ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION'S WALK WITH EASE

Do you have arthritis, joint pain, or stiffness? Exercise has been shown to offer health benefits to people with joint-related symptoms. Because of this, the Walk With Ease walking program was developed specifically to help people with arthritis safely incorporate walking into their lives. "Walking Works! A risk-free anti- aging treatment, a way to reduce pain and a foolproof method for losing weight- WALKING DOES IT ALL!" This program is geared for individuals with arthritis and for those who want to continue to be physically active (if you use an assistive device, please do not let this detur you). You will be taught how to walk safely and comfortably. The Stanly County Senior Center will start this program Monday, July 21st at 10am at the County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Commons. This program can be done individually, on your own, or in the 6 week class setting that will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. Please call 704/986-3769 to register by Friday, July 11. Because it is part of a research, assessments will be done on July 16th (someone from UNC will call you to schedule a time). To complete this program independently, on your own, please contact UNC at 866- 396-6240.

AQUATICS SWIMMING LESSONS

SWIMMING LESSONS - Cost: $20 resident/$40 non-resident (half price for one-week sessions)
One week session: August 4 -8
Two week sessions: June 16- 27, July 7-18 and July 21- Aug 1
Parent-Child Swim Classes 6 mos. to 3 yrs.11:45 - 12:15 pm or 5:00 - 5:30 pm

A parent /guardian is required to participate in the class along with the child.

Ages 3 to 5 Swim Classes 10:25 - 10:55 am, 11:05 - 11:35 am or 5:40 - 6:10 pm

Ages 6 and up Swim Classes 9:30 - 10:15 am or 6:20 - 7:05 pm

OPEN SWIM

Pools open May 24 - September 8. Weekdays: 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Weekends: 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Cost $3 per person

FAMILY NIGHT SWIM

June 23-Sept 8 at Rock Creek Pool. June 23-27, July 21-25 and Aug 11-Sept 8 at Morehead Pool. Monday through Fridays 7:15 to 8:15 pm at Rock Creek Park pool. Cost : $1.50 per person

GUARD START

These two classes are for ages 11-14 and are a lead-up to Lifeguard Training. Cost is $15 resident/ $30 non- resident. Held at Chuck Morehead Pool. Monday thru Friday 7:15-8:15 p.m. July 7- 18 and July 28-August 8.

SEASON SWIM PASSES

Swim all summer for just $30 (Albemarle residents) or $50 (non-residents)! This pass admits the holder to all open and night swim sessions at Rock Creek and Morehead pools throughout the summer. Purchase a pass at the Rock Creek Park office.

STARLITE SWIM

Bring your family and friends out to the pool for a night of swimming under the stars. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded. Held June 27 at Chuck Morehead Pool and July 25 at Rock Creek Pool from 9- 11 pm. Cost is $4 individual or $10 per family.

Fall Soccer Sign-ups

SCSC - West Stanly Fall Soccer Stanly County Soccer Club is now accepting Fall registrations. All registrations must be mailed in by August 10th. Games will be scheduled for Sept/Oct. time-frame. Participants must be 5 yrs old on August 1st (age divisions include U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16). Sign- ups can be done by downloading form from website below.

For more information and registration forms please visit www.eteamz.com/scsoccer. For further information please contact John Bates at 704.888.3541.

Registration can also be done at Sunrise Restaurant in Locust, July 26th and August 2nd 10:00 to 12:00

All Practices are at Locust Soccer Complex " All Games will be at Stanly Community College

SWIMMING LESSONS

Cost: $20 resident/$40 non- resident (half price for one-week sessions
One week session: August 4 -8
Two week sessions:July 21- Aug 1
Parent-Child Swim Classes 6 mos. to 3 yrs.11:45 - 12:15 pm or 5:00 - 5:30 pm

A parent /guardian is required to participate in the class along with the child.

Ages 3 to 5 Swim Classes 10:25 - 10:55 am, 11:05 - 11:35 am or 5:40 - 6:10 pm Ages 6 and up Swim Classes 9:30 - 10:15 am or 6:20 - 7:05 pm

Albemarle Parks and Recreation
PO Box 190
Albemarle NC 28002
704-984-9562 office
704-982-0179 fax

SOCCER CAMP

The largest soccer camp company in the United States, Challenger Sports, has been invited to host one of their British Soccer Training Camps right here in Albemarle with the Parks and Recreation at Albemarle Soccer Complex during the week of August 4th - 8th.

The camp will run Monday through Friday and each child will be coached by a member of Challenger's British coaching staff flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. Challenger will hold over 1,800 British Soccer camps this summer and will coach over 90,000 players between the ages of 3 and 18.

Challenger Sports has become the largest soccer camp provider in North America by combining consistently high quality, age specific soccer instruction, along with equally important elements of character, cultural, and nutritional education.

The British Soccer Camp is more than a week of drills and skills. In addition to taking part in a daily regimen of foot skill development, technical and tactical practices and daily tournament style plays, each child will also be treated to a rich cultural experience and lessons on teamwork, sportsmanship, self discipline and health and nutrition.

The most popular part of each camp is the Camp World Cup. The coaches use this daily tournament to teach the players about life, customs and traditions of other countries. The campers are asked to make up cheers, bring flags, dress up and learn as much as they can about the country they represent.

Each camper will receive a free camp t -shirt, soccer ball, free gift and player evaluation. In addition, any child who signs up online at least 45 days prior to camp will receive a British Soccer replica Jersey (value $30) at www.challengersports.com

For more information, please contact Brian Hinson at 704- 984-9560 or bhinson@ci.albemarle.nc.us

NFL PEPSI PUNT, PASS, & KICK COMPETITION

Young pro football fans will the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when Albemarle Parks and Recreation host an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick competition on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The competition will be held at 10:00 AM at the EE Waddell Center. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. The top finisher in each of eight age groups at the Local competition will advance to a Sectional competition. The top five scorers from a pool of Sectional champions will advance to the Carolina Panthers Team Championship.

BIKE HELMETS FOR SALE

Albemarle Parks & Recreation has childrens Bike Helmets provided by the SAFE KIDS coalition available for sale at only $7.50 each. Come to our office at Rock Creek Park in Albemarle. We have a wide variety of sizes and styles available.

NEW HIKING CLUB!!

The Uwharrie Hikers, a new hiking club for residents of Stanly, Montgomery, and Randolph counties (and neighboring areas) has been formed and invites members of all ages who enjoy the outdoors to join us for regular hikes and outings. There is no fee to join the club, but members must complete an Albemarle Parks and Recreation release and information form before participating in any club event. Information on the club can be obtained by visiting the club's website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group /uwharrie_hikers/ For further information, call Albemarle Parks and Recreation at 704-984-9560.

SILVER FOX EXERCISE CLASS

SILVER FOX EXERCISE CLASS This club for ages 50 and older meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 11 am for walking, games, and other activities. Call 704-984- 9569 for information.

KARATE CLASS

Learn this ancient martial art on Monday; Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the Waddell Center. Curtis Myers is the instructor. Cost is $45 per month. Call 704-984-9569 or 704-983-0982 for information or to join the class.

LOANER RODS AND REELS AVAILABLE (Ongoing Program)
Whether you want to tangle with the legendary monster catfish in Badin Lake or fill up a stringer on Rocky River, first-time and novice anglers in Stanly County are encouraged to borrow rods and reels free of charge to get in on Stanly County's hot fishing action this spring and summer. The loaner rods and reels are located at Rock Creek Park and provided by the Albemarle Parks & Recreation and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), through the WRC's Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. For fishing information and a complete list of the NCWRC's Community Fishing and Tackle Loaner Programs sites contact Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department at (704) 984-9561 or contact the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission at (919) 707-0220.

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