Hall County Parks and Leisure

November 2014

NOVEMBER PARK HIGHLIGHT

Williams Mill Greenspace

Williams Mill is a beautiful passive use park. It's 48 acres are a certified Wildlife Sanctuary through the Atlanta Audubon Society. More than 45 species of birds have been identified here. At the park you can enjoy gorgeous rolling hills, flowing streams, and beginner to intermediate level walking/hiking trails. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed at all times and the best part? It's FREE! There is no entrance fee to enjoy this wonderful piece of nature!

Williams Mill Greenspace is located at 6166 Black Jack Road in Flowery Branch.

The park is open year round and closes at sunset each day.

*Pictured above is the view from the entrance to the park. You can just see the viewing platform which sits atop the first hill you come to as you enter. From the platform you can see much of the park.*

NEW OPPORTUNITIES!

PAINTS AND PLATES

Join us at North Hall Community Center on November 14th at 5:00p to create a personalized Thanksgiving craft!

$3 per child.

Plates and paints will be supplied to each child. Space is limited. Please call or come by North Hall CC to register by November 12th.

770.535.8280

PANCAKES WITH SANTA

Santa Claus makes a special trip each year to the Hall County Parks and Leisure Services community centers.

This year Santa and his helpers will be at North Hall Community Center and Mulberry Creek Community Center on Saturday December 13th from

10:00a-12:00p to have a pancake breakfast with the children of Hall County!

Children will also be able to enjoy Christmas craft making and having their picture taken with Santa Claus!

Registration will open November 1st, so make sure you get your name on the "nice list" to meet Santa!

$6.00 for one child (includes 2 adults) $2.00 for each additional child in the same family $4.00 for each additional adult


*CHICOPEE WOODS AGRICULTURAL CENTER* November 1 Steer & Heifer 7-9 Newnan Kennel Club 14-16 Canine Capers December 13-14 Breakaway Farms IEA Equestrian Competition Shows are under a covered arena therefore, rain or shine the show will go on. For information & times please call 770-531-6855 Most shows are free to spectators; however, some admission fees do apply Dates are subject to change pending return of contracts	BOBBY BAILEY TENNIS CENTER "Friday Night Lights" Adult Round Robin Play $5 Bring a dish to share, a can of balls 6:30 - 9:30pm Friday, November 7 Beginner Class Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00am Instruction for the beginner, basic strokes, and game preparation $15 per class Adult Skills & Drills Saturdays 12:00 - 1:00pm Strategy, Court Position, Stroke Production $15 per class Bobby Bailey Tennis Center is located at Alberta Banks park in Flowery Branch. For more information call 770.530.1304 or visit www.tennishallcounty.com	*ACTIVE GENERATION CLASSES* Hall County Park and Leisure is proud to partner with the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults (65+). Mulberry Creek Community Center offers several different classes through the Healthways SilverSneaker Fitness Program. They include: Muscular Strength & Range of Movement, Yoga Stretch, and ZUMBA Gold! All classes are FREE to SilverSneakers members which also includes access to the community center's fitness room and walking track! Call or come by Mulberry Creek for more information on these awesome programs! 770.965.7140

EAST HALL COMMUNITY CENTER

TAP BALLET

Tuesdays from 6:00 - 6:45pm. Cost $130 for 11 classes

For ages 3-5 years, taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com or call 706.684.0155.

DANCE AND TWIRLING LESSONS

Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15pm. Cost $40 for 4 classes.

For ages 4 and up. Instructed by Betty Rogers please contact her for more information at 770.983.7093.

MARTIAL ARTS CLASS

Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 7:45pm. For ages 7 and up. Instructed by Rock Solid Karate. Please call the East Hall CC for more information and to register.

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN KRAV MAGA

Monday - Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00pm and Saturdays from

10:15am - 1:00pm. For more information please contact Georgia Mountain Krav Maga at 770.561.0812 or hh@GeorgiaMountainKravMaga.com.

MULBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER

ZUMBA

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00pm. Cost $5/per class, $20/4 classes, or $35/8 classes. For ages 16 and up. Please contact instructor Melissa Grove for more information at 770.965.3868 or zumbawithmelissa74@gmail.com

SPIN

Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Cost $50 for 2 days a week or $30 for one day a week. Participants will need water and a towel. For more information please contact instructor Renee Brown at 703.851.3583.

BEGINNERS SQUARE DANCING CLASS

Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30pm. It's FREE, so come out and make a circle of friends! Instructed by the Lakeshore Squares of Gainesville, GA.

TAP BALLET

Mondays from 5:30 - 6:15pm. Cost $130, taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com or call 706.684.0155.

HIP HOP DANCE

Mondays from 6:30 - 7:15pm. Cost $130, taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com.

FENCING

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm cost $90 for 6 weeks. For ages 8 and up. For more information please contact instructor Oswaldo Ortega at 678.927.1126.

KARATE CLASS

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:15pm. Cost $55 per month for ages 5 years and up. Uniforms may be purchased before class for $40. To register please contact instructor Matt Pattillo at 678.469.6320 or visit www.southernjdk.com.

PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS

Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 6 and up. Cost $80 per month. For times and more information please contact instructor Sherry Potters at 678.939.7986.

NRA EDDIE EAGLE SAFETY AWARENESS

First Monday of each month from 6:00 - 6:30pm.

This month will be November 3rd. Each participant receives coloring book, sticker, and adult gun awareness booklet.

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 training class. The class helps to enhance both children and adult's recognition of what to do when a gun is within sight and reach.

NORTH HALL COMMUNITY CENTER

BOOT CAMP

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Cost $3 per class. Contact North Hall Community Center for more information 770.535.8280.

ZUMBA

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00pm. Cost $5 per class. For more information please contact intructor April Nail at ZUMBAMOM77@yahoo.com.

ZUMBA GOLD

Tuesdays from 9:30 - 10:30am. Cost $4 per class. This ZUMBA class is a low impact alternative for those who would like to get into shape! The program focuses on cardiovascular elements, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance. For more information and to register, contact Christine Litchfield at dl9345@bellsouth.net.

TECHNOLOGY TUTORING

Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. *FREE* This month's class will be Tuesday, November 18th from 11:00am - 1:00pm. This program is part of the Active Generation program at North Hall Community Center. Best Buy of Gainesville will be on site to answer your technology questions. Please bring lunch or snacks, your laptop or other electronics, and questions!

CARDS AND DOMINOS

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Program is FREE for North Hall Community Center Members and only $1 for non-members. Active Generation members can come out to socialize and play cards in the North Hall Community Center game room.

East Hall Community Center

3911 P. Davidson Road

Gainesville GA 30507

678.450.1540

Mulberry Creek Community Center

4491 JM Turk Road

Flowery Branch GA 30542

770.965.7140

North Hall Community Center

4175 Nopone Road

Gainesville GA 30506

770.535.8280

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