Adults – Manassas Park Parks & Recreation

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One Step at a Time is Best – by Tony Thomas

“I have deadlines to meet at work.” “I need to help my child with their school project and then take them to sports practice.” “I need to run errands.” Do these sound familiar? Throughout our day, our minds wander to all the tasks we need to finish. It’s the way a lot of us are […]

October 30, 2019

Regina works with a student explaining a sewing technique. They are standing in front of table measuring fabric.

The Season of Giving – by Eliut Morales

The holidays are coming up, which means it’s time to make shopping lists and try to get your shopping done on time! The holidays are more than just family gatherings and parties – they’re also about giving. This means more than just buying gifts for family and friends, but also helping give some holiday cheer […]

October 24, 2019

A woman in a white apron stands between to teenage boys holding a packet of ranch seasoning. They have tortillas on the table in front of them.

What’s New This Fall? – by Tony Thomas

The dog days of summer have come and gone and we’re now getting cooler temperatures and earlier sunsets. With a new season right around the corner, that means a new MOSAIC filled with programs is here! Fall is a popular time around the Manassas Park Community Center. The building is filled with different events, rentals, […]

August 29, 2019

Are You Getting Enough ‘You’ Time? – by Eliut Morales

Summer is officially here. School’s out, water parks are open, grills are burning, but you’re stuck at work. For busy parents, it’s not always easy to set aside responsibilities. While your kids are loving not having to wake up early for school, you have to make sure laundry is done, meals are ready, and the […]

June 24, 2019

Why You Should Want to Learn a New Language – by Eliut Morales

Growing up in Mexico City, the only exposure I ever had with another language was watching movies in English with Spanish subtitles. I never thought about how important knowing a second language would be – at least not until I moved to the US. My family moved to the US when I was 11 years […]

June 4, 2019

A Silver Medal – By Jason Shriner

It was a mild morning in May, but what morning in May wouldn’t be mild at 8:00am? The sky was clear and I had decided to take the windiest back roads to Fredericksburg. The roads twisted so much that at some points I thought I was going to drive off the road. All that twisting […]

May 14, 2019

Expanding Your Skillset through Recreation – by Eliut Morales

Learning a new skill always seems like a scary feat to tackle. With busy work schedules and family commitments, we often find ourselves with little to no time to pick up a new hobby or skill. Here at Community Center, we’ve developed a set of programs with flexible availability to help you expand your knowledge […]

March 25, 2019

Are You Achieving Your Fitness Goals? – By Eliut Morales

Springtime is almost here. Hopefully any fitness or financial goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year are well on track. Unfortunately, for many people, goals set are often forgotten or left behind after a few weeks. A study done by the University of Scranton shows that 30% of people who set […]

February 7, 2019

Recreation Is Always Better With Friends! – By Eliut Morales

At the Community Center, there are always a variety of programs designed to bring people together for crafts, games, sports, and learning new skills. While you are welcome to enjoy all of our programs by yourself, we encourage you to bring your friends to make our programs even more enjoyable for you! Here are a […]

February 4, 2019

Working out with a personal trainer can help you stay motivated! They will teach you new and interesting exercises and encourage you throughout your fitness journey.

Keeping Up with your Goals – by Sue Jurjevic

January is coming to an end, and like many of you, we made New Year resolutions. We’re already a few weeks into 2019, so I’d like to offer a bit of encouragement. Whether your resolution was to join a gym, catch up with friends, or read a book you have wanted to read, regardless of […]

January 29, 2019

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