Is Pickleball for you?

Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving—the most significant difference from tennis. Students will be notified, via text, of weather location change the morning of class.

Registration closes on 9/18, no refunds or transfers allowed after that date.

Bring a pickleball paddle and 2 balls with your name on them (approx. $15–$40  (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water. 

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

Practicing the basic strokes of pickleball keeps your game consistent, but one of the more fun things to do is to try out new shots. Strokes allow you to apply action to the ball, whereas a shot is more specific and happens after you have made a stroke. Get an introduction to a variety of shots, including the block, dink, lob, and volley shots. Serve and return of serve will also be covered. To have the best experience in this class, players are encouraged to have taken a Pickleball Taster course or played at the beginner level. Rain date 9/29.

Registration closes on 9/18, no refunds or transfers allowed after that date.

Required: Pickleball paddle and two balls with your name written on them (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes and water.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.

Tai Chi is a gentle, beautiful, meditative form of expression that is also a true martial art with defensive application. Each session begins with basic Qigong to create focus and relaxation, followed by gentle strength training using chairs and balls. The second half of each class entails learning Tai Chi postures and, as the class progresses each week, working on putting the postures into forms. Designed with balance in mind and including modifications where necessary, this course is the perfect exercise, encompassing balance, relaxation, focus, strength, stretching, cognitive stimulation, and discipline. Everyone can do some variation of Tai Chi! No class 10/14. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes.

Laurie Huenteo received her Tai Chi certification through the Functional Aging Institute/Open Door Tai Chi. She has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong for 13+ years and teaching for the last seven. She is passionate about teaching Tai Chi.

Tai Chi is a gentle, beautiful, meditative form of expression that is also a true martial art with defensive application. Each session begins with basic Qigong to create focus and relaxation, followed by gentle strength training using chairs and balls. The second half of each class entails learning Tai Chi postures and, as the class progresses each week, working on putting the postures into forms. Designed with balance in mind and including modifications where necessary, this course is the perfect exercise, encompassing balance, relaxation, focus, strength, stretching, cognitive stimulation, and discipline. Everyone can do some variation of Tai Chi! No class 10/14. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes.

Laurie Huenteo received her Tai Chi certification through the Functional Aging Institute/Open Door Tai Chi. She has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong for 13+ years and teaching for the last seven. She is passionate about teaching Tai Chi.

This contemplative, slow-paced exercise focuses on stretching the body's connective tissues and relaxing the muscles by holding poses for three to five minutes. Postures can be held when seated or lying flat. This technique is calming and balanced, enhances joint flexibility, lowers tension and boosts energy. No experience necessary.

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing; bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks, a bolster (couch pillows work) and a blanket.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through the ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.

Strengthen and deepen your Tai Chi practice by expanding your basic exercises while putting moves together to create a form. Some meditation practices may be included as an aid to further relaxation, stress reduction, and pain management. Chairs will be available for those that need them. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. Prerequisite: Beginner Tai Chi Level I. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes.

Laurie Huenteo received her Tai Chi certification through the Functional Aging Institute/Open Door Tai Chi. She has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong for 13+ years and teaching for the last seven. She is passionate about teaching Tai Chi.

Classes in aerial yoga include flips, tricks and inversions. By keeping the swing at hip height, it transforms into a hammock that supports you during backbends and inversions and offers a unique way to build core, arm, and leg strength. You'll flow and fly in your aerial swing during these 50-minute lessons, fusing the grace of yoga with the freedom of flight. Wear comfortable workout-type clothes but nothing too loose, and be prepared to go barefoot.

Ashley Jolly is certified in both barre and aerial yoga. Her main focuses are on strength, stability, and flexibility, as she finds these to be the trifecta of great fitness.

Is Pickleball for you?

Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving—the most significant difference from tennis. Students will be notified, via text, of weather location change the morning of class.

Registration closes on 9/25, no refunds or transfers allowed after that date.

Bring a pickleball paddle and 2 balls with your name on them (approx. $15–$40  (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water. 

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.