2021-2022 Winter Program Guide

2021-2022 Winter Program Guide

WINTER Program Guide

2021-2022

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othan Leisure Services has been working hard to bring you quality special events, programs, athletics, parks, and facilities! We encourage you to look through the guide and register for programs and classes that interest you and your family. Also, mark your calendar for these exciting special events so you won’t miss out on all the fun! Each quarter we will continue to build on this guide and offer you more opportunities to grow and learn through Dothan Leisure Services! If you ever have a talent or skill you would like to teach or offer, please reach out to us – email [email protected] – we are always looking for new programs and services to offer to the public!

Alison Hall, Director (334) 615-3700 [email protected] www.dothanleisureservices.org P.O. Box 2128 Dothan, AL 36302

Sincerely,

The DLS Team

@dothanleisureservices

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TRAILS

CITY PARKS BMX Track 100 Recreation Road Doug Tew Park 200 Garland Street Douglas Park 202 Adkins Court Emerald Lake 1902 North Cherokee Ave Fairlane Park 1168 East Selma Street Gussie McMillian Park 1600 Pryor Street Kinney Park 329 Chickasaw Street Kiwanis Park w/.55 mile trail 715 Whatley Drive Miracle Field & Playground Recreation Drive Morningview Park 213 Cordova Drive Pine Hills Park 214 Pine Hills Drive Powell Street Playground 900 Powell Street Ramsey Park 520 Virginia Drive Solomon Park Eastgate Park Trail - 2 miles 2049 Sanitary Dairy Road Forever Wild Trails - 14 miles 384 Narcisse Drive 3636 Fortner St. I 4276 Fortner St. James Oates Trail - 1 mile 798 Campbellton Highway Walton Park Trail - .69 mile 122 Walton Park Drive Westgate Park Trail - 3.3 miles 501 Recreation Road

Andrew Belle Community Center 334-615-4720 | 1270 Lake Street Jerry Moore: [email protected] Doug Tew Therapeutics Center 334-615-3720 | 300 Garland Street Angie Lowe: [email protected] Eastgate Park and Lodge 334-615-3730 | 2049 Sanitary Dairy Road Dennis Cosby: [email protected] James Oates Park 334-615-3770 | 798 Campbellton Highway Troy Jones: [email protected] Rip Hewes Athletic Complex 334-673-4803 | 1701 Stadium Drive Chad Daniels: [email protected] Rose Hill Senior Adult Center 334-615-3740 | 401 Appletree Street Jyssica Curenton: [email protected] Walton Park Recreation Center 334-615-4710 | 122 Walton Park Drive Velton Robinson: [email protected] Water World Water Park/ Westgate Competition & Wellness Pools 334-615-3755 | waterworlddothan.com Kelly Stakelum: [email protected] Westgate Recreation Center 334-615-3760 | 501 Recreation Road Kenny Dunning: [email protected] Westgate Softball Complex 334-615-3780 | 201 Recreation Road Matt Barefield: [email protected] Westgate Tennis Center 334-615-3790 | 810 Recreation Road Hubie Casey: [email protected] Wiregrass Recreation Center 334-615-4740 | 620 Sixth Avenue Tony Thorne: [email protected] RECREATION CENTERS

1815 Choctaw Street St. Peter Street Park 2901 St. Peter Street Walter E. Byrd Park 508 Pine Street

Archery Baseball/Softball Basketball Barbecue Grills Biking

Football Hiking Meeting Room Mountain Biking Pavilion Pickleball Picnic Tables Playground

Pump Track Soccer Swimming Pool Tennis Court Trail Head Walking/Jogging Weights

DOWN TOWN PARKS

Justice Park Pioneer Park Poplar Head Park Porter Park Veterans Memorial

Disc Golf Dog Park

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Winter Special Events

November 26 - January 9 Wadlington Park

Downtown Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting

Classic Movie Nights

Dec. 4, Saturday, 3-6:30 p.m. Downtown Dothan FREE Stephanie Wingfield, [email protected] and Jamie Bienvenu, [email protected] Sponsored by Main Street Dothan, the DDRA, and Dothan Leisure Services, the Downtown Christmas Festival will highlight the merchants and restaurants downtown, offer a chance for children to meet Santa, have fun with arts and crafts projects, ride the “Polar Express” train, and so much more! Festivities will end with the official lighting of the City of Dothan Christmas tree at the Dothan Civic Center. Make plans to spend your afternoon downtown celebrating the lights and sounds of the holiday season! Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinators: Saturday, January 29, 2022, 9 a.m. – until Doug Tew Community Center $10.00 Garrett Franklin, [email protected] participants with the most points will move on to the knockout stage. The winner with the most points in each knockout stage moves on. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner-up in each age group. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: The Dothan Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation program will sponsor a spaghetti fundraiser. Funds will benefit the annual Family Fun Day (a day for intellectually and physically challenged individuals and their immediate families.) Dates: Location: Fee: Spaghetti Fundraiser Division 1 ages 6-11 yrs. Old; Division 2 ages 12-17 yrs. old. Participants will be placed in group stages to play Grand Prix. The top 2 Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Classic movie flicks will be shown once a month at Wiregrass!

Dates: Location: Fee:

Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. December 3rd Wiregrass Park Donation of 1 can of food per person to be donated to local Food Bank. Tony Thorne, [email protected], 334-615-4740

Coordinator:

Movies at Andrew Belle

The community movie day brings the everyone together to enjoy a free movie! Dates:

Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Andrew Belle Center FREE Jerry Moore, [email protected], 334-615-4720

Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Puzzlemania December 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eastgate Park Unwrapped toy or $25 Jonathan Wood, [email protected], 334-615-3730 Country Christmas Car Show to benefit the Toys for Tots. Come out and showcase your car or truck. An unwrapped toy ($25.00) is your only entry fee to help out a great cause at Christmas. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Country Christmas Car Show December 15, 5:30-8 p.m. Wiregrass Recreation Center $20.00 per team Tony Thorne, [email protected] Puzzlemania is a jigsaw puzzle competition for ages 8 & up. Each two- person team will have two hours to complete the same puzzle. The first team to complete the puzzle wins. If a team does not complete the puzzle in the two-hour window, the team with the least remaining puzzle pieces wins. In the event of a tie, five additional minutes will be given to work on the puzzle. Must pre-register by November 19, 2021. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Friday, February 18, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rotary Miracle Complex parking lot Plates are $7.00 each and dine-in or carry out will be available. Delivery will be available within the Dothan City limits on orders of 20 or more plates. Includes spaghetti w/ meat sauce, bread, and a brownie. Angie Lowe @ 334-615-4743, [email protected];

Coordinators:

Maggie Nickoley @ 334-477-0626, [email protected].

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For Adults 50+

Senior Walk and Talk

Dec. 7, 2021 - Feb 24, 2022, Tue/Thu, 9 - 10 a.m. Eastgate Walking Trail and Boardwalk Free Ryan Boatright, [email protected], 334-615-3730 Seniors and friends meet and walk every Tuesday and Thursday at the Eastgate Walking Trail and Boardwalk. Seniors can enjoy walking and socializing while using the trail. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Rose Hill Senior Center Active Aging Rose Hill Senior Center strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive aspects of aging. Active Aging encourages the contributions of older people to their own wellbeing and that of others. Come join us for elements of wellbeing with activities as per your goal and abilities. Call Rose Hill to become a member. Age: Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: 50+ Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740 50+ December 14 4 p.m. -6 p.m. Rose Hill Senior Center $7 per person Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740 Rose Hill Christmas Banquet Rose Hill Senior Center will host their annual Christmas banquet the second week in December. Members enjoy a night out of dressing up, entertainment and delicious food to end the year. Please contact Rose Hill for information about becoming a member. Age: Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Thrifting with Nal

50+ Once a Month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rose Hill Senior Center FREE but bring your spending money! Breanna Herring, 334.615.3740 Rose Hill Seniors will have the opportunity to shop at local Thrift Stores in the Wiregrass area. They will look for bargains on clothes, knick knacks etc. Transportation to the thrift store will be provided. Please call Rose Hill to become a member. Age: Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Ongoing, Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. Rose Hill Senior Center $5 per afternoon Penny Sergent, 334.699.5524 Wiregrass Duplicate Bridge Club All skill levels welcome! Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Forever Friends Women’s Tennis Women aged 50 & over meet daily to play tennis. Participants can enjoy the game of tennis while building new friendships, exercising, and improving their tennis skills. Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Ongoing Mon-Fri, 8:15-10:15 a.m. Walton Park Tennis Court Free Martha Culver, [email protected]

Coffee & Conversation

Sunshine Kickers

50+ Last Monday of the month, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740 Coffee & Conversation gives Rose Hill Seniors an opportunity to have a lighthearted group conversation. This program is guided by staff with talking points such as what is your favorite childhood memory or if you could be any animal what you would be. If you would like to meet new people and laugh with us, please call Rose Hill to become a member. Age: Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Citizens 55 and older can use the weight room for FREE on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Senior Citizens can also use the gym to walk. This is a great way to get in your exercise and socialize with friends.

Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Begins Dec. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 a.m. Wiregrass Park FREE Tony Thorne, [email protected]

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For Adults 50+

Senior Self Defense

Rose Hill Senior Center is hosting the Dothan Police Department to present Senior Self Defense. This class teaches the senior population ways to safeguard themselves during the 12-week program. All participants must be a member of Rose Hill. Call Rose Hill to sign up for a free membership.

Creative Writing Group

If you enjoy expressing yourself in written form or you were told you are a great storyteller, this group is what you are looking for. Creative Writing Group is for seniors 50 or older. Each meeting, participants will read the previous month’s creative writing and have an opportunity to discuss the deeper meaning of their writing.

Ages: Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

50+ TBD Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740

Ages: Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

50+ 3rd Tue. of the month, starting in January, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740

Transportation to Walmart

Rose Hill Seniors will enjoy a trip to Southside Walmart to pick up non- perishable necessities once a month. Transportation is provided. Spots are limited, so call Rose Hill to become a member.

Mystery Adventure

Ages: Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

50+ TBD, 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740

Rose Hill Seniors will have the opportunity to go on an adventure. Participants will not know where they are going until they get on the bus.They could go thrifting, go to an art museum, visit a point of interest, or find themselves somewhere else entirely all in Dothan. Transportation is provided. Please call Rose Hill to become a member.

50+ Once a month, TBA, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740

Ages: Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Join us at Rose Hill!

334.615.3740

New Year, New Me

How many times have you made a New Year’s Resolution just to abandon it weeks later? Well, Rose Hill is here for you. We will set you up with an accountability buddy to help you accomplish your goals. All participants must be a member of Rose Hill. Call Rose Hill to sign up for a free membership.

Rose Hill Senior Center strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive aspects of aging for adults 50 and older. Active Aging encourages the contributions of older people to their own wellbeing and that of others. Come join us for elements of wellbeing with activities as per your goal and abilities.

Ages: Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

50+ January 7, On-going for the year, 9:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m. Rose Hill Senior Center Free Breanna Herring, [email protected], 334.615.3740

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After-School & Education

After-School Program

Dec. 8, 2021- Feb 23, 2022 Wednesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. Andrew Belle Center Free Neice Danzey, [email protected], 334-280-3349, Ex 3008 This program is offered through Medical Outreach Clinic.This program is to help the citizens in our community live more healthy lives. There will be classes on health needs in the community. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Adult Education - GED Assistance These classes will be open to the public for ages 16-60, to help those who have not received their GED. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Dec 9 – Feb. 24, Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m. Andrew Belle Free Barbara Speger, 556-2374 Medical Outreach Wellness Classes

The After School program is for children ages 6-12 years of age. A snack and supper will be provided to all participants. This is a supervised program that provides children with homework assistance, arts and crafts, and games. All new participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration. Dates:

Begins Wed., Dec. 1. After school hours of operation are 2:30-6 p.m., Monday-Friday Andrew Belle Community Center, Walton Park, Westgate Recreation Center and Wiregrass Park The cost is $40 per month; however, children that qualify for the free and reduced lunch program and/or Medicaid will receive a 50% discount on all fees. Parents must bring their approval letter from the school system and/or Medicaid Card to receive the discount. John Milner, 334.615.3700, [email protected]

Location:

Fee:

Coordinator:

Etiquette Workshop

Dec. 2-9, Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Walton Park FREE Nathan Patterson, [email protected] By introducing youth to new experiences and sharing positive values, mentors can help young people avoid negative behaviors and achieve future success. Youth with mentors have increased likelihood of future academic success, increase social skills, emotional development, and cognitive skills, and improve self-esteem. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Minimum eight-hour course with written examination. The course includes firearm safety and handling, responsible hunting and hunter ethics, wildlife laws, wildlife management and identification, archery, first aid, and game care. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: Time Youth Mentoring Program Alabama Hunter Education Course December 11, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastgate Park Lodge Free Ryan Boatright, [email protected], 334-615-3730

Dec. 13 – Feb. 21, Mondays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Walton Park Free/donations accepted Kimberly Griffith, [email protected] The Etiquette Workshop is a series designed to empower youth ages 11- 18/6th - 12th grade. Participants will learn strong social skills, rules of etiquette and how to engage with others. Learning and mastering these skills is designed to empower our youth and transform them into leaders of tomorrow. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Eastgate Job Fair

January 6, 2022, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Eastgate Park Lodge Free Leslie Tanton, [email protected], 334-615-3730 Eastgate will provide a location where local businesses and restaurants can recruit potential employees. We have an indoor facility with electricity and will provide tables and chairs for prospective employers to set up a booth. A great location to set up your next job opportunity in Dothan and the Wiregrass area. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

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Arts & Crafts

Craft & Chat

Come share your passion for crafting and make new friends! Bring your own project or come learn what others are doing! We will be doing all types of crafts – painting, card making, scrapbooking, vinyl art, sewing, quitting, knitting and more! Group projects are also being planned. Dates:

Begins Dec 2, First Tuesdays and Third Thursdays of the Month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Westgate Recreation Center FREE, but will be responsible for bringing craft supplies Kelli Groves, [email protected]

Location: Fee:

Coordinator:

Beginner Quilting & Sewing

Dec. 2, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-Noon Walton Park FREE, but you will need to provide your own materials Mary McLeod, [email protected] The instructor will teach 16 to 20 basic techniques of quilting. The instructor will initially tutor the participant on the needed materials. The goal after completing this course will be to create your own quilting pattern or style. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

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Aquatics

Aquacise, AquaZumba, AquaYoga, & AquaActivity

Looking to stay fit, gain muscle tone, or lose weight with minimal impact on your joints? Try Aquacise! You don’t have to be a swimmer to participate in this shallow-water exercise class. Ages: Times:

Dothan Dolphins Swim Team www.dothandolphins.com

15+ Jan 4 – March 11, MWF, TTH, MTTH view current schedule at dothanleisureservices.org Westgate Wellness $6 per week; pre-registration required Alena Jones, [email protected], 334.615.3753

The Dothan Dolphins Swim Team is holding swim team tryouts this fall! Tryout participants will be asked to swim 50 yards freestyle and 15 yards backstroke. Tryout Dates:

Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Dec. 6, 4 p.m. Jan. 10, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 4 p.m. Westgate Competition Pool

15+ TBD, Monday-Thursday, 6 - 9:30 p.m. $300 or FREE with work commitment Lifeguard Training

Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Tryouts are free w/ 2 wk. trial period for those selected. Courtney Ganz, [email protected] (tryout contact) Coach John [email protected] (Head Coach)

Ages: Times: Fee: Registration: Location: Coordinator:

Lap Swim Ask us about Fitness Club! Swim laps in our 25-yard Competition Pool! Ages: Times:

www.dothanleisureservices.org Westgate Aquatics Room and Pool Courtney Ganz, 334.615.3755, [email protected]

15+ M-F, 5:30-8 a.m. M-F, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. M-Thurs., 6:15-7:15 p.m. Fridays, 6-7 p.m. Westgate Competition Pool $3/person Courtney Ganz, [email protected]

We're Hiring! The Aquatics Department hires over 100 seasonal workers each year to staff the two indoor pools, four outdoor pools, and Water World! Jobs include: Lifeguard, Ride Attendant, Pool Attendant, Cashier, and Concessionaire. www.dothan.org/jobs

Location: Fee: Coordinator:

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Athletics

Adult Slow Pitch Softball

$403 PER TEAM—Due night of meeting 2/7/22 Westgate Softball Complex Rhonda Kirk, [email protected] Spring Men’s Open & Coed TEAM Registration League Meeting 2/7/22 @ 6:15 p.m. at the Officials building at Westgate. Practice sessions start 2/14 and go through 3/2. Games start 3/7 and go through 5/4. Coed plays on Monday nights and Men’s Open on Wednesday nights. Cost: Location: Coordinator: $403 PER TEAM—Due night of meeting 5/3/22 Westgate Softball Complex Rhonda Kirk, [email protected] Men’s Church, Women’s Church & Men’s Industrial TEAM Registration League Meeting 5/3/22 @ 6:15 p.m. at the Officials building at Westgate. Practice sessions start 5/9 and go through 5/26.Games start 5/31 and go through 7/21.Men’s Industrial and Women’s Church play on Monday nights and Men’s Church on Tuesday & Thursday nights. Cost: Location: Coordinator: Adult Slow Pitch Softball $403 PER TEAM—Due night of meeting 5/25/22 Westgate Softball Complex Rhonda Kirk, [email protected] Wood Bat League TEAM Registration League Meeting 5/25/22 @ 6:15 p.m. at the Officials building at Westgate. Practice sessions start 6/1 and go through 6/15. Games start 6/22 and go through 8/3. League is played on Wednesday nights. Cost: Location: Coordinator: Dec 9-Feb-28, Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m Free Andrew Belle - Page Field Rachael Walker Nodd, 334-714-8326 Each participant will learn how to play T - ball. The class is open to children ages 5-7. Rachel will demonstrate step-by-step instructions on how to play T-ball. Dates: Cost: Location: Coordinator: T – Ball Camp Adult Slow Pitch Softball

Ladies Night Out

Text Anne Parker at (334) 701-7610 Ongoing, Thursdays 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Westgate Tennis Center Price determined by how many weeks in the month. (Ladies Only) Adult Beginner/Intermediate Tennis Class 19 and above. Instructor: Dates: Location: Fee: Adult Tennis Group 35 and above

Instructor: Dates: Location: Fee:

Text Kenny West at (334) 685-2339 Ongoing, Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Westgate Tennis Center Class is $75.00/day (payment divided among all of players)

TENNIS: Level 3

Beginner/Intermediate - 11 – 18 Years Old

Instructor:

Text Anne Parker at (334) 701-7610 Text Kenny West at (334) 685-2339 Ongoing, Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. Westgate Tennis Center Price determined by how many weeks in month

Dates: Location: Fee:

High School Tennis Clinic Text Anne Parker at (334) 701-7610 Text Kenny West at (334) 685-2339 Ongoing, Monday 4 - 5 p.m. Westgate Tennis Center Instructors:

Dates: Location: Fee:

Price determined by how many weeks in the month

Advanced High School/Tournament Tennis

Instructor: Dates: Location: Fee:

Text Kenny West at (334) 685-2339 Ongoing, Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Westgate Tennis Center $50.00 per month

Breakfast Bunch T his free program is an excellent way for the community and players ages 25 & older to build relationships while playing basketball. Individuals can compete and encourage each other in a positive environment. There will be a system to handle rotations so that everyone will participate and get playing time. Dates - 8:30-10:30 a.m. -Dec. 6, 7, 15, 16, 20, 21, 29, 30, Jan. 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 26, 27, 31, Feb. 1, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 28, March 1, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 28, 29; Location - Walton Park; Coordinator - Velton Robinson, [email protected] 9

Baseball/Softball Registration

DLS Baseball/Softball Registration

Youth baseball league for 13–14-year-olds and softball leagues for 5–14-year-olds that live or go to school in the city limits of Dothan. Dates: Location:

Online: January 15 – 22. In person: January 15, 18 - 22, Weekdays 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – Noon. Registration will take place at Westgate Recreation Center, Wiregrass Recreation Center, Walton Park, Doug Tew Center, Eastgate Park and Andrew Belle Center. $40; however, children that qualify for the free and reduced lunch program and/or Medicaid will receive a 50% discount on all fees. Kenny Thompson, [email protected]

Fee:

Coordinator:

Dothan National League Baseball Registration

Dothan National League Youth Baseball for ages 5–12 years old that live or go to school in the Westgate Park recreation zone. Dates: Location:

In person registration January 20 & 21, 3:30-6 p.m. and January 22, 9 am – Noon. Registration will take place at Westgate Recreation Center, Walton Park and On-Line registration will be available starting 12/15/21 - 01/22/22 on the Sports engine website at : https://www.dothannational.org/ $75 for your the first child and $40 for each additional child. Children that qualify for the free and reduced lunch

Fee:

program and/or Medicaid will receive a 50% discount on all fees. Billy Jack Haskins, [email protected], 334-447-1096

Contact:

January 18-22, Weekdays, 3:30-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – Noon Registration will take place at Doug Tew Center Youth baseball league for ages 5–12-year-olds that live or go to school in the James Oates Park recreation zone. Dates: Location: Fee: Dothan American League Baseball Registration

$75 for 1st child, $45 for each additional child. Online registration (for additional fee) is available for returning players only at www.dothanamericanleague.com. If you are registering for the first time you must register in person and

present proof of residence and a birth certificate. Keith Adkinson, [email protected]

Contact:

Dothan Southern League Baseball Registration Youth baseball league for ages 5-12 years old that live or go to school in the Wiregrass Park recreation zone. Dates: Location: Fee: Contact: January 18-22, Weekdays, 4 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – Noon. Registration will take place at Eastgate Park. $60 for 1st child, $40 for each additional child. [email protected]

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Athletic Tournaments

Dothan Softball Association Players for Tots

ARPA District VI Basketball Tournament February 26, 2022 Dothan will host the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association District Six 14 and Under and 18 and Under Basketball tournaments. Come watch some local high-level competition.

11/19—Men’s Church, 12/3—Men’s Open, 12/10—Coed $10 per player or a $10 minimum value new toy Rhonda Kirk, 334-701-2954, [email protected] homeruns are allowed per team. All subsequent homeruns will be outs. The format will be determined by the number of teams participating. Dates: Entry Fee: Coordinator: Friday Night One Pitch Tournaments ISA Rules Apply. Entries are limited to eight teams. There will be a fifty-minute time limit and three

Date: Time: Location: Admission:

February 26 TBA Walton Park Gym $3 for ages 13 and up; $2 for ages 6-12; 5 and under free

6-Hour Mountain Bike Challenge December 11, 2021 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit Dothan College Softball Tournament February 3-5, 2021

An endurance race in which competitors attempt to complete as many laps of the race course as possible in 6 hours. Racers can compete as an individual or as part of a 3-person female,

$10 per day entry fee, 13 and under free. Robert Hillman, [email protected], Kenny Thompson, [email protected] Some of the top Women’s College Softball teams in the nation compete in this early season tournament over three days in Dothan. Fee: Contacts:

male or co-ed relay team. Standard racing age categories apply to individual racers. Entry fee is $40.00 for individual racers and $30.00 per person competing on a team.

Coordinator:

James Wells, 334-655-2040, [email protected]

Bojangles' Hits for Heroes Feb. 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26

Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic December 27-31, 2021

Westgate Park Northcutt Field $5 per session Angela Dunning, [email protected] Hits for Heroes is a charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness of wounded serve members, financially aiding service organizations, and sponsoring athletic events that accomplish these goals. This baseball event allows our community, as well as all of the teams participating to get to know and better understand what our Heroes have been through. It is a perfect partnership of America’s favorite pastime with America’s Heroes! All proceeds are used to help support local Veteran programs. Location: Fee: Coordinator: Tennis National Level 2 - Boys 14's Feb. 12-14, 2022 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Westgate Tennis Center has been awarded this prestigious tournament to be held February 12 – 14, 2022. Visitors will enjoy watching national-level boys compete in both singles and doubles during this three-day event. Hundreds of boys will apply to play in this tournament. Only the top 32 players will be accepted, so you can see the field of competitors is elite! Date: Location: Fee: Director: February 12 - 14, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Westgate Tennis Center (810 Recreation Road) Free to view the competition Hubie Casey, [email protected]

Dothan Civic Center $6 per day An annual AHSAA sanctioned single elimination High School Basketball Tournament featuring local High Schools competing for the title of Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic Champion. All net proceeds from the tournament are given back to the participating teams. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Rhonda Kirk at [email protected] for sponsorship details. Location: Tickets: Coordinators: Rhonda Kirk, [email protected], Tyson Carter, [email protected] Go Nuts Racing is a trail racing promotion out of Colombus, GA. They specialize in trail running and mountain bike races. Go Nuts Racing holds an event, annually, at the Forever Wild Trails. It is a weekend event with the trail running races being held on Saturday and the mountain Go Nuts Racing Jan. 29-30, 2022 (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

bike races being held on Sunday. Trail runners can choose from 5k, 10k and 25k

options. Mountain bikers can choose from 6.5-mile, 13 mile, or 19.5 mile options. All racing is individual. Awards are given in standard racing age categories.

Coordinator: James Wells, 334-655-2040 [email protected]

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Fitness & Martial Arts

Double Dutch

Amateur Boxing: Learning Basics This program will teach the basic skills of boxing, which includes the five techniques of boxing. The instructor will use a punching bag to always demonstrate these techniques. The participants will also use punching bags to perform the technique demonstrated by the instructor. There will be no physical contact between the participant and the instructor. This class is for children ages 7-10 years old.

Dec. 13, 2021 – Feb. 21, 2022, Mondays, 4-6 p.m. Walton Park Free/donations accepted Chenoa Peterson, [email protected] Double Dutch is a form of jump rope in which two persons, holding the respective ends of two long jump ropes, swing them in a synchronized fashion, usually directed inward so the ropes are going opposite directions, for one or two others to jump over. This program will help with motor skills. Ages 8-14/3rd - 9th grade. Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Begins Dec. 6, Mondays, 5 - 6 p.m. Walton Park FREE Vivian Ash, [email protected]

Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Tai Chi

Yoshukai Karate

Begins Dec. 2, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Miracle Complex Pavilion $40 per month Geri Rippe, [email protected] Tai Chi is an exercise practiced at slow and even speed. This is a nonaggressive martial art that promotes relaxation, good balance, coordination, and peace of mind. It consists of warmup (easy motions) and Tai Chi forms. Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Traditional martial arts for ages 6 and up.

Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Ongoing, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Westgate Recreation Center $60 per month Mike Culbreth, [email protected]

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Dothan Area Special Olympics The Dothan Area participates in the following sports programs through Special Olympics Alabama: Swimming, Individual Bowling, Unified Bowling, Volleyball, Unified Volleyball, Basketball, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Golf, Cycling, Bocce, Cheerleading, Stand-Up Paddleboard, and Athletics (track and field). To participate in Special Olympics sports programs an athlete must be 8 years of age or older and complete an Application for Participation in Special Olympics (i.e., Health Form) and an Official Release form. Forms can be obtained by contacting the local Special Olympics program at 334-615-3720. For more information about the Dothan Area Special Olympics program, please contact Doug Tew Therapeutic Center at 334-615-3720. Therapeutic Valentine's Day Dance Valentine’s Dance for intellectually and physically challenged children and adults ages 13 and above. We encourage you to come dance and enjoy socializing with friends. A king and queen will be crowned. Refreshments will be served. Parents/Guardians will be required to check in/out individuals attending the dance. We ask that group homes provide sufficient staff to chaperone their clients. Participants that require one-on-one assistance will need to have a parent/guardian attend with them. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Date: Locations: Fee: Coordinator: Special Requirements: February 11, 6 - 8 p.m. Wiregrass Recreation Center Gym Sign up to provide a finger food or drinks Angie Lowe [email protected] Participants must be able to go to restroom independently and have manageable behaviors and healthcare needs. Therapeutics Grab your shoes and bowling ball! Recreation, socialization, and fun in a supervised environment for intellectually challenged individuals ages 13 and above. Participants must be able to go to the restroom independently and have manageable behaviors and healthcare needs. Transportation provided to and from activity for 20 participants in the Dothan City Limits. Date: Strikes R Us Bowling

Miracle League Spring Baseball Registration for Miracle League Spring baseball will be held at Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center Monday, January 10, 2022, through Friday, January 14, 2021, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Miracle League is an organization that provides children and adults with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league and is open to ages 2 years and up (2-5 years of age participate in the toddler league, 6-21 years of age participate in the youth league and ages 22 and up participate in the adult league) in the Wiregrass area. The league is also accepting registration for volunteer coaches and buddies to assist with the program. Proof of insurance is required at the time of registration. Opening day for spring season is scheduled for March 12, 2022, at 9 a.m. Date:

Opening Day is scheduled for March 12, at 9 a.m. Games will be played on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Rotary Miracle Field $25.00 per child/adult player, $10.00/additional player same household James McCord, [email protected], or

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Angie Lowe, [email protected] 334-615-3720 or 334-596-1642

Therapeutic Recreation Day Program The Therapeutic Recreation Half Day program is for intellectually challenged adults ages 18 years and older that require minimal assistance with leisure activities. The program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Doug Tew Therapeutic Center from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. We are only taking registration for waiting list. Any available slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Participants will be assigned to either Tuesday or Thursday. If you are currently participating in this program, you do not need to register for winter session. Participants will enjoy recreational activities, music, life skills programs, art, field trips and other leisure activities. Participants must be able to go to the restroom independently and have all self-help skills. Participants must have manageable behaviors and healthcare needs. Slots are limited . Date:

Tuesday group (Starts December 7, 2021, through February 22, 2022. Program will not meet on December 21st, December 28th, January 4th, February 8th, and February 15. Thursday group (Starts December 9,, 2021, through February 24, 2022. Program will not meet on December 23rd, December 30th, January 6th, and February 17th). Doug Tew Community Center $25 (Does not include field trip fees) Angie Lowe, [email protected], 615-3720

Jan. 10- Feb. 28, Mondays, (will not meet on Jan. 17th & Feb. 21st), 2 - 3:15 p.m. Patricia Lanes (2208 Ross Clark Circle) $25.00 payable to Patricia Lanes (Payment should be sent with registration form to DLS Therapeutic program). Angie Lowe, [email protected]

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Holiday Crafting Workshop

Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2021, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center $25.00 Angie Lowe, [email protected] Get ready to get those creative juices flowing! Enjoy Christmas snacks, goodies, and socializing with friends while creating beautiful crafts. Participants will make a variety of Christmas crafts such as ornaments, holiday decorations and gifts for family members. This workshop is for intellectually challenged individuals ages 18 and up. Participants will need to bring a lunch each day. Transportation provided to and from activity for 18 participants inside Dothan city limits. Participants must also be able to go to the restroom independently and have manageable behaviors and healthcare needs. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

On a Roll Bowling

Grab your shoes and bowling ball! Recreation, socialization, and fun in a supervised environment for intellectually challenged adults ages 22 and above. Participants must be able to go to the restroom independently and have manageable behaviors and healthcare needs. Transportation will be provided to and from activity for 18 participants inside the Dothan city limits. Register at Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center (300 Garland Street). Dates:

Jan. 5 – Feb. 23, Wednesdays, (will not meet Feb. 9th & Feb. 16th), 10 – 11 a.m. Patricia Lanes (2208 Ross Clark Circle) $25.00 payable to Patricia Lanes (Payment should be sent with registration form to DLS Therapeutic program). Angie Lowe, [email protected]

Holiday Movie Night

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Dress up in your warm Christmas pajamas, grab your chairs and blankets and come watch a holiday movie with the Dothan Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation program staff. We will serve hot cocoa, smores, drinks and popcorn. Parents/guardians must provide transportation. Date: Location:

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Evening of Respite

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 Rotary Field at Doug Tew ball fields (parking is at rear between the school and fields). Gate opens at 6 p.m. movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Free Angie Lowe, [email protected]

Dec. 8, Jan. 12, & Feb. 9, Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. In partnership with Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine students and First United Methodist Church Ministries, Dothan Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation Center will host an Evening of Respite to parents of children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Evening of Respite will include dinner, gym games, crafts, socialization, music, and other fun activities. Evening of Respite provides temporary care in a supervised setting for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.Care is provided so that caregivers can enjoy an evening out. Anyone ages 5 and above that has been diagnosed with a disability that is intellectual or physical, free of a history of aggressive behavior, and not 100% oxygen or excessively medically fragile is eligible. Participants must also be able to go to the restroom independently and have manageable behaviors and healthcare needs. Dates:

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Volunteer! We need you! The Dothan Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation program is always recruiting volunteers to assist with Therapeutic Recreation programs, Special Olympics sports programs and the Dothan Miracle League. Opportunities to volunteer include helping participants in a classroom setting with life skills programming, arts and crafts, games, summer camps, coaching, participating in unified sports programs and serving as a buddy by aiding and encouragement in Miracle League baseball. Dates: Throughout the year Location: Doug Tew Therapeutic Center, Rotary Miracle Complex Coordinator: Lorena Guttowsky, [email protected]

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Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center (300 Garland) Free (maximum of 20) Angie Lowe, [email protected]

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Hobbies & Lessons

Line Dancing 101

Singles Dance Club Dance every Saturday night with a live band.

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Ongoing, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Wiregrass Park FREE Glenda Griffin, 334.714.7023

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Ongoing, Saturdays, 7 - 10 p.m. Wiregrass Park

$7 for Non-Members and $6 for Members Emory White or Glenda Griffin, 334.714.7023

Line Dancing

Baton Twirling Class

Dec 5 – Feb 28, Mondays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Andrew Belle Park $5.00 a class Denise Taylor, 334-200-3480 Come join us for fun and creative dances. Each participant will learn how to line dance. Mrs. Denise will demonstrate step - by - step instructions to line dance.Class open to ages 21-65. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Dec 9- Feb 28, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Andrew Belle Community Center $30 Lindsey Moore, 334.714.3468 Strike up the band. Come join us in this fun and creative class where each participant will learn how to turn a baton. Lindsey will demonstrate step- by-step instructions on how to twirl a baton. In addition, she will provide materials for the class. Space is limited; do not delay in registering for the class. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Mom (or Dad) and Me Sewing

Tuesdays, January 18 – February 22, 4:30-5:30 Doug Tew Community Center $40.00 Katina Williams, [email protected] Spend some quality time with your child doing something creative… learn to sew. During this 6-week course mom or dad and child will make some fun projects together while learning valuable sewing skills. The program is designed to teach children that sewing is simple, effective, and fun. Some of the project’s participants will create include pillowcase dress, apron, potholder, and stocking. Participants will need to provide their own pillowcase. Ages 8-18 years of age (must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

Balloons with Bobert

Saturday, January 15, 2022, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Doug Tew Community Center $15.00 Robert Lawrence AKA Bobert the Balloon Guy, [email protected] Come join Bobert in this one-day workshop and learn some basic balloon twisting, tips, and tricks. Ages 5 and older. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult helper. WARNING: balloons contain latex. Date: Location: Fee: Coordinator:

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Best place to LIVE– Our beautiful parks, trails, programs, and citywide events enhance the quality of life for Dothan residents. Best place to WORK– Dothan Leisure Services provides employment for up to 275 people. Many teenagers’ first jobs are with our Aquatics and Camps/Feeding Programs. Best place to LEARN– Dothan Leisure Services offers a variety of classes and programs to help citizens learn something new, explore their artistic talents, or improve their abilities in a variety of activities. Best place to PLAY– Dothan Leisure Services is the primary community provider for playgrounds, pools, recreation centers, a variety of sport leagues and facilities, and a host of programs and family fun events. It is our mission to maintain quality parks and recreation facilities, provide comprehensive and customer-friendly leisure activities for citizens of all ages, create tourism through events, and plan future programs and facilities as needs evolve.

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We've been busy!

NEW PROGRAMS! Upgrades at Rip Hewes Stadium Upgrades at Water World, coming April 2022 New lighting at Westgate Softball Complex Pedestrian bridge to James Oates Park from Fern Drive Artificial turf at James Oates Park New shade structures at James Oates Park Upgrades at Doug Tew Therapeutics Center New lighted trail at Walton Park

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