5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota
Also features: community garden, Little Free Library. This park offers indoor and outdoor reservable space. Visit scgov.net (keyword reservations) or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).
DRAMA KIDS September-May / Ages: 5-11 / Registration: $25; Tuition: $64 per month / Room A / Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Children can explore the world of creative dramatics with classes designed to build verbal communication skills, acting ability and self-esteem. For details, call Tamara at 941-922-8121 or visit dramakids.com/fl1.
ACE PICKLEBALL CLASS
ACTIVITIES
September-December / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: Varies / Gymnasium / Call for dates and times
SUMMER DAY CAMP June 21-July 30 / Ages: Entering first-fifth grade / Fee: Varies / All rooms / Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The 2021 Summer Camp Guide includes more information about county camps. For more information, visit scgov.net/parks.
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis using solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. Students will learn how to play the fastest growing sport in America! All you need to bring is yourself and a bottle of water. Paddles and pickleballs will be provided. T-shirts, shorts and sneakers are your best bet for added comfort. For more information, contact ACE (Adult and Community Enrichment) at 941361-6590 or go to ace-sarasota.com.
SOCCER SHOTS June-November / Ages: 2-5 / Fee: Varies / Sunday mornings Fun, age appropriate intro to soccer classes for children ages 2-5. Classes focus on: soccer skills and coordination development (age 2); skill development and character development in a noncompetitive environment (ages 3-5). Parent participation is required for age 2 groups. For details, call 727-308-1200, or email sarasota@soccershots.org.
MAJOR CHEER
ACE Pickleball Class at Colonial Oaks Park
PICKLEBALL Nov. 1-Dec. 13 / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $2 (Passes available) / Gymnasium / Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. For information, visit scgov.net (keyword pickleball). All sessions require online, preregistration. For more details, call 941-316-1330.
TAI CHI AND QIGONG IN THE PARK
September-May / Ages: 5 and up / Fee: $50 per month / Gymnasium / Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Major Cheer teaches the fundamentals of cheerleading in a safe and structured environment. Exciting new material is taught at each practice building fun and creative routines! Cheerleading builds self-esteem and confidence while learning a sport. We are proudly celebrating 21 years of cheers in Sarasota and Manatee County! Please contact Stacey Horton for registration information. For details contact: (941)914-1825, stacey@majorcheer.net, majorcheer.net.
November-May / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $10 per class / Outdoors / Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient mind-body practices to help maintain or regain health, relieve stress and increase strength, flexibility, mind focus, clarity and creativity. Tai Chi is one of the most frequently recommended practices to increase balance. For details, contact Gail at 941-685-9050, or email gailpettit47@gmail.com
For more information and registration, visit scgov.net/parks, or call 941-861-5000.
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RECREATION AND ATHLETICS
COLONIAL OAKS PARK
