Travel in style on an 18-foot party pontoon with reclining chairs. We’ll provide hot dogs on the grill and drinks. Participants are requested to bring a side to share. The deadline to register is June 23.
Who doesn’t love this classic game? Join us for a fun afternoon of treats, games, and friends.
The deadline to register is June 26.
Improve quality of life and learn how to assist and support older adults who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge by getting certified in an evidence-based, early intervention training program. Older adults have high rates of late-onset mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, and low rates of identification and treatment. Whether you need to assist today or years from now, this certification gives you the confidence you need to have the conversations that will allow older adults to live as comfortably and independently as possible.
The deadline to register is June 22.
Playwright Kate Hamill gives us a fresh, comic take on this beloved novel. This wildly theatrical adaptation follows two radically different sisters—sensible Elinor and emotional Marianne—in the wake of their father’s death, as they face wave after wave of dance partners, dinner parties and great loves amid an English society mad for gossip.
Join us for our second month of a new series! We will continue our journey of making an ornament for a new holiday or season each month.
What better way to explore the New River Valley than a raft float down the river. This trip is designed as a laid back, relaxing float with some exciting class II+ rapids thrown in that will bring you right into nature. Bring your camera because there will be plenty of opportunities for that special shot. All equipment is provided along with dry bags, PFDs, paddles and paddling jackets. We will provide a river side lunch for one of the best picnics you've ever had. The deadline to register is July 6.
We provide full instruction on how to navigate your own sit-on-top kayak in a safe environment on calm, clear water. The benefit of a Sit-on-Top kayak is the ease of maneuvering downstream combined with its stability and forgiving nature. We provide all gear, equipment, shuttle, and professional instructions. Come experience Rural Retreat Lake on a kayak. After we get off the water, lunch is on your own at the famous Dutch Pantry.
It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders, of the Sanders Family Singers. Join Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family as they send Dennis off with hilarious and touching stories and twenty-five Southern Gospel Christmas favorites.
Tu, Jul 25, 9 am - 2 pm, Participants to be called the week of the event with the location
“Golden chanterelles” are sought after by chefs and foodies due to their delicate flavor, which some describe as mildly peppery. Due to their color, they are easy to find in the summer forest. Lunch is on your own. The deadline to register is July 19.
Join us at Paint n Fun at Christiansburg Mall for a great afternoon of painting! Participants will pick out which piece they want and pay at the store for what they choose. Please pre-register so we have a head count. Participants will meet at the store in the mall.
The deadline to register is July 19.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
July is National Ice Cream month and July 19th is National Hot Dog Day. Join us as we celebrate both of those with hot dogs, fixin’s, ice cream and toppings. We will also create a fun summer craft. The deadline to register is July 21.
Ricky Cox grew up and now lives in Floyd County, Virginia. He worked in the machine tool industry in Montgomery County, VA, before earning a Master of Arts in English at Radford University, and afterward taught courses in English and Appalachian Studies at Radford University for over thirty years. He coedited A Handbook to Appalachia: An Introduction to the Region (2006), and, with the late Franklin F. Webb, coauthored The Water Powered Mills of Floyd County, Virginia: Illustrated Histories 1770-2010 (2012).
Step by Step Painting: Sunset Swing - $20
Th, Aug 3, 6-8 pm, Montgomery County Government Center
Instructor Caroline leads us step by step to paint a girl on a swing with a beautiful sunset background. The fee includes all supplies. The deadline to register is July 27.
Holiday Tree Ornament Series - $5
W, Aug 9, 11 am , Christiansburg Recreation Center
Join us for our third month of a new series! We will continue our journey of making an ornament for a new holiday or season each month.
The deadline to register is August 2.
Barter Theatre - Country Girls - $58
F, Aug 11, 4 pm - 11:30 pm, Abingdon, VA
Megan hates country music singer Rick Montgomery, and she and her best friend Kimmy have decided tonight’s concert will be his last. The two teens hatch an ill-conceived plot to kidnap the country music star in this laugh-out-loud, offbeat comedy. Songs will be sung, shots will be fired, and the girls will discover that revenge ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.
This play contains adult language. Participants are responsible for their own dinner in downtown Abingdon.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 4 pm and return around 11:30 pm.
The deadline to register is July 11.
Surprise Movie & Craft - Free
W, Aug 16, 1 pm, Montgomery County Government Center
Join us for an afternoon with a fun craft and a movie to enjoy.
The deadline to register is Aug 9.
Philpott Lake Sit-On-Top Kayaking - $30
F, Aug 18, 9 am - 4 pm, Stuart, VA
We provide full instruction on how to navigate your own sit-on-top kayak in a safe environment on calm, clear water. The benefit of a Sit-on-Top kayak is the ease of maneuvering downstream combined with its stability and forgiving nature. We provide all gear, equipment, shuttle, and professional instruction. Lunch is provided lakeside. The deadline to register is August 11.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 9 am and return around 4 pm.
Paint n’ Fun - Mushroom Lanterns - $35
Tu, Aug 22, 1 pm, Paint n’ Fun, Uptown Christiansburg (formerly NRV Mall)
Create your own mushroom lantern!
The deadline to register is Aug 15.
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre - Million Dollar Quartet - $80
Th, Aug 24, 11 am - 6:30 pm, Wytheville, VA
The Tony® Award-nominated musical Is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
The fee includes the trip, ticket, and meal. Gratuity is not included.
The deadline to register is July 24.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 11 am and return around 6:30 pm.
Great Escapes - Free*
F, Aug 25, 11 AM, Christiansburg Recreation Center
Travel with us virtually to a different location each month. Lunch is provided.
The deadline to register is August 18.
Step by Step Canvas Painting: Owl - $17
Tu, Aug 29, 1 pm, Montgomery County Government Center
Have you always wanted to try painting on canvas, but do not know where to start? Then this is the class for you!
Join instructor Bev for instruction on how to paint an owl sitting on a tree step by step. Fee includes all supplies.
The deadline to register is Aug 22.
Cruising on the Pontoon - $55
F, Sep 1, 9 am - 5 pm, Claytor Lake
Travel in style on an 18-foot party pontoon with reclining chairs. We’ll provide hotdogs on the grill and drinks. Participants are requested to bring a side to share. The deadline to register is August 25.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 9 am and return around 5 pm.
Barter Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird - $58
Tu, Sep 5, 10 am - 6:30 pm, Abingdon, VA
Young Scout and her brother Jem live in the sleepy town of Maycomb, Alabama with their widowed father, the lawyer Atticus Finch. Life is wonderful – until the facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young Black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakable moral conviction, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends waves of violence through the community. This hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.
Participants are responsible for their own lunch in downtown Abingdon. The deadline to register is August 4.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 10 am and return around 6:30 pm.
Surprise Movie & Craft - Free
Th, Sep 7, 1 pm, Montgomery County Government Center
Join us for an afternoon with a fun craft and a movie to enjoy.
The deadline to register is August 31.
Holiday Tree Ornament Series - $5
W, Sep 13, 11 am, Christiansburg Recreation Center
Join us for our fourth month of a new series! We will continue our journey of making an ornament for a new holiday or season each month.
The deadline to register is September 6.
Paint n Fun - Pick n Paint - Pay at the Store
F, Sep 15, 1 pm, Paint n’ Fun, Uptown Christiansburg (formerly NRV Mall)
Join us at Paint n Fun at Christiansburg Mall for a great afternoon of painting! Participants will pick out which piece they want and pay at the store for what they choose. Please pre-register so we have a head count. Participants will meet at the store in the mall.
The deadline to register is September 8.
Drift and Dine on the New - $25
Sa, Sep 16, 1 pm - 8 pm, New River
Some say the evenings are the best time to be on the water. This trip will take us down a short three-mile class I, II section where we will experience all the New River has to offer. At the end of the trip we will dine at The Palisades, a local hotspot for evening entertainment and contemporary cuisine in a countryside setting. The Palisades is located in the former Pyne's General Store in Eggleston. Participants are responsible for their meal cost. All equipment is provided along with dry bags, personal flotation devices, paddles, and paddling jackets. The deadline to register is September 8.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 1 pm and return around 8 pm.
National D-Day Memorial Trip - $27
Th, Sep 21, 9 AM-5 PM, Bedford, VA
The grounds for the monument take visitors on an archival journey through World War II and the politics and perils that embody the time period. Paying tribute to the men and women who served their country in one of its most dire battles, the D-Day National Memorial creates a solemn atmosphere for veterans and visitors alike to gain insight and learn more about the events that shaped our nation’s and our world’s history.
The fee includes the trip, ticket, and guided tour by golf cart. Participants are responsible for their own lunch after the tour.
The deadline to register is September 6.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 9 am and return around 5 pm.
Claytor Lake Senior Sit-On-Top Kayaking - $30
Tu, Sep 26, 9 am - 1 pm, Claytor Lake State Park
If you love being out on the river on our rafting programs, but want a little more freedom controlling your own craft, then the Sit-On-Top kayak program is perfect for you! Take in the sights and sounds of water splashing around you. We provide full instruction on how to navigate your own sit-on-top kayak in a safe environment on calm clear water. We teach you the proper paddle strokes to navigate your boat. All equipment is provided. Lunch is provided waterfront on this great outdoor program. The deadline to register is September 19.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 9 am and return around 1 pm.
Mill Mountain Theatre: Bright Star - $63
Th, Sep 28, 4-11 pm, Roanoke, VA
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Participants are responsible for their own dinner in downtown Roanoke.
The deadline to register is August 28.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 4 pm and return around 11 pm.
Great Escapes - Free*
F, Sep 29, 11 AM, Christiansburg Recreation Center
Travel with us virtually this month to a different location each month. Lunch will be provided.
The deadline to register is September 22.
Water Powered Mills of Floyd County by Ricky Cox - $10
Tu, Oct 3, 11 am, Montgomery County Government Center
This illustrated lecture is based on The Water Powered Mills of Floyd County, Virginia: Illustrated Histories, 1770-2010 by the late Franklin F. Webb and Ricky L. Cox, (McFarland Publishers 2012). Mabry Mill is by far the best known Floyd County mill, but it is not the newest or the oldest or the biggest or the smallest. Although fewer than ten remain, at least 140 other water-powered mills existed in Floyd county at some point during the last 250 years. Prominent mills, millwrights, and millers will be discussed, along with the rural communities that once depended on local mills for livestock feeds as well as the flour and cornmeal that appeared on farmhouse tables, in some form, at virtually every meal.
Participants are asked to bring their favorite dish to share for a potluck style lunch.
Ricky Cox grew up and now lives in Floyd County, Virginia. He worked in the machine tool industry in Montgomery County, VA, before earning a Master of Arts in English at Radford University, and afterward taught courses in English and Appalachian Studies at Radford University for over thirty years. He coedited A Handbook to Appalachia: An Introduction to the Region (2006), and, with the late Franklin F. Webb, coauthored The Water Powered Mills of Floyd County, Virginia: Illustrated Histories 1770-2010 (2012).
The deadline to register is September 26.
Barter Theatre - Clue - $58
Th, Oct 5, 10 am - 6:30 pm, Abingdon, VA
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie and classic board game, Clue is a hilarious comedy-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Participants are responsible for their own lunch in downtown Abingdon. The deadline to register is September 5.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 10 am and return around 6:30 pm.
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof - $80
Th, Oct 12, 11 am - 6:30 pm, Wytheville, VA
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.
Fee includes the trip, ticket, and meal. Gratuity is not included.
The deadline to register is July 24.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 11 am and return around 6:30 pm.
Barter Theatre - Misery - $58
Th, Oct 26, 10 am - 6:30 pm, Abingdon, VA
Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it…. and it does.
Participants are responsible for their own lunch in downtown Abingdon.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 10 am and return around 6:30 pm.
The deadline to register is September 26.
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre - Christmas Carol- $80
Th, Nov 9, 11 am - 6:30 pm, Wytheville, VA
Charles Dicken’s beloved characters come to life with a Wohlfahrt Haus twist in “A Wohlfahrt Haus Christmas Carol.” Scrooge, a wealthy miser, goes on a journey Christmas Eve night with four ghosts to examine how his choices and actions in the past and present will affect his future as well as the true meaning of Christmas.
The fee includes the trip, ticket, and meal. Gratuity is not included.
The deadline to register is October 6.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 11 am and return around 6:30 pm.
Barter Theatre - Miracle on 34th Street - $58
Th, Nov 30, 10 am - 6:30 pm, Abingdon, VA
It’s the story of the year when Macy’s Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle. When he is put on trial to prove it, it’s up to a little girl’s belief in miracles, a kindly lawyer, and a lot of Christmas spirit to save the day. Join us for the musical of one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time!
Participants are responsible for their own lunch in downtown Abingdon.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 10 am and return around 6:30 pm.
The deadline to register is October 30.
Mill Mountain Theatre - Elf- $63
Th, Dec 7, 4 - 11 pm, Roanoke, VA
“Elf the Musical” follows Buddy, a young orphan, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s toy bag on Christmas Eve and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised as an honorary Elf, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Participants are responsible for their own dinner in downtown Roanoke.
The deadline to register is November 6.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 4 pm and return around 11 pm.
Barter Theatre - I’ll Be Home for Christmas - $58
Th, Dec 14, 10 am - 6:30 pm, Abingdon, VA
It’s December 24th in a busy airport, and newly-divorced gate agent Cheryl Dean is desperately trying to keep her Christmas spirit as she deals with a host of zany characters flying home for the holidays. An opinionated grandmother, a young man with big dreams, a champion turkey caller, and more are stuck in the airport as the night wears on. People will fall in love, get on each others’ nerves, and maybe even end up with the happiest Christmas they’ve ever had in the unlikeliest of places.
Participants are responsible for their own lunch in downtown Abingdon. The deadline to register is November 14.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 10 am and return around 6:30 pm.
New River Gorge National Park Hike - $10
W, Oct 18, 8 am - 5 pm, Lansing, WV
New River Gorge National Park is the newest national park in the United States. This enjoyable hike on the Rend Trail will take us on a old railroad bead over looking the historic town of Thurmond. Participants are responsible for their own lunch in iconic Fayetteville, West Virginia. The deadline to register is October 11.
Level II - Moderate Exercise
Participants explore off the beaten path by stepping over trail obstacles, such as root and rock outcroppings. Climb and descend moderate, uneven terrain. Walking shoes with a cleaved sole are required.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 8 am and return around 5 pm.
Dutch Oven Cooking - $15
W, Nov 8, 10 am - 2 pm, Mid County Park
Enjoy an afternoon at Mid County Park for a relaxing outdoor cooked meal using traditional Dutch ovens and open flame. Take a stroll along the trails while the food is prepared. You can even try your hand at disc golf located right at the shelter if you like.
We will depart from the Montgomery County Government Center at 10 am and return around 2 pm.