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Get Outdoors: Ongoing events
| Article published on Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
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Archery for Kidz
SEMINOLE Archery for Kidz is offered at the Seminole Recreation Center. The cost of the class is $20 per four-week session and the class is continuous throughout the year. Participants ages 8 to 10 will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and those 10 to 14 from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. The class is taught by a certified archery instructor with 22 years of experience. Instructions will include the proper techniques of shooting a bow, stance and target sight. Call 391-8345.
Boating classes to get under way
MADEIRA BEACH Boating Safety classes are offered by Flotilla 73 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes are at 299 Boca Ciega Drive. Call Al MacMillan at 585-9268 or 391-5185.
Boat Smart program
CLEARWATER A Boat Smart program for power boaters and sailors to learn basic boating skills and seamanship is offered by Clearwater Sail & Power Squadron every Monday and Wednesday at the squadron building, 1000 Cleveland St. Course material is $40 and additional students in the same family pay only $20 for an extra homework packet. To register, call 441-8775 or visit www.clearwaterpowersquadron.com.
USCG Auxiliary teaches boater safety
ST. PETERSBURG - Several Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs will be offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program satisfies the state boater safety education requirements. The course is taught at 1300 Beach Drive S.E. Call 823-3753.
SPSPS to offer boating classes
ST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron offers Boat Smart Courses. The Sailing Center is at 250 Second Ave. S. Call at 867-3088 or visit www.boating-stpete.org.
Dixie Junior Rebels Youth Football
PINELLAS PARK Dixie Junior Rebels Youth Football at the Dixie Field House, Youth Park Soccer Complex, 3750 66th Ave. Call 541-4124 or visit www.dixiejrrebels.com.
Exercise classes
TREASURE ISLAND The Treasure Island Recreation Department is offering three new exercise classes at the Treasure Island Community Center and City Hall Auditorium. Yoga In TI is offered Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center Garden Room at Gulf Boulevard and 106th Avenue. Call Cheri McNally at 709-1162. Restore The Core pilates classes are Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center Garden Room and Thursdays at the City Hall Auditorium, 120 108th Ave. Call Kelly Rowles at 871-0975. Zumba classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium. Call Ana Cano at 278-4585.
Fast Pitch Softball
PINELLAS PARK Pinellas Fast Pitch Softball at the Youth Park Softball Fields, 4100 66th Ave. The fast-pitch instructional season is a great opportunity for players to develop skills and have fun without the manager, sponsors and concession. Call 527-3677 or visit www.pinellasfastpitch.org.
Jazzercise
TREASURE ISLAND Instructor Ginger Hancock offers 60-minute jazzercise workouts at Treasure Island City Auditorium, 120 108th Ave. The schedule is Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Cost is $35 a month. For more information, call 289-6795 or e-mail gingersjazzercise@gmail.com.
Jazzercise classes
SEMINOLE Jazzercise classes are now available at the Seminole Recreation Center. Jazzercise is a 60-minute workout that fuses dance and muscle toning movements, choreographed to music. The cost is $32 a month and includes three classes a week. Classes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. For more information call 391-8345.
Kickboxing program
SEMINOLE Fourth-degree black belt and world champion Mark Graden instructs a kickboxing program Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Seminole Recreation Center. The fee is $36 per four-week session. For more information, call 391-8345.
National Little League
PINELLAS PARK Pinellas Park National Little League at the Helen Howarth Recreation Center, 6301 94th Ave. Call 544-1935 or visit www.pinellasparknational.com.
Pilates
BELLEAIR Certified pilates instructor and personal trainer Sue Riley offers group reformer classes and one-on-one training sessions upstairs at the Dimmitt Community Center, 918 Osceola Road. Group reformer classes are Mondays at 9 a.m., Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pilates strengthens abdominals, stretches tight muscles and tones the whole body. Pilates is a great way to get in shape for the upcoming holidays. Free fitness evaluations and demonstrations are available by scheduling an appointment with Sue at 742-6600.
Pilates classes
TREASURE ISLAND The city of Treasure Island is offering Restore The Core exercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the beach at the Treasure Island Beach Access, Gulf Boulevard and 104th Avenue. Classes will be in the Community Center Garden Room in the event of inclement weather. Restore the Core is mat pilates that targets muscles in moms of all ages. The fee is $15 a class or $60 a month plus a one time registration fee of $60. For more information, call Kelly Rowles at 360-4514.
PONY Baseball
PINELLAS PARK Pinellas Park PONY Baseball at the Davis Field Complex, 7671 61st St. Youth sports baseball league serving all of Pinellas County. All boys and girls living in Pinellas County are eligible to participate during the spring and fall seasons. The league is dual-affiliated with PONY Youth Baseball and Dizzy Dean Youth Baseball to allow for more post-season opportunities for the players. Call 548-0891 or visit www.ponybaseball.net.
Rumba dance classes
INDIAN SHORES The Town of Indian Shores is offering rumba dance classes on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Town Hall auditorium, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Beginning and intermediate lessons will be available. Cost is $8 per lesson. Call instructor Carol Baker for details at 374-3881.
Senior exercise classes
INDIAN SHORES Exercise classes for seniors are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Indian Shores Town Hall auditorium. Cost is $5 per class. Call Cindy Brauer at 430-2756 or Sheryl King at 481-4950 for more information.
Step aerobics
SEMINOLE Step aerobics at the Seminole Recreation Center under the direction of instructor Amanda Collins. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Classes are on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Participants must have a Seminole Recreation card. Call 391-8345 for more information.
Yoga classes
INDIAN SHORES Yoga classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the Town Hall auditorium. Cost is $6 per class. Call Tom Meagher at 365-4901 for details.
Senior sports
SEMINOLE The Seminole Recreation Division is offering a variety of sports activities for seniors. Pickleball is Monday and Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.; volleyball, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; and badminton, Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 391-8345.
Shuffleboard club competitions
ST. PETE BEACH A new shuffleboard club seeks participants for its competition three times a week at Pass-A-Grille Park, 1000 Pass-A-Grille Way. No shuffleboard experience is necessary. The club meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Jim Barber at 360-1858 for information.
Thunderbirds Youth Football
PINELLAS PARK Thunderbirds Youth Football at the Dixie Field House, 7671 61st St. N. Contacts: Football, Bob Klinesmith, 545-4208; Flag Football, Lynn Cameron, 548-1901; Cheerleading, Kris Klinesmith, 545-4208; Flag Cheerleading, Maria Elkin, 422-1996, or call the Field House at 541-4292.
Wheelchair tennis clinics
CLEARWATER Brooks Rehabilitation has partnered with Clearwaters Therapeutic Recreation department to form a wheelchair tennis clinic on Fridays, 5 to 6:45 p.m., at Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex, 100 Edenville Ave., Clearwater. These clinics are free to anyone who wants to participate, and they are aimed to provide qualified wheelchair tennis instruction without being expensive. These sports also are for those who have a loss of function in one or both lower extremities. People who use power wheelchairs also can participate. There are sports wheelchairs available to use while at the clinics. Call 793-2339, ext. 238.
Yoga classes
SEMINOLE Yoga classes are offered at the Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St., Tuesdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m., and Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are just $7 each. Participants should bring their own mat and must be a Seminole Recreation member to participate. For more information, call 391-8345.
Yoga classes
TREASURE ISLAND Certified Yoga Instructor Osha Ray is teaching a yoga, stretching, and meditation class Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place and 106th Avenue. The cost is $8 for each class or four classes for $25. The class is for all levels and beginners are welcome. The instructor recently moved to Florida from Santa Barbara, Calif. She is certified through Ananda and Kripalu, and has been practicing yoga for over 30 years. Call 388-6682 or 805-680-3877, or e-mail osharay@yahoo.com.
Beach yoga
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH Yoga on the Beach takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m., on the beach at 22nd Avenue. Call Tom at 365-4901.
Youth Soccer
PINELLAS PARK Pinellas Park Youth Soccer at the Youth Park Soccer Complex, 3750 66th Ave. Play the worlds most popular team sport at the recreational or competitive level. Recreational teams for children ages 4 to 18 and competitive teams for boys and girls of all age groups. Call 528-2509 or visit www.ppysa.com.
Chair yoga
DUNEDIN The Hale Activity Center introduces chair yoga sessions for seniors to help restore and maintain strength, flexibility and range of motion. The group will do yoga moves from a chair instead of a mat. Register at the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Classes are held in four-week sessions on each Thursday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monthly cost is $22 for Dunedin residents and $33 for nonresidents. The next class begins May 7. Classes are taught by Cecile Gegg, a certified instructor who has practiced yoga for more than 30 years. Call 298-3299.
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Article published on Thursday, June 25, 2009
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