said . “ We offer several classes that are popular with young people . They like the exercise classes and the hand sewing , beginning sewing , heirloom sewing and smocking classes , as well as the machine quilting classes .”
The center ’ s low-impact exercise classes and computer classes , which will now be held in the new computer lab , are usually very popular with those 55 and older .
“ As soon as we get the go-ahead , we will begin the computer classes ,” Anderson said . “ Barbara Young is the teacher and she is excellent . She really loves giving back to the community .”
Classes aren ’ t the only draw for the citizens of Meridian .
“ We have several groups that meet here , including people who have bridge club meetings , knitting and crocheting groups , several retiree organizations ,” Anderson said . “ We have groups that come and play pool and snooker , people who come and play board games and card games , or borrow books from the lending library .”
And some people , she noted , come simply to be around other people and to socialize .
Although anxious to get back to a full schedule , Anderson said the safety of everybody must be considered first .
“ We are going to reopen slowly and cautiously . We will follow the city ’ s mask mandate and we will sanitize every day after closing ,” the MAC director said , adding , “ Although the regular hours are from 8 a . m . -5 p . m . Monday through Friday , because of the necessity to sanitize the building , we will close at 4 p . m .” T
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List of Activities
Following is the 2021 List of Activities for Summer , June 7-July 5 and Fall , Aug . 9-Sept . 6 :
Class Fees
Checks are to be made payable to City of Meridian : $ 27 , adults under 55 living in city limits ; $ 32 , adults under 55 living outside city limits ; $ 16 , adults over 66 living inside city limits ; $ 18 , adults over 66 living outside city limits . Most classes require at least six students . Call Meridian Activity Center at 601-485-1812 to be sure classes have enough to meet each session .
Monday Classes
• Strength training with Pat , from 8:30-9:30 a . m .
• Yoga with Pat , from 9:30-10:30 a . m .
• Seated Exercise , from 9-10 a . m .
• Hand Quilting with Sue , from 9-11:30 a . m .
• Hand Quilting with Sue , from Noon-2:30 p . m .
• Smocking with Teresa , from 8:30- 11:30 a . m
• Smocking with Teresa , from 11:30 a . m . -2:30 p . m .
• Machine Quilting with Linda , from
1-4 p . m .
• Bridge Club , from 1-5 p . m .
• Floral Design with Benny , from 4:30-7:30 p . m .
• Slimnastics with Brenda , from 4:30-5:30 p . m .
• Yoga with Pat ( FREE ), from 5:30- 6:30 p . m .
• Machine Quilting Group ( no instructor ), from 5:30-8:30 p . m .
Tuesday Classes
• Seated Exercise , from 9-10 a . m .
• Advanced Painting with Peggy , from 9 a . m . -Noon
• Advanced Painting with Peggy , from 1-4 p . m .
• Smocking with Teresa , from 8:30- 11:30 a . m
• Smocking with Teresa , from 11:30 a . m . -2:30 p . m .
• Hand Quilting with Sue , from 9-11:30 a . m .
• Hand Quilting with Sue , from Noon-2:30 p . m .
• Machine Quilting with Linda , from 9 a . m . -Noon
• Machine Quilting with Linda , from 1-4 p . m .
• Stained Glass with Chris , from 2-4 p . m .
• Bridge Club , from Noon-4 p . m .
Wednesday Classes
• Strength training with Pat , from 8:30-9:30 a . m .
• Yoga with Pat , from 9:30-10:30 a . m .
• Seated Exercise , from 9-10 a . m .
• Slimnastics with Brenda , from 4:30-5:30 p . m .
• Art with Peggy , from 9 a . m . -Noon
• Art with Peggy , from 1-4 p . m .
• Beginner Bridge , from 1-3 p . m .
Thursday Classes
• Seated Exercise , from 9-10 a . m .
• Intermediate / Advance Heirloom Sewing , from 9 a . m . -Noon
• Intermediate / Advance Heirloom Sewing , from 1-4 p . m .
• Crochet / Knitting Group ( no instructor ), from 1-4 p . m .
• Gentle Yoga with Pat , from 10-11 a . m .
• Bridge Club , from Noon-4 p . m .
• Slimnastics with Brenda , from 4:30-5:30 p . m .
• Yoga with Pat ( FREE ), from 5:30- 6:30 p . m .
Friday Classes
• Strength Training with Pat , from 8:30-9:30 a . m .
• Yoga with Pat , from 9:30-10:30 a . m .
• Seated Exercise , from 9-10 a . m .
Other than exercise classes , Friday is used as an independent day . Friends get together to play cards , dominoes , jigsaw puzzles , board games , etc . Get a group together and join in .
MAC Learning Lab
The MAC Learning Lab includes six student computers and one instructor station that utilizes a large screen wall mounted to aid students in following the instructor .
Classes are low stress and participants will have lots of fun and laughter along with learning . Class dates vary so call or stop by for current schedules . Other classes of interest may be added later .
Ceramic Studio
Open Tuesday and Thursday , from 9 a . m . -4:30 p . m . Instructor available only during scheduled class days . Studio may be used any day to work on projects . Instructor : Scarlet Leeper .
Special Activities ( Call to verify )
• Movie Day — Each month . Call for current date and movie title .
• Workshops — Call for information
• Interest Groups — Magnolia & Carousel Quilt Guilds ; Carousel Doll Cub
• Group Meetings : Telephone Pioneers ; United Auto Workers ; Daughters of the American Revolution ; Retired Educators
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