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- Grain Free Cooking
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- Self Defense
- Tennis Lessons
- SporTykes
- Tiny Tykes
- Little Starz Soccer
- Cooking with Ms. Maureen
- Environmental Education Classes
- Martial Arts
Gina of Pro Health & Fitness will demonstrate ways to cook that help reduce inflammation in your body. Learn to make tasty foods that are grain-free, refined sugar-free, and low lactose. Enjoy a sampling at every class!
Dates: August 9th
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: The WREC
Cost: $24 for a month
Contact: 770-924-7768
Learn the traditional style of Okinawa Kenpo Karate. No previous experience is necessary; all ages and skill levels are welcome in our patient, cooperative learning environment.
Date: Monthly | Saturdays
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Ages: 11+
Cost: $30 per month for students under 15 years of age
$40 per month for students 15 years of age and older
Location: The WREC
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1, 2022
Students learn basic skills on how to protect themselves. Such skills include grappling techniques, the importance of yelling, how to use pressure points, and the fundamentals of self-protection. Join us for one of our sessions.
Dates: August 9th
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages: 12 years of age and older
Cost: $45 per participant
Contact: 770-924-7768
Whether you are new to tennis, need to brush up on a few skills, or looking to move your game into the next level of play, our tennis program has something for you. Lessons are taught at Cherokee Veterans Park!
Juniors – 8U
Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Times: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $72/ session
Session: August 8th - September 19th, October 3rd - November 7th
Day: Saturdays
Times: 9:00 am –10:00 am
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $72/ session
Session: August 8th - September 19th, October 3rd - November 7th
Juniors – 10U
Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 8 - 10
Cost: $72/ session
Session: August 8th - September 19th, October 3rd - November 7th
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 8 - 10
Cost: $72/ session
Session: August 8th - September 19th, October 3rd - November 7th
Juniors – 15U
Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Session: August 8th - September 19th, October 3rd - November 7th
Day: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 am – noon
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Session: August 8th - September 19th, October 3rd - November 7th
Adult Classes
Beginner Adults
Dates: August 8th - September 12th, October 3rd - October 31st
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 18+
Adult Live Ball
Day: Wednesdays, register weekly, August 8th - September 12th, October 3rd - October 31st
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 18+
Contact: (770) 924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
SporTykes
Children ages three and Four are introduced to fundamental skills for soccer, tee ball, football, and basketball in a fun atmosphere. SporTykes is not a parent-participation class. Registrants are asked to select one class time for each session.
Dates:
Fall Session: Weeks of August 29 - November 14, 2022
Winter Session: Weeks of November 28-Febuary 13, 2023
Location: The WREC
Day/Time: Wednesday, 11:00 am -11:45 am, Thursday, 10:15 am-11:00 am or 11:15 am - Noon
Age: 3-4 years of age
Location: The WREC
Cost: $100 for the session
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
Tiny Tykes
In a fun and colorful atmosphere, two-year-old toddlers learn basic coordination skills associated with soccer, t-ball, football, and basketball. TinyTykes is not a parent participation class.
Dates: Fall Session: Wednesdays or Thursdays, September 7th - November 14th; Winter Session: Wednesday or Thursday, November 28th-February 13th
Wednesdays: 9:30 am –10:00 am or 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Thursdays: 9:30 am –10:00 am
Age: 2 years of age
Location: The WREC
Cost: $100 for the session
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
Wiggles & Giggles
This popular parent/tot class is where imagination and soccer play collide! Our goal is to continue to build core movements such as balance, coordination, hopping, jumping, and running. While parent involvement is part of this program, the class helps bridge the gap between parallel play and sharing. This period in a child's development is extremely important and engaging the body and mind with physical activity has been proved to aid in accomplishing growth milestones. Every participant will get a medal and their own soccer ball.
Dates:
Fall I: September 7th - October 19th , Fall II: October 26th – December 7th
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 3 years of age
Location: JJ Biello Park/ Riverside Athletics Complex
Cost: $45 a session
Contact: 770-924-7768
Thumpers
Buckle up for this exciting class! While movement education is a priority, we are now incorporating learned soccer skills into the sided activities. Imagination is still a focus. We will look at creative story lines and adventures to keep them moving. This is the age where players will be introduced to scrimmages/ games. Every participant will get a medal and their own soccer ball.
Dates:
Fall I: September 7th - October 19th , Fall II: October 26th – December 7th
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Age: 4 to 5 years of age
Location: JJ Biello Park/ Riverside Athletics Complex
Cost: $60 a session
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
Cooking with Ms. Maureen Classes
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
Canning 1-2-3
Learn some of the basics of cold canning. Easy ways to make your own pickled items for your pantry or gifting. Make and take “3 Pepper Picnic Relish” and “Confetti Pickles” (colored vegetables and cucumbers in this colorful way to pickle.)
Date: Saturday, September 10th
Cost: $45
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Bread Basics
Breads are delicious and perfect for menus. Learn the secrets of yeast breads, quick breads, and techniques for making great breads for all times of days. Hands on – so dress appropriately!
Dates: Tuesday, September 13th
Cost: $45
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Cake 101
Always wanted to make delicious and pretty cakes? Can’t seem to get it right? From coffee cakes to gift cakes, this class is for you! We will explore techniques, ingredients and make, bake and share a few special items.
Dates: Tuesday, October 4th
Cost: $45
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Food Gifts
Learn the secret of food gifts. Pretty to look at, easy to make a special homemade gift along with packaging tips. Make and take class with 3 food gifts:
- Delish Dessert Bars
- Ginger and Spice Autumn Muffin Mix
- Colorful Chocolate Candy Shingles
Dates: Saturday, October 15th
Cost: $45
Time: 9:30am-11:30 am
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Explore Cake Decorating
Tricks of the trade for cakes for any occasion. Come and learn! Hands on so dress appropriately. We will learn piping basics, fondant secrets, garnishes, fillings and more.
Dates: Tuesday, January 24th
Cost: $45
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Welcome to Environmental Education Classes with Graham Penniman!
An Introduction to Birding
Learn how to identify birds that you will see here in Cherokee County. This course will include choosing affordable binoculars, the use of field guides and birding apps, as well as the Peterson identification method. Come join us as we learn more about one of America’s most enjoyable pastimes.
Date: Saturday, September 10th
Cost: $24
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1, 2022.
Attracting birds to Backyard Feeders
Learn the secrets of bringing more birds to your backyard. This interactive class will cover feeder types and better bird foods, while offering tops on how to limit Mr. Squirrel crashing your backyard bird party. We will also introduce Feeder Watch, an exciting way to become a citizen scientist, that will enhance your birding experiences.
Dates: Saturday, October 15th
Cost: $24
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1, 2022.
Building Birdhouse Easily
Let’s help our feathered friends find a home next Spring as we look at several designs for specific bird species. We will learn how to use Nest Watch, another Cornell University website that allows us to monitor and collect data on bird populations. Everyone in class will lay out and build and Eastern Bluebird Birdhouse made of rough-cut cedar.
Dates: Saturday, November 5th
Cost: $44
Times: 10:30 am- noon
Location: The WREC
Ages: Any and all, youngster need an adult to assist.
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1, 2022.
Third Planet Martial Arts Presents Mixed Martial Arts Program at The Hickory Flat Gym
We teach a Reality Based Mixed Martial Arts program, anti-bullying techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises. All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
Activity Name: Kids MMA
Dates: Fall: Weeks of August 16th – November 8th
Cost: $175 per session
Time & Days: Tuesday at 4:30
Location: The Hickory Flat Gym, 4835 Hickory Rd.
Ages: Kids 5-11
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
We teach a Reality Based Mixed Martial Arts program, anti-bullying techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises. All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
Activity Name: Teens MMA
Dates: Fall: Weeks of August 18th – November 10th
Cost: $175 per session
Time & Days: Thursday at 4:30
Location: The Hickory Flat Gym, 4835 Hickory Rd.
Ages: Teens 12-16
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
We teach a Reality Based Mixed Martial Arts program, anti-bullying techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises. All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
Activity Name: Kids MMA
Dates: Fall: Weeks of November 29th – March 21st
Cost: $175 per session
Time & Days: Tuesday at 4:30
Location: The Hickory Flat Gym, 4835 Hickory Rd.
Ages: Kids 5-11
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022
We teach a Reality Based Mixed Martial Arts program, anti-bullying techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises. All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
Activity Name: Teens MMA
Dates: Fall: Weeks of December 1st - March 23rd
Cost: $175 per session
Time & Days: Thursday at 4:30
Location: The Hickory Flat Gym, 4835 Hickory Rd.
Ages: Teens 12-16
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 1st, 2022