An event where you can enjoy pickleball, art and technology on tap
Released at 6:25 pm on Friday, January 27, 2023
Suffolk City has something for everyone scheduled a week in advance. Events on tap include exercise, technology, art, literature and pickleball.
Suffolk Parks and Recreation has released a list of events taking place from the end of January through the first few days of February.
Monday, January 30th
Active Adult Senior Program
Encourage all active adults to participate in senior programs featuring fun activities and games. The program is offered at both the East Suffolk Recreation Center and the Curtis R. Miltier Senior Recreation Center. The East Suffolk Recreation Center is located at 138 S. 6th St. The program runs Monday through Friday from 10am to noon. The Curtis Milteer Center is located at 132 Robertson St. Programs run Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to noon. This program is for people over the age of 55. Free with an active annual membership. Lunch is provided daily with a $2 donation to over 60 eligible attendees. For more information, please call 757-514-4500 or 757-514-7100.
Monday, January 30th
Tech Explorers: Squeeze Circuit [in-person]
Explore technology with hands-on technology-based crafts. This month we are using the squeeze circuit. Registration required. For elementary school students. The event is at the Morgan Memorial Library from 4-5:30 PM. For more information, call 757-514-7323 or visit https://suffolkpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/9810511.
Tuesday, January 31st
senior aerobics
The East Suffolk Recreation Center offers senior aerobics. This one hour class from 10-11am focuses on floor aerobics to help improve mobility, balance, strength and flexibility. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those 55 and over. The cost is $12 for 6 weeks (12 classes). $2 drop-in rate. Please call 757-514*4500 for more information.
Tuesday, January 31st
Dungeons & Dragons [IN-PERSON + LIVE]
Are you ready to face the Demogorgon and fight Mouth Breather? Meet new people and build your own collective story with them. All skill levels are welcome, from teens to adults. Registration required. City Dungeon leads his one-off session of 5th Edition D&D. The DM is virtually participating in the session. For direct participants, a television will be set up at the North He Suffolk Library. The event is from 4pm to he 6pm. For promotional questions, please email jhanes@suffolkva.us. The program uses his Discord for live participants. To create a Discord account, participants must be at least 13 years old, have an internet-connected device and a microphone, but do not need a webcam. A registered participant will provide her email address to receive the Discord link at least 15 minutes before the program starts. We recommend creating a free D&D Beyond account. Brand new players can use D&D Beyond to get basic rules and character ideas.
January 31 (Tue) – February 24 (Tue)
Exhibition of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2023
The Suffolk Art League, in partnership with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission, presents Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2023. For more information about participating in this exhibition, please call Suffolk Art Gallery.
Wednesday, February 1
Art workshop with the Suffolk Art League [in-person]
Join the Suffolk Art League and develop your art in the Suffolk Public Library. Everything you need is provided, no experience required. For adults. Registration is required through the Suffolk Art League website. The event is from 6:00pm to 7:45pm. For more information, please contact the Suffolk Art League by phone at 757-925-0448 or by email at suffolkartleague.education@gmail.com.
Thursday, February 2nd
Battle of the books: Ice cream social [IN-PERSON]
This year there will be an ice cream social for Battle of the Books (BOB) attendees. Meet other BOB attendees and experience ice cream making. put on the table! For grades 4-6. The event is at the North Suffolk Library from 6-7:30 pm. For more information, visit https://suffolkpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/9817003 or call 757-514-7150.
Thursday, February 2nd
Hammer time!
Get your day off to a good start with a great HIIT workout before the sun rises. This is a full body blast that will ensure everyone’s day. The program will be held at the East HE Suffolk Recreation Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm and through April 27th. Please call 757-514-7250 for more information.
Thursday, February 2nd
poetry, prose, pizza
Poetry Prose and Pizza by host Nathan Richardson on February 2nd from 6-8pm at the Suffolk Art Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. Please call 757-514-7284 for more information.
Thursday, February 2nd
line dance class
Go outside and learn an exciting line dance. The class is set to modern R&B music. A great way to de-stress, exercise and most of all have fun! Classes take place on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm and Thursdays from 11am at the East He Suffolk Recreation Center. The cost is $20 for him for 6 weeks. $4 off. 17+. For more information, please call 757-514-4504 or email mcrook@suffolkva.us.
February 3 (Friday)
ice ball
Pickleball is back. Not familiar with pickleballs? It’s the hottest new game taking the nation by storm. Pickleball is a combination of tennis, ping pong, racquetball and badminton. The game is played on a badminton-sized court, with a net lowered to 34 inches in the center, and light paddles and plastic perforated balls. Played as singles or doubles, it is easy for beginners to learn, but can evolve into a fast-paced competitive game for experienced players. Besides being fun, the game has earned a reputation for being friendly and social in nature. This activity is perfect for active adults who want to have fun and move their bodies! Adult Pickleball takes place Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am to 1pm at the East He Suffolk Recreation Center at 138 South 6th Street. Free to play. All you need is a current annual recreation center membership.
For more information on Adult Pickleball, please call the East Suffolk Recreation Center at 757-514-4500.
Saturday, February 4th
busy baby [in-person]
Come and meet other little ones in the area for a busy, messy, sensory-fun morning at this baby-friendly event. Please give me. From birth to 3 years old. Please come anytime from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. No application is required. The event will take place at the Morgan Memorial Library. For more information, visit https://suffolkpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/9798874 or call 757-514-7323.
The City of Suffolk has even more interesting and exciting events happening, according to a Parks and Recreation news release. Visit www.Suffolkva.us/parks to see all the information we have to offer. For a complete listing of Suffolk Public Library events, visit www.SuffolkPublicLibrary.com. For a complete list of Suffolk tourism events, visit www.VisitSuffolkva.com. To view other city events, visit www.Suffolkva.us/calendar.aspx.
