Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Program Guide Spring-Summer 2024 | Page 19

ATHLETICS
FITNESS

ADULTS 55 +

ATHLETICS
60 & Up Softball League
This softball program is designed to be a fun way for adults to continue to play the sport they love . Age is determined as of December 31 , 2024 . Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays at Creech Road Park . Meeting Location : Avery Street Recreation Center
Age 60 + Tue , Jul 30 6-7pm
FITNESS
Senior Pickleball Lessons
RES
$ 475 / Team
NON- RES
$ 25 / Player
Learn Pickleball , a mini-tennis game played by two or four people using a wooden / composite paddle and a light weight ball . Practice hitting the ball and learning the very basics of the game . Additional sessions will be added based on interest . Volunteer led , registration required , and participants must be a member of GSC . Location : Garner Recreation Center Gym 2
RES
NON- RES
Apr 1-Apr 22 Mon 10am-12pm FREE FREE
Tai Chi / Qi Gong
Tai Chi provides a series of meditative movements that release tension . Qi Gong uses coordinated body-posture and movement , breathing , and meditation to let go of stress . Combined , they offer physical , emotional , and spiritual health benefits . Location : Garner Senior Center Fitness Annex
RES
A Step Up : Intermediate Soul Line Dance
Enjoy this total body workout using line dancing . This class is designed for participants to have fun and burn calories while grooving to the latest dances . Must be familiar with basic line dance moves and have some line dancing experience . Location : Garner Senior Center Fitness Annex
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NON- RES
Apr 30-Jun 4 Tue 11am-12pm $ 15 $ 21 Jun 25-Jul 30 Tue 11am-12pm $ 15 $ 21 Aug 20-Sep 24 Tue 11am-12pm $ 15 $ 21
NON- RES
May 1-Jun 5 Wed 12:15-1:15pm $ 15 $ 21 Jun 26-Jul 31 Wed 12:15-1:15pm $ 15 $ 21 Aug 21-Sep 25 Wed 12:15-1:15pm $ 15 $ 21
G Squad
Join people who love to dance , can commit to a team , and have the ability to perform and compete in dance routines and events . A sense of rhythm , coordination , and the ability to move are required . There are fees for dance items , travel , costumes , and competitions . Sign up at the GSC front desk or call 919.779.0122 . Location : Garner Senior Center Fitness Annex
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NON- RES
Through May 2 Thu 4-5pm FREE FREE
“ GSC provides a wide range of groups and activities . Helpful and friendly staff ! Great opportunity to meet people and make friendships .” GSC member
Garner Senior Friendship Café provides meals for people 60 + who are in need . Friendship Café is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am-12pm at the Garner Senior Center , 205 E . Garner Road , Garner . Site Manager is Febbie Gordon . For more information , call 984.222.0044 or email garnercongregate @ wakemow . org .
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