Essig Recreation Center

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

🏐 OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL 🏐Ready to bump, set, and spike? Grab your friends and join us for Open Gym Volleyball!📅 Friday, Se...
09/04/2026

🏐 OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL 🏐

Ready to bump, set, and spike? Grab your friends and join us for Open Gym Volleyball!

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
👥 Ages 18+

Come out for a fun evening of volleyball, exercise, and friendly competition!

📝 Register online or call to register.

🏐 Bring your game and let's play!

🚨 FRAUD & SCAM PREVENTION SEMINAR 🚨Scams are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and p...
09/04/2026

🚨 FRAUD & SCAM PREVENTION SEMINAR 🚨

Scams are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and protect yourself, your family, and your finances!

Join us for Community First: Fraud & Scam Prevention featuring Sgt. Ryan King with the Rocky Mount Police Department.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
👮 Sgt. Ryan King — Rocky Mount Police Department

Learn practical tips to help you spot scams, avoid fraud, and know what to do if you think you've been targeted.

📞 Registration required: 540-483-9238

Knowledge is your best defense! 🛡️

💜 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S 💜How much do you know about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Join us for an i...
09/03/2026

💜 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S 💜

How much do you know about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Join us for an informative program designed to help you recognize the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and learn when it may be time to seek additional information or support.

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

📞 Registration required: 540-483-9238

Join us to learn more, ask questions, and become better informed about Alzheimer’s and brain health.

☕🍰 DEATH CAFÉ 🍰☕Join us for a meaningful and open conversation about death, dying, and the end-of-life experience in a r...
09/03/2026

☕🍰 DEATH CAFÉ 🍰☕

Join us for a meaningful and open conversation about death, dying, and the end-of-life experience in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
🍰 Cake will be served!

Death Café is an opportunity to gather, share thoughts, listen to others, and have honest conversations about a topic we don't always talk about.

📞 Registration required: 540-483-9238

Come for the conversation, stay for the cake! ☕🍰

🌧️🌱 RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP 🌱🌧️Learn how to conserve water and make the most of nature’s rainfall with our Rain Barrel Work...
09/02/2026

🌧️🌱 RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP 🌱🌧️

Learn how to conserve water and make the most of nature’s rainfall with our Rain Barrel Workshop!

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $60

📝 Registration deadline: September 3

Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how a rain barrel can help you collect and reuse rainwater around your home and garden.

🌿 Save water. Save resources. Grow smarter!

🧘‍♀️✨ YIN YOGA ✨🧘‍♀️Slow down, stretch, and create a little more calm in your week with Yin Yoga at Essig Recreation Cen...
09/02/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ YIN YOGA ✨🧘‍♀️

Slow down, stretch, and create a little more calm in your week with Yin Yoga at Essig Recreation Center!

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

Yin Yoga uses gentle, longer-held stretches to encourage relaxation, flexibility, and mindful movement. Come take an hour for yourself and start your day feeling refreshed! 🌿

📝 Registration deadline: One week before class begins.

🎉🎲 FAMILY BINGO! 🎲🎉Bring the whole family and join us for a fun night of BINGO, prizes, and family fun at Essig Recreati...
09/01/2026

🎉🎲 FAMILY BINGO! 🎲🎉

Bring the whole family and join us for a fun night of BINGO, prizes, and family fun at Essig Recreation Center!

📅 Friday, September 11
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎲 Games Start: 6:30 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

Gather your family and friends and get ready for a night of laughs, excitement, and BINGO! 🥳

Come early, grab your seat, and let the games begin!

💪🌟 SAIL — STAY ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE! 🌟💪Keep moving, build strength, improve balance, and stay active with SAIL ...
09/01/2026

💪🌟 SAIL — STAY ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE! 🌟💪

Keep moving, build strength, improve balance, and stay active with SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life)!

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
📆 Starting September 21
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

This fun, evidence-based exercise program is designed to help older adults improve strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance — all while supporting an active and independent lifestyle.

📞 Registration required: 540-483-9238

Come get moving and stay strong for life! 💪❤️

🦌🔪 DEER PROCESSING SEMINAR 🔪🦌Want to learn more about proper deer processing? Join us for an informative Deer Processing...
08/31/2026

🦌🔪 DEER PROCESSING SEMINAR 🔪🦌

Want to learn more about proper deer processing? Join us for an informative Deer Processing Seminar presented by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

Learn valuable information and techniques from wildlife professionals.

🦌 Whether you're new to processing or looking to sharpen your skills, this seminar is a great opportunity to learn!

🌟🎉 SENIOR EXPO 2026! 🎉🌟It’s one of the biggest senior events of the year, and you won’t want to miss it!Join us for the ...
08/31/2026

🌟🎉 SENIOR EXPO 2026! 🎉🌟

It’s one of the biggest senior events of the year, and you won’t want to miss it!

Join us for the Franklin County Senior Expo featuring a full day of fun, information, entertainment, and community connections.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

✨ Over 80 Vendors
🚚 Food Trucks
🎤 Elvis!
🎱 BINGO
🎁 Giveaways
🤝 Community Resources & Information

Bring your friends and come spend the day with us! Discover local resources, meet new people, enjoy great food and entertainment, and have some fun along the way.

❤️ There’s something for everyone at the Senior Expo!

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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