Open Basketball
Ages: 18 & up
Date: Every Tuesday starting January 5th
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Ottoson Middle School, Upper Gym
Cost: $8/day or $75/10 nights
StrollerFit Code 220513
Ages: Parent and Child
Dates: (A): _8 week sessions starts Tuesday, January 19 – March 16 (x: 2/16)
Time: 11:15am-12:00pm ~
Where: Gibbs Gym~~Cost: $104
StrollerFit offers you a 45-minute stroller fitness workout with your baby and/or toddler. In a safe and interactive stroller fitness class, parents use strollers, resistance training and body weight to get in shape. Children are entertained by songs, nursery rhymes, visual stimulation, and activities.
Instructor Catherine Milliken is an ACE certified group fitness instructor, and she will help you achieve muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness, all while having a great time with your child(ren) and other caregivers in the class. There is a one time equipment fee of $45 (includes two resistance bands, two mommymuscle balls, and a water bottle in a heavy duty nylon bag) payable to the instructor the first day of the class.
Zumba for Adult Code 220514
When: _8-week session starts Tuesdays, January 19 - March 9, 2010 (x: February 23)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Lower Ottoson Blue Gym~~Cost: $64.00 per person
Zumba® combines high energy, motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the participants to dance their worries away, and burn 500-700 calories in the process. It is based on the principle that a workout should be fun so you want to do it. Zumba is great for the mind, body, and soul. It is a "feel-happy" workout — so don't forget to bring your smiles, but also be prepared to sweat! No Dance experience required! Bring a water bottle and towel.!
Robbins Farm Cooperative Learning Garden
The Robbins Farm Cooperative Learning Garden will be gardened by a cooperative group of individuals. The mission of the garden will be to educate children and adults how to garden. Various gardening demonstrations and tours will be held throughout the year at the garden. A comprehensive educational component will also be offered to the entire community through our website and gardening blog. More information on the cooperative learning garden and how to become involved will be available at the Arlington Recreation Department after January 1st.
Magnolia Community Gardens
The lottery for available plots for the Magnolia Community Gardens will be held in March 2010. For more information please contact Dan McGrath at dmcgrath@town.arlington.ma.us.
Youth & Adult Badminton Classes
All sessions held Dallin School Gymnasium
Badminton is a fast, fun, and social game that can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages. Even if you are new to badminton, you will quickly learn the basics and join others in exciting games. Indoor badminton is more fun, more exciting, more energetic than the 'backyard badminton' that most Americans are familiar with. Experienced players as well as beginners will be taught/coached. Some rackets will be available for use or purchase. Shuttlecocks will be supplied. Pashupati Paneru will lead customized instruction and training.
Session 1 Code 220509
Ages: Youths, Entry-Level Adults, plus Adults with some experience.
Time: 6:15pm – 7:05pm
(A1): Mondays, January 4 – February 8 (x: 1/18) Cost: 5 weeks $50
(B1): Mondays, February 22 – March 29 Cost: 6 weeks $60
(C1): Wednesdays, April 7 – May 19 Cost: 6 weeks $60
This session is structured for Youths and Entry Level Adults. Parents and their children are encouraged to join. Adults who have not played in many years will find this to be a good way to renew good basic skills again. Groupings will be made.
Session 2 Code 220510
Ages: Youth and Adults of All Skill Levels
Time: 7:10pm – 8:00 pm
(A1): Mondays, January 4 – February 8 (x: 1/18) Cost: 5 weeks $50
(B1): Mondays, February 22 – March 29 Cost: 6 weeks $60
(C1): Wednesdays, April 7 – May 19 Cost: 6 weeks $60
This session is ideal for the experienced youths and all adults who want to re-establish their skills or get back into shape. Emphases is placed on footwork and hitting techniques. Training will be customized to the needs of the participants.
Session 3 Code 220511
Ages: Youth and Adults of All Skill Levels
Time: 8:10pm – 9:00pm
When: Wednesdays, April 7 – May 19 Cost: 6 weeks $60
Where: Dallin School Gym
This session is structured for the experienced youth and adults. Emphases on footwork and techniques. Training will be geared to the needs of needs of the participants.
Open Play Badminton Code 220512
Ages: Youth and Adults.
Time: 6:15pm – 9:15pm
(A1): Mondays, January 4 – February 8 (x: 1/18) Cost: 5 weeks $50
(B1): Mondays, February 22 – March 29 Cost: 6 weeks $60
(C1): Wednesdays, April 7 – May 19 Cost: 6 weeks $60
Open play for all levels of players using the magnet-board player selection system for playing. Youths with a parent are welcome to play. A good place to put into practice the techniques just learned. No instruction, just playing. Walk-in players will be accepted when space is available.
Students currently in Session 1 or 2 are encouraged to sign up for open play, the fee for them is half the listed price.
Pashupati Paneru is a Certified USA Badminton Coach who has trained and competed at top world Centers. A champion international badminton player originally from Nepal, Pashu won the Men's Singles Championship at the 2008 New York Open. At the 2009 Bay State Championship Games, he won the Men's Singles and Mixed Doubles events. Pashu is currently running a junior training program and is coaching private sessions in the Boston area. We are very honored to have him coaching at Arlington Recreation. Private sessions with Pashupati Paneru can be arranged directly with Pashu.
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