JANUARY 2017
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Following is just a sampling of the many recreation programs and events taking place
at the City of Palm Beach Gardens:
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The Gardens GreenMarket
sponsored in good health by
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Sundays, January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 8am-1pm
City Hall Municipal Complex, 10500 N. Military Trail
Every Sunday, shop from over 160 vendors selling the freshest of the fresh in produce, plants, flowers, bread, seafood, bakery items, cheese, sauces, crafts, prepared food & drink items and much, much more! Live music every Sunday. More Information |
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Meet & Greet the Artist: Carey Chen Tuesday, January 10 | 5:30-7pm
City Hall Lobby, 10500 N. Military Trail
“Marine Life” Acrylic Paintings
Come and view the latest GardensArt exhibition featuring fascinating colorful and detailed portraits of life at sea by Carey Chen. Exhibition runs through January 12, 2017. More Information
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The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival presents “All the Great Books”Generously sponsored by BallenIsles Charities Foundation, Inc.
Friday and Saturday, January 13-14 | 7pm
Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, 10500 N. Military Trail
Join us for this fast-paced, hilarious show featuring three madcap veteran performers with the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival as they take you on a 90-minute roller coaster ride of all the books you didn’t get around to reading in school. This outdoor, family-friendly event is complimentary. Bring a picnic or purchase refreshments on site. Limited seating is provided or bring your own folding chair. More Information
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15th Season Anniversary of the GreenMarketJanuary 15 | 8am – 1pm
City Hall Plaza, 10500 N. Military TrailJoin us as we celebrate with music by Westminster Trio and enjoy “The Freshest of the Fresh” strawberry shortcake made by our GreenMarket vendors! Strawberry shortcake will be served at 10am and complimentary Gardens GreenMarket shopping bags will be available while supplies last.
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Skate JamFriday, January 20 | 6-8pm
Gardens Skate Park, 10113 Plant Drive
Pizza, Music and Prizes! This is a FREE event for all ages sponsored by Locals Surf Shop and the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Locals will be on hand to judge contests (kids and 18+ competitions). No pre-registration is required. All skaters must wear a shirt and helmet. |
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GENERAL INFORMATIONFor a full, detailed listing of classes, programs and events, please visit our website at www.pbgrec.com. |
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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2017! We hope you have a very happy and healthy New Year. Why not get started on some of those New Year’s resolutions by signing up for one of our many active or educational programs? Learn a skill such as painting or dancing, get fit in a wellness class, or just come and have some fun! Registration has already begun for January and February classes, so don’t miss out. Register online or at any Recreation service desk, or just show up for those classes that have drop-in rates. More Information
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Gardens Life BrochureThe January-February 2017 edition of the Gardens Life brochure listing classes, programs and events is currently available, online or in print. Download a copy from www.pbgrec.com or pick one up at any Recreation service desk. |
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GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman's ClubWednesday, January 18 The PBG Woman's Club will host an Art Festival and Jewelry Making Program on the 18th of January at Lakeside Community Center, 10410 N. Military Trail, PBG. The meeting will begin at 7pm - members will be displaying various forms of art in competition for the District 10 art show. There will be refreshments following the program. You are invited to come and share this time. For additional information contact Ronnye Sands, Membership Chairman, at 561-622-3751. Follow on the web at www.pbgwomansclub.org. |
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Robotics DiscoveryRobotics Discovery class for 7-10 year olds begins January 13. Classes meet on Fridays at the Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road, from 3:15-4:15pm for 6 weeks. Res/NR Fee: $120/$150. Come and explore robotics with Green Mouse Academy. More Information
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School’s Out DaysAfter the holidays, public schools have Monday, January 16 off, so send your kids to us! We offer care from 7:30am-6pm in our fun and active School’s Out Day program or School’s Out for Sports. Sign up soon before the spaces are filled. Res/NR Fee: $40/$50 More Information
MusikgartenSing with Me interactive music classes begin on Friday mornings at 9am starting January 20 for ages 15 months-3.5 years. This new parent and child class is an educational and fun way to spend time with your child. Each class is taught by fully licensed Musikgarten teacher, classically trained musician and early childhood educator, Jules Castro. Res/NR fee: $108/$135 for 12 weeks. There is an additional materials fee of $45 for a CD, parent activity book and instrument. More Information
Baby Steps* & Leaps and Bounds – Back by Popular Demand!Come to the recreation center for your child’s first dance experience! Miss Nicole’s Wednesday morning program runs January 11-March 15. Children 18 months-3 years meet at 10:15am and the 3-4 year olds meet at 11am. Res/NR Fee: $110/$138. *Parents are required to attend Baby Steps class. Both boys and girls are welcome to participate. More Information |
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GymnasticsProfessional instructors from Gymnastics Revolution coach several classes for gymnasts of all ages (1 thru 15) and abilities, including the popular new class, Ninja Fitness, for 7-15 year olds. Classes meet one day per week on Tuesday or Thursday beginning the week of January 10. Res/NR Fee: $108/$135 for the 9-week session. Click here for the class schedule.
Clay TimeNew art class for 9-12 year olds that teaches hand-building and sculpting techniques, as well as some time on the pottery wheel. Thursdays, January 26-March 16, 4:30-6pm. Res/NR Fee: $120/$150. More Information
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Resolution SolutionsDetermined to get fit in 2017? The City offers a number of wellness classes for a fraction of the price of private studios. We currently offer Barre, Yoga, Zumba, Stretch & Strengthen, Stroller Power (women’s fitness), and Water Aerobics classes. Awesome instructors, great prices, and no long-term commitments – let us be the vehicle for your transformation! Click here for a complete schedule of classes.
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Watercolor & Acrylic Painting: 6 week sessionLearn to use both mediums. Classes will include color theory, perspective, wet on wet and other techniques. There will be daily demonstrations and the class will encourage experimentation and development of your own style. Beginners are welcome. Thursdays, January 12- February 16 from 12:30-3:30pm. Res/NR Fee: $156/$195. Supply list is available at the front desk. More Information |
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Ceramics Class: High Fired Majolica -
Food Safe & Functional Pottery
Students will learn coiling, slab building and throwing on the pottery wheel as well as working with ‘under glazes’ to produce a range of functional and artistic works of art. After glaze firing, the surfaces are brilliantly colored and ready to use or display. Wednesdays, Jan 25-Mar 15 from 6:15-8:45pm. Res/NR Fee: $240/$300. First 25 lb. bag of clay and glazes are included; additional 25 lb. bag including glaze and firing is $25 payable to the front desk. Extra lab time will also be offered on Thursday evenings. More Information
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Join the 55 and over PBG Adult/Seniors Club for only $25 per year for residents/$50 per year non-residents. Membership includes weekly activities and some special events. |
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Scrabble, Mah Jongg & CanastaDo you want to play or learn how to play Scrabble, Mah Jongg and or Canasta? Check us out at the Lakeside Center from 1-5pm for Mah Jongg Games: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Mah Jongg Lessons: Tuesdays; Scrabble: Wednesdays, and Canasta on Thursdays. Your first visit is free! Res/NR Annual Fee $25/$50 or daily admission Res/NR $3/$5.
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Friday is Variety Game DayThe Adult/Seniors Club is playing Social Bridge, Poker, Mah Jongg and Hand, Knee & Foot on Fridays, as well as informal Social Bridge Lessons on Mondays and Fridays. We also offer Mexican Train Dominoes classes & games on Fridays. Please call ahead to 630-1120 or 630-1100 and join us at Lakeside Center at 1pm sharp. More Seniors Club Information
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“Jamie’s Angels” Special Needs Tennis Instruction Saturday, January 25, 1-2pm - Underwritten by the Frank family in memory of their daughter Jamie Alexa, “Jamie’s Angels” is meant to make young people with special needs into tennis players. Local teaching professionals will be joined by other volunteers in this effort. The program will continue on the fourth Saturday of each month, January-June of 2017. Thanks to the Frank family, there is no charge for this program.
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Adult 1-Day SinglesSaturday, January 7, 11:30am-3pm – Singles players, meet your match in three rounds of ladder or compass 8-game Pro-set format. Women, men, and highly-skilled older juniors are invited to enroll. Refreshments served. Resident/Non-resident Entry: $19/$24; Activity # is 132101-1. Enroll online or call (561) 775-8277. More Information
Adult Holiday Mixed DoublesSaturday, January 14, 10:30am-2pm – Start the new year with a bang! Pairs meet in ability-based groups for 3 rounds of short-set matches. (Start each set at 2-all.) Refreshments served and trophies awarded! PBG Resident/Non-resident Entry: $19/24; Activity # is 132101-1D. Enroll online or call (561) 775-8277. More Information |
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USTA-sanctioned Level 6 “Take It to Court” Boys & Girls 18-16-Under Singles and Doubles TournamentSaturday-Monday, January 21-23, 8:30am-8pm – Highly-skilled players through age 18 contend for trophies and ranking points. Singles is with first match losers’ consolation (FMLC); Doubles is single elimination (SE). Play if you qualify, or come to see some outstanding tennis! Entry is online.
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Congratulations!We are excited to announce that Danny Ahonkhai has recently been promoted from Lead Lifeguard to Aquatics Coordinator, and Juan Nunez has been promoted from Lifeguard III to Lead Lifeguard. We look forward to this team leading our Aquatic Complex into a state of the art water experience with safe and innovative fun opportunities for all! |
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PBG Makos Swim TeamSwim Team combines stroke refinement, drills, endurance training, and fun games to improve a swimmer’s overall swimming abilities in a fun team environment. For those who are interested in the swim team, you can join at any time during the year. The Spring season starts January 17th. Please visit the Makos Swim Team web page for more details.
Water AerobicsThis class provides an exciting, high energy, low impact workout in our heated pool. Water aerobics is a great way to increase muscle strength and flexibility while alleviating pressure in the joints. All equipment is provided. Resident/Non-Res Fee: $4/$5. Click on this link for a weekly schedule.
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Private Swim Lessons & CoachingPrivate lessons are offered by appointment only on a one-on-one basis at times that fit your schedule. Our qualified instructors make learning more enjoyable for swimmers that are beginners through advanced competitive levels. Fee is $45 Res/$80 Non-Res per 30-minute lesson or $243/$432 for a 6-lesson pass (30 mins each) with 3-month expiration. More Information
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RIVERSIDE YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER10170 Riverside Drive, PBG 33410
pbgrec.com/ryec 561.630.1130 |
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Fall Registration Registration will begin for the fall 2017-2018 school year for all pre-school classes on Monday, February 6, 2017. Please call us to schedule a tour and come out to see the school this month to be ready to register. VPK vouchers are accepted. For more information call 630-1130. Hours of operation are from 7am-6pm Monday-Friday. |
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Arbor Day Celebration and Field TripThe Riverside Youth Enrichment VPK classes will take part in the annual Arbor Day celebration by planting a tree at the City of PBG’s Lake Catherine Passive Park. Come out and enjoy the morning with us on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10am. For more information, call 561-630-1130.
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