Second Wind
Highland County
Community Programs and Trips
* Indicates a program open to ALL community members.
2017
+ Second Wind programs are targeted to community members
60 years of age and older.
April 1, Saturday. April Fool’s Day!
10 AM- Noon Urkrainian Easter Egg Dyeing Workshop, Monterey Presbyterian Church Social Hall. Call
468-2343 to register. Space limited. *
7 PM Bingo! McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, McDowell, VA. *
April 2, Sunday.
2 PM Seed Starting Program, Mountain View Room, Highland Public Library. Seed starting basics! Call 4682373 for more information. *
April 3, Monday.
10 – 11:30 AM Monday Kinda Yoga Workshop, Highland Public Library, Mountain View Room. *
1 PM
Monday Art Group, Arts Council Room, Highland Center. *
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
April 4, Tuesday.
9 AM Shopping Trip to Wegman’s at the 5th Street Station Retail Center, Charlottesville, VA. Leave the
Highland Public Library at 9 AM or call 468-2178 to arrange pick-up. ***NEW pick-up time and
destination.*** +
1-3 PM “The Basics of Diabetes and Medications” class, Highland Medical Center, board room. Call 4686436 for more information. Free program *
3-4 PM Seated Chair Yoga, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. A restorative and rejuvenating
program for body, mind, and spirit. Gentle stretching improves flexibility and mindful breathing reduces stress.
This class is for everyone who would like to experience the benefits of yoga while seated in a chair. Class led
by Kathy Solomon. * NEW! *
4:30 - 5:30 PM Meditation, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Explore what it means to be still
and present to the moment. The program begins with brief instruction, followed by a time of sitting in silent
meditation. Class led by Kathy Solomon and Liz Delahoussaye. NEW! *
5:30 - 7 PM Martial Arts Class, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Learn self-defense, build selfcontrol, increase self-confidence, reduce weight and get in shape. Instructor: Ronnie Coleman.* Call 396-3665
for more information. NEW! *
April 5, Wednesday.
1 - 3PM Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry, Word of Faith Church, Monterey, VA *
5-6 PM Weight Management Support Group. Community Room, Highland Medical Center. +
April 6, Thursday.
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
April 7, Friday.
1-2:30 PM Gentle Yoga, Highland Library. Call 468-2372 for more information.*
7-9 PM Lion’s Club Bingo, Monterey Firehouse, Monterey. Cash prizes! Nightly Pot! *
April 8, Saturday.
9:30 AM – 4 PM, Following the Barn Quilt Trail in Highland County, Highland Center, Monterey VA. Book
signing with author Suzi Parron, lunch, and self guided tour of Seldom Seen barn quilts in Highland County.
Ticket cost: $25. Transportation available. Contact Highland County Tourism Council for more information and
to purchase a ticket. *
April 9, Sunday. Palm Sunday.
April 10, Monday.
10 – 11:30 AM Monday Kinda Yoga Workshop, Highland Public Library, Mountain View Room. *
10 AM-3 PM
Westwood Veterinary Clinic, Highland Public Schools. Walk-ins welcome but appointments
are appreciated. Call 540-337-6200 to schedule an appointment. *
1 PM
Monday Art Group, Arts Council Room, Highland Center.*
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
5:30-7:30PM Puff Pastry Cooking Class, Monterey Presbyterian Church, Monterey. Sponsored by Highland
Homemakers. Call 468-3438 to register. Free will donation . Benefits Highland County 4-H Summer Camp. *
April 11, Tuesday.
10 AM-Noon Computers with and Deborah, Highland County Public Library.+
1-3 PM “Nutrition Basics” class, Highland Medical Center, board room. Call 468-6436 for more
information. Free.*
3-4 PM Seated Chair Yoga, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. A restorative and rejuvenating
program for body, mind, and spirit. Gentle stretching improves flexibility and mindful breathing reduces stress.
This class is for everyone who would like to experience the benefits of yoga while seated in a chair. Class led
by Kathy Solomon. * NEW!
4:30 - 5:30 PM Meditation, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Explore what it means to be still
and present to the moment. The program begins with brief instruction, followed by a time of sitting in silent
meditation. Class led by Kathy Solomon and Liz Delahoussaye. NEW! *
5:30 - 7 PM Martial Arts Class, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Learn self-defense, build selfcontrol, increase self-confidence, reduce weight and get in shape. Instructor: Ronnie Coleman.* Call 396-3665
for more information. NEW! *
April 12, Wednesday.
1-3 PM Computers with Derek and Deborah. Individual help with all technology. Mountain View Room,
Highland Public Library. +
5-6 PM Weight Management Support Group. Community Room, Highland Medical Center. +
Second Chance Prom RSVP deadline. See April 22nd for more details. RSVP to Megan Obaugh,
[email protected] or call 468-2214 after 5 PM. *
April 13, Thursday.
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
April 14, Friday. Good Friday.
1-2:30 PM Gentle Yoga, Highland Library. Call 468-2372 for more information. *
April 15, Saturday.
7 PM Bingo! McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, McDowell, VA. *
April 16, Sunday. Easter.
April 17, Monday.
10 – 11:30 AM Monday Kinda Yoga Workshop, Highland Public Library, Mountain View Room. *
1 PM Monday Art Group, Arts Council Room, Highland Center.*
April 18, Tuesday.
7 AM – Noon Health Fair, Highland Medical Center. Call 468-6400 to schedule blood work and for more
information. *
9:30 AM Shopping Trip to Franklin, WV. Lunch at Gateway Restaurant. Leave the Highland Public
Library at 10 AM or call 468-2178 to arrange pick-up. +
1-3 PM “Glucose Control, Activity, and Stress” class, Highland Medical Center, board room. Call 4686436 for more information. Free.*
3-4 PM Seated Chair Yoga, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. A restorative and rejuvenating
program for body, mind, and spirit. Gentle stretching improves flexibility and mindful breathing reduces stress.
This class is for everyone who would like to experience the benefits of yoga while seated in a chair. Class led
by Kathy Solomon. * NEW! *
4:30 - 5:30 PM Meditation, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Explore what it means to be still
and present to the moment. The program begins with brief instruction, followed by a time of sitting in silent
meditation. Class led by Kathy Solomon and Liz Delahoussaye. NEW! *
5:30 - 7 PM Martial Arts Class, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Learn self-defense, build selfcontrol, increase self-confidence, reduce weight and get in shape. Instructor: Ronnie Coleman.* Call 396-3665
for more information. NEW! *
April 19, Wednesday.
7 AM – Noon Health Fair, Highland Medical Center. Call 468-6400 to schedule blood work and for more
information. *
5-6 PM Weight Management Support Group. Community Room, Highland Medical Center. +
April 20, Thursday.
2 – 3 PM Highland Senior Services Local Council meeting, Board of Supervisors modular building,
Highland Center Drive. Public welcome! +
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
April 21, Friday.
1-2:30 PM Gentle Yoga, Highland Library. Call 468-2372 for more information.*
7-9 PM Lion’s Club Bingo, Monterey Firehouse, Monterey. Cash prizes! Nightly Pot! *
April 22, Saturday. Earth Day.
9AM – 1 PM Strut Your Mutt 5k Fun Run/Walk, HCRC Pool Complex, Monterey. Enjoy a limitless walk or
jog around the community trail (with or without a dog), dog agility course, onsite vet ready to answer your
questions, pet friendly vendors, sign up for 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge, food will be available for
purchase. Visit www.highland countyrecreation.org to register or call 468-2978or 468-3288 for more
information. Proceeds benefit Highland County Humane Society and Highland Recreation Commission.
Registration before April 16: $20. Day of event registration: $30. Children under 10 registration: $10.*
11 AM – Noon Food Pantry, Word of Faith Church, Monterey, VA.*
4:30 PM to ? Second Chance Prom Sponsored by Highland National Honor Society. Supper at 5 PM.
Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert (free will donation). Then dance the night away to
“DJ esque” music! Call Megan Obaugh at 468-2214 after 5 PM for more information or to RSVP. *
April 23, Sunday.
Noon- 1 PM Food Pantry, Word of Faith Church, Monterey, VA.*
April 24, Monday.
10 – 11:30 AM Monday Kinda Yoga Workshop, Highland Public Library, Mountain View Room. *
1 PM
Monday Art Group, Arts Council Room, Highland Center.*
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
April 25, Tuesday.
10 AM-Noon Computers with and Deborah, Highland County Public Library. +
1-3 PM “Eat Smart, Change Your Lifestyle” class, Highland Medical Center, board room. Call 468-6436
for more information. Free. *
3-4 PM Seated Chair Yoga, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. A restorative and rejuvenating
program for body, mind, and spirit. Gentle stretching improves flexibility and mindful breathing reduces stress.
This class is for everyone who would like to experience the benefits of yoga while seated in a chair. Class led
by Kathy Solomon. * NEW! *
4:30 - 5:30 PM Meditation, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Explore what it means to be still
and present to the moment. The program begins with brief instruction, followed by a time of sitting in silent
meditation. Class led by Kathy Solomon and Liz Delahoussaye. NEW! *
5:30 - 7 PM Martial Arts Class, Highland Medical Center, Community Room. Learn self-defense, build selfcontrol, increase self-confidence, reduce weight and get in shape. Instructor: Ronnie Coleman.* Call 396-3665
for more information. NEW! *
April 26, Wednesday.
5-6 PM Weight Management Support Group. Community Room, Highland Medical Center. +
April 27, Thursday.
5-6 PM Zumba with Lisa! Community Room, Highland Medical Center. *
April 28, Friday.
1-2:30 PM Gentle Yoga, Highland Library. Call 468-2372 for more information.*
April 29, Saturday.
7 PM Bingo! McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, McDowell, VA. *
April 30, Sunday.
Highland Senior Services
35 Spruce Street, P O Box 117
Monterey VA 24465
Office: (540) 468-2178
Hours: Monday-Friday
11 AM- 5 PM
[email protected]
Meals on Wheels kitchen:
(540) 468-1975
Highland Senior Services/VPAS is the local arm of Valley Program for Aging Services which is the area agency on
aging. Highland Senior Services provides services and programs for people 60 years of age and older as well as
adults with disabilities and their families living in Highland County. Programs and services are made possible
through federal, state, and generous local funding. Highland Senior Services actively participates in meeting the
needs of members of the community in the following ways: Meals on Wheels (MOW); Personal Emergency
Response Monitors (PERS) Insurance Counseling Assistance Program (VICAP); transportation to medical
appointments; to shop for groceries; and social/recreational trips through Highland Senior Transportation
Program; and assisting older adults and their families with issues and challenges related to aging in their home by
being a reliable resource for information.
Second Wind, a unique senior center without walls, offers interesting educational and fun programs as well as
recreational trips for people age 60 years of age and older. Second Wind programs are made possible through
generous support from the Highland County Board of Supervisors as well as private donors.
VPAS mission: To empower those 60 years and older with the resources and opportunities they
need to lead engaged lives.
VPAS vision: To be the premier organization in the Central Shenandoah Valley for supporting
successful aging in place.