Right on target

BERLIN TWP. — An Erie MetroParks program aimed at teaching people a new skill. A group of locals, age 50 or older, attended an archery program Wednesday evening at Edison Woods MetroPark. For two friends in attendance, Kathy Griffin and Jenny Sanders, neither had ever used a bow and arrow. They've been trying new things over the last year and a half, so they decided to give archery a shot. They were pleasantly surprised when they hit the targets. "I like a challenge," Sanders said. "It's fun to learn a new skill." Spouses Kurt and Debbie Loyd have attended Erie MetroParks' archery programs before and enjoyed them. "It's nice to do something different," Debbie said. Archery programs have been a part of Erie MetroParks' programming for a while. Programs are offered for different ages and skill levels. Mike Hensley, Erie MetroParks' program manager and naturalist, instructs the archery programs. He's been shooting since he was a kid. Archery is very versatile. People can shoot indoors or outdoors. It also develops a variety of skills and uses different muscle groups. And of course, it's fun. Anyone can try it. "We love offering programs for people that get them outside and active," Hensley said. "We're here to serve the community." There are archery basics and archery club programs on Sunday. Find out more details at eriemetroparks.org