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Park and Recreation Programs

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
4 on 4 Basketball
Participants compete in intense half court games in a controlled timed environment.  Trash will be talked and bragging rights will be earned. For more information, contact Ivan.Cohen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.432.4335.


Ages 55+ - $1 Daily  $31 Annually
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
#20354     Ongoing      W   3:00pm to 5:00pm


Basketball: Women's League

Join this women's league, specifically for those 55 and better, in advance of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Games. Coaches and volunteers are needed. For more information, contact Betty Davis at 704.588.1264 or Jean Grayson at 704.545.7880.


Ages 55+ - $31 annually
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
#20694 Ongoing               M            6:00pm to 7:00pm


For more information about the programs please call the phone number listed for each Recreation Center. You may also access more information on line at www.parkandrec.com  using eparks/Get Going online. Enter the course code listed for more information.



Cultural Arts

Arts: Oil Painting

This program is a self paced oil painting social activity for all levels. New painters are always welcome. Participants will need to bring their own supplies. For more information, contact 704.567.1941.

Ages 55 + - FREE

Albemarle Road Recreation Center

#20323 Ongoing               Th           10:00am to 11:00am

 

Senior African Drumming and Dancing

Join wise, youthful and energetic seniors with interest in cultural arts and health. For more information, contact Edith Delaine at 704.393.7866

Ages 55+ - FREE                              

West Charlotte Recreation Center

#21207  Ongoing               F             10:00am to 12:00pm

 

Sewing and Kniting Classes

Do you want to learn to sew and knit? Participants will learn skills necessary to design a garment and knit patterns at their readiness level with the help of an instructor. For more information, contact W.Penn@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.432.6775.

Ages 18+ - FREE

Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center

#20999 Ongoing               Tu           11:00am to 1:00pm


Fitness and Wellness

A.B.L.E. All Bodies Like Exercise

Self paced chair exercise class for low impact exercise, stretching and conditioning.  For more information, contact 704.567.1941.

Ages 55+ - FREE                              

Albemarle Road Recreation Center

#20419  Ongoing               T-F         10:00am to 11:00am

 

Aerobics: N'Chair Aerobics

Take your seat for N'Chair Aerobics taught by none other than Uncle John. For more information, call 704.334.4848.

Ages 55+ - FREE

Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center

#19907  Ongoing               M            12:30 to 1:30

#19907  Ongoing               W,Th     10:30am to 11:30am

 

Badminton: Open Play

Badminton is a great way to stay active and keep your competitive spirit alive.  Your serve!  For more information contact the Marion Diehl Recreation Center at 704.432.0237.

Ages 55+ - $31 annually

Marion Diehl Recreation Center

#20362 Ongoing               W            5:00pm to 7:00pm

#20355 Ongoing               S              12:00pm to 2:00pm

 

Feeling Fine After 59

This program encourages seniors to become more active and develop better health habits through education and exercise.  Participants also benefit from the onsite senior fitness consultant provided in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Senior Center.  For more information, contact Justin.Jackson@MecklenburgCountyNC.Gov or at 704.393.7333.

Ages 60+ -FREE

Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

#21170  Ongoing               M-F        9:00am to 2:00pm

 

Light & Lively

Designed to maintain cardiovascular fitness, improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily life. For information call 704.548.8234

Ages 55+ -$3

Mallard Creek Recreation Center

#21366  Ongoing               M,W,F  9:30am to 10:15am

 

Senior Basketball

Enjoy Senior Basketball while socializing. For more information contact, Alfred.Carter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.399.4492.

Ages 55+ - FREE

Tuckaseegee Recreation Center

#20042 Ongoing               M,W      2:00pm to 5:00pm

 

Senior Walking Club

Engage in low-impact exercise and chart your progress to better physical and mental health.

Ages 55+ - FREE

Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

#21251  Ongoing               M,Tu,F 10:00am to 11:00am

Southview Recreation Center

#20672 Ongoing               M,Tu,F 10:00am to 11:00am

Marion Diehl Recreation Center

#20356  Ongoing M,W 9:00am to 10:00am

West Charlotte Recreation Center

#21192  Ongoing               M,W,F  12:00pm to 1:00pm

 

Senior:  Dance (Rhythm & Groves)

Got a passion for line and cultural dancing?  Come out and move your feet and dance to the beat.

Ages 55+ - FREE                              

West Charlotte Recreation Center

#21199  Ongoing               F             11:00am to 11:30am

 

Senior: Fitness (Fitness After 55)

Join participants in improving overall health and wellness with chair exercise.

Ages 55+ - FREE

West Charlotte Recreation Center

#21202  Ongoing               W            11:00am to 11:30am

 

Senior: Fun and Fitness Day

Games and activities will be set up throughout the facility for seniors tp learn new games, get fit and have fun with their neighbors. Seniors will play ping pong, cards, board games, badminton.

Ages 55+ - FREE                              

West Charlotte Recreation Center

#21198  May 6-27              F             11:30am to 2:00pm

 

Yoga

Participation in this class will help to increase strength, flexibility and balance while relieving soreness, stiffness and reducing stress. All skill levels welcome. For more information, contact Ann.Mason@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.540.2426

Ages 55+ - FREE                              

Elon Recreation Center

#20783 Ongoing               Tu  10:00am to 11:30am

For more information about the programs please call the phone number listed for each Recreation Center. You may also access more information on line at www.parkandrec.com  using eparks/Get Going online. Enter the course code listed for more information.
A list of practice sites provided by Mecklenburg County Park & Rec is located to the right.
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Spring Edition of the "Get Going Guide"
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Cornelius Park and Rec
Table Tennis (Ping Pong)
Bailey Recreation Center (Bailey Middle School)
11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius, 28031
Friday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
$5.00 per year fee

Badminton
J.V. Recreation Center (J.V. Washam Elementary)
9611 Westmoreland Rd, Cornelius 28031
Thursdays - 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sundays - 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Table Tennis and Badminton are offered with Cornelius Park and Recreation.  For more information about the programs please call (704) 892-6031. You may also access more information on line at www.corneliuspr.org.

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