Hall County Parks and Leisure

September-October 2012
Dance Classes (spaces still available!)
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
PreBallet for 2-3 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, August 21 - November 6
(no class on September 4)
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes

 

Tap-Ballet for 4-6 year olds
Date: Mondays, August 20 - November 5
(no class September 3)
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes

 

Hip Hop for 7-12 year olds 
Date: Mondays, August 20 - November 5
(no class September 3)
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes

 

East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)
Tap-Ballet for 3-5 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, beginning on August 21 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes

 

Hip Hop for 6-12 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, beginning on August 21 at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes
 
Dance classes are taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com or call 706-684-0155.

 

Exercise Classes
East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)
Baton Lessons for ages 4 and up
Day and Time: Tuesdays, beginning on August 21
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Cost: $40 for 4 classes (classes will be ongoing)
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
Zumba Fitness for ages 16 and up
Date: Please call for class dates.
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 for 6 classes
Instructor: Viviana Martinez

Class minimums must be met five days prior to the start date or class may be subject to cancellation.

 


Special Interest Classes
East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)
Martial Arts Class
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
 Cost: Please call for pricing and class times. 
 
Basic English Communication Classes
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Date: September 10 - October 10
Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 per person
Instructor: Elsa Alvarez
Registration deadline is September 4.
 
Kindermusik
Day: Mondays
Date: August 20, 27 and September 10 & 17
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $70 (includes digital home materials)
Contact Sherry Potters at 678-939-7986 to register.
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
North GA Elite Pre Season Workouts
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: August 21 - October 18
Time: Please call for times.
Ages: 6th-12th Grade
Cost: $225 or $25 per night
Register at www.northgaelite.com
 
Karate Class
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: September 4 - October 11 (6 weeks)
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m. OR 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $60
Uniforms may be purchased at class for $40.
Instructor: Matt Pattillo
Call 678-469-6320 or visit www.southernjdk.com to register.
 
American Sign Language
Days: Tuesdays
Date: September 4 - October 9
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 for six classes
Instructor: Lori Fugere
 
Piano and Voice Lessons
Days: Thursdays
Date: Call 678-939-7986 for details
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Ages 6 and up)
Cost: $70 per month
Instructor: Sherry Potters
 
ABC Music & Me
A new music enrichment program created by Kindermusik.
Days: Thursdays
Dates: September 6 - 27
Time: Please call 678-939-7936 for times.
Ages: 2 to 6 year olds
Cost: $75 for 4 classes, includes a music CD
Instructor: Sherry Potters
 
Class minimums must be met five days prior to the start date or class may be subject to cancellation. 
Active Generation Classes/Events
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140) 
Technology Tutoring
Best Buy of Gainesville will be on site to answer your technology questions. Bring your lunch, laptop, and questions!
Date: Tuesday, September 18
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (bring a lunch)
Registration: Call 770-965-7140 by September 11
Class minimum must be met 5 days prior to class start date or class is subject to cancellation.
  
Active Generation CNN Center Tour
Go behind the scenes of the CNN Center!
Date: Tuesday, September 25
Time: Van departs Mulberry at 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $20 
Registration deadline is September 18.  The minimum number required for this trip is 8 people.  Space is limited!
For more information, please call 770-965-7140.
 
Active Generation Halloween Potluck
Join us for finger foods, desserts, and Bingo!
Date: Thursday, October 25
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Bring a plate of finger foods or a dessert, and a $5   Bingo prize!
Registration: Call 770-965-7140 by October 18
 
Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program 

Hall County Parks and Leisure is proud to partner with the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults (65+).

 

SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Class (with Yoga Stretch)

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. 

Cost: FREE to SilverSneakers members

         $3 per class for non-members

®SilverSneakers is a registered mark of Healthways, Inc.

 

Cards  

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $1 per person
 
Tai Chi
Days: Thursdays, beginning September 6
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $1 per person
Please plan to arrive early to complete a registration form before class begins.

Registration Information:
Class minimums must be met five days prior to start date or class may be subject to cancellation. Due to limited space, participants are encouraged to register early. No refunds will be given following the start of a class without a written medical excuse from a licensed physician.

 

For a complete listing of our parks, addresses, and amenities, please visit www.hallcounty.org/parks.

Please remember that all Hall County Government offices, courts and community centers will be closed on Monday, September 3. 
Chicopee Woods  
Ag Center
Please note that schedules are subject to change. 
Sept 8-9 New Classic Horse Show
Sept 14-16 Bureau of Land Management
Sept 28-29 *Garden Expo*
Oct 6-7 Llamas
Oct 13 New Classic Horse Show
Oct 19-21 ATL Golden Retriever Club
Oct 27 Mounted Drill Team

 

Most shows are free to spectators. Please call 770-531-6855 for additional information.   Chicopee Woods Ag Center is located at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.
 
*Admission fee required.*
Athletics

Please call 770-967-3545 if you would like more information concerning upcoming athletic opportunities.

Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams Fall Baseball Season begins on September 18.  This league is open to school-aged children with all levels of physical and developmental abilities.  

 

The group will meet at Alberta Banks Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  The season continues through October 23.  Cost is $5 per player.  Play will consist of both baseball and kickball.

 

Please call 770-965-7140 for more information.

Allen Creek Soccer Complex

For more information about youth soccer visit

Lanier Soccer Association at

www.laniersharks.org or Georgia Mountains YMCA at 770-297-9622 or www.hallcountyymca.org.

River Forks Park

Camping reservations at River Forks Park can be made up to 30 days prior to your arrival date.  Call 770-531-3952 or email jholland@hallcounty.org for more information.

River Forks Park is located at 3500 Keith Bridge Road in Gainesville.

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center 

Learn from a USPTA Certified Tennis professional and Certified GHSA Coach!  Here are just some of the opportunities available at the Bobby Bailey Tennis Center, located in Alberta Banks Park. Contact 770-530-1304 for a complete listing.

 

Adult Doubles Round Robin "Friday Night Lights"

Friday, September 7

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Register at tennishallcounty.com.

 

Middle School Age Teams

Middle School age teams are being formed for the Fall Jr. USTA tennis teams; 18U, 14U, and 12U.

Free Clinics:

Wednesday, September 12 

4:00-5:30 p.m. OR

Friday, September 14 

6:00-7:30 p.m.

 

Jr. USTA Sanctioned Tournament

Saturday, October 27

Level 5, one day "Shoot Out" Tournament

Register at USTA.com.

 

Middle & High School Academy

Goal oriented training, concentrating on building solid tennis fundamentals. 

Tues & Thurs, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Cost: Options available. Please call for details.

 

Saturday Clinics

Beginner Clinics:

Introduction of basic strokes, readiness and shot preparation.

Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Cost: $15 per class

 

Adult Drills:

Fast paced, working to improve stroke production, tactics, and match play.

Saturdays, Noon-1:00 p.m.

Cost: $15 per class

 

K-5th Grades

Instruction on the basics of tennis, basic strokes, and preparation.

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-Noon

Cost: 4 classes - $45

  

After School K-5th Grade

Fundamentals of tennis. Participants grouped by age and experience.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Cost: $45 for any 4 classes.

 

For more information, please call 770-530-1304, email walt@tennishallcounty.com or visit www.tennishallcounty.com.

 

Lessons are also available.  Call for details!

 

 

Doggon'  Fun!
Dog Bark Parks
Hall County Parks and Leisure currently has two Bark Parks!  Both the Mulberry Bark Park and the Laurel Bark Park are open from sunrise to sunset and each park has designated areas to accommodate both large and small dogs.
 
Please make sure that your four-legged friend is current on their vaccinations and at least six months of age.  Dogs can only be off leash within the designated fenced areas.
 
Mulberry Bark Park is located in Mulberry Creek Park (4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch).  Laurel Bark Park is located in Laurel Park (3100 Old Cleveland Highway in Gainesville).

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