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Program Descriptions and Contacts:
BALLROOM DANCING
This program has been discontinued at this time. New information and start dates coming soon.
Looking for a place to kick up your heels? Bring a partner or come as a solo and dance to a variety of music from the 30's to present day. This adult program is devoted to dancing the night away!
Date: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Fee: $5.00 per session
Where: Grand Forks Country Club, East Merrifield Road (office phone, 772-4831)
Contact: Lynne Roche, 746-2750
BASKETBALL
Adult City League Basketball is played at area school gymnasiums on Wednesday evenings. Teams may have up to 12 players on the roster. Referees are provided. This program is organized through Center Court Fitness Club and is open to the public.
Session Dates: November 7, 2007 - March 5, 2008
More Information at: centercourtfitnessclub.com
Contact: Dan Cwikla, 746-2790
CURLING
Learn to Curl program is for beginning and novice curlers and will focus on skill development, while working toward advancement into the USCA curling program. For ages 10 and up.
Date: Mondays from 4:00 - 5:15 PM (begins November 7, 2007)
Fee: $20
Contact: Dan Lindgren,
701-330-0654
EXERCISE AND FITNESS
Exercise and fitness programs are available at Center Court Fitness Club. From Group Exercise and Fitness Classes to Personal Training and Pilates, Center Court Fitness Club can tailor a program that will best accomodate your schedule and personal fitness goals. These programs are offered free with a membership or you can pay for specific programs as you go. For more inforamtion, please contact the Center Court Fitness Club staff at 746-2790 or ask for Julie to learn more about a membership. centercourtfitnessclub.com
HOCKEY
The Grand Forks Park District will organizes various adult recreational hockey leagues in the winter months. Bring all equipment the night of registration as play will start that night.
- Adult Slow League - 20 & Over
Registration: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Place: Purpur Arena
Time: 6:00 PM
Fee: $70/resident and $140/non-resident
Supervisor: Dave Van Vickle, 746-2750
- Adult 35 & Over / 50 & Over Slow / Intermediate League
Registration: Sunday, November 4, 2007
Place: Purpur Arena
Time: Associate 6:00 PM, Intermediate 7:30PM, 50 & Over 8:45PM
Fee: $70/resident and $140/non-resident
Supervisors:
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Associate/Intermediate, Jon Larson, 746-2750
>> 50& Over, Brandon Bartholomew, 749-2750
OIL PAINTING
Adult oil painting classes are for beginners through advanced painters. Open sessions will have limited instruction. Pre registration is required.
Location: Richard's West Studio, 4700 6th Avenue North, 787-3487.
Instructors: Zauna Synnot, 772-1087 and Joan Mullen, 775-0442
Fees: $25
OPEN GYM
Supervised open gym is available for recreational activities for elementary, middle school, high school and adult age groups. Participants must provide their own equipment. No locker facilities will be provided. All participants must wear gym shoes. This program is co-sponsored by the Grand Forks School District.
Day: Sundays
Dates: November 18, 2007 - February 24, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Locations: Schroeder and Valley Middle Schools (all ages), Ben Franklin, Phoenix, Kelly and Century Elementary Schools (adult and elementary age groups only)
RACQUETBALL
Racquetball lessons are availabe for adult and youth age groups at Center Court Fitness Club and open to the public. Racquetball leagues are limited to Center Court Fitness Club members.
Racquetball 101
A 4-week lesson series for new or experienced players, emphasizing the basic fundamentals of racquetball.
Cost: $20 per person
Day/Time: Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Contact: Mike Orr, 746-2790
More information at: centercourtfitnessclub.com
SENIORS PROGRAMS
A variety of programs are available for seniors through the Grand Forks Park District and Center Court Fitness Club.
Step by Step Walking Program
Enjoy the cold season walking the malls in Grand Forks. this program is for all walkers, from the serious to those who stroll for leisure. It's a great way to exercise and meet new people. Buses are available at certain pick-up points providing transportaion to and from the Step by Step locations. Sponsored by the Grand Forks Park District and the Columbia Mall.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Dates: October 1, 2007 - March 26, 2008
Time: Pick up points begin at 8:00 AM < view pick-up points>
Fee: Free and open to the public
Supervisor: Mae Nerby
Contact: Grand Forks Park District, 746-2750
Senior Fall Fitness Program
You do not need to be a member to take advantage of this energetic class at the Park District owned Center Court Fitness Club. Participate in fun group exercise and follow up with a visit with friends over a cup of coffee in the lounge. Buses are available as in the Step by Step Walking Program.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: October 2, 2007 - December 13, 2007
Fee: 1st visit is free for non-members and $2 per visit thereafter
Time: Pick up points begin at 9:00 AM < view pick-up points>
Contact: Chris Langei, 746-2750
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More Seniors' Programs available at Center Court Fitness Club:
The following list of Seniors' Programs are free to members. A fee is required for non-members. Please contact Center Court Fitness Club for more information. centercourtfitnessclub.com
Contact: Julie Kirkeby, 746-2750
SilverSneakers (CCFC)
A great class for the mature adult! You do not need to be a member at Center Court Fitness Club to enjoy this blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially orientated programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health.
Fun & Fitness Classes (CCFC)
Designed for people age 50+, but also a great place to start for any beginner. We offer the participants a variety of activities that will help improve their quality of life in an atmosphere that will energize.
Breathe N' Stretch Yoga (CCFC)
This class includes a 3-5 minute warm-up followed by the presentation of a variety of relaxing stretchs and poses that will refresh and energize.
SKATING
Group Lessons on evenings and weekends are available for pre-school age through adults. Skaters receive a 1/2 hour USFA basic skating lesson per week with a 15 minute practice time. Skaters can use the public skating sessions at the Blue Line Club Arena (your "Skate With Us" badge, given at your first lesson, is needed for admission to public skating).
Dates: Lessons will be taught Sunday afternoons, Thursday evenings
and Saturday mornings.
Beginning: November 3, 2007 and concludes February 14, 2008
Annual Ice Show: March 1-2, 2008 at Purpur Arena
Contact: Grand Forks Park District, 746-2750
VOLLEYBALL - INDOOR COED
Adults may sign up a team or add your name to a list of players looking for a team to play indoor coed volleyball. Teams consist of three men and three women and up to ten players on a roster. This program is organized through Center Court Fitness Club.
Session Dates:
- October 7, 2007 - December 16, 2007
- January 27, 2008 - April 13, 2008
More Information at: centercourtfitnessclub.com
Contact: Dan Cwikla, 746-2790
WALKING
Step by Step Walking Program
Enjoy the cold season walking the malls in Grand Forks. this program is for all walkers, from the serious to those who stroll for leisure. It's a great way to exercise and meet new people. Buses are available at certain pick-up points providing transportaion to and from the Step by Step locations. Sponsored by the Grand Forks Park District and the Columbia Mall.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Dates: October 1, 2007 - March 26, 2008
Time: Pick up points begin at 8:00 AM
Fee: Free and open to the public
Supervisor: Mae Nerby
Contact: Grand Forks Park District, 746-2750
Bus Pick-Up Points:
- Parkwood Place - 749 30th Street South
(Senior Fitness Program at Center Court Fitness Club, Tuesdays only)
- Senior Center - Cherry Street and 4th Avenue South
- 110 Cherry Street
- St. Anne's - 524 North 17th Street
- 2505 13th Avenue South
- 1711 22nd Avenue South (back door)
- Homestead Place - 1639 24th Avenue South
- Briarwood Apartments - 2650 26th Avenue South
- Tufte Manor - 300 Cherry Street
WALLYYBALL
Center Court Fitness Club offers a coed wallyball league. Recreational level leagues consist of 2-men and 2-women teams and have up to 6 players on a roster. You do not need to be a member to participate. League fees are required.
Session Dates:
- October 16 - December 4, 2007
- Janurary 15, 2008 - March 4, 2008
- March 11, 2008 - April 29, 2008
More Information at: centercourtfitnessclub.com
Contact: Dan Cwikla, 746-2790
TENNIS
Center Court Fitness Club offers various tennis programs to either brush up your skills or learn a new fun way to exercise. You do not need to be a member to participate. Program fees are required.
Adult Drill: This is our most popular tennis activity. A pro leads a group of players
- October 16 - December 4, 2007
- Janurary 15, 2008 - March 4, 2008
- March 11, 2008 - April 29, 2008
More Information at: centercourtfitnessclub.com
Contact: Dan Cwikla, 746-2790
