December 2017 Recreation Programs and Events - Happy Holidays!
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Following is just a sampling of the many recreation programs and events taking place at the
City of Palm Beach Gardens:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Santa's Mailbox

Santa’s Mailbox 

December 1-16
Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road
Riverside Youth Enrichment Center,
10170 Riverside Drive


Drop off your letters to Santa in our special holiday mailboxes inside the Burns Road Recreation Center and Riverside Youth Enrichment Center. Don’t forget to watch your mailbox for a reply from Santa! Note: to receive a letter back from Santa, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your child’s name on it. 

"Soaring High" watercolor and illustration by Amber M. Moran

Meet & Greet Artist Amber M. Moran

Friday, December 1  |  5:30-7:30pm
City Hall Lobby, 10500 N Military Trail


GardensArt, a City of Palm Beach Gardens art in public places program, presents “Celebrating the Sunshine State”, an exhibition of watercolor and illustrations by Amber M. Moran, ArtiGras’ 2017 Poster Artist. Moran’s trademark style combines watercolor and illustration by extending her artwork onto the mat using black ink, creating a “window” of color. Exhibition runs Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm through January 4, 2018. More Information

Santa holding multiple gift bags

34th Annual Gardens Holiday Bazaar

Friday, December 1  |  11am-7pm
Saturday, December 2  |  9am-4pm
Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road


The 34th Annual Gardens Holiday Bazaar is upon us! Put on your comfy shopping shoes and bring your holiday gift list as you browse over 100 vendor booths. More Information 

Cherries and other produce in wooden baskets

The Gardens GreenMarket sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center  

Sundays, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31   |  8am-1pm
City Hall Municipal Complex, 10500 N. Military Trail


In addition to over 150 vendors selling fresh produce, plants, crafts, prepared food & drink items and much more, there is great musical entertainment every Sunday. December’s lineup is as follows:
Dec 3 - Jhazilla
Dec 10 - Double Vision
Dec 17 - Palm Beach Jazz Trio, as well as a special holiday celebration of kids’ Hanukkah crafts and complimentary latkes from David’s Pickles and Olives from 8am-12pm
Dec 24 -  Regi and Kimi 
Dec 31 - Tim Cook

More Information

A girls and boy sitting on Santa and Mrs. Claus' laps

Tree Lighting Festival

Wednesday, December 6  |  6-8pm
Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road  


Don’t miss this fun, family event celebrating the beginning of the holiday season. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the PBG City Council will be there to light the tree on Wednesday, December 6 at 6pm. Enjoy the music and other activities until 8pm.  More Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

For a full, detailed listing of classes, programs and events, please visit our website at www.pbgrec.com.  

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Recreation Gift Cards

Give the gift of fun! Recreation Gift Cards may be purchased at the Burns Road Recreation Center and PBG Tennis Center and used for class fees, pool admission fees, rentals and even snacks at the Snack Shack. It’s a great gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays!

Class Registration

Starting Tuesday, December 12th, register online or in person for new Winter/Spring classes and programs starting in January or later. Most classes have a minimum number of students that they need in order to run. Sign up in advance so they don’t get canceled due to low enrollment! Visit our website for information on Recreation programs or pick up a brochure at any Recreation facility.

"Happy Holidays!" with snowflakes behind it

Special Recreation Holiday Hours

All supervised Recreation facilities including Burns Road Recreation Center, Aquatic Complex, Tennis Center, Lakeside Center, Riverside Youth Enrichment Center and the Skate Park will be closed on Monday, December 25. Click this link for a listing of other special holiday hours for each of these facilities. Have a safe and happy holiday season!



GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman's Club 

Wednesday, December 20 

The GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman's Club will celebrate the holidays with a dinner at Paddy Mac's on the 20th of December, followed by a Chinese Auction. If you are interested in joining them, call Lorraine Macey at 561-627-9564; she will inform you as to cost and selection of the meal.  Deadline is Dec. 13th.  Also, mark January 17, 2018, on your calendar so that you don’t miss the next meeting that will include a program on Japanese Flower Arranging, followed by an Art Show by the members. All are welcome. Contact Doris Karlik, Membership Chairman at 561-622-4410 for additional information.  

YOUTH CLASSES & PROGRAMS

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School’s Out Days 

Friday, December 22 - Friday, January 5
The long holiday break is coming soon for your school-aged children; are you ready? If you want to keep them busy and having fun at camp, we have lots of great activities planned! Register online or in person.
More Information

ADULT CLASSES & PROGRAMS

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Fitness/Wellness Classes

Putting on the pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year? Need to de-stress or get energized to make it through the holidays? Whatever your needs are, we’ve got the class for you! Go to the Fitness/Wellness page of our website and check out the classes including Zumba, different types of Yoga, Barre Pilates, Jazz & Stretch, and core and interval training Stroller Power classes  such as HIIT it, In The Middle and Intense Intervals, where you’re welcome to bring your little one along! 

ADULT / SENIORS CLUB

Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road and/or 
Lakeside Center, 10410 N. Military Trail

pbgrec.com/seniors    561.630.1120 or 561.630.1108

Hands putting food items in a box

Holiday Food Drive

Benefits children attending Grove Park Elementary School and their families
The Adult/Seniors Club is hosting this holiday food drive and is requesting that donations of non-perishable food items be dropped off at Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road and Lakeside Center, 10410 North Military Trail. Please help make someone’s holiday season a little better and brighter! Call 561-630-1100 for building operating hours.

TENNIS CENTER

5110 117th Court North, PBG 33418
pbgrec.com/tennis     561.775.8277

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Little Mo International

Friday, Dec 1 through Wednesday, Dec 6
Sites and times vary

See the future of tennis! Once again, the Tennis Center joins the PGA National and Jupiter Bay Clubs in hosting this premier event for youngsters through 12 years of age who come from all over the U.S. and around the world. We expect a great group of 450 players! Click here for information or to enter. 

Adult 1-Day Mixed Doubles and Lunch

Forty players had a great time at a similar event on November 18. Everyone will get another chance before the end of the year! On Saturday, Dec 9 from 10:30am-3pm, three rounds of paired mixed doubles, 8-game pro-set format are played in ability-based groups, with lunch and socializing to follow. Available online at www.pbgrec.com/login, Activity #332101-4D. Another similar event will be held Saturday, Jan 13, 10:30am-3pm, Activity #132101-1D.

Jamie’s Angels Tennis for Players with Special Needs

Saturday, December 16, 1-2pm - Lisa Pugliese and Howard Chodak will lead an hour of instructive activity and fun. Drinks and snacks are provided. This program continues to be sponsored by the Frank family in memory of Jamie Alexa Frank and is free of charge.

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Youth Holiday Tennis Camps

Kids, stay active over the holidays! Two sessions of tennis camp are available: Week 1, Dec 26-29 (4 days), and Week 2, Jan 1-5 (5 days), with two options: Camp Little Pros (ages 4-6, 9-10:30am) and Tennis & Fitness Camp (ages 7-17, 9am-Noon). Partial week rates are available. Register online or at the Tennis Center. More Information

AQUATIC COMPLEX

4404 Burns Road, PBG 33410
pbgrec.com/aquatics     561.630.1100

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Become a Lifeguard!

Have you ever wanted to become knowledgeable on pool safety or become a certified lifeguard?  If so, then come and be a part of our exciting lifeguard training course on Wednesday thru Friday, Dec 27-29. Participants ages 15 and up will learn all of the ins and outs of pool safety and how to put your training into action. Looking for a part-time or summer job? Applications are already available for Summer 2018, so get your certification NOW! More Information

Join our Masters Swimming Program

If you are an adult looking to be a part of a team in an exciting environment, then our Masters Swimming program is the perfect program for you. Train, make new friends, and improve your all-around health at the PBG Aquatic Complex. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm. All practice equipment is provided. Please visit our website for more information.

Private Swim Lessons

If you are looking to learn or improve your swimming throughout the winter months in a temperature regulated pool, then the Aquatic Complex is the place to be. Come and enjoy the experience of having one-on-one training in our heated pool. Private lessons are offered on a first come, first served basis, so hurry and sign up today!  More Information
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Stay Fit with Water Aerobics

Have you ever looked for a workout that can improve your overall strength and fitness while reducing the pressure on your joints? If so, then come to our high energy water aerobics class. This activity offers a great way to increase muscle strength and flexibility while alleviating pressure in the joints. Come improve your overall fitness in our exciting classes. The pool is temperature-regulated and all equipment needed for the class is provided. Resident/Non-Res Fee: $4/$5. Click here for a class schedule.

RIVERSIDE YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER

10170 Riverside Drive, PBG 33410
pbgrec.com/ryec     561.630.1130

License # 50-51-03149
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Shop at the Scholastic Book Fair 

Riverside Youth Enrichment Center will be hosting their Annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8 from 8am to 5pm. Come and shop for great holiday gifts and books. For more information call 561-630-1130.

Contact Us


City of Palm Beach Gardens
Recreation Division
4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410


www.pbgrec.com      recinfo@pbgfl.com      561-630-1100

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