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Programs at The Buzz
Fitness For Life Total Body Group Exercise
Group exercise for the active adult focusing on balance, core strength, stabilization, and total body strength. Gina will work closely with you to tailor workouts to help you meet your goals and current fitness ability. Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20 per class Ages: 18+ (perfect for 50+) Registration: Ongoing
Mommy and Me Clay Handprint Crabs
Little artists will play with clay while creating a clay crab using impressions of their handprints! After sculpting and glazing our crabs, they will be kiln-fired and returned to The Buzz about two weeks after class. Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Cost: $25 per child Ages: 4–7 years of age Limitations: Class is limited to 4–10 participants. Registration: Closes June 16
Mommy and Me Clay Cupcakes
Little artists play with clay while creating a clay cupcake that looks good enough to eat! After sculpting and glazing the cupcakes, they will be kiln-fired and returned to The Buzz about two weeks after class. Date: Saturday, February 18 Time: 10:00–11:15 a.m. Cost: $25 per child Ages: 4–7 years of age Limitations: Class is limited to 4–10 participants. Registration: Closes February 10
Yin Yoga
This slower-paced yoga class consists of a thorough warm-up, gradually building heat to facilitate the opportunity to take it to floor-based postures and focus on a deeper stretch. Date: Fridays in February Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Cost: $20 per class Registration: Ongoing The L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, Jr. Recreation Center is located at Cherokee Veterans Park. This is a state-of-the-art 32,623-square-foot facility with two full-sized basketball courts, cardio/fitness area, multiple classrooms, a dance studio, a large banquet hall with a catering kitchen, and a rock-climbing wall in the main atrium.
Youth Summer Scents Candle-Making Workshop
Create a set of three candles and personalize them with colors, scents, and embellishments with a summer theme. Candles will need an additional 30 minutes to set after class before they are ready to take home and enjoy. Date: Saturday, July 15 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Cost: $40 Ages: 9–12 years of age Limitations: Class is limited to 5–10 participants. Registration: Closes July 7
Flow and Go Yoga
This class will consist of a thorough warm-up, heat-building, and strength and balance postures to help you feel powerful and energized. Date: Monday & Wednesdays beginning in February Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Cost: $20 per class Registration: Ongoing
Mixed Martial Arts
Participants learn a reality-based program of anti-bullying techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises. No experience necessary. Dates: Mondays, February 6 through March 27 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Cost: $175 per session Ages: 5–16 years of age Registration: Closes January 30
Mommy and Me Floral Arrangement Workshop
Children and their moms/caregivers will have a fun morning creating a beautiful flower arrangement just in time for Mother’s Day! Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Cost: $46 Ages: 5–8 years of age Limitations: Class is limited to 5–12 participants. Registration: Closes May 5
Create a set of three candles and personalize them with colors, scents, and embellishments with a summer theme. Candles will need an additional 30 minutes to set after class before they are ready to take home and enjoy! Date: Saturday, July 15 Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 Ages: Adults Limitations: Class is limited to 4–10 participants. Registration: Closes July 7
Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds
The Monarch and its cousins are simple to attract and use the same nectar sources as hummingbirds. Learn how to use and place hummingbird feeders around your home and select plants that attract both butterflies and birds. Maureen Penniman will help you plant a small butterfly garden and create an upcycled feeder. Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m. Cost: $40 Ages: All Limitations: Class is limited to 4–10 participants. Registration: Closes May
Attracting Birds to Backyard
This interactive class covers feeder types, bird feed, and tips on how to limit squirrels from crashing your backyard bird party. We will also introduce Feeder Watch. You’ll make an upcycled feeder using found objects and a nutritious bird food mixture. Date: Saturday, April 1 Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m. Cost: $45 Ages: All Limitations: Class is limited to 5–10 participants. Registration: Closes March 24
Building Birdhouses
Learn about different birdhouse designs for specific species and how to use Nest Watch, a Cornell University website that monitors and collects data on bird populations. Each participant builds an Eastern Bluebird Birdhouse made of rough-cut cedar. Date: Saturday, April 29 Time: 2:30–4:00 p.m. Cost: $55 Ages: All (Minors must be accompanied by an adult.) Limitations: Class is limited to 5–10 participants. Registration: Closes April 21 Create a portrait of your pet using watercolors and a custom stencil made just for you of your pet. Pet photos will need to be submitted in advance to be used to create your stencil. Date: Friday, March 10 Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Cost: $40 Ages: Adults Limitations: Class is limited to 5–12 participants. Registration: Closes March 3
An Introduction to Birding
Get involved with one of America’s most enjoyable pastimes! Learn how to identify Cherokee County birds. Learn to choose affordable binoculars, use field guides and birding apps, and how to use the Peterson identification method. You will even make a bird ornament from felt. Date: Saturday, March 25 Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m. Cost: $45 Ages: All Limitations: Class is limited to 5–10 participants. Registration: Closes March 17
Tennis Lessons
Whether you are new to tennis, need to brush up on a few skills, or are looking to move your game to the next level of play, our tennis program has something for you. Lessons are taught at Cherokee Veterans Park.
Youth Session Dates: January 23–March 6
Juniors 8 years of age
and up–$72/session Mondays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Juniors 10 years of age
and up–$72/session Mondays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Juniors 15 years of age
and up–$72/session Mondays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Adult Session Dates: January 23–March 6
Beginner Adults–
$75/session Mondays, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Adult Live Ball–
$15/night Register weekly, from the above session dates Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
