Friday, September 3, 2010 1:16 am
PARA’s neighborhood programming is designed to offer activities that meet the interests and needs of the communities surrounding each of its activity centers. Some activities may be available at multiple centers, while others may be unique to a particular location. Some upcoming neighborhood recreation programs are listed below by center. If you have ideas for programming at your neighborhood center, please contact the center manager.
Jerry Belk Activity Center
STROLLER Patrol
Can’t find a sitter? Exercise with your baby! The walking track is open to parents with strollers.
Date: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Belk Center
Cost: Free with membership or casual user fee applies
STUDENT TUTORING
Tutoring is available for elementary to middle school students in subjects such as reading, math, biology, and social studies.
Date: ongoing
Time: Please call for an appointment, 205.562.3200
Location: Belk Center
Cost: $15/hour for elementary students (K-6)
$20/hour for middle school students (7-8)
Indoor garage sale
Rent a booth and/or find a treasure with the convenience of being indoors
Date: August 21, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Belk Center
Cost: $20.00 for booth, admission free
Registration Deadline: August 17, 2010 for booth rental
Email or call Jean Coleman at 562-3200 for more information!
Leroy McAbee Activity Center
McAbee Aerobics Classes
Put down the scales and do it the right way. Eat right and exercise. Join us at the McAbee for a three day workout. Each workout lasts an hour. We guarantee you’ll like it! Kick diabetes, high blood pressure, and shed those unwanted pounds. Allow us to show you how.
Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Leroy McAbee Activity Center
Cost: $25.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members
Instructor/Contact: Lanita Bostic (Cooper Institute Certification)
Keep your eyes and Ears open for new programming coming to the McAbee Center:
Self Defense classes for women, senior citizens, and children
Bridal Fair
Back-to-School garage sale
Quck Start Tennis (II)
Call Lanita Bostic at 562-3235 or email lbostic@tcpara.org for more information!
McDonald Hughes Community Center
Senior Exercise Program
Limited transportation is available. Please call for more information 205/562-3215.
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Location: Hughes Center
Cost: Free
Email or call John Rozier at 562-3215 for more information.
Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center
E-mail or call Amy Rainey at 562-3230 for more information!
Indoor Garage & Estate Sale
Clean out your closet and take advantage of the convenience and comfort of our indoor gym to sell your stuff and find bargains. Booths sell out, so register early!
Shoppers, do not miss this! PARA Garage sales are like an indoor flea market, great for bargain hunting, rain or shine!
Date: Saturday, September 11
Time: 7a-12p
Location: Phelps Center Gym
Cost: $20 for vendor booths, FREE for shoppers!
Registration Deadline: September 7 (for vendors)
Tutoring:
Tutoring is available for all ages on a variety of subjects which include: general math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, history, english, grammar, literature, biology, anatomy, social sciences, physics, genetics, geology, latin, french, greek, spanish.
Date: ongoing, by appointment only.
Time: By appointment only. Call Amy Rainey at 562-3230 or e-mail for appointment.
Location: Phelps Center
Cost: $15/hr (K-6), $20/hr (7-8)
QuickStart Tennis:
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the sport by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter courts and fun warm-up games to keep them active. For kids ages 6-9. All equipment is provided. Classes are small and held indoors in our air-conditioned gym. Parent or guardian may use the walking track or exercise rooms during the class.
Date: Tuesdays, October 11-November 9
Time: 3:15p-4p
Location: Phelps Center Gym
Cost: $25 for 5-week session.
QuickStart Tennis Level 2:
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the sport by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter courts and fun warm-up games to keep them active. This class is for children who have completed QuickStart Level 1. All equipment is provided. Classes are small and held indoors in our air-conditioned gym. Parent or guardian may use the walking track or exercise rooms during the class.
Date: Monday & Wednesday, September 13-29
Time: 3:10p-4p
Location: Phelps Center Gym
Cost: $30 for 3-week session. (6 classes)
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class:
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is an exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and help maintain muscle.
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: September 7-23; October 5-21; October 26-November 16
Time: 11a-12p
Location: Phelps Center
Cost: $5/class or $20/session
Walk Your Way to Fitness:
This walking program helps you develop a walking plan. We will provide you with a log sheet to help keep track of your progress. Walk your way to better health! We will also have weekly group walks!
Date: September 1-30
Time: Center Hours (Group walks will be at 7am on Tuesday mornings.)
Location: Phelps Center
Cost: Free for members or casual user fee applies.
Parent Track:
Can't find a sitter? You can exercise WITH your baby! The walking track will be available to parents with strollers/toddlers.
Date: July 12-August 13 Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 9a-10a
Location: Phelps Center
Cost: Free for members or casual user fee applies.
Summer Indoor Garage Sale
Plan ahead to clean out your closets and take advantage of the convenience and indoor comfort of our air-conditioned gym to sell your stuff and find bargains. Booths sell out so register early. Shoppers, do not miss this – PARA garage sales are like an indoor flea market, great for bargain hunting, rain or shine! Get your back-to-school clothing at garage sale prices!
Date: Saturday, July 17
Time: 7a-1p
Location: Miller Center Gym
Cost: FREE admission for shoppers; Booth rental is $20 for vendors.
Stride with Pride
Enjoy getting your exercise in indoor comfort on our walking track and treadmills! Participants in the Walking Challenge will count their steps using a pedometer. Join the six-week challenge with your friends or family
to make it more fun!
Date: August 9 – September 20, open enrollment
Time: Daily during Center hours
Location: Miller Center
Cost: Free with membership or casual user
fee applies
QuickStart Tennis
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for
learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the sport
by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter courts
and fun warm-up games to keep them active. For
kids ages 6-9 (call for exceptions). All equipment is
provided. Classes are small and held indoors in our
air-conditioned gym. Parent or guardian may use the
walking track or library during the class.
Day: Tuesdays
Date: August 24 – September 21
Time: 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Location: Miller Center Gym
Cost: $25 per person for five classes
Holiday Gift & Small Business Show
Plan ahead now for our big holiday sale event! Designed to provide an opportunity for artists, handcrafters, sales reps and small businesses to
market their products in time for holiday gift shopping. Shoppers will find something special for everyone on their gift list! Vendors, please be sure
to register early!
Date: October 30
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Miller Center
Cost: Free admission to shoppers;
Booth rental is $25 for vendors
Email or call Alannah Farrell, Miller Center Manager, at 758-0419 for more information.
Taylorville Brown Branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library
Located on the 2nd floor of the Miller Center, the Taylorville Brown Branch Library offers a great selection of books, DVDs, and audio books to borrow, and computers and wireless internet service are available on site. They also conduct a variety of special programs for toddlers, children, teens and adults. On-going programs include Pre-School Story Time, interactive Wii for Teens, and a monthly adult book discussion. All Library events are free and open to the public. Please call the Brown Branch Library at 391-9989 for their hours of operation and program information, or visit their website at www.tuscaloosa-library.org.
Administrative Office | 614 Greensboro Avenue | Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. | Phone: 205-562-3220 | Email: info@tcpara.org
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. | Phone: 205-562-3220 | Email: info@tcpara.org
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