Essig Recreation Center

Essig Recreation Center Recreation center ran by the Office of Aging and Franklin County Parks and Recreation.

🌱♻️ TUMBLER COMPOST WORKSHOP ♻️🌱Ready to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost? Join us fo...
09/14/2026

🌱♻️ TUMBLER COMPOST WORKSHOP ♻️🌱

Ready to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost? Join us for our Tumbler Compost Workshop and learn how to get started!

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $100

📝 Registration deadline: September 17

Learn the basics of composting and how to use a tumbler compost system to create your own compost at home. 🌿

Space is limited — register by September 17!

🎬🍿 MOVIES ON THE MOVE! 🍿🎬Grab your family, friends, and a blanket and join us for an outdoor movie night under the stars...
09/11/2026

🎬🍿 MOVIES ON THE MOVE! 🍿🎬

Grab your family, friends, and a blanket and join us for an outdoor movie night under the stars!

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Franklin County Recreation Park
🎥 Showing: Hoppers

🍿 Concessions will be available!

Come early, get comfortable, enjoy some snacks, and settle in for a great night of outdoor entertainment! 🌙✨

Bring a chair or blanket and make a night of it!

📋 ESTATE PLANNING FOR SENIORS 📋Planning ahead can give you and your loved ones greater peace of mind. Join us for an inf...
09/11/2026

📋 ESTATE PLANNING FOR SENIORS 📋

Planning ahead can give you and your loved ones greater peace of mind. Join us for an informative Estate Planning for Seniors workshop and learn about important steps to consider when preparing for the future.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
👩‍💼 Sarah Bidwell with Wills on Wheels

Come learn, ask questions, and take an important step toward getting your affairs in order.

📞 Registration required.

We are less than a week away from the largest Senior Expo in Southwest Virginia!Franklin County Office of Aging Senior E...
09/11/2026

We are less than a week away from the largest Senior Expo in Southwest Virginia!
Franklin County Office of Aging Senior Expo
Essig Recreation Center
Thursday September 17th 10am-2pm
*This is a rain or shine event*
Hope to see you there😀😀

🌿🧘 ADVANCED TAI CHI 24 FORM 🧘🌿Continue your Tai Chi journey with our Advanced Tai Chi 24 Form class! This 12-week progra...
09/10/2026

🌿🧘 ADVANCED TAI CHI 24 FORM 🧘🌿

Continue your Tai Chi journey with our Advanced Tai Chi 24 Form class! This 12-week program is designed for participants who are ready to build on their existing Tai Chi skills and practice.

📅 Wednesdays beginning September 30
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 FREE!

Enjoy gentle movement while working on balance, coordination, flexibility, and mindful practice.

🌿 Come move, breathe, and connect!

📁 EMERGENCY BINDER WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS 📁Are your important documents and information organized and easy to find in an e...
09/10/2026

📁 EMERGENCY BINDER WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS 📁

Are your important documents and information organized and easy to find in an emergency? Join us for an Emergency Binder Workshop designed to help seniors get organized and prepared.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $10

👩‍💼 Presented by Sarah Bidwell with Wills on Wheels

Learn how to organize important information so you and your loved ones can find what they need when it matters most.

📞 Registration required.

🌿🧘 TAI CHI 24 FORM FOR BEGINNERS 🧘🌿Ready to try Tai Chi? Join us for a 12-week beginner class and learn the fundamentals...
09/09/2026

🌿🧘 TAI CHI 24 FORM FOR BEGINNERS 🧘🌿

Ready to try Tai Chi? Join us for a 12-week beginner class and learn the fundamentals of the Tai Chi 24 Form in a relaxed and supportive environment.

📅 Wednesdays beginning September 30
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $60

This class is perfect for beginners looking to improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and mindful movement.

Come learn something new, get moving, and enjoy the many benefits of Tai Chi! 🌿

🧠✨ FUNCTIONAL BRAIN HEALTH COACHING: DEMYSTIFIED ✨🧠What is brain health coaching, and how can it support your overall we...
09/08/2026

🧠✨ FUNCTIONAL BRAIN HEALTH COACHING: DEMYSTIFIED ✨🧠

What is brain health coaching, and how can it support your overall well-being? Join us for an informative session designed to help you better understand functional brain health coaching and practical ways to support a healthy brain.

📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

📞 Pre-registration required: 540-483-9238

Come learn, ask questions, and discover ways to be proactive about your brain health! 🧠💡

🧘‍♀️✨ YOGA ✨🧘‍♀️Take time to stretch, strengthen, and relax with Yoga at Essig Recreation Center!📅 Wednesdays for 6 Week...
09/08/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ YOGA ✨🧘‍♀️

Take time to stretch, strengthen, and relax with Yoga at Essig Recreation Center!

📅 Wednesdays for 6 Weeks
📆 Beginning September 23
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $55

Whether you're looking to improve flexibility, build strength, or simply take some time for yourself, this class is a great way to start your day! 🌿

📝 Registration deadline: One week before class begins.

🎭🚌 MILL MOUNTAIN THEATER TRIP — OKLAHOMA! 🚌🎭Join us for a fun day trip to Mill Mountain Theatre to see the classic music...
09/07/2026

🎭🚌 MILL MOUNTAIN THEATER TRIP — OKLAHOMA! 🚌🎭

Join us for a fun day trip to Mill Mountain Theatre to see the classic musical OKLAHOMA! 🎶

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Mill Mountain Theatre
👥 Ages 60+
💲 $60

🎟️ First come, first served!

Grab your seat and enjoy a great afternoon of live theater with friends. Don't wait — space is limited!

Address

295 Technology Drive
Rocky Mount, VA
24151

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15404839238

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