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Pickleball   
 
COST: $5 per participant
TIMES:Mondays and Wednesdays - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
DATES:January 7th - May 1st
LOCATION:Ferris Racquet and Fitness Center

No need to have a paddle, all new players are welcome! All players must wear tennis shoes in the facility.

Coordinator:  Gary Lenon
 


TOUCH-A-Truck  
 

Saturday, April 27th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Cost: Free

Department of Public Safety Parking Lot

Come visit and explore different large trucks you see every day.  Honk the horn, sit in the driver seat and have fun!!!

 

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TAI CHI  
 

January 7th - May 8th
Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00 pm—1:00 pm

Cost: $2 per participant

Artworks

Instructor: Mary Loesch, Certified International Instructor

An ancient form of exercise originally developed in China
as a martial art. This exercise has benefits to allow
participants to improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and
coordination. New comers are always welcome!!

  

 LINE DANCE CLASSES  

January 3rd - April 25th
Cost: $2 per participant 

Instructor: Diane Jones

Come join choreographed line dancing
while increasing your heart rate for a great
cardio workout! You can select the class
that best fits your needs.

MORNING LINE DANCE

Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00 am - 9:00 am (Beginner)
9:00 am—10:00 am (Intermediate)

Artworks, Dance Studio


  


SENIOR FIT TIME  
 January 2nd -

- April 25th
Tuesday: 4:00 pm—5:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm—4:00 pm

Cost: $2 per participant

Style Station (1619 Catherine Street)

(No class Feb 25th - March 6th))

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.

  


ZUMBA GOLD zumba-gold-logo 

Thursdays
January 10th - April 25th
5:30 - 6:30 pm


Cost: $2 per participant

Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria

(No class March 21st or March 28th)

Instructor: Janitza Sawyer, AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor

Zumba�ƒ� Gold is perfect for active older adults, as well as
those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle,
who are looking for a modified Zumba�ƒ� class that recreates
the original moves you love at a lower intensity. The design
of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba�ƒ�
choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and
coordination

  
Delay The Disease - Fitness for Parkinson's 

COST: $2 per participant.
LOCATION: Style Station (1619 Catherine Street)
DATES: January 3rd - April 25th
TIME: Thursdays - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (No Class Feb 25th - March 6th)
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.

WATER AEROBICS
January 14th - May 10th
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

COST - $4 per class or $40 for punch card (12 classes)

Ferris State Recreation Center Pool

(No class March 4th-8th and March 29th)

Instructor:  Sherry Williams

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

AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS

COST: FREE
DAYS:  Tuesday and Thursday - April 2nd - April 30th
TIME - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Hemlock Park Tennis Courts

This program is for students grades 5th – 8th. BRCTA has teamed up with Ferris States Professional Tennis Management Program and Club Tennis to provide this great opportunity.                                          


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