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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday tree ornaments that say "I love my Teacher".

35TH ANNUAL GARDENS HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Friday, November 30 |  11am-8pm
Saturday, December 1  |  9am-4pm
Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road


The 35th 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 on the Holiday Bazaar 

Santa's Mailbox

SANTA'S MAILBOX 

November 30 – December 17
Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road


Drop off your letters to Santa in our special holiday mailbox inside the Burns Road Recreation Center. Don’t forget to watch your mailbox at home 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 or include an email address. 

A variety of vegetables in the shape of a Christmas tree.

THE GARDENS GREENMARKET 
SPONSORED IN GOOD HEALTH BY PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER  

Sundays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30     |  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 2 - Jim Adle Jazz Quartet
Dec 9 - Jahzilla; also, please bring non-perishable food items for Palm Beach County Food Bank
Dec 16 - Double Vision
Dec 23 -  Regi and Kimi 
Dec 30 - Jahzilla

More Information

A woman modeling a jacket with a painting of a woman on the back.

ARTIST RECEPTION & FASHION EXPERIENCE

"Timeless Essence"
Paintings on Silk & Hand Painted Art Couture
by Violeta Lucce

Wednesday, December 5, 2018  | 6 - 8 pm
Sandhill Crane Golf Club, 11401 Northlake Blvd., 33412

Enjoy an exhilarating evening of stunning art and fashion, live music provided by Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County and light refreshments provided by The Dancing Crane restaurant. 
More Information on GardensArt

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SEEKING HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR VENDORS

Calling all health and wellness vendors!  The City of Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 23 at Burns Road Recreation Center from 9am-3pm. Showcase your specialty to people looking to improve their lifestyles. Vendor applications for this event are available until January 11, 2019.  Each vendor receives one 10’ X 10’ space and your company logo or business name on our city website with a link to your website. Click here for more information on the Health & Wellness Fair or an application. For more information, contact Louise Jordan at 561-630-1147 or ljordan@pbgfl.com.  

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

Experiential gifts are the latest trend! 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!

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Starting Wednesday, 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 a snowman

SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES
HOLIDAY HOURS

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

GFWC PALM BEACH GARDENS WOMAN'S CLUB 

Wednesday, December 19 

The GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman's Club will hold a Holiday Party on December 19th at Paddy Mac's, starting at 7pm.  Reservations are required. There will also be a silent Auction. Please contact Membership Chairman Robin Murphy at 561-762-1841 for the deadline and cost for dinner.  Please come and join us for an evening of fun and delicious food!    

YOUTH CLASSES & PROGRAMS

A group of children playing BINGO

GINGERBREAD KIDS  |  AGES 0-4

Friday, December 14  |  10-11am
Run! Run! Fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man! This wonderful event features the story of the Gingerbread Man along with crafts, activities, snacks and more, and will be held at Burns Road Recreation Center. Space is limited so don’t delay!  Register in advance online or at one of our service desks. Resident/Non-Resident Fee $10/$13 (parents no charge). For more information, please contact Louise Jordan at 561-630-1147 or ljordan@pbgfl.com.

HOLIDAY SCHOOL’S OUT CAMPS

The holidays are upon us and the kids will be out for break soon. We’ve got lots of fun camp activities for your K-8th grader from Dec. 24-Jan. 7. We will fill quickly, so register your school-aged child now! There are also sports camps for your sports-minded 2nd through 8th grader and Tennis camps for ages 4-17. Register online or in person. Go to the School's Out web page for more information.

Pop Warner JV Football Team

PBGYAA POP WARNER

The PBGYAA Jr. Varsity Pop Warner Team has advanced to the 2018 National Championships for the second year in a row! They are looking to defend their 2017 Superbowl title! Their first game will be December 1st at 4:00pm against the Milford Eagles out of Connecticut. To show support, please visit their website at  https://www.facebook.com/gardensfootball/

ADULT CLASSES & PROGRAMS

A mom exercising with her toddler.

FITNESS / WELLNESS CLASSES

Stay fit through the holidays! We offer many different wellness and fitness programs throughout the day and evening. You may even bring your little ones to some of them! Visit our Fitness/Wellness page to see a list of programs and schedules.

TENNIS CENTER

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

A man and four women holding an award.

USTA FLORIDA MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

“We are Family”
On receiving USTA Florida’s Outstanding Member Organization Award, we acknowledge the role that all our supporters have played. Your participation and support make the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center a vibrant tennis hub! The management team pictured was at the awards presentation, but we are part of a larger team that includes:

  • Maintenance Techs, who keep our courts the best around.
  • Front Desk Staff, who provide the helpful welcome for which the Center is known.
  • Teaching Pros, who provide excellent group and private instruction, and are the pillars of our programming.
  • The City of Palm Beach Gardens, whose IT and Public Works Departments provide prompt, expert responses in a variety of fields.
  • Our Volunteers, who help us in so many ways.

We also thank Sherry Beckman, who nominated us and was our presenter at the awards ceremony. We were very honored!

LITTLE MO INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Kids from all over the U.S. and the world vie for trophies as tall as they are! Come see! Nov 30-Dec 5, (Dec 1-4 at PBGTC) 8:00am–6:30pm at PGA National, PBG Tennis Center and Eastpointe. Click here for more info/Fact Sheet.

HELPING PANHANDLE TENNIS RECOVER FROM MICHAEL 

USTA Florida has established a fund to help Panhandle tennis facilities recover from this fall’s terrible hurricane. As Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman-Douglas HS State Tournament Girls' Tennis Team demonstrates, tennis can help communities recover from devastating loss.  You may donate at:  https://ustaflhurricanerelief.funraise.org/  

A volunteer standing with a participant on the tennis court.

VOLUNTEERING AT PBG TENNIS CENTER

We appreciate and welcome volunteers who give valuable service in various ways. To volunteer, please log in to start or renew the required annual background check ($6.25), then email wmcdermott@pbgfl.com or phone 561-775-8277 to see how you can become part of our volunteer team. 

AQUATIC COMPLEX

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

A young man practicing CPR on a mannequin

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES

Have you ever wanted to become knowledgeable on pool safety or become a certified lifeguard?  If so, then use part of your holiday break to join our exciting Lifeguard Training Course for ages 15 and up.  Learn all of the ins and outs of pool safety and how to put your training into action. The course will take place Thursday-Saturday, December 27-29 from 9am-4pm. There is also an Oxygen Training Course that takes place on Saturday, December 29 from 4-5pm. Don’t worry if it’s cold outside; the pool is temperature regulated!  Register online or in person for both classes. Please visit our website for more details.

APPLY TO BECOME A LIFEGUARD AT PBG AQUATIC COMPLEX

We are seeking part-time Lifeguards to join our Team! Even though summer is over, we still have many aquatics programs happening throughout the year and we need positive, friendly lifeguards to keep those swimmers safe! The City offers competitive pay rates and a flexible schedule with morning, daytime, evening and weekend hours available. Applicants must be 16 or older to apply. Application Information
Women in the pool doing water aerobics

STAY FIT WITH WATER AEROBICS

Water aerobics classes with Rosalynn are a great way to increase muscle strength and flexibility and improve your overall health. The pool is temperature regulated and all equipment needed for the class is included. Resident/Non-Resident Fee: $4/$5. Click here for a class schedule.

Contact Us


City of Palm Beach Gardens
Leisure Services Department
4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410


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

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