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the
Rockfish
Reader
May 2015
IN THIS
ISSUE
From Executive Director Stu Mills:
Poor Sara has been pulling her hair out trying to cram all the events, classes and other stuff in this issue into “just” 8 pages. She tells me I need to be very brief in my message this month.
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François Fénelon once said, briefly, “The more you say, the less people remember. The fewer the words, Relay for Life Pageant,
Legislative Breakfast,
the greater the profit.” My message to you this month is even briefer:
NCCO Concert, Wildflower Meadow/Plant
Sale, Coffee House
Music
Buy your
Raffle tickets!
I try my best to keep Sara happy.
Thanks for buying a ticket or two, and for everything else you do.
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Celebrate Rockfish,
Lauler/England Exhibit, Save SK8 Nelson
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Hoop Dreams, Digital
Relab, TC News &
Sales
Pages 5-8
 Rockfish Arts Cooperative, New Classes,
Events, & more!
HOW
COMMUNITY
HAPPENS
First Saturday, May 2: Pancake Breakfast & Bag Day
 Volunteer for a workday, come to an event,
take a class—be a regular at The Rock!
The First Saturday is here!
Join us for our community Pancake Breakfast—buttermilk pancakes, real blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, grits, scrambled eggs, OJ and good company. Then go find a
great deal at the Treasure Chest! Trager Brothers Coffee opens at 8am, breakfast is

served from 8:30am-10:30am, and the Treasure Chest opens at 9am.
Saturday May 2: Destination Imagination Car Wash
Donate to a Fundraising Campaign—be here
in spirit even when you
can’t be here in person.
The Nelson County Middle School Destination Imagination team, known as the DI Immortales, are holding  Become a Member—and
let your voice be heard.
a pay-what-you-will car wash in the gravel lot at RVCC this Saturday, May 2, from 8:30am—noon. The
car wash will help the team raise funds to attend the DI Globals in Knoxville, TN, beginning May 19. The
 Spread the Word—
team placed 2nd in the Virginia Destination Imagination State competition and now needs to raise $5000
networking brings peoto attend this final level of competition. They are fortunate to have support from the school division, local
ple together. If you like
officials and businesses, but they need YOUR help to close the gap.
what we’re doing here,
The team looks forward to representing their school on a global level, and your support will help them
get there. When you come to the Pancake Breakfast or Treasure Chest Bag Day this Saturday, take a few
minutes to let the team wash your car for you! And if you can’t make it, but want to support the team,
here’s how you can help:
 Make a tax-deductible donation via check made out to “Nelson Middle School DI Team”
 online donation at http://www.gofundme.com/nms_di2015
The DI Immortales thank you for your support!
tell someone about it.
 Give Us Feedback—
whether it’s praise, a
suggestion, or a complaint, we want to
know. Help us shape a
better community for
you.
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Saturday, May 2: Miss Relay for Life Pageant
The Nelson County Miss Relay for Life Pageant will be held at RVCC on Saturday,
May 2. The pageant is open to ages 0—22, and contestants do not have to be
Nelson County residents. Admission is $5, and children under 5 get in free. All
proceeds benefit Nelson County Relay for Life. Doors open at noon; the pageant
begins at 1:00pm.
For more information and to request an application, contact Amanda Mays at 434238-6743 or mandabean01@yahoo.com.
Thursday, May 14: Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast will be held in the RVCC
Auditorium on Thursday, May 14. Doors open at 7:30, and the breakfast begins at 8:00 AM. Come
hear the latest news on the 2015 General Assembly legislation and speak directly to your elected representatives. Invited speakers: Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Richard “Dickie” Bell, and Delegate
Matt Farris. All Nelson County residents are welcome to attend. Due to a required commitment to the
caterer, all “no shows” will be responsible for payment.
Cost: $11.00 for Chamber Members, $13.00 for non-members. Reservations are necessary. RSVP
to Elaine Hooker at Ehooker03@aol.com or 434-962- 5022 by May 8.
Monday, May 18: NCCO Spring Finale Concert
The Nelson County Community Orchestra will present its Finale Concert for the
season on Monday, May 18th at 7:30 pm, in the RVCC Auditorium. The performance
will include a Telemann Violin Concerto with a Guest Soloist, Glenn Miller Swing Dances and guest performances by violin students in the Nelson County String Education Program. The concert is free and
open to the public.
New musicians are always welcome to join the orchestra – so if you play, or used to play an instrument, please contact us! All levels are welcome, ages 13 and up. Rehearsals are Mondays 7-9 pm in
the Rockfish Lounge. More information at www.nelsoncco.org. Contact: Diane Sprinkle: 434-9467834 or NCCOrchestra@gmail.com.
The Wildflower Meadow & Master Gardeners Plant Sale
IT’S ALIVE!!!
No, it’s not a horror movie monster, it’s the beautiful wildflower meadow that amazed
us all last year. Now that spring has sprung, the profusion of native grasses and wildflowers is soon to once again shower us with beauty. Butterflies, bees, and a host of
pollinators rely upon this and other diverse ecosystems for their survival. Once again
the Nelson County Master Gardeners will be hard at work ensuring the meadow’s success. Anyone wishing to join in the effort can email the Virginia Cooperative Extension
at lmacrae@vt.edu. And, if you are looking for another way to support the Master GarFirst Wildflower deners, please patronize their annual spring plant sale on Sunday, May 17, 2015 from
of the Season! 9:00am until 2:00pm, held next door at the Rockfish Valley Ruritan Park.
Friday, May 15: Coffee House Music Series
w/The Blazing Saddle Tramps
The Blazing Saddle Tramps play western swing, which is unique for our region. The
“TRAMPS” will fire you up with a bit of country, blend in some tasty jazz, and keep it
creative with some original tunes. So get out your bolo tie, put on your dancing boots,
and y’all come on down. The Tramps are: Ed Mikenas on Steel guitar and vox - a.k.a.
"Whitey Black"; Carolyn Stone on Bass and vox - a.k.a. "Ms. Lola Notes"; Bob Taylor on
Rhythm Guitar and vox - a.k.a. "Chuck Boom"; Jim Davey on Lead Guitar and vox - a.k.a.
"Lefty Fields"; Dave Brumbaugh on Violin and vocals - a.k.a. "Serge, the French
Cowpoke"; and Mark Greenfield on Drums - a.k.a. "The Inspector General," making sure
the time is according to code. Friday, May 15. 7:30pm/$7 cover, in the Rockfish Lounge.
Coming June 19: The Carol McAvoy Project
Expect to hear pop-jazz standards, classic rock, funky folk tunes and blues
infused with a kaleidoscope of rhythms from this band formed around the kitchen
table. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/carolmcavoyproject. Friday,
June 19. 7:30pm/$7 cover, in the Rockfish Lounge.
ARTISANS
& STUDIOS
Peter Agelasto IV &
Richard Averitt
Digital Relab LLC
Claudia Gibson Catering
Susan Gorman:
Derby Vixen
Habitat for Humanity
Sallie Justice:
Life Coaching
David Lipscomb:
Virginia Rock Shop
K Robins Designs:
Symbolic Jewelry
David Moldenhauer
Chris Lowthert
New Health Consultant
Rockfish River Gallery
Karen Walker-Cooke
Core Fitness Synergy
Trager Brothers Coffee
Tammy Huffman:
Full Circle Salon
Stephanie Murray:
Ula Tortilla
Do you have corks
that you are saving to
recycle? Bring those
corks to RVCC and
we’ll recycle them for
you and donate the
proceeds to the Center! Stop and drop the
corks in the box at the
front entrance or the
TBC hallway. We can
also recycle your print
cartridges & small
electronics.
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Saturday, May 30: Celebrate Rockfish!
2nd Annual Celebrate Rockfish!
OUR
TEAM
5pm—9pm. No admission fee!
 Music by Bootsie Daniels’ Soulful Experience
 Food by Paulie’s Pig-Out and Claudia Gibson Catering
 Kickball—Badminton—Cornhole—Games and Family-Friendly Fun!
50/50 Raffle—$5000 Grand Prize!*
$50 per ticket...only 500 Tickets Available
Proceeds benefit RVCC and the Friends of Nelson Pipeline Impact Study
*grand prize will be 50% of total ticket sales, up to a maximum of $5000.
Additional cash prizes given if more than 200 tickets are sold. Full raffle details at rockfishcc.org.
Winner drawn at Celebrate Rockfish!
Raffle tickets available at the RVCC Office, the Treasure Chest Thrift Store, & rockfishcc.org.
Only 500 Tickets Available! Click Here to Get Your Raffle Tickets!
June 1—19: Nancy Lauler & Bill England Exhibit
Bill England
RVCC Staff
Executive Director
G. Stuart Mills
Operations Manager &
Newsletter Editor
RVCC’s June art exhibit features landscapes and Plein Air paintings by
Nancy Lauler and Bill England. The exhibit will be hung during the
first week of June and will remain through June 19.
“One of things I love about painting is that the journey always continues. Call it impressionistic or Plein Air, it's a wonder for the soul to
feel so close to nature, studying its form, color and space as the eye
first takes it in or the mind remembers it.”—Nancy Lauler
RVCC Board of
Directors
President
Chuck Kiehl
Vice President
Elaine Weems
Treasurer
Bob Kemp
Secretary
Phil Hearne
Directors
Gifford Childs, Sarah
Jane Stewart, Sue
Chase, Bill Perrelli, Bob
Yoder, Cheryl Klueh,
Cliff Love
Sara Taylor
Nancy
Lauler
Nancy Lauler & Bill England
Reception and Exhibit Opening: Saturday, June 6, 5:30—7:00pm.
Coming July 9—29: Watercolors by Bettye White and Pastels by Patty Turpin
Treasure Chest
Manager
Marie Dennis
Assistant Managers
Kat Walsh, Betsy
Greenleaf, & Eleanor
Massie
Saturday, June 27: 1st Annual Save SK8 Nelson Festival
A fundraising event for Nelson's only skate park!
In mid-2014, our insurance company handed us a hard choice: either get rid of the skate park, or lose our insurance. After
months of searching, we were able to find an insurance provider that would cover the skate park--to the tune of an additional
$3000 per year. The skate park is perhaps the best-loved and most-used feature of our recreational facilities, and regularly
hosts children and adults alike. And, as Nelson County's only skate park, we feel it is worth keeping—but we need help to
shoulder this staggering increase in our insurance premium. Proceeds from this event will go toward that expense, and any
funds raised beyond $3000 will be used to maintain and improve the park and RVCC.
Saturday, June 27, 5--9pm
Food and beverages provided by
Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Trager Brothers Coffee, and Cardinal Point Winery
Music by Lord Nelson—Shagwuf—Jaguardini—Orme Storm
Admission to the event is $5/carload.
Click Here to make a donation to Save SK8 Nelson ...or come see us in the office!
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Saturday, July 25: Hoop Dreams!
If you’ve been out to RVCC’s outdoor basketball court recently—and more specifically, if
you’ve tried to bounce a ball on it—then you know what rough shape the poor court is in.
The pavement is warped, unlevel and cracked, grass keeps forcing its way through those
cracks, and the court lines are little but a memory.
This summer, we’re on a mission to fix all this by installing new safety goals, painting new
lines, and resurfacing the paved area in a way that will allow for multi-purpose use. In addition to basketball, the court could
support futsal, learning to ride a bike, kickball games, and potentially even a hitting wall for handball or tennis.
The Hoop Dreams Festival will be similar to the other Super Saturday events in that it will feature live music, food, beverages,
and family-friendly activities, but there’s still lots of planning and brainstorming needed to make sure the basketball court becomes all that it can be.
We need help! If you’d like to get involved, please contact Bob West at bob@bwestandcompany.com, or contact the RVCC
Office at 434-361-0100 or rockfishcc@gmail.com so we can get you in the loop...and in the hoop!
RVCC Welcomes Digital Relab
RVCC is pleased to welcome Peter Agelasto IV and Richard Averitt as the newest tenants
to join our Community Center. Peter and Richard are setting up office space for their project, Digital Relab, in room 8.
So the first question we asked was: what does Digital Relab do? The answer is pretty amazing.
From the Digital Relab website: “How many hours every day do you waste looking for pictures, video and other digital files you
know you have stored but can't find? We've solved this problem with Starchive ™, the brains for all your digital media, by connecting all your accounts (Dropbox, Facebook, Instagram, email, etc.), automatically Starchiving them visually, and allowing you
to share them securely with colleagues and friends. Whether you are a multinational firm with thousands of document collaborators, or a mom keeping track of and sharing family photos and video, we have the solution for you.”—www.digitalrelab.com
The Bob Dylan Music Company recently signed a deal with Digital Relab to use Starchive™ to digitally archive 50-plus years of
rare music, video, film, documents, photos, and other one-of-a-kind collectible memorabilia. Digital Relab will help BDMC bring
order and meaning to the collection through enhanced visualization and a richer metadata experience. “Starchive™ is helping
collect and archive the most complete record of Bob Dylan’s history and artistic output in existence,” says Peter. “Think of
Starchive™ as the ultimate way for an artist to control what they create. The creative artist has complete control. They can lock it
away. They can create a new monetization strategy, or they can deliver it in real-time to their fans via the web or social sites like
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Vimeo. They have instant access to their full archives and can choose how and with whom they
share it.”
Peter and Richard are bringing tremendous levels of innovation and enthusiasm to our Center, and we’re very pleased to have
them aboard.
Treasure Chest News
NOW OPEN
MONDAYS!
The Treasure Chest is now open Mondays!
Due to popular demand, the store is now open Mondays from 10—4. Whether you’re
coming to the Center for a class or a cup of coffee, you can now shop the Thrift Store
too, and get first shot at all the great donations that have come in over the weekend.
Every Saturday is Bag Day!
Our popular First Saturday $10 Bag Sale is now EVERY Saturday, for all regularly priced clothing, belts,
shoes, purses & scarves. Our First Saturday Bag Day will now feature 20% off all specially priced
clothing in addition to the normal Bag Day Sale!
Don’t forget—the Treasure Chest is accepting furniture on a consignment basis!
For consignment terms and more information, please visit the Treasure Chest page on our website, or
stop in and visit with Marie to find out how consignments work.
“Best of the Chest” Monthly Silent Auction:
Mint Condition Slat-Back Dining Chairs—Retail Value $100
Opening bid: $50
RVCC members get 10% off their purchases every day at the Treasure Chest!
Treasure Chest
Hours
Mon.—Fri.:
10am—4pm
Saturdays:
9am—3pm
Volunteers & Donations
always welcome!
On Sale in
May:
10% Off All
Jewelry!
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If You Build It...
As summer draws near, we start turning our sights and dreams to our grounds and recreation fields. We’ve covered some of those plans in the previous pages: the wildflower meadow, the skate park, the basketball court.
But summer is the season for baseball, and our baseball field just keeps getting better. We offer huge thanks to
the Afton Christian School, who helps us maintain and improve the field in exchange for using it for their youth
baseball team; to the Nelson Seadogs Travel Baseball team for their ongoing work and use of the field; and to
Jeremy Parker of Creation Appreciation Landscaping for his generous offer to begin leveling the outfield, improving the infield, and providing maintenance for the grass in addition to the work he already does to maintain the RVCC
grounds.
The Nelson Seadogs are currently seeking a coach. If you are interested in coaching the 15-18 Seadog League, or
know of someone who might be interested, please contact nelsoncountyseadogs@gmail.com.
This is a community ball field, and we want more of you to take advantage of it. Have you thought about organizing a baseball or softball league? Kickball? Tee-ball? If you’ve got a game, we’ve got the field. Please contact us
at 434-361-0100 or rockfishcc@gmail.com, and let us know how we can help you get your game on.
Rockfish Arts Cooperative
We’re pleased to present the Rockfish Arts Cooperative, a program devoted to the development of arts classes at RVCC. These
classes are part of our ongoing mission to expand the cultural and educational programming available at our Community Center.
Ongoing: Life Drawing Sessions
Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm, in Room 12. Fee: $10/session. Minimum of 6 people required, age 18 & up. These Life Drawing
sessions provide a relaxed informal atmosphere and a wonderful way to improve your drawing skills. Figure drawing has
always been the traditional cornerstone of any art training. The human figure offers every challenge – line, shape, tone,
color, perspective and composition. This friendly group welcomes beginners, students & experienced artists to join them
in an informal workshop setting. No instruction provided. To sign up, please contact RVCC: 434-361-0100 or rockfishcc@gmail.com.
Beginning May 5: Handbuilding with Clay for Homeschoolers with Michael Donegan
Tuesdays 9:30—11:00 AM, May 5—June 9. Fee: 6 Sessions $120. No previous experience with clay is necessary. All clay, tools
and glazes are provided. Just show up and be ready to play with mud! Create beautiful, glazed, food safe, functional ceramic pieces.
Coil, slip and pinch pot techniques will be used to create unique plates, dishes, cups and bowls. Students will also learn glazing and
surface decoration techniques. Contact Michael Donegan: 434-826-8384 or donegandesign@gmail.com.
Beginning May 7: Handbuilding with Clay for Big Kids (Adults) with Michael Donegan
Thursdays 9:30 -11:00 AM, May 7—June 11. Fee: 6 Sessions $120. No previous experience with clay is necessary. All clay, tools
and glazes are provided. Just show up and be ready to play with mud! Create beautiful, glazed, food safe, functional ceramic pieces.
Coil, slip and pinch pot techniques will be used to create unique plates, dishes, cups and bowls. Students will also learn glazing and
surface decoration techniques. Contact Michael Donegan: 434-826-8384 or donegandesign@gmail.com.
May 6 & 13: Prismatic Painting Class with Alice Murphy
9:30am—12pm, in Room 12. Cost: $12/class suggested donation to RVCC. Creative prismatic painting on paper or canvas involves the process of designing your own compositions into a kaleidoscope effect and applying your own color schemes. Subject matter will be your choice of still life or landscape.
Degree of difficulty ranges from very simple to as complicated as you desire—all skill levels can create
original work. Alice Murphy has been teaching multi-media art classes since getting her degree in Fine
Arts and Fashion Illustration from RPI (now VCU). In addition to teaching, Alice has painted a large number of portraits in pencils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics and oils. Students may bring any of the above media and surfaces. Tables,
chairs, and a limited number of standing easels are available. For questions or to register for the class, contact Alice Murphy at
434-361-1923.
Classical Painting Workshop with nationally known artist Frank Covino
A viewing of Frank's instruction from one of his videos will be shown Wednesday, May 6, from 7-8:30pm, in Rockfish University.
One of his students will be present to answer questions, show their work and give detailed information about the workshop. Workshop dates: Oct 19-23, 9am-6:30pm. Learn to paint like a renaissance master with portrait artist Frank Covino. Over the course of
the week you will learn how to draw with accuracy using an ancient method, how to duplicate anyone's complexion, undertoning
with the Florentine Method of Verdacicio, and using azuraccio undertones in landscapes using the methods of the Hudson River
Valley school. By reproducing a masterpiece of the time, you will learn all these methods and more to create your own masterpiece.
For more info about Frank Covino, visit http://frankcovino.blogspot.com/. For more info about the workshop, call Jill at 361
-0127.
Beginning Saturday, May 30: The Poetry of Place—An Experiential Workshop with Amelia Williams
Saturday 5/30, 9—11am; Monday 6/1, 6—8pm; Tuesday 6/2, 6—8pm. In Room 12. Fee: $60/series. How do we respond to the
particulars of place when we write? Is place the geography, the street map, the culture and customs, or the phrases and inflections
of a location? Participants will receive two short readings before the first class. The three sessions will provide a mix of activities
focused on the poetry of place, including walks along Mallory Creek, writing outdoors, guided discussion of the readings, in-class
journaling and writing with optional prompts, and a typical “reaction and feedback” workshop. All levels of experience welcome.
Pre-registration required—to sign up, contact Amelia at 434-361-2539 or mail@inkville.biz.
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Rockfish University Courses: What Can YOU Do With Rock U?
Upcoming Rock U Courses
Tuesday, May 5: The Cause and Natural Healing of Breast Cancer—with Christopher Lowthert
7:00pm, in Rockfish University. Suggested Donation: $20, cash at the door. During this German New Medicine Special Topic,
we will discuss the emotional origins of breast cancer according to the medical discoveries of Dr. med. Ryke Geerd Hamer. The
development and natural healing of glandular breast cancer and intraductal breast cancer will be covered.
This class is part of a series of presentations on the first Tuesday of each month in 2015. Next month will be “Understanding
Heart Attacks.” Contact Chris at 540-255-0026 or DrChris@LearningGNM.com.
Wednesday, May 6: DVD Intro to Frank Covino’s Classical Painting Workshop
7—8:30pm, in Rockfish University. See Workshop Description on Page 5.
Tuesday, May 19: Getting Started at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Tuesdays May 19 and June 16. 6:30—7:30pm, in Rock U. No Charge. Topics Covered: PVCC degrees and certificates; many
you can complete in less than two years; Resources to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond; PVCC placement tests
(receive free practice test materials!); Financial aid opportunities. Presented by Denise McClanahan, PVCC Outreach Manager,
434-961-5275 or dmcclanahan@pvcc.edu.
Events & Classes at RVCC
New Classes
Wednesday, May 13: Essential Oils for Meditation with Carol Quigless
6:30 to 7:30 p.m, in Room 14. $10 suggested donation.
Learn which oils clear the mind and deepen meditation at this experiential workshop led by Carol Quigless, Cert. Clinical Aromatherapist and owner of MedEssential Oils. Contact Carol at 434-361-2014 or carolquigless@gmail.com.
Wednesday May 20: Life Coaching Focus Group with Sallie Justice—GETTING OUT FROM UNDER OVERWHELM
7:00—9:00pm, Room 4A. Fee: $25. Are your to-do’s, commitments, obligations, and yearnings piling up and weighing you
down? Get a grip in this 90-minute focus group dedicated to helping you design a way out from under your particular version of
21st century overwhelm in small do-able steps. Contact Sallie Justice to register: 434-962-3794 or salliejusticecoaching@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 23: VIBRATE THE COSMOS! Spirit of Being Workshop—Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
9:00am—1:00pm, in the RVCC auditorium. Fee: $40. Early Bird registration: $35 (before May 15). Led by SohanRaj Oliver,
Senior Teacher, and Tonya Ridings, Teacher. Connect to your infinite self, sweet body and all of creation with joy, deep relaxation and a meditative mind. No experience necessary! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, water and journal. “If
you can’t see God in all, you can’t see God at all.”--Yogi Bhajan, PhD. Sign up: aplacetobreathe.com. Questions? Call Tonya
at 434-465-1561.
Ongoing: Soul Retrieval Practice Group
A free weekly meditation practice group will be held each Wednesday evening from 7pm-8pm in Room 3 (New Health Consultant). The practice group will focus on the ancient Tibetan practice of Soul Retrieval. Done daily, its practice can heal your soul
and transform your life. We will gather together before the meditation to share tea and a snack. Please arrive early. Any questions? Call 540-255-0026.
Ongoing: Bellydance Classes with Joy Rayman
Tuesdays 6:00—7:00pm, in the Dining Room. Fee: $10/class or $40/month. Drop-ins welcome! Join Joy Rayman, director of
Fire in the Belly Dance Collective, for this 8 week course. In this fun filled class, you will learn fundamental movements using
proper posture and technique. Joy will teach isolations, foot patterns and traveling steps, and some simple layering techniques. You will learn movements that are both sinuous and serpentine, as well as crisp and percussive, as you use your muscles in ways not common in other forms of dance. Wear comfortable clothes (something you would wear to a yoga class.) To
sign up for this class, contact Joy: jerayman@gmail.com or (540)383-9144.
Ongoing: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class with Linda Hobson
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am—9:30am, In Room 14. Fee: $12/drop-in, or 10 classes for $100. If you would like to try
the class out, the first one is free! Linda Hobson is a certified instructor for the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. This program was designed by the Arthritis Foundation to relieve pain and stiffness caused by arthritis and many other conditions. The
class focuses on building muscle and core strength as well as endurance, balance and relaxation. In short, it's a fun way to maintain your overall health. To sign up or get more information, contact Linda at lrhobson@hotmail.com or 540-456-6812.
See also the list of current & upcoming art classes on page 5!
For a full schedule of events, workshops and classes, visit www.rockfishcc.org.
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Events & Classes Continued
Ongoing Stuff
Claudia Gibson Catering
Wednesday—Friday, 8am—3:30pm (breakfast & lunch); Tuesday & Saturday 8—11:30am
(breakfast). Claudia Gibson Catering serves breakfast Tuesdays—Saturdays, a limited lunch menu on
INSTRUCTORS
& LEADERS
Yoga
Sara Agelasto
Wednesdays, and a full lunch menu on Thursdays and Fridays. Pastries, cookies, and muffins are available, Martina Compton
plus soups and frozen dinner entrees. Breakfast is served on every Saturday other than the Pancake
Sandra Pleasants
Breakfast day.
Brian Webb
Every Friday: Gameworks
7—9:00pm, in the Rockfish Lounge. Come meet your friends on Friday nights for a night of gaming.
Bring in your Magic Cards, Risk game, Chess, Settlers of Catan, Battle Ship, Life, Sorry, UNO, or any number of games you like and let the battles begin. Girls! GameWorks can be whatever you want it to be-Bring your paper, pencils, knitting, sewing, rughooking, or bring your games too, and show off your skills
. Come join us for a fun night of games and creative fun. All ages welcome! Children under 10 years old
must have parental supervision. Be prepared to have some serious fun! For more info, contact Jill
Averitt at 434-361-0127.
Every Monday: Nelson County Community Orchestra Rehearsals—Musicians wanted!
Weekly Rehearsals on Mondays, 7 – 9 PM, in the Rockfish Lounge. If you play—or used to play—an
orchestra instrument (violin, viola, cello, acoustic bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, French horn, trumpet or other instruments) and would like to get back into playing music in a friendly, engaging learning
environment, come and join us and our experienced conductor, Philip Clark. More info
at: www.nelsoncco.org or contact Diane Sprinkle: 434-946-7834 or NCCOrchestra@aol.com.
Ongoing Classes
Karen Walker-Cooke
Agnes Schrider
Tonya Ridings
Fitness & Zumba
Karen Walker-Cooke
Life Coaching
Sallie Justice
Sewing
Instruction
Rosalba Valentino
Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30pm. Visit the TKD page or contact Larry Cabaniss at (434) 989 Larry Cabaniss
-5168.
QiGong
Yoga Classes
Brian Wright
Private Yoga Sessions: Jumpstart your Spring Wellness Goals with a Private Yoga & Wellness Session. Spring Yoga Special! $35 for a Private Yoga Session or $50 for a Private Yoga Session for Two.
Sessions must be purchased by June 21, 2015. Have you wanted to try yoga but do not know where to begin? Can't find a yoga
class that fits in with your busy schedule? Try a personalized Yoga and Wellness Class with Sara Agelasto. For more info, please
contact sara@iHanuman.com or 434-825-5983.
Yoga w/Sandra Pleasants: Mondays, 9:15—10:45am: Iyengar (all levels), $15/class; Mondays 6—7:30pm: Advanced Iyengar, $15/class; Tuesdays, 10—11:30am: Gentle Iyengar, $12/class. Contact Sandra at 434-361-2262 or
sandra.pleasants@gmail.com to register.
Integrative Yoga with Agnes F. Schrider, physical therapist and certified yoga instructor. Mondays, 11:00am—12:00pm
and Wednesdays, 8:30—10:00am. Agnes integrates her training in physical therapy and anatomy, mindfulness and wellness
for a safe and fun class. All level students are welcome. Contact Agnes: agnes@nelsonwellnesscenter.com.
Wednesdays, 6:00pm: Multi-level w/Martina Compton. Contact martinac1959@gmail.com to register.
Thursdays, 6:30pm: Men’s Yoga w/Brian Webb. 434-361-9218 to register.
Fridays, 9:00—10:30am: Kundalini Yoga w/Tonya Ridings. Kundalini Yoga is appropriate for all ages, and works to strengthen
and heal your body, mind and spirit from the inside out. Each class includes physical exercise (kriya), chanting/mantra, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation. $12 or 10 classes for $108. 434-465-1561 or tridings23@gmail.com.
Core Fitness Synergy—”Sweat Looks Good On You!”
Core Group Training: Mon. 7:45am, 9am,10:30am; Wed. 7:45am & 10:30am; Fri. 7:45am & 9am. Core Cuts: Tuesdays, 9am.
Core Fusion: Wednesdays 9am. Core Combo: Thurs. 9am. Core Basics: Thurs. 10:30am. Contact Karen at 434-989-0093 or
email: kwcooke@earthlink.net. For more info, corefitsynergy.com.
Life Coaching w/Sallie Justice. Hot-Topic Coaching to address a specific issue...your “hot topic.” Coaching Series to make major changes in your life. Coaching Courses: Group coaching with specific focus. Private Life Coaching Sessions to help you clarify
your goals and make reaching them not only possible, but probable.
Contact Sallie: 434-962-3794 or salliejusticecoaching@gmail.com.
For a full schedule of events, workshops and classes, visit www.rockfishcc.org.
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The RVCC Business Council
The RVCC Business Council is a new group designed to inform, link and promote local entrepreneurs. It will also serve as the
voice of the Rockfish Valley business community, and Nelson County merchants at large, in supporting sustainable growth while
advocating for business-conscious ordinances and regulations. Small or large, established or new, your enterprise will benefit
from the quarterly Business Roundtables that will feature seminars on topics critical to your success. In addition to becoming a
voting member of RVCC, you will also benefit from the networking opportunities the Business Council provides and from the
exposure to the RVCC membership that your presence on our website and access to our mailing list affords.
2014—2015 Business Council Members
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Confidential marketing communication, analysis & consulting
2014-2015
Business Council Membership Levels
RVCC’s Business Council enrollment is now
open. Please contact us for more info!
Ashley's Market
Barefoot Bucha
Business Member - $100 and up
Becerra Lawncare
 Includes RVCC membership
 Seat at Business Roundtable
 Listing on RVCC’s Council Web page
 One free one-day use of Rockfish University or similar space
Blue Haven 151 Bed & Breakfast
Blue Mountain Brewery
Blue Ridge Floral Design, LLC
Business Partner - $500 and up
Blue Ridge Life Magazine
Benefits include all Business Member benefits, plus:
Creation Appreciation Landscaping
Friends of Nelson
Deborah Harkrader
Starfire Pottery/Certified Massage Therapist. 434-361-1788
 Business card ad in RVCC’s Partner web page
 2 free one-day uses of Rockfish University or similar space
 2 free Pancake Breakfast passes & 2 free Coffee House Music
passes
Heartwood Design
The Monroe Institute
MedEssential Oils
Corporate Sponsor
Mountain Area Realty, Inc.
Carol M. Quigless, Integrative Holistic Health Practitioner
434-361-2014
Rodgers Enterprises—Moving Earth
434-263-6541
Rogers & Associates—Certified Public Accountants
Stewart Computer Services
Tiger Fuel
Wild Wolf Brewing Co.
$1,000 and up
Benefits include all Member & Partner perks, plus:
 Full page ad in RVCC’s Sponsor web pages
 Unlimited RVCC use for meetings or events
 One “Carte Blanche” admission card, good for all RVCCsponsored events
 Your logo on all RVCC publications
 Your logo on our Sponsors banner in Auditorium & Lounge
 Advertising space in the RVCC newsletter and email blasts
Windridge Landscaping Co.
Please support the local businesses who support RVCC!
The Rockfish Valley Community Center
190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton 22920
434-361-0100
Www.rockfishcc.org | rockfishcc@gmail.com
Treasure Chest: 434-361-0103
Volunteers and members needed!
We invite you to join us at the Rockfish Valley Community Center…Where Community Happens!