Because there is so much going on around the county at the Parks and Rec, we have decided to just run a thread every month to keep up with all that is going on! Here is September’s thread:
Franklin and Brentwood:
SMALL GROUP TRAINING IS A WIN FOR EVERYONE
Now Offered in Brentwood and Franklin
Small group personal training is a win for the trainer and the client. Sessions that feature one trainer with 6-8 clients combine the camaraderie and energy of group exercise with the personalized attention of one-on-one training. Trainers can help a greater number of people meet their health and fitness goals while clients enjoy lower costs as they benefit from tailored training and skill development. Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Small Group Training (SGT) program at the Indoor Arena at Crockett Park, 1485 Volunteer Pkwy. now offers training sessions Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Also, on Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., try GRIT-30 minutes of intense training with a coach. Walk-ins are $15 per session and the first session is free. Classes are limited in size and certified trainers provide motivation and personal instruction.
New! Small Group Training sessions are now available at the Franklin Recreation Complex on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 a.m. To learn more about Small Group Training, go to www.wcparksandrec.com. To register, contact Randianne Sears at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2011 or [email protected].
Franklin:
SPOOKS & COUPES
NEW Halloween event debuts at Franklin Recreation Complex
Williamson County Parks and Recreation will present a new community Halloween event called ‘Spooks and Coupes’ on Saturday, October 18 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. This brand new format will feature over 30 classic cars (coupes) with trunks full of treats! Families and kids alike are encouraged to wear their costumes as they trick-or-treat along the trail behind the recreation center. Then, visit with favorite Disney villains in the Haunted Forest, or make something ghoulish in the Halloween craft tent. There will be free entertainment throughout the evening, free face painting plus fun inflatables! If you get hungry, delicious food truck concessions will be for sale (add’l cost).
Spooks & Coupes is one night only, Saturday, October 18 and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This family event is open to the public, and admission is $6 per person (cash). Groups are welcome, and the trail area is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010.
Spooks & Coupes is sponsored by The Children’s Academy, Southern Events Party Rental, Sport Clips, Ready Steady Jump, R&D Supply, McDonald’s and the Print Authority.
Franklin:
JOIN SENIORS ON HAUNTED FRANKLIN TOUR
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department invites area seniors (55 and older) to join the fun on October 16 for a Haunted Franklin tour.
Learn about the history of Franklin, plus all the legendary haunted locations in the downtown area on this one and ½ hour walking tour. This guided tour requires pre-registration, and will meet at 305 Public Square, in front of the old courthouse on the public square at Main St. and Third Ave. at 5:45 p.m.
The cost is $12 per person and space is limited. Registration for the event may be made in person at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., or by speaking with the receptionist at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010; or at the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. in Spring Hill, (615) 302-0971, ext. 2210 or 2220. No messages allowed.
Thompson’s Station:
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ANNUAL “TOUCH A TRUCK”!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for one of Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s biggest special events of the year! The annual “Touch a Truck” event will be held on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Thompson’s Station Church, located at the intersection of Thompson’s Station Road and Columbia Pike. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to look at, climb on and sound all the bells and whistles on nearly 30 different kinds of large scale construction and public service vehicles. Take a ride on the D&H Railroad for just $1 per ride. Kids can also paint a toy vehicle to take home at the free craft tent and check out a variety of entertainers on the performance stage, such as musicians, magicians, and dancers! Door prizes will also be given away with cool items such as motorized kid’s vehicles and more. This is a great, hands-on opportunity for children and adults to explore all types of BIG vehicles. This event is for all ages to enjoy! Admission to the event is free; though cost is incurred for concessions.
Sponsors for this year’s event are The Children’s Academy, Sport Clips, Elite Physical Therapy, Sam’s Club, Lil’ Sports Academy, Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group, Logan’s Roadhouse, Shoe Carnival, Culver’s, Sweet CeCe’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, McDonald’s of Spring Hill, Chick-fil-A, Gentry’s Farm, Captain D’s, Hibbett Sports, Merle Norman, True Roots, Walmart, Zen Message, Fast Stop Market, Kona Ice, Moe Better BBQ and Fish and D’s Kettle Corn. For more information, contact the Longview Recreation Center, (615) 302-0971, ext. 2210.
FRANKLIN :
REGISTER NOW FOR MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Registration ends October 3
The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation announces open registration for 2014 adult basketball leagues at Academy Park Gym, 114 Everbright Ave. in Franklin. The leagues begin in mid-October and divisions are as follows: Mondays, Men’s D1; Tuesdays, Men’s D2; Thursdays, Men’s 35 and over.
The league fee is $475 per team. Leagues will play a round robin format followed by a single elimination tournament. League registration ends October 3. For more information or for registration forms, contact Chris Gravlee at (615) 370-3471, ext. 2114 or visit our website, www.wcprathletics.org.
FAIRVIEW:
- The Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., will be resurfacing all of the facility’s wood floors at the end of this month. Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s efforts to keep the center in good condition will result in some closures.The gymnasium will be closed Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3, 2014. The entire facility will be closed Monday, September 29 at 12:00 noon through Tuesday September 30. For more information regarding these temporary closures, please call the Fairview Recreation Complex at (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310 or visit www.wcparksandrec.com.
FRANKLIN, BRENTWOOD, SPRING HILL:
- The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department has immediate openings for part-time lifeguards at its indoor pools in Franklin, Brentwood and Spring Hill. Schedules are flexible, and wages are competitive. Early morning, mid-day afternoon and evening hours are available. Anyone age 15 or older may apply.
The positions require current Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED certification. For more information
about employment as a lifeguard, contact Angie Beasley at (615) 370-3471, ext. 2122.
FRANKLIN:
- The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will offer an Adventures in Low Ropes course for ages 11 to 15 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. This Fall Break course is Monday, October 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will engage in team-building activities and games before taking on the ropes course, which contains elements a maximum of 2 to 3 feet off the ground. The course challenges groups to work together, listen to one another and solve problems in order to achieve goals.Adventures in Low Ropes is $30 per person, and includes lunch. To register, go to www.wcparksandrec.com, print the waiver and bring it or mail it with payment to the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064.
Thompson’s Station :
- The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department continues its free community band outdoor concert series at charming Thompson’s Station Park, 1513 Thompson’s Station Road West. This delightful family friendly event will begin at 5 p.m. promptly, with gates opening at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 and features a talented group of local volunteer musicians. The Williamson County Community Band plays a variety of music including marches, concert pieces and jazz under the expert direction of band leader Ken Krause. Gather your family and friends, lawn chairs and blankets and come on out for a lovely evening filled with great music! For more information, contact Emily Weber at (615) 302-0971, ext. 2216 or [email protected]. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled.
FAIRVIEW REC CENTER NEWS 9/15:
- JAZZERCISE Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Classes meet at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. Teens and adults of all fitness levels are welcome! Classes meet ongoing: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday (Jazz Lite) from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Contact instructor, Laura Sharp at 1-800-Fit-Is-It (348-4748) or visit www.jazzercise.com for more details and class fees.
- GROUP FITNESS AND INDOOR CYCLING A variety of ongoing group fitness classes are offered Monday through Saturday at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. Classes include: Zumba, Boot Camp, Strength & Endurance for seniors, Chisel and Sculpt, R.I.P.P.E.D., Belly Dance & Barre, BellyTone Chair and Indoor Cycling classes. All classes are open to the public. The aerobics walk-in rate is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors ages 55 and older and $4 for teens (ages 13-17) per class. The Indoor Cycling walk-in rate is $8 for adults, $4 for seniors ages 55 and older and $4 for teens (ages 13-17) per class. Discount monthly group fitness passes are also available. For a complete schedule of classes, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310.
- FAIRVIEW SENIORS GROUP The Fairview Senior Citizens Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday in the Senior Room at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. Rook players meet before the 10:30 a.m. Bingo game. A pool table is also available before and after the meetings. A covered dish luncheon is held on the first Tuesday of each month; and lunch is catered in or the group plans a lunch out on the third Thursday of each month. A business meeting takes place every second Tuesday. For more information, call (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310.
- TEEN AND ADULT POTTERY Students will work on hand built pieces as well as thrown pieces. This class will meet Tuesdays, October 14- November 28 (skip November 11) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. The class fee is $60 with a $22 supply fee (payable to the instructor). For more information about this class please call (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310 or contact June Lusty at (615) 794-4269 or [email protected].
- TAEKWONDO CLUB
Empower children to stay safe practicing safety skills and learning self-defense techniques in a fun and challenging environment. All skill levels are welcome. This class for ages 6-14 yrs. will meet Thursdays, October 2-30 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. The class fee is $12/class. For more information about this class please email [email protected]. Space is limited; registration required. To register, call the Fairview Recreation Complex at (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310. - PRESCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM
A fun and active class designed to help younger children stay safe while developing self-confidence and improving gross motor skills. This class for ages 3-5 yrs. will meet Wednesdays, October 1-29 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. The class fee is $15/class. For more information about this class please email [email protected]. Space is limited; registration required. To register, call the Fairview Recreation Complex at (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310. - TINY TADPOLES TAEKWONDO
This dynamic safety program focuses on gross motor development, listening skills, and safety in a fun and active Mommy & Me format. This class for ages 2-3 yrs. will meet Wednesdays, October 1-29 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. The class fee is $15 (1 child + 1 adult)/class. For more information about this class please email [email protected]. Space is limited; registration required. To register, call the Fairview Recreation Complex at (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310. - CHILDRENS POTTERY
Students will work on hand built pieces as well as thrown pieces. This class will meet Tuesdays, October 14-28 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. The class fee is $10 with a $20 supply fee (payable to the instructor). To register for this class please call (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310 or for more information contact June Lusty at (615) 794-4269 or [email protected]. - FAIRVIEW YOUTH BASKETBALL Registration is going on now and will continue through October 4, 2014 for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Fairview Youth Basketball League for ages 5-17 years old. A late registration will run from October 6-11and will include a late fee. Practices will begin the week of November 3 at Westwood and Fairview Elementary. There will be a uniform try-on day on Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The registration fee is $65 and the uniform fee is $27. For more information or to register, please contact Ron Embry at [email protected] or call (615)799-9331, ext. 2314.
- Hop on your broomstick and join Williamson County Parks and Recreation at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Boulevard, for the 16th annual Halloween Blowout! Young spirits ages 2 to 12 (accompanied by an adult) will enjoy this spooky night of fun on Saturday, October 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us on this ghostly evening with your favorite spook while enjoying carnival games, costume contests, prizes and more! At the end of the night, you can take part in our massive balloon drop where over 2000 balloons filled with goodies drop from the ceiling. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $6 per child. Please register by calling (615) 799-9331, ext. 2310. For more information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. This event is sponsored by Sonic, Food Saver and Fairview Co-Op.
HILLSBORO-LEIPER’S FORK REC NEWS 9/15:
- YOGA You don’t have to be in great shape to do Yoga! Instructor Suzi Ambar-Worrell leads students, ages 16 and up in stretching, toning and strengthening exercises to bring every “body” into great shape. This class meets on Fridays, ongoing from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork Community Center, 5325 Old Highway 96 West. The cost is $15 per class. Registration is required by calling (615) 591-9274.
- GUITAR LESSONS
Learn to play the guitar! Instructor Riley Walker has been teaching guitar for 15 years. His fun lessons are specially designed for beginners. Students ages 9 and up can learn the basic techniques needed to play songs in a variety of styles. Thirty-minute lessons are available on Tuesdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork Community Center, 5325 Old Highway 96 West. The cost is $88 per month. To register, call (615) 591-9274. For more information contact Riley at (336) 317-6403 or [email protected].
LONGVIEW REC NEWS FOR 9/15
- There is still time to register for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Duck River canoe outing on Saturday, September 27, 2014; departing from the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill. Staff members will attend and supervise the ride and River Rat’s Canoe Rental will coordinate. This is an all-day trip for youth ages 11 to 15. The group will depart at 8:00 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m., and space is limited. Participants should wear a swimsuit, tennis shoes and sunscreen. Please bring a lunch, drink, snack, change of clothes and a towel. The fee is $30 per person. To register, please download the participation waiver from the website, www.wcparksandrec.com and return to the Longview Recreation Center along with payment. For more information, please contact Whitney Osborne at (615) 799-9331, ext. 2315 or [email protected]
- Williamson County Parks and Recreation would like to remind you that Toddler Tales and Trails continues this month with more story time fun for parents and toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years old. This extra special activity will be held outdoors on Tuesday, September 16 and Thursday September 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Parkway in Spring Hill. Story time will be followed by a fun activity. Parent participation is required. Bring a blanket to sit on for story time, and feel free to bring a snack. Strollers are permitted. No pets please! There is no cost; however reservations are required by calling (615)302-0971, ext. 2210. In the event of inclement weather, this activity will be canceled.
Franklin Rec News 9/15
- JOIN SENIORS ON HAUNTED FRANKLIN TOUR The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department invites area seniors (55 and older) to join the fun on October 16 for a Haunted Franklin tour. Learn about the history of Franklin, plus all the legendary haunted locations in the downtown area on this one and ½ hour walking tour. This guided tour requires pre-registration, and will meet at 305 Public Square, in front of the old courthouse on the public square at Main St. and Third Ave. at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $12 per person and space is limited. Registration for the event may be made in person at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., or by speaking with the receptionist at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010; or at the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. in Spring Hill, (615) 302-0971, ext. 2210 or 2220. No messages allowed.
Brentwood Rec News 9/15
- GROUP FITNESS Group Fitness classes are offered Monday through Friday at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood. All classes are drop-ins, with no registration required. Classes include Zumba, Pilates, Nite Club Cardio, Chisel & Sculpt and Yoga. View the schedule at www.wcparksandrec.com. Class fees: $6 for ages 18 and older; $4 for ages 13-17. Call (615) 370-3471, ext. 2110 for more information.
- WATER AEROBICS Water aerobics classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. (shallow water) and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (deep water) at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood. Water exercise provides an excellent workout without the joint strain of land exercise. No registration is required. Class fees: $3 for ages 13-54, $2 for ages 55 and older. Call (615) 370-3471, ext. 2110 for more information.
- PIANO & VOICE LESSONS Private weekly piano or voice lessons for beginning or intermediate students offered by James Weinberg at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood. Piano is offered for ages 4 through adults, and voice is offered for ages 7 through adults. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique using a variety of styles. Half-hour lessons are offered on Thursdays, October 2-30 from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The five-week session is $125, plus a supply fee payable to the instructor for books as needed. For more information, visit www.jamesmusicstudio.com. To register and reserve a 30-minute time slot, call James at (615) 268-2296.
