Hall County Parks and Leisure

October-November 2012

North Hall Park Opening

Hall County Parks and Leisure is proud to announce the opening of North Hall Park. The park currently includes a community center, four baseball fields, batting cages, a track, and a multipurpose field. Inside the community center, visitors will find two gymnasiums, a fitness center, meeting space, and activity rooms.

 

Although the official grand opening will take place in November, beginning on Monday, October 1, the community center will be open with limited services. The center will be open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Beginning on October 13, the community center will be open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

North Hall Park is located at 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville, GA 30506.  For more information, please call 770-535-8280.

Dance Classes 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
PreBallet for 2-3 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, November 13 - February 19 
(No class Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes

  

Tap-Ballet for 4-6 year olds
Date: Mondays, November 12 - February 18
(No class Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Dec. 24 & Dec. 31)
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes

  

Hip Hop for 7-12 year olds 
Date: Mondays, November 12 - February 18
(No class Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Dec. 24 & Dec. 31) 
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: Please call for next session dates.
Cost: Please call for cost.

  

Hip Hop for 6-12 year olds
Date: Please call for next session dates.
Cost: Please call for cost.

  

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: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Cost: $40 for 4 classes
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
Zumba Fitness for ages 16 and up
Date: Saturdays, November 3 - December 15
(No class on Nov. 24)
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 for 6 classes or $6/walk-ins
Instructor: Viviana Martinez

Zumba
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Please call for pricing.

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. 
 
Kindermusik 
Days: Mondays
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $70 (includes digital home materials)
Contact Sherry Potters at 678-939-7986 to register.

North GA Elite Pre Season Lock-in
Date: Saturday, October 6
Time: 8 p.m. (participants may be picked up on October 7 at 8 a.m.)
Ages: Grades 6-9 (boys and girls)
Cost: $35 per person
Please call East Hall Community Center to register no later than October 5.

Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
North GA Elite Pre Season Workouts
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: October 2 - October 18
Time: Please call for times.
Ages: 6th-12th Grade
Cost: $25 per night
Register at www.northgaelite.com
 
Karate Class
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: October 16 - November 29
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.

  

Piano and Voice Lessons
Days: Thursdays
Date: October 4 - October 25
Time: Flexible 
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $70 per month
Instructor: Sherry Potters
Call 678-939-7986 for details. 

 

Class minimums must be met five days prior to the start date or class may be subject to cancellation. 
Active Generation Classes/Events
North Hall Community Center (770-535-8280) 
Technology Tutoring
Best Buy of Gainesville will be on site to answer your technology questions. Bring your lunch, laptop, and questions!
Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (bring a lunch)
Registration: Call 770-535-8280 by October 11
Class minimum must be met 5 days prior to class start date or class is subject to cancellation.
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (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
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $1 per person

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.
Chicopee Woods  
Ag Center
Please note that schedules are subject to change. 
Oct 6-7 Llamas
Oct 13 New Classic Horse Show
Oct 19-21 ATL Golden Retriever Club
Oct 27 Mounted Drill Team
Nov 3 Steer & Heifer
Nov 10 New Classic Horse Show
Nov 17-18 Canine Capers

 

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.
Athletics

Basketball rosters are due on Thursday, October 4. Please drop your roster off at either North Hall Community Center or Mulberry Creek Community Center, depending on the location of your booster club.

 

The Basketball Officials Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 15 at Mulberry Creek Community Center.  The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

 

Coaches Certification Class is Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Mulberry Creek Community Center. Participants should wear tennis shoes.

 

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

Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams Fall Baseball Season continues through October 23This league is open to school-aged children with all levels of physical and developmental abilities.  

 

The group meets at Alberta Banks Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Play consists 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"

October 12 & November 9

Register at: walt@tennishallcounty.com.

 

Free Adult Beginner Class

Saturday, October 6 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  Register at walt@tennishallcounty.com.

 

Jr. USTA Sanctioned Tournament

Saturday, October 27 & Saturday, December 1

Level 5, one day "Shoot Out" Tournament.  Register at USTA.com.

 

Middle & High School Academy

Goal oriented training, concentrating on building solid tennis fundamentals. For those looking to play high school tennis and tournament competition. 

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

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

Cost: Options available. Please call for details.

Must sign up to reserve a spot in class.

 

Saturday Clinics

Adult Beginner:

Fundamentals of tennis, basic strokes, stroke production, and rules of tennis.

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

Cost: $15 per class

Must reserve a spot. Minimum of 4 participants.

 

Adult Drills:

Work on stroke production and match play. Intensive drills to improve readiness, shot preparation, and production.

Saturdays, Noon-1:00 p.m.

Cost: $15 per class

Must reserve a spot. Minimum of 4 participants. 

  

Youth Tennis

Weekday, K-5th Grades:

Introduction to the basics of tennis, strokes, stroke preparation, and rules of tennis.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Cost: $45 per 4 week session or $15 per class.

 

Saturday, K-5th Grades:

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

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-noon

Cost: $15 per class or 4 classes for $45.

 

Free USTA Youth Play Days

Fri., Oct. 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 20, Noon-2 p.m.

 

Jr. Tennis League

Teams for juniors 12U-18U

USTA and ALTA

Coaching provided for all teams.  Call Coach Patsy at 770-714-9063 for details.

 

Tots and 10U Tennis

Tots: Focused on hand-eye coordination, making contact, and basic fundamentals of strokes.

 

10U: Structured, supervised play, and lots of fun!  The QuickStart play format uses lower compression balls that bounce lower, don't move as fast, and are easier to hit.

 

Classes being formed.

 

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

 

Lessons and Team Coaching are also available. Call for details!

 

 

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