Reeves Community Center

As our staff works to merge the Reeves Community Center into our Parks and Recreation plans, I am happy to express my thoughts regarding this ambitious venture. The Reeves Center has always been a critical element in our city's recreation activities and with the merger will become the center of our city's growing recreation plans.

We have a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and this group will continue to work with our new Parks and Recreation Department Head as we attempt to utilize all of our parks and facilities. Our board of Commissioners recognizes the various needs expressed by our citizens for recreation facilities and want to provide these as resources can become available. At the same time we are

sensitive to the tax burden on our citizens and must keep this to a minimum. We truly believe the merger of Reeves into our city Recreation Department will be in everyone's best interest.

The Reeves fee schedule for participation in all activities and the detailed programs to be offered are getting careful study and this will continue. In the interim the previous schedule remains in effect and will be prorated until June 30th. The new fee structure will become effective July 1st, 2005.

We believer this merger is a major positive step that will benefit all of our citizens and as our city continues to grow through annexation and internal growth we will be able to provide more of the facilities and programs we need. We see this merger as a tremendous opportunity and at the same time a real challenge. Have patience as we all work to make our Parks and Recreation Department and our recreation facilities the best for a city our size in North Carolina.

Jack A. Loftis, Mayor

Thanks to RIDGE ROLLERS VELO
for sponsoring the
4th Annual Tour des Gaps Bike Ride

On September 30, 2006, Ridge Rollers Velo hosted 82 miles of FREE PAIN. Thanks to the club for making it a great ride.

Three-way Partnership to Benefit Youth, Community

RCC, the Surry Arts Council, and the Mt. Airy City Schools are collaborating on several projects that will better serve the youth of the community. Programs will be offered that will enhance the summer parks program, provide on-site dance programs for RCC kids, and provide access to Surry Arts Council activities such as other classes and movies. For more information, call RCC at 336-786-8313.

Nautilus Room Renovation Complete
Nautilus has moved across the hall to the large exercise room with windows along the Renfro side of RCC. The room is equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, and a large assortment of Nautilus equipment, some of which is brand new. To make the new bright and airy room even more comfortable, it is also equipped with 6 large screen TVs and ceiling fans. The old Nautilus room is now the free weights work-out area. This room boasts the largest selection of fee weights available in the Mt. Airy area.To see some pictures of the new rooms, click here!!

Congratulations to everyone participating in the
2006 RCC 5K Run on the Greenway!!!

As you'll see from the stats below, there was an awesome turnout for the 5K run, sponsored by The Mount Airy Junior Women's Club and the Reeves Community Center Foundation. 127 runners ran the 5K and around 20 people participated in the 1/2 mile Fun Run. This year's even doubled the participation from the previous year.

About $7000 was raised, after expenses, for the organizations' charitable project.

Thanks to all participants, sponsors, and volunteers for a great event.

Next year's date will be Saturday, October 13, 2007. Mark your calendars NOW!

Check out run times and rankings in these Adobe Acrobat documents. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat document reader, click here to download your free copy.

Women's Run Men's Run Overall