Active Older Adults

Tai Chi improves balance, enhances body mechanics for everyday life, and increases energy and stamina. The classes begin with a warm-up, then proceed through Qigong exercises, followed by several movements inspired by Yang-style Tai Chi. Participants can sign up by the month or pay a daily $17 drop in fee, provided there is space available.

Date: Wednesdays, October 7-28
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $60

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This intermediate clinic is intended for players who have a solid understanding of the fundamentals and are ready to build consistency, strategy, and advanced technique. Beginner players are encouraged to register for a beginner clinic.

Learn the building blocks of pickleball with certified PPR instructor Mike Leigh. In tournament play, Mike has won 8 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. This 90-minute clinic is meant for intermediate players who want to improve their skills on their way to becoming advanced players.  Players will develop consistent groundstrokes, using both topspin and slice.  The clinic will cover the mechanics of the drop shot and when to use a drop shot vs a drive.  The clinic will also cover how to hit overheads using proper technique, movement, and placement.  Also, how to hit an effective lob and when to use the lob for offense and defense.  Sessions conclude with integrated point play, helping players move together as partners, determine the correct shot and compete with confidence.

Join us for a fun afternoon, paddles and balls will be provided.

*Please note we need a minimum of 2 players to host clinic or we may have to cancel or reschedule

Date: Monday, October 19
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $50

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Pickleball is as much mental as it is physical. This interactive clinic focuses on staying calm under pressure, sharpening focus, visualizing success, making good decisions, communicating positively with partners, and most importantly, having fun while competing. This session blends proven performance strategies with mindfulness techniques you can immediately apply on the court.

Through discussion, practical exercises, and on-court application, players will learn how to:

1. Stay calm and composed during high-pressure points
2. Improve focus and consistency
3. Use visualization to enhance performance
4. Make better decisions in fast-paced games
5. Communicate positively with partners
6. Compete with confidence while enjoying the process

Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $100

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Interested in learning how to play pickleball? Join us on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 for a two-day pickleball clinic! This session will meet from 6pm-8pm on Friday November 13 and 9am-11am on Saturday November 14 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. November 13 will be an instructional session on pickleball, while November 14 will consist of play/practice with help from our instructors. The clinic will be led by Robin and Jerry Santoro. This session is $100 per person. This clinic is for ages 18+

Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 18+
Price: $100

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We are happy to be a participating partner with Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit/Active & Fit, and Renew Active. If you are enrolled in any of these programs, your membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center is free!

Get Signed Up!
To get signed up for your membership, please call your insurance company to receive your Fitness ID number. Bring that number to the front desk at the Gypsum Recreation Center, and we will activate your membership! All memberships include access to the fitness floor, pool, sport court, climbing wall, and fitness classes.

Tai Chi Fit improves balance, develops better body mechanics for everyday life, increases energy, and increases stamina. The classes begin with a warm up and continues  through Qigong exercises followed by several movements that are inspired by Yang style Tai Chi.

Exercising in the water is a challenging, yet fun workout that is easy on the joints! Come and let use the resistance of the water and power to your cardio workout!

Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever will help you gain improved body awareness and flexibility through the yoga tradition. Take the class to tone your muscles or as a compliment to your normal exercise routine.

Zumba® combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system which involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba’s choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and martial arts.