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Pickleball   
 
COST: $3 per participant Outdoor, $5 Indoor
TIMES:
Mondays - 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesdays - 9:00am - 11:00am
Fridays - 8:00am - 10:00 am

DATES:September 2nd - December 19th

LOCATION:Ferris State University Racquet Facility
COORDINATOR:  Jerry Garner


No need to have a paddle, all new players are welcome! 


 



Latin Fusion Dance Fitness
 
 

Thursdays - September - December 18th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Cost: FREE

Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria

Instructor: Janitza Sawyer

Do you love to dance? Latin Fusion Dance Fitness combines Latin and International music with easy-to-follow choreography and aerobic moves for a fun cardiovascular workout. This energetic dance-fitness class will have you movin’, rockin’, shakin’, and feelin' good! Improve your flexibility, strength, balance & endurance at Latin Fusion Dance Fitness. Great for beginners; all levels welcome.

 



SENIOR FIT TIME  

September - December 15th
Tuesday: 4:00 pm—5:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm—4:00 pm

Cost: $2 per participant

Style Station (1619 Catherine Street)

Instructor: DeMar Hatchew, Certified in Senior Fitness

A senior fitness class geared to get those in need of a low
impact routine emphasizing cardio, balance and muscle
stretching. The class will get you feeling energized and
active! Bring a mat, water bottle and personal weights.

 


Delay The Disease - Fitness for Parkinson's 

COST: $2 per participant.
LOCATION: Style Station (1619 Catherine Street)
DATES: September - December 15th
TIME: Thursdays - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm 
INSTRUCTOR: DeMar Hatchew, Continuing Education in Parkinson's Disease Training Methods

A fitness class designed to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. No matter what stage of the disease you are battling—it’s never too late to start exercising! The class will incorporate a variety of chair exercises, stretching, balance work, strength training, and vocal and facial exercises. Caregivers are welcome to join participants.

GROOVE
September - December 16th
Tuesdays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: Free

Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria

Instructor:  Janitza Sawyer

No dance experience required or fancy choreography to memorize! Do the simple steps your way, at the intensity of your choice, and add your own style! Have fun moving and groovin' to ALL genres of music. GROOVE is a great opportunity to cultivate your innate creativity and self-confidence. Wear comfy clothes to move in & comfy shoes (or go barefoot). Be sure to bring along a water bottle and a towel (or yoga mat) for light stretching at the end. Come for the fun and stress relief! Take a sneak peek of the class at bodygroove.com.

Walking Program

October 31st - March 31st
Monday - Thursday - No walking on Fridays or non-school days
4:00pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:  Free
Big Rapids Middle School Hallways

To register, please call Josh Pyles at 231-592-4038

Farmer's Market

Fridays
Ending October 28th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: City Hall Parking Lot

Water Aerobics

October 3rd - December 9th
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No Classes November 23rd or 25th

Location: Ferris State University Recreation Center Pool

Cost $4 Drop in
$40 Punch Card (12 classes)
$84 Season Pass

Low impact exercise offered for adults.  Beginning in the shallow area and progressing to the deep water to allow for a full body workout

Instructor:  Christina Hatfield

To register, please come to City Hall and ask for Josh Pyles.



Delicious Fall Recipes That Are Healthy Too

October 13th and 27th
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Instructor
:  Pam Penney
Cost: Free

Video Call Link:

https://meet.google.com/eja-njff-oed

Or dial: 362 023 228#0441 PIN: -942-(US) +1 323

More phone numbers:

https://tel.meet/eja-njff-oed?pin=5506757517484

This October, we will have live classes via google meet with avid baker (and sometimes cook!) Pam Penney. She will do recipe demonstrations focusing on fall ingredients. She will also go over ideas and tips to make them healthy and tasty. Please click on the link below at the class time and date to attend. Hope to see you there!






© 2018 Big Rapids Parks & Rec Josh Pyles, Park and Recreation Coordinator
EMAIL: Recreation department

ADDRESS: 226 N. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone:  (231)592-4038, Fax (231)592-4059

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