Programs

T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens

Join Marie Lew for a nurturing journey that combines gentle warm-ups, soothing breathing exercises, and the beautiful practice of Chen T'ai Chi. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome, it's an easy way to relieve stress, enhance your health, and rejuvenate your spirit--all for just $12 per class. register online or calling 330.740.7116 ext230 today!

Yoga in the Gardens

Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome. Register / pay online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $15/class No classes on May 15th, May 20th, May 22, May 27, July 1, & 3 September 2, September 30, October 2, November 27, December 23, 25, 30

Yoga Basics Course

Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength & flexibility. Gentle and thorough, welcoming and inclusive, Yoga Basics classes are guided by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $96-8 week course. **Outdoors when weather permits in morning splendor with birdsong**

Through Our Eyes

The Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens welcomes back Noreen and Betsy. This exhibit shares their world through art. As an introduction, they open the show with a series of still-life works painted during a Cathy Welner workshop, titled Welner Florals One and Two. These pieces show how two artists, looking at the same subject on the same day, can create unique and distinctive interpretations. As you explore their work, we hope you'll sense the unmistakable mark of each artist--whether it's Noreen's or Betsy's--and that you find joy and inspiration in what you see. Betsy Ford Growing up with musician parents, I was blessed with an environment that encouraged creativity. I developed a love for drawing, painting, and writing early on, with the support and guidance of my family. My artistic journey began with my first art teacher, Heidi Elsaesser, who taught me that drawing is as much about looking as it is about making marks. I studied at YSU and the Maryland Institute of Art, later returning to YSU to pursue English while continuing to nurture my passion for painting. Learning the exhilarating challenges of watercolor with Mary Kay D'Isa further fueled my artistic exploration. I draw inspiration from artists of the past, as well as from contemporary painters like Noreen and members of the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society. Even as technology evolves, I remain committed to achieving the effect I desire with traditional materials: paint, watercolor, paper, and brush. Noreen Yazvac For me, painting is both an essential form of expression and a daily ritual. Although my parents encouraged my artistic endeavors in childhood, they also guided me toward a conventional career. I pursued work as an administrative assistant at YSU, all the while nurturing my love for art. My passion for watercolor blossomed under the guidance of Christopher Leeper at YSU, and I have since embraced this vibrant medium. Collaborating with Betsy--especially during our years as co-presidents of the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society--has enriched my artistic life. This exhibit, long in discussion and anticipation, is a testament to our shared quest for new techniques and fresh inspiration. Painting is my meditation, a cherished outlet that continually rejuvenates my soul. The artists hope this exhibition invites you to view their art from their unique perspectives and inspires you as much as the creative process inspires them. Enjoy your visit.

Boaters Education Course

Join us for a one day, 8-hour class in boating and water safety designed and presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Watercraft. This course covers the fundamentals of safe boating including state-required equipment, watercraft laws, navigation rules of the road, basic safety and risk management, and aids to navigation. A proficiency exam will be issued at the end of the class, and those who pass the exam will obtain a lifetime boating license that satisfies the Ohio Boater Education Requirement. **Anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 is required to have a boating license if they are going to operate a vessel more than 10 horsepower, including jet skis.** Online pre-registration is required. Call or visit Wick Recreation Area for more details: (330) 740-7114

MetroMutts: Doggie Paddle Into Summer

Bring your furry companion for a paddle boat ride around Lake Glacier! Members free, non-members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.

Paranormal Investigation of the Old Log Cabin PROGRAM FULL

Join Park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society for a paranormal investigation of one of the oldest building in the Valley - The Old Log Cabin. As a bonus, this investigation also includes the old icehouse location. We will split our time between the two locations with the MetroParks trolley serving as our transportation. Participants will have time to interact with the investigators and the spirit energy. Adults only; 18 and older. Registration required. Register/pay by 5/15, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. $40 per person.

Spring Trolley Tour PROGRAM FULL

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay online by 5/16 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR

Spring Trolley Tour - Recreation in the Park

Did you know that in the 1930s, marble tournaments were held at Volney Rogers Field? Did you know that in the 1940s, the Park had an archery club? Did you know that in the 1960s, you could learn to sail on Lake Newport? Learn the history and the stories behind the many recreational activities offered in Mill Creek Park over the past 134 years on this special focus trolley tour. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay online by 5/16 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR

Park Safari: Slippery Rock

Head out on a two-hour eco-adventure with a Park Educator on a casual and educational hike along Mill Creek via the Slippery Rock and Artists' Trails. What we experience and explore is based on the seasonal goings-on of life in the Park. Difficulty: moderate - slow pace, moderately difficult terrain. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Register by 5/17 online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. Rain or shine. 16 years old and up only. FREE