City Parks and Recreation
Open Gym
Starting October 28 and going thru December 18, 2013, open gym (volleyball and basketball) for those 18 and older, will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Middle School Gymnasiums. There is no open gym on November 27, 2013. The cost is $4.00 per person per night. Open Gym cards can be purchased at the City Offices for $20 and are good for 6 visits.
Yoga Basics
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 5:45pm a new session of yoga basics will begin with instructor Melinda Geiger at the Wilson Center. There will be class every Thursday except on November 28, 2013. This 6-week yoga session will begin with basic breath and posture geared toward helping those who have never done yoga learn the absolute beginnings in order to develop their own yoga practice to use at home. Each class will last one hour, and instruction will focus on controlling the breath, assuming safe postures, and moving from posture to posture with the help of breath.
All students are welcome, and this class is suitable for young and old, from the everyday exerciser to the couch potato. Bring a yoga mat, a face towel, a bottle of water, a positive attitude, and any other equipment you think will help you feel more comfortable and get more out of your practice. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in. The cost for the session is $45 for city residents and $55 for non-city residents. Drop in rates are $9 city residents and $11 non-city residents per class.
Bootcamp
Beginning on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 7:15 pm a new session of Bootcamp will begin with ACE certified personal trainer, Shawna Foerster. This 5 week class will meet every Wednesday night except November 27, 2013 at Gateway North Cafeteria. Boot camp alternates strength-training exercises with aerobic activities to give you two workouts in one. Increase your strength, endurance and tone up with Boot Camp. Classes combine intervals of cardio drills and muscle conditioning exercises to provide you with the ultimate circuit workout. Some exercises include, pushups, lunges, work with medicine balls and bands. Expect the unexpected in these full-body Boot Camp classes, which are always challenging and fun. The cost for the session is $25 per session for City Residents and $32.50 for non-City Resident. Drop-ins rates are $7 for City Residents and $8 for non-City Residents per class.
Leagues
Avoid the winter blues and get active this winter by participating in the Women’s Volleyball or Men’s Basketball Leagues. The Women’s Volleyball League plays Wednesday nights starting on January 8, 2014 and the Men’s Basketball League plays Thursday nights starting January 9, 2014 both at the Middle School. The City of St. Johns Recreation Department is accepting registrations and team fees for these leagues until Friday, December 6, 2013. A managers meeting for both leagues will take place on December 17, 2013. Start organizing your teams now!
Registrations for all activities and leagues are available at the City Offices and website at www.ci.saint-johns.mi.us. Call the City of St. Johns Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext 227 or email rfaivor@ci.saint-johns.mi.us for additional information.