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RECREATION AND ATHLETICS VENICE COMMUNITY CENTER

326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice

Facility rental opportunities include a ballroom with a large stage, professional-grade theatrical lighting and sound, a commercial kitchen, nine meeting rooms and ample parking. Visit scgov.net (keyword Venice Community Center) or contact 941-861-1380.

ACTIVITIES

ORCHID SOCIETY MEETINGS

Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Varies / Room D / Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Everything you ever wanted to know about orchids is discussed at these monthly meetings. Beginner orchid fans welcome. For details, call 941-497-4995. There will be no meeting in July.

VENICE FLORIDA CORVETTES MEETINGS

Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Varies / Room D / First Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Join fellow Corvette enthusiasts the first Tuesday of every month. For details, call 941-966-6351.

SPECIAL EVENT

T-REC SUMMER CELEBRATION

August 18 / Ages: 13 and up / Venice Community Center, Rooms A, B / Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy music, activities and fun! Bring your lunch, and save room for the infamous ice cream sundae bar. RSVP to 941-486-2753.

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PICKLEBALL

Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: $15 for 10 plays or $37.50 for 25 plays / Ballroom / Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. For more information, visit scgov.net (keyword pickleball). Session requires online, preregistration. For more details call, 941-861-1380.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Contact instructor / Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Health is taught by certified instructor Nancy Dellamura. Improve balance, increase flexibility, lower your blood pressure, increase bone density, strengthen joints and boost brain function. Practiced at a slow to moderate speed, Tai Chi integrates the body, mind and spirit, promoting health, fitness and relaxation. Tai Chi is low impact and especially beneficial to individuals with arthritis. For details, call 941-492-2167 or email NDellamura@aol.com. Nokomis Community Park Basketball Court

With rental spaces both inside and out, we can accommodate everything from a small private party to a business expo, a sports tournament or a wedding reception.

View facilities and request reservations at scgov.net/parks, or call 941-861-5000.

Venice Community Center

THE LEGACY TRAIL EXTENSION

Work is underway to extend the trail and enhance connectivity from the City of North Port through Venice to downtown Sarasota. The trail will provide nearly 30 miles of continuous non-motorized paved multi-use trail, which could become a regional connection between Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto and Charlotte counties. It will provide access to local neighborhoods and place 48 schools within two linear miles of The Legacy Trail. A majority of the northern extension of The Legacy Trail is already underway. Segment 1, which will extend from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated to be the first portion completed as early as summer 2021. For more information visit scgov.net/legacytrail.