Hall County Parks and Leisure
 August  2014


Athletics
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Chicopee Woods 
Agricultural Center
   
August
2-3      Peach State Mounted  
           Shooters
9         GA. Paso Fino Horse Show
15-17  RC Racing
23-24  TBA
30-31  Southeastern Agility
  
Shows are held under a covered arena, therefore they will go on rain or shine. Times for shows are determined by the event
managers. Most shows are free to spectators. Please note that schedules are subject to change. *Indicates admission fee required.* For information and times please call 770-531-6855
  
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center is located at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.  
Lake Lanier Obedience Class
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Young or old here is the perfect class for your four legged friend and you. Lake Lanier Obedience Club will help you understand how to teach your dog commands in a positive, effective way.

Instructor: Lake Lanier Obedience Club

Where: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center

When: September 15 - October 27 

Days: Mondays

Basic Training Class at 6:30 pm

Advanced Training Class at 7:30 pm

For: Puppies 12 weeks with shots to adult dogs no age limit.

Cost: $125.00 for the 7 week class.

To register for the 7 week session please contact one of the following people. Ann Boles 770-967-6604, Diane 770-536-0419, or Marianne 770-534-3205.                   

 
Exercise Classes 
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center 
Zumba
Instructor: Melissa Grove
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
**No class August 5th & 7th**
Ages: 16 years old and up
Cost: $5/per class/walk-ins $20/4 classes $35/8 classes

Yoga
Instructor: Rhonda Dellinger
Session: August 19th - September 23rd
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Cost: $60
$12 Walk-Ins
Participants need to bring their own yoga mat
For more information please call 678-386-1660

Spin Class
Intstuctor: Renee Brown
Session: August 9th - September 17th
Wednesdays4:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturdays10:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $50 for 2 days a week
 $30 for 1 day a week
  
North Hall Community Center 

Boot Camp

Mondays6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $3 per class

  
Zumba I
Stay tuned!

Active Generation Classes and Events
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center   
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+).

 

SilverSneakersMuscular Strength & Range of Movement Class 

Instructor: Mary Ash

Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am 

         Cost: FREE to SilverSneakers members

         $3 per class for non-members

SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Healthways, Inc.

Class space is limited, so we recommend arriving early. 

 

SilverSneakers� Yoga Stretch

Instructor: Christina Fishback

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

         Cost: FREE to SilverSneakers members

         $3 per class for non-members

�SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Healthways, Inc.

Class space is limited, so we recommend arriving early.

  

Active Generation Cards

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
 
Tai Chi
Days: Thursdays
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $1 per person
 
North Hall Community Center 
Technology Tutoring
Best Buy of Gainesville will be on site to answer your technology questions. Bring your lunch, laptop, and questions!
Date: Tuesday, August 19th
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: Free (bring a lunch)
Registration: Call 770-535-8280
 

Active Generation

Play Cards or Dominoes

Days: Tuesdays

From: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: NHCC Members are free

Non-Members $1.00

Location: NHCC Game Room

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 Cardio Workout with Tennis

Saturdays 9:00am 10:00am

$15 per class

Call for start date. 

  

Beginner Class

Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am

Instruction for the beginner, basic strokes and game preparation

$15 per class

  

Adult "Skills and Drills"

Saturdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Strategy, court position, stroke production in a positive, encouraging environment

$15 per class

  

Kids Class K- 5th grades

Saturdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Instruction of all basic strokes, court position, movement on the court, ball tracking and footwork

$15 per class or 4 weeks $45

 

 "Friday Night Lights"

Adult Doubles Round Robin

All Levels welcome!  

$5 per person

Bring a can of balls and a dish to share

6:30pm - 9:30pm

MUST RSVP

Events are scheduled on a monthly basis (weather permitting)

Check the website for updates.

  

Middle and High School Academy

Goal orientated training concentrating on building solid tennis fundamentals. For those with the goal of playing high school tennis and tournament competition. Agility training, stroke production and footwork development techniques are stressed, with a focus on coordination, speed, endurance and power.

 

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center / Alberta Banks Park

Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Saturday

1:00pm - 3:00pm

            NEW TIMES

Sardis Sports Complex

Monday and Friday

4:00pm - 6:00pm

(Must call to reserve a spot in the class) 

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            Cost for Academy

Option 1: Any 10 classes - $160

Option 2:  $50 per week

Option 3:  $18 per class

Must sign up to reserve a spot in class.

 

Jr. USTA Sanctioned Tournaments

Level 5, BBTC/AB 

Saturday, October 23

Register at USTA.com

 

Jr. Team Tennis

Teams for juniors 12U - 18U

Beginner and more advanced

USTA and ALTA

Coaching for all league teams

Call or email for details

 

For updated information and activities please visit www.tennishallcounty.com

 

 

 
New Opportunities! 

Mulberry Creek Community Center 
Homeschool PE Class

Intructors: Hall County Parks and Leisure Staff

Session:September 8th - October 30th
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ages: 5 - 10 years old

Cost: $30 for 8 week program 

- Mondays at Mulberry Creek Community Center

- Tuesdays at East Hall Community Center

- Thursdays at North Hall Community Center 

For more information contact Brooke Whitmire 770-965-7140 or bwhitmire@hallcounty.org.

 

NRA Eddie Eagle Gun Awareness/Safety Training

Monday, August 4th 6:00pm

Cedar Creek Range and Gun Shop's State, NRA, and US Navy Certified firearms instructor, Rodney "Chief" Smith, will be hosting a FREE NRA Eddie Eagle gun awareness and safety class. The class will help enhance both children and adult's recognition of what to do when a gun is within sight and reach.  


 

Upon completion of this 30 minute class each participant will receive an Eddie Eagle coloring book, sticker, and adult gun awareness booklet.

 
North Hall Community Center 
Zumba GOLD
Intructor: Christine Litchfield 
Tuesdays9:30am - 10:30am
Thursdays9:30am - 10:30am
This Zumba class is a low intensity alternative for older adults who are staying fit and active, or those who are just looking to get back into shape.  The program will focus on cardiovascular elements, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.

For more information please contact Christine at dl9345@bellsouth.net.

East Hall Community Center 

Tai Chi 

Instructors: Buck and Pat Barnes

Wednesdays11:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $25 a month

 

Georgia Mountain Krav Maga Seminar

SaturdayAugust 30th10:00am - 5:00pm
SundayAugust 31st10:00am - 4:00pm

This two day seminar will be lead by the founder and lead instructor of Israeli Krav International, Moshe Katz, and is open to any interested martial artists.

 

For pricing and more information please visit www.georgiamountainkravmaga.com.

  
 
Dance Classes 
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center 
Square Dancing
Beginner Square Dancing Class
Session: September 8th - 13th
Days: Mondays 
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: FREE!

Two Step Class
Session: September 11th - 16th
Days: Thursdays
Times:
Beginner:6:30 - 7:30pm
Intermediate:7:30pm - 8:45pm
Cost: FREE!

Tap-Ballet
Session: September 8th - November 17th
Ages: 4-6 years old
Days: Mondays
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Cost: $130

  

Hip Hop 
Session: September 8th - November 17th
Ages: 7-12 years old
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Cost: $130
Youth dance classes are taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com or call 706-684-0155.

  

East Hall Community Center 
Tap-Ballet 
Ages: 3-5 years olds
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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.
  
Dance and Twirling Lessons
Instructor: Betty Rogers
Ages: 4 and up
Days: Tuesdays 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Cost: $40 for 4 classes
Call 770-983-7093 for more information

 

Special Interest Classes
  
Mulberry Creek Community Center 

Wee Kidz Tumbling & Gymnastics

Instructor: Dawn Billock

Dates: August 4th - October 13th

Days: Mondays

Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Ages: 3 - 5 years

Cost: $80

  
Fencing
Instructor: Oswaldo Ortega
Days: Thursdays
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Current Session: July 31st - September 4th
Ages: 8 to adult
Cost: $90/6 weeks
For more information please call 678-927-1126
 
Karate Class
Instructor: Matt Pattillo
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: Starts the first Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Ages: 5 year olds and up  
Cost: $45/month
Uniforms may be purchased at class for $40.
Call 678-469-6320 or visit www.southernjdk.com to register. May also register at Mulberry if paying by cash or check.
  
Piano and Voice Lessons
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: Starts the first Tuesday and Thursday of each month Time: Flexible 
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $80 per month
Instructor: Sherry Potters
Call 678-939-7986 for details.  
 
East Hall Community Center 
Martial Arts Class
Instructor: Rock Solid Karate
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 7 and up
Cost: Please call for pricing  
 
Georgia Mountain Krav Maga
Monday - Thursday6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays 10:15am - 1:00pm 
Please call 770-561-0812
email: hh@GeorgiaMountainKravMaga.com or visit GeorgiaMountainKravMaga.com for more information or pricing. 
  
Youth Services Programs
Georgia Mountain Workforce Development offers various services such as: after school programs, GED & credit recovery, college or technical college assistance, and summer work experience to qualifying youth ages 14-21.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30pm
 
 
River Forks Park
 
River Forks Park is a camper's delight on beautiful Lake Lanier! Outdoor lovers enjoy the 40,000 square foot beach, 63 campsites with electric and water hook-ups, a sewer pump-out station and more. This park is a must see for campers of all ages. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.
Rates:
RV Site: $30 ($20 seniors 55+)
Tent Site: $20
Small Pavilion: $50 in county,
 $75 out of county
Large Pavilion: $100 in county, $125 out of county
Multi-Purpose Bldg: $100 1/2 day, $200 full day
 
River Forks Park is located at 3500 Keith Bridge Road off Highway 369 in Gainesville.
  
For more information on reserving and pricing, contact
Park Manager Jenny Holland at (770) 531-3952 or jholland@hallcounty.org
 
 
 
Bark Parks
 
Hall County Parks and Leisure currently has two Bark Parks!  Laurel Bark Park and Mulberry Bark Park are open from sunrise to sunset and have 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).
 

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.


North Hall Community Center 
4175 Nopone Road 
Gainesville GA 30506
770.535.8280
Mulberry Creek Community Center 
4491 JM Turk Road 
Flowery Branch GA 30542 
770.965.7140
East Hall Community Center 
3911 P. Davidson Road 
Gainesville GA 30507 
678.450.1540

 

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