With winter upon us bringing shorter days and the chance for winter doldrums, now is the time to take advantage of classes from Newport News Parks and Recreation Instructional Programs. From basic art, boxing, and dance to introduction to aviation ground school and knitting classes, the winter programs have a variety wide enough to whet the appetite of young and old. There are even free movies on select days at community centers.

The course catalog can be accessed through the Parks, Recreation and Tourism website and register at any one of the community centers or over the phone. Online registration is easy too with ActiveNet. For all the latest information, be sure to like the Parks, Recreation & Tourism's Instructional Programs Facebook page.