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Tai Chi with Winston, Virtual Senior Program with Absalom Jones Senior Center

September 29, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Absalom Jones Senior Center

Winston Gacutan guides you through this ancient form of exercise combining meditation with gentle flexible movements. Material needed: A stable chair without rollers. New Castle County's Virtual Senior Programs with Absalom Jones Senior Center is presented in part with a grant from Delaware Health and Social Services and the Delaware Aging Services COVID-19 Response Virtual Social Activities Program

Drawing and Nature Walk in Rockwood Park

September 27, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Bring any sized sketch pad and pencil for an enjoyable creative afternoon in the park. Begin with an outdoor sketching lesson with drawing instructor, Karen Berstler. Take a nature walk and learn about Rockwood Park historical facts, designs and creators. Stop at various locations to sketch the garden's beauty. Karen will be there to answer any sketching questions during the walk. Leave with the beginnings of your very own nature book! Meet in the Mansion's Courtyard by the Visitor's Entrance to start the class. • Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. • Face masks are required. • PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED • TOUR LIMITED TO 10

Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Virtual Public Hearing

September 30, 2020, 9:30 AM @ New Castle Room

Strike a Balance

September 28, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Group fitness class combining strength training using weights, along with core and balance exercises and some cardiovascular work. All ability levels are welcome, as well can adjust accordingly to fit your needs. Please bring a mat, weights, water, and a towel.

Early Bird Gets the Burn

September 29, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Full-body strength training is combined with periods of cardiovascular exercise. All ability levels are encouraged to attend as exercises can be adapted, and intensity scaled, in order to meet the individual's needs. Classes are held outdoors on clean pavement in the parking lot. Please bring your own personal equipment (dumbbells, exercise mat, etc.) small towel, and water. Adults.

PoundFit

September 29, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Instructor will provide weighted drumsticks and choreographed workout routines! Create your own beat in this fun, energizing class. This class will be outside the Hockessin Recreation Center on the front grass area. Weather permitting. Adults

Strike a Balance

September 30, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Group fitness class combining strength training using weights, along with core and balance exercises and some cardiovascular work. All ability levels are welcome, as well can adjust accordingly to fit your needs. Please bring a mat, weights, water, and a towel.

Drawing and Nature Walk in Rockwood Park

September 27, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Bring any sized sketch pad and pencil for an enjoyable creative afternoon in the park. Begin with an outdoor sketching lesson with drawing instructor, Karen Berstler. Take a nature walk and learn about Rockwood Park historical facts, designs and creators. Stop at various locations to sketch the garden's beauty. Karen will be there to answer any sketching questions during the walk. Leave with the beginnings of your very own nature book! Meet in the Mansion's Courtyard by the Visitor's Entrance to start the class. Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. Face masks are required. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TOUR LIMITED TO 10

Rockwood Museum Apothecary Garden Tour

September 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Learn about an apothecary garden (also known as a physic's garden) where healing herbs and plants are grown and the healing benefits of such herbs. and plants. Maximum of 10 people per tour. Please visit Rockwood.org to view a short video about the history of Rockwood. Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. Masks are required. Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard.

Power of Nature

September 29, 2020, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

The Power of Nature provides in person nature programs for children ages 5-12 (accompanied by a parent or guardian). Using various locations throughout Rockwood Park, the one hour interactive session will provide a variety of nature and standards based science topics utilizing stories, movement and crafts. Weather permitting. Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Participants should meet in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance. Please bring supplies to include: scissors, pencils, crayons, markers, glue stick, clipboard, and a towel or mat to sit on. Masks are required. Social distancing will be in place.

Rockwood Park Family Stroll Scavenger Hunt

September 30, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Enjoy the beauty of Rockwood Park and Museum and the Power of Nature. Family based scavenger hunt that provides participants the opportunity to explore different parts of the park, the existing plantings, and the history of the existing structures. Great opportunity for parents with children participating in virtual education to supplement their child's learning.Social distancing and face masks required, along with temperature checks and a brief COVID form. Please meet your tour guide at the Visitor's Entrance. Pre-Registration is required for this activity. Confirmation email prior to the activity will be sent to confirm attendance. Please call Rockwood for additional information, 302-761-4340.