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- Arthritis Exercise Program
- Gardening Classes
- Senior Trips
- Senior Movies
- Walking Club
- Wii Bowling
- Yoga @ The Amp
Who is Eligible? With the consent of his/her physician, any adult with any type of arthritis may participate. Participants must be able to independently work with assistive devices (if used) or, if in a wheelchair, adults must be able to transfer to a straight-backed chair. Exercises can supplement, but should not replace, any exercises prescribed by a doctor or therapist.
- Program Available For: Adults/Seniors
- Program Registration: No Registration Required
- Session Dates:
- Summer Session #1: May 25-June 15 (Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.)
- Summer Session #2: July 13-August 3 (Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.)
- Fall Session: August 31-November 4 (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.)
- Program Location: Republic Community Center
- Program Fee: Free
Stay tuned for additional classes dates and times!
Classes will be taught by Cheri Hamilton, owner of C&H Plants. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at recdesk.republicparks.com (under Community Programs).
- Movie Title: Onward
- Movie Date: Thursday, July 29
- Movie Time: 3:00 p.m.
Republic Parks & Recreation Walking Club
The Republic Parks and Recreation Walking Club is an incentive program that is open to participants of any age. Participants may count miles walked on the Community Center's indoor track or on any of the outdoor trails throughout the parks system. Miles can be logged in the 100-mile Walking Club binders at the front desk of the Community Center. Awards are given when different mileage goals are achieved! Mileage levels and awards are listed below:
- First 50 Miles as a Walking Club Member: Walking Club Water Bottle
- 100 Miles: Walking Club T-Shirt
- 300 Miles: Walking Club Hat or Reusable Tote
- 1,000 Miles: Engraved Lap Counter
- 2,500 Miles: Name on the "Walking Club Hall of Fame" Plaque and a $15 Wal-Mart Gift Card
The 100-mile and 300-mile goals must be achieved during the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) and will start over on January 1 annually. The 1,000-mile and 2,500-mile goals carry over from year to year and awards can only be redeemed once. Miles can be completed on the trails within our parks or on the indoor walking track located inside the Republic Community Center!
Stop by the Republic Community Center front desk to sign up!
- Program Available For: Seniors
- Program Registration: Opens Two Weeks Prior to Star of Next Session - First Come, First Serve
- 2021 Remaining Sessions:
- June 23-July 28 (Registration Opens June 9)
- August 4-September 8 (Registration Opens July 21)
- September 15-October 20 (Registration Opens September 1)
- October 27-December 1 (Registration Opens October 13)
- Program Time Slots: Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
- Program Location: Republic Community Center
- Program Fee: $2 Per Person Per Six-Week Session
Yoga @ The Amp
Yoga @ The Amp allows individuals of all ages and experience levels to come together and practice in a unique outdoor space. Classes will be led by trained instructors from Sol Ananda in Republic. Pre-registration is required can be completed online at recdesk.republicparks.com (under Community Programs), or click the green REGISTER NOW button below!
- Registration: recdesk.republicparks.com
- Class Dates & Times:
- July 15 @ 8:00 PM
- August 14 - Sunrise Yoga @ 6:00 AM
- September 17 @ 7:00 PM
- Class Location: The Amp @ J.R. Martin Park
- Fee: $5 Per Class
For additional information or questions on this program, please contact the Republic Community Center front desk at (417) 732-3500.