Senior Activities at GTCC

Pickleball incorporates elements of tennis, racquetball, and badminton, Valinda Dudley, pickleball player said. The paddle is short like a racquetball racket but wooden and so has less give. The ball resembles a small Wiffle ball. It doesn’t bounce like a tennis ball and has more curve potential. Keeping up with the score is harder than keeping up with the ball.

The following activities are scheduled to occur the week of November 9  at the GuyThompsonCommunity Center. All activities are free and open to the public unless a fee is indicated.

Monday – November 9

8:30 a.m. – Senior Tennis Lessons. Come to the O.K. Matthews Tennis Complex and learn tennis from our tennis instructor Rick Cuny. Class is $5.

9 a.m. – Cards and games for seniors. Come out and enjoy games and refreshments at the MiltonCommunity Center.

5:30 p.m. – Tai-Chi: This is a great way to improve your balance and flexibility. This exercise class is not as strenuous as some others, but when you are done you will feel very relaxed and ready for the next day while improving your mobility and flexibility. Class is $5.

Tuesday – November 10

8:30 a.m. to noon – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try. FREE

9 a.m. – Yoga with Angela: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.

1 p.m. – Senior Movie Matinee. Enjoy a movie at the GuyThompsonCommunity Center. Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. a movie will be shown for your entertainment pleasure. This week’s movie will be “The Odd Couple.” FREE

6 p.m. – Yoga with Trudy: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.

Wednesday – November 11

9 a.m. to noon – Artist gathering: If you paint, draw or sketch you are invited to the MiltonCommunity Center to practice your art among other artist in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. FREE

8:30 to 11 a.m. – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try. FREE

6 p.m. – Yoga with Trudy: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.

Thursday – November 12

8:30 a.m. to noon – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try. FREE

1 to 3 p.m. – Bingo at the GuyThompsonCommunity Center. Come and spend an entertaining afternoon playing bingo. There is a wide variety of prizes available and refreshments as well. Your first bingo card is free and each additional card is $1.

6 p.m. – Panhandle Writers Group Meeting: Meet with area writers to critique and offer opinions on written works such as short stories, poems, and parts of books. FREE

Friday – November 13

8:30 a.m. to noon – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. This day is for those who want to come out for a fun recreational time and learn the basics of the game as well as the rules. Experience players are welcomed to come and play as well as space permits. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try. FREE

9 a.m. – Yoga with Angela: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.

10:30 a.m. – Adult Chair Aerobics/Yoga: This is an adaptive exercise class where all activities will be done by sitting or holding onto a chair. This class is great for people with physical issues such as weight, illness, chronic pain, as well as limited flexibility or mobility. Class is $5

noon – Cards and games for seniors. Come out and enjoy games and refreshments at the MiltonCommunity Center. This is a free activity. FREE

Don’t forget to check out our website for information regarding all city sports and activities at www.ci.milton.fl.us or contact the GuyThompsonCommunity Center at 983-5466

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Senior Activities at GTCC