For many people, the winter is a sedentary time; a time for curling up in warm, comfy clothes and watching the cold weather from the warm shelter of home.
But here in Cherry Hill, it doesn’t have to be.
The Winter 2013 Community Magazine arrived in homes in mid-December, and registration is now in full swing for the dozens of classes, seminars and other events scheduled over the next three months through the Cherry Hill Township Department of Recreation. There truly are activities for all ages — from the youngest children to our active adult and senior populations.
Below is a very brief sampling of some of the new and noteworthy offerings for Winter 2013:
For kids
• Clay Design Workshop, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 28 to April 1, Croft Farm Arts Center
Students can learn various techniques in hand-building clay, using coil, slab and pinch, as well as different glazing methods. For students in grades 4 to 8. Fee is $75; materials are included.
• Drawing & Painting Basics, 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 24 to March 14, Croft Farm Arts Center
Students will learn to draw using various mediums, while learning about depth, perspective, composition and positive/negative space. Includes an introduction to watercolor fundamentals. For ages 9 to 14. Fee is $60.
For kids with adults
• Cooking Healthy & Wholesome with the Grandkids, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays from Feb. 20 to March 6, Carman Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St.
Grandparents and grandchildren will learn to make healthy, kid-friendly recipes at home. Each class includes a group tasting. Fee is $90.
• Family Cooking Dinner Series, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 28 to Feb. 11, Carman Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St.
Families can learn kid-friendly, healthy and delicious recipes that focus on vegetables, fruits and grains. Each class ends with a family meal. Fee is $50 for the first person, $30 per additional person.
Adults
• Simplifying & Maximizing the Kitchen for Easy, Nutritious Cooking, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 25 to March 11, Carman Tilelli Community Center
Learn how to shorten the cooking process to limit your time in the kitchen while making extraordinary meals. Each class ends with a group tasting. Fee is $75.
• Rockin’ Yoga, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 24, Croft Farm Arts Center
Learn traditional Vinyasa style yoga focusing on proper form, breath, and the mind/body/spirit connection. Increase your strength, flexibility, and energy. Some prior experience is necessary. Fee is $65.
• A Healthier You in 2013, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays starting Jan. 28, Croft Farm Arts Center
Learn how to improve your diet, increase your energy, and achieve better health in the New Year. Discussion will focus on making simple changes that greatly affect your overall health. Fee is $65.
Again, this is just a snapshot of the vast offerings available through the Recreation Department — and my Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. For a copy of the Winter 2013 magazine, or for the Township events calendar, visit us at www.CherryHill-NJ.com. For more information from the Recreation Department, call (856) 488–7868.
I hope you’ll take advantage of the many activities we have planned for the coming months. If you have any questions or concerns, my door is always open.
Call me at (856) 488–7878, or email me at MayorCahn@chtownship.com.
Mayor Chuck Cahn
