CTC@Hull Pickleball Courts 1-2

Henricus Historical Park 3-5

50+ Active Lifestyles 6-7

Arbor Day 8

Visit from Vermont 9

Trades 10

Outdoor Movie Training 11

Bensley Recreation Center 12

Therapeutic Recreation 13

History 14-15

This issue

Volume 4, Issue 17 May 3 2019

NEW PICKLEBALL FACILITY AT CTC@HULL

A ribbon-cutting for the new pickleball facility at CTC@Hull was held Wednesday, May 1.

The facility includes 12 courts with benches, viewing areas, and 70 parking spaces, all ADA-compliant. The project was a joint venture with the Chester-field Pickleball Club, who sup-ported the project and made a financial contribution. The courts meet regional and na-tional certifications to hold sanctioned pickleball tourna-ments.

A large crowd came out and were ready to play after the opening. Deputy County Ad-ministrator for Community Operations Scott Zaremba attended. Several PRAC mem-bers also attended: Brenda White, Mary Ellin Arch, Cathy Cheely and Billy Pipp.

Left to right: Dr. James Worsley, Director, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation; Jim Holland, Board of Su-pervisors, Dale District; Chris Winslow, Board of Supervi-sors, Clover Hill District; Dave and Linda Scott, Chester-

field Pickleball Club .

Above: Community Recreation Manager David Potter, Deputy

County Administrator for Communi-ty Operations Scott Zaremba and

Construction Services Manager Joe Stovall.

Page 2 TOUCHING BASE

NEW PICKLEBALL FACILITY AT CTC@HULL

Page 3 TOUCHING BASE

The Battle at Osborne’s Landing

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

The Battle at Osborne’s Landing Revolutionary War Re-enactment took place on Saturday, April 27. Guests learned about the Revolu-tionary War through a variety of interpretation and demonstra-tions, ending with a re-enactment of the skirmish that took place at Osborne’s Landing.

Page 4 TOUCHING BASE

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Henricus attended “Healthy Kids Night” at the Chester YMCA on Friday, April 26. The annual event is part of the YMCA’s national initia-tive to keep families active and strengthen our community.

Healthy Kids Night

Page 5 TOUCHING BASE

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Left to right: Stonebridge Recreation Center Manager Kim Graves, Chesterfield Baptist Church Coordinator Kate Sheehan, Swim RVA representative Ann Marie Midula, Director Dr. James Worsley, Sen-ior Programs Manager Judy Jones and Recreation Activity Special-

ist Darlene Holland.

Page 6 TOUCHING BASE

On Wednesday, May 1, Ches-terfield Triad held the 20th Senior Day at Victory Taber-nacle Church. Fun, food and entertainment as well as 60+ exhibitors that provided ser-vices for seniors were on hand. The event was free and included medication take back and canned food collection for the Chesterfield Food Bank.

The Parks and Recreation ta-ble stayed very busy and staff had a great opportunity to meet new participants. Ap-proximately 750 attended. The many vendors gave an opportunity for staff to meet potentially new sponsors or organizations for programs.

Triad Senior Day

Left to right: Community Recreation Manager David Potter, Judy Jones, Kate Sheehan, Assistant Director Bob Smet, Kim Graves, Huguenot Road Baptist Church Coordinator Susan Miller and Darlene Holland.

Page 7 TOUCHING BASE

Chesterfield Baptist Church Luncheon

Chesterfield Baptist Church Spring Luncheon and music social on April 25 had a record turnout of over 100 guests. Freddy “C” and the Happy Days Band provided great en-tertainment and drew a crowd of 20 guests to the dance floor. Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living sponsored the lunch. Door prizes were raffled off: Gift certificates from Jubilant Gardens, Dunkin Donuts, Cheesecake Factory, Mary Kay Beauty Basket and a basket of all-natural cleaning supplies.

Page 8 TOUCHING BASE

ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING AT LAPRADE LIBRARY

The planting project at LaPrade Library on Saturday, April 27th, was in celebration of Arbor Day (April 26). Clover Hill district improve-ment funds covered the purchase and delivery costs of six large Yoshino Cherry trees and planting supplies from Crosscreek Nursery (a local nursery in the Clover Hill district). Community volunteers joined Mr. Chris Winslow, Board of Supervisors, Clover Hill, and staff from county Parks and Recreation, Libraries, and Community Enhance-ment, to beautify the front land-scape area of the library. There was perfect weather and ideal planting conditions. Parks and Rec-reation staff taught members of Cub Scout Pack 836 how to plant large trees from planter pots, and gave them hands-on experience in all aspects of planting the six trees. Afterwards, all enjoyed a reception with refreshments donated by Friends of the Library. This project illustrates the power of teamwork and the beautiful results of getting your hands dirty to enhance our community.

Page 9 TOUCHING BASE

VISIT FROM VERMONT

Earlier in the week, Burlington, Ver-mont Parks, Recreation and Water-front Director Cindi Wright and her husband visited Chesterfield Coun-ty Parks and Recreation. Chester-field Parks and Recreation Director Dr. James Worsley took them on a mini park tour.

Page 10 TOUCHING BASE

TRADES CREW

Clearing for the new play-ground at Dodd Park.

Musco Lighting demonstration at Harry G. Daniel Park Softball Nation on Thursday, April 25.

Page 11 TOUCHING BASE

OUTDOOR MOVIE TRAINING

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department sent a team of employees to Rockville, Maryland for hands-on training for our own new inflatable movie screen. The new movie package includes a movie screen (30*17), audio mixer, MacBook laptop, speak-ers, all audio and video cables, blower, microphone, High Defi-nition Projector and speaker stands.

Front Row Left to Right, Principal Maintenance Worker Todd Quinley and Special Events Coordinator Mark Pinney

Second row: Principal Maintenance Workers Bo Dodson and Shane Spruill; Vice President and Outdoor Movie Presi-

dent- Robert Deutsch (blue shirt sitting)

Page 12 TOUCHING BASE

Sport Backers offers two free fitness programs at the Bensley Recreation Center. Free Spirit Fitness with Lisa is every Mon-day beginning at 6:15 p.m. and Fun & Fitness with Kathy B. is every Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. The classes provide a total body workout with cardio, strength training and core exer-cises. Don’t miss a chance to get fit this summer.

BENSLEY RECREATION CENTER

Page 13 TOUCHING BASE

Participants enjoyed a variety of activities through a new pro-gram this season called TR Mys-tery Afternoons. The final week included multiple crafts.

Participants at Snackin’ It Up at Stonebridge Recreation Center made oatmeal energy balls and fiesta ranch dip. The best part is always getting to try the snacks.

INCLUSION Chalk drawing at ArtZ at Grange Hall Elementary.

Making remote controlled drag-ster racers at Bricks for Kidz at Grange Hall Elementary.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Page 14 TOUCHING BASE

On Saturday, April 27 the His-torical House Expo presenta-tion was offered at Magnolia Grange. Wes Barger from Res-toration Builders of Virginia offered tips on preserving older homes and on decorating them in period style. 9 attended the program. Mr. Barger also took questions from the audience regarding restoration needs of their homes. In January of 2017, BWB Construction acquired and merged with Restoration Builders of Virginia, which the speaker currently manages as one of the owners. The group’s most recent projects of note are the restoration of Magnolia Grange’s windows. Mr. Barger’s experience with and appreciation of architec-ture made the presentation more meaningful for the audi-ence.

Historical House Expo

HISTORY

Volume 4, Issue 17 Page 15

www.facebook.com/chesterfieldvaparksrec

www.twitter.com/CCPRVA

Chesterfield.gov/parks

For more information on Falling Creek Ironworks, check out the article in Chesterfield Observer this week:

https://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/articles/dating-to-1619-the-history-of-the-new-worlds-first-ironworks-finally-gets-its-due/