various topics please click on the link at New River Valley Community Services – podcast-episodes (nrvcs.org) The podcast is a service of Montgomery County Prevention Partners and New River Valley Community Services.

LUNCH BUNCH "MEET & EAT OUTSIDE DINING"                   

Additional Information: Join us for our monthly lunch outings to various restaurants in the area. Participants are responsible for paying for their own lunch and providing their own transportation. Must Pre-Register to be included in the lunch count. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 6

HIKES                        

 Eligibility:   Ages 18 and over Additional Information: Join us for some exercise in the beautiful outdoors! We will go to lunch after the hike. Participants are responsible for paying for their lunch.  Minimum: 4    Maximum: 8

WELLNESS BOOK CLUB                         

Co-sponsored:   Montgomery Floyd Regional Library/Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation               Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location:   Library Additional Information:  Make healthy steps in your own life by joining the Wellness Book Club! The club is for adults and will meet at the library each month. Book discussions will be led by a library employee on topics of health, fitness, nutrition and wellness.  For more information on the monthly book selection, etc. contact the Library at 382-6965 or the Recreation Department at 382-2349.  Ask for copies of the book at the Library and the Recreation Center should have some limited copies as well.  Participants must pre-register.                     Minimum: 6             Maximum: 20

ROSIE'S GAMING EMPORIUM                          

Location: Vinton   Additional Information: Join us as we visit the non-stop gaming facility in Vinton.   Lunch will be on your own while we are at Rosie's.  Minimum: 6            Maximum: 16

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LATER LIFE WORKSHIP                           

Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – MPRM 2       Minimum: 12         Maximum: 40

MARDI GRAS CASINO                           

Additional Information: Join us as we travel to the Mardi Gras Casino in Cross Lanes, WV.   Enjoy playing the slot machines or table games.  Lunch will be on your own at the casino.  We will arrive approximately at 11 a.m. and will depart at 3 p.m. to head home. Pre-register.    Minimum: 6    Maximum: 16

DRUG ABUSE IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY                             

Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Classroom 2    Additional Information: Join Lieutenant Brown of the Christiansburg Police Department in this discussion on the drug abuse problem in our area. Learn about the different drugs that law enforcement officers are seeing in the New River Valley as well as the amount of overdoses and overdose deaths.  Participants must pre-register.        Minimum: 6            Maximum: 20 

SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW                             

Additional Information: Oh What Fun It Is! Join us for a day of Christmas shopping at the many booths to find just that right Christmas present or something special for yourself.   Price includes transportation, and admission to the show.   Lunch will be on your own at the show.   We will arrive approximately at 10 a.m. and will depart at 3 p.m. to return home.    Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8

TRADER JOE'S                             

Additional Info:  We will travel to Trader Joe’s where they have great produce, great prices and a lot of healthy options at exceptional everyday prices. At Trader Joes you won’t find a lot of branded items, instead, you’ll discover unconventional and interesting products. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. Pre-register.   Minimum: 6           Maximum: 8

BOTTLE CAP CHRISTMAS WREATH                              

Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center -Senior Activities Room Additional Information:  Upcycle metal bottle caps and old Christmas cards into a Christmas wreath to hang on your door or give as a gift. This is a co – sponsored program between Christiansburg Parks Recreation and Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. Pre-register with Christiansburg Recreation Center    Minimum: 6           Maximum: 12

WOHLFAHRT HAUS CHRISTMAS                          

Additional Info: Treat the whole family to this magical Christmas story set at the Kringle Lodge. The cast will dazzle you as they pull out all stops to keep Santa and Christmas on the calendar. Songs from old and new, this fun-filled production also features a breathtaking Nativity which is sure to put the entire family in the Christmas Spirit. Pre-register.  Minimum: 6          Maximum: 18

HOLIDAY HIGH TEA                           

Location: Palisades Restaurant – Eggleston, VA    Minimum: 8     Maximum: 16    Additional Information:    Get in the festive spirit at the Palisades Restaurants annual “Holiday High Tea.” Enjoy tasty pastries, scones, cookies and finger sandwiches while sipping on delicious tea. Price includes:  transportation, food, tea, taxes and gratuity.

BOOK SWAP                            

Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1    Additional Information: Drop off a maximum of 10 books between the hours of 8 – 5 p.m. at least two days before the scheduled Book Swap. From 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on the day the swap is held, you will be allowed to select different books to take home to enjoy. 

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING-VALLEY VIEW MALL                           

Additional Information: Still looking for just one more gift or wanting to treat yourself to a little something?  Join us as we travel to Roanoke to Valley View Mall.  We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.   Minimum: 6            Maximum: 8

SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES                       

Additional Information: Social Media has become a huge part of interacting and sharing with others. It helps keep long distance friends and family members connected. This series will explore the many mediums that help us express our lives to the online world. Instructors: Amy Southall, Public Relations Specialist   Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room

STREAMING SERVICES                            

Additional Information:  This class is less about social media but still relevant because social media users are always discussing the original content produced by the many streaming services that are available to consumers today.  Learn about the differences between Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Amazon prime, Sling and more! Participants must pre-register.  Minimum: 4            Maximum: 12

CELL PHONES 101                            

Additional Information: In this final class of the series, we’ll discuss how social media can be used on your smart phone and take a look at the other features of your phone that you may not be utilizing.  For example, ever wondered what the iCloud is and how to use it?   Look no further, we will discuss the basics and answer any lingering questions you may have about your devices. Participants must pre-register.  Minimum: 4            Maximum: 12