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• Though fathers and daughters didn’t get to dance among the shamrocks this year, they can enjoy a spring picnic at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza, 11409 Kingston Pike, at the historic Campbell Station Inn at the corner of North Campbell Station Road and Kingston Pike. May Day Picnic, a father-daughter event, is from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 1. The rest of the family is welcome to join the party.
Snacks will be provided as well as to-go goodies and crafts, a photo area, music and dancing. Guests should bring chairs and/or picnic blankets, along with a picnic dinner. Parking is offered at the Farragut Community Center (239 Jamestowne Blvd.); no on-site parking is available. Tickets are $20 per couple and $30 per family and must be purchased in advance. Buy tickets online at townoffarragut.org/register, in person at the community center or by phone at 865-218-3376 by noon Thursday, April 29. For more information, e-mail ParksandRecInfo@townoffarragut.org or call 865-218-3376. May Day Picnic is weather-dependent, so visit Farragut Parks & Recreation on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for updates.
• The gym in Farragut Community Center has re-opened with a brand-new floor, and the public is once again invited to use the gym for various activities on a reservation basis. Individuals or groups can reserve either the entire gym or a half-court for basketball, pickleball, kickball, dodgeball or lap walking. Available times are Mondays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays. Cost is $2 per person for a half court. There can be no more than six people per half court in each family or associated group.
Gym users must call 865-218-3376 at least one hour before arrival to reserve a spot. Users can pay over the phone or at the front desk when they arrive. If they are not able to attend the session, they should cancel at least 15 minutes before the session starts. After two no-shows, users will no longer be able to reserve the gym. Everyone must sign up for a free membership the first time they use the community center; this is a simple process that requires just a few minutes.
For more information about activities in the Farragut Community Center: visitfarragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents.
• Farragut Parks & Recreation Department is providing safe classes for the community. Here are upcoming offerings:
-Family Yoga from 5 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, in the Community Center. Cost is free. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on the Friday before the session. Instructor is Jenny Trussell. This class will introduce basic yoga poses, breathwork and stretches, along with stress-reduction techniques. Adults and older children will enjoy the gentle fitness routine, while younger children often watch and/or mimic the moves, learning through play and imagery. Bring a mat for each participant. Register all participants of this class individually.
-Total Fitness classes are from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Community Center. Cost is $4 per session. Pre-registration required, spaces are limited. Instructor is Rachel Piotrowski. A variety of body-weight and hand-weight exercises will be utilized to build upper and lower body strength, improve balance and strengthen the core. Low-impact aerobic conditioning and stretching are incorporated. Bring hand weights or other weighted objects. If you do not have any, just bring yourself. Don’t forget water and a mat.
-Arts and Crafts for Littles are from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Wednesdays, in the Community Center large classroom. Cost is $7 per child/guardian pair. Instructors are Natalie Gwin and son, Wilder Gwin. Geared for children ages 3-5, each class will feature a spring-themed craft focusing on numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
-TWRA Boating Safety Education Saturdays is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 24 and May 22, in the Assembly Hall. Pre-registration required at tn.gov/twra. Each session limited to 24 people. Due to social distancing, no walk-ins, so pre-registration required. Any Tennessee resident born after Jan. 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam. No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law. Bring Type 600 boating safety exam permit, a writing utensil and something to write on to class. The permit is available from any business (license agent) that sells hunting and fishing licenses. For more information, visit tn.gov/twra.
-Making Medicare Easier is from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 10, in the Community Center Assembly Hall. Registration deadline is Friday, May 7. Cost is free. Instructor is Bruce Landis. Learn about enrollment periods, overview of parts A, B, C and D and supplements.
-Essential Oils: Balancing Difficulties and Emotions is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, in the Community Center large classroom. Cost is free. Instructor is Kristi Hulsey. Come learn new and natural ways to help with difficulties and emotions.
-Make & Take: Wall-Hanging Basket class is from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 18, in the Community Center large classroom. Registration deadline is Friday, May 14. Cost is $50. Instructor is Sheri Burns. This class features a wall-hanging basket with a row of hooks on the bottom to hang keys or other objects with multiple embellishment and color options. This class is appropriate for all skill levels. All tools and supplies provided by the instructor.
-Pilates/Yoga Fusion is a six-week session from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays from May 18 through June 22, in the Community Center. Registration deadline is Friday, May 14. Cost is $60. Teacher is Simon Bradbury. This class combines yoga poses with Pilates mat exercises that build core strength, enhance flexibility and balance in a low-impact approach to mind-body fitness. Bring your own mat and water.
-Making Social Security Easier is from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 24, in the Community Center Assembly Hall. Registration deadline is Friday, May 21. Cost is free. Instructor is Garrett Crawford. Confused about your Social Security filing options? Attend this class and learn how spousal benefits work, how Social Security is taxed and the implications of working while receiving Social Security.
See the full list of scheduled classes at farragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents. Sign up at townoffarragut.org/register. For more information, contact Special Event and Program coordinator Brittany Spencer at bspencer@townoffarragut.org.
