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Explore the charming town of New Market, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. Discover local services, recreation spots, residential options, and unique community features. Get involved in this vibrant community!
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New Market, VirginiaCommunity Mapping Project Julie Neese Radford University Transition and Community Based Instruction
New Market, VA • Located in Southern Shenandoah County in the Shenandoah Valley • Small town, slow paced, friendly
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Recreation: #1. New Market Park: Playgrounds, swimming pool, picnic shelters, walking trail Contact: Orville Ryman (540)740-3362 GO BACK
Recreation Cont. #2. New Market Battlefield: Annual re-enactment, museum, walking trails The Battlefield also employs individuals with disabilities for maintenance positions and greeters Contact George Phillips (540)740-3101 GO BACK
Recreation Cont. #3. The Shenvalee Golf Resort: Offers golf packages, tennis, swimming pools Also employs individuals with disabilities as cart drivers and restaurant workers Contact Betty Cook (540)740-3181 GO BACK
Recreation Cont. #4. Community Center Offers classes, movies, exercise programs, child care, support groups, mediation services Contact Lisa Parker (540)740-3491 GO BACK
Services #5. New Market Library: Offers book checkout, Internet access, Free magazines, Book swapping, Educational programs Contact Becky Kipps (540)740-8650 GO BACK
Services Cont. #6. New Market Town Office: -Pay utilities, Vote!, Town Police Contact Chad Neese (540)740-3432 GO BACK
Services Cont. #7. Post Office: -Mail Letters and packages, Buy Stamps, Obtain a post office box Contact Gary Michaels (540)740-3710 GO BACK
Services Cont. #8. Barber Shop: Hair Cut $8.00 Shave $4.00 Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30-6:00 Contact Junior Steptoe (540)740-3639 GO BACK
Residential #9. The Village: Residential home for adults with disabilities. Will not accept individuals with complex medical needs. Provides transportation to jobs and social events. (Private Pay only) Contact Vada Street (540)740-8100 GO BACK
Residential Cont. #10. Good Life Corporation Residential Homes for Individuals with disabilties. Three different houses, Everly, Pickering Place, and Corson House. Provides transportation to jobs and social events. Has own Day Program “Good Day”. Accepts Medicaid Waiver Contact Chris Jetter (540)740-3979 GO BACK
Residential Cont. #11. Sunshine House Transitional Apartments Provides transitional services back into the community for adults with mental illness. There is also a day program facility next door. Contact Joe Remby (540)665-8900
Other Services: • Restaurants• Grocery Stores -McDonalds -New Market Grocery -Burger King -Millies Grocery -Jalisco’s -Chinese -Pizza Buffet ● Gas Stations/Convenience ● Banks -Exxon -Greater Atlantic -Shell -SunTrust -Amoco -Farmer’s and Merchants
Other Services Cont. • Tax Services ● Medical -Getz Accounting -2 Dentists -1 Doctor ●Other ●Churches -Antiques -Methodist -Civil War Shops -Lutheran -Food Pantry -Presbyterian -2 ice cream shops -Thrift Store
Needs: • Transportation! No Taxis, public buses, can only get around on foot or in a private vehicle. Most services are within walking distance but only if in good physical condition. • Many of the buildings are not accessible for individuals with disabilities. This is due to zoning clauses that protect historic buildings.