Recreation District # 1 and the Mandeville Community Center are joining together to co-sponsor the following free enrichment programs/activities
Location: Mandeville Community Center
3090 East Causeway Approach
(Directly across from City Hall)
Pre-registration is required for each of these FREE activities
Please call (985) 626-7997 to pre-register

Line Dancing
Maximum of 25 participants
Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00am –basic line dancing
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00am -party style (faster pace)
Location: Mandeville Community Center

Tai Chi
Maximum of 25 participants
This is a Chinese form of physical exercise characterized by a series of very slow and deliberate ballet body movements
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30pm
Location: Mandeville Community Center

Bridge
This card game is an enjoyable way to spend a Wednesday afternoon. Bring a partner or come alone.
The games begin at 1:00pm every Wednesday
Location: Mandeville Community Center

Ceramics
Maximum of 12 participants
Learn the art, technology, or process of making ceramic objects
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00am
Location: Mandeville Community Center

Art Class
Maximum of 12 participants
After pre registration you will meet the instructor to discuss what type of medium you want to learn. Oils, acrylics, pencils, and chalks are several of the options offered. Participants will furnish their own supplies depending on their particular medium choice.
This class meets every Tuesday at 1:00pm
Location: Mandeville Community Center

This program is Co-Sponsored by
Recreation District # 1 and St. Tammany Parish Library
Date: August 18th
Time: 6:00-7:30
Location: Castine Center Conference Rooms E
Cost: Free
Ages: 16 and above
Maximum of 50 guests
Please call our office at 626-7997 to pre-register

This class will be conducted by our local county agent, Mr. J.B. Anders, with the
LSU AgCenter. Participants will learn how to:
Properly water and prevent insect infestation
How to control the weeds
How to harvest healthy crops

Presented by Dimitre Rogers, Nutrition Educator with the LSU AgCenter
Date: August 18th
Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Location: Castine Center Conference Rooms E
Cost: Free
Ages: 16 years old and above
Maximum of 50 guests
Please call our office at 626-7997 to pre-register

This class will teach you how to prepare nutritious meals ahead of time without spending the whole day over your stove. Recipes will be provided.

Presented by Dimitre Rogers, Nutrition Educator with the LSU AgCenter
Date: August 18th
Time: 3:30pm- 4:30pm
Location: Castine Center Conference Rooms E
Cost: Free
Ages: 16 years old and above
Maximum of 50 guests
Please call our office at 626-7997 to pre-register

This class will teach you how to preserve and can fruits and vegetables. If your garden is producing more than your family can eat, or you buy in bulk, this class will teach you the proper techniques of canning and preserving food.

This program is Co-Sponsored by
Recreation District # 1 and St. Tammany Parish Library

Date: September 2, 9, 23, 30 (not available on 9/16)
Time: 10:00am-Noon
Location: Castine Center Conference Rooms E
Cost: Free
Ages: Adults only
Maximum of 32 guests
For more information, please call (985) 626-7997

OR:

St Tammany Parish Library at the Causeway Branch
Located in the K-Mart shopping center, 3457 Hwy 190, Mandeville.
Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:00pm-7:45pm
For more information, please call (985) 626-9779

The Northshore Knitting and Sipping Society of the St. Tammany Library meet at 6 locations around the Parish. Pelican Park is offering another location for people of all different knitting skills to meet, talk, and drink coffee. Come exchange ideas and share your knowledge of yarn and patterns. These groups can be joined at any time. Come sit and knit while making new friends!

This program is Co-Sponsored by
Recreation District # 1 and St. Tammany Parish Library

Date: Fourth Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:00pm-7:45 pm
Location: St. Tammany Parish Library, Mandeville Branch
844 Girod St., Mandeville
Cost: Free
Ages: Adults and Teen
Please stop by the Mandeville Branch or call (985) 626-4293 to register

Get off of your sofa, come meet your neighbors, increase your vocabulary, improve your spelling and enjoy the game of scrabble, which has been entertaining players for over 50 years.

SPACE IS LIMITED (8 min/ 14 max per class)
Anthony Thomas, Instructor

Have you ever wondered if your child would like to take Martial Arts, but never explored it due to having to commit to a membership? Well now is your chance to find out if this is something that your child would like to do or not. Pelican Park is offering an introductory class to show the basics of a martial art class and offer the chance for your child to explore this sport.

Age 6-10 years old
Mondays (6 -1 hour classes)
Classes start August 23rd – October 4th
(No classes 9/6 Labor Day)
Castine Center, Conference Room E & F
5:30pm – 6:30 pm
Registration Fee is $41.00

Age 11-14 years old
Mondays (6 -1 hour classes)
Classes start August 23rd – October 4th
(No classes 9/6 Labor Day)
Castine Center, Conference Room E & F
6:45pm – 7:45 pm
Registration Fee is $41.00

Age 18 years old & up
Mondays (6 -1 hour classes)
Classes start August 23rd – October 4th
(No classes 9/6 Labor Day)
Castine Center, Conference Room E & F
8:00pm – 9:00 pm
Registration Fee is $41.00

SPACE IS LIMITED (8 min/ 14 max per class)
Carolyn Fields, Instructor

This fall we are offering an Art Program designed to teach a variety of art techniques for beginners. Come join this class to explore your inner artistic ability. All classes include materials.

Age 8-12 years old
Tuesdays (6 -2 hour classes)
Classes start August 24th – September 28th
Castine Center Conference Room F
4:30pm – 6:30 pm
Registration Fee is $60.00

(MIN 8 / MAX 25)
Age 18 & up


Today, line dancing is not just Country anymore. The instructor will give you a workout plus teach you dance techniques on the line dance floor. Have fun line dancing to Latin, Pop, Country, Disco, Rhythm & Blues and much more types of music. Even if you already know the standard “wedding reception line dances” the beginners class is for you.

Beginners Line Dancing
Friday Evening
6:45pm – 7:45 pm
Classes will be from August 27th – October 1st
(6—1 hour classes) White Gym, Court 2
Registration Fee $32.00

(MIN 8 / MAX 25)
Age 18 & up

Dave “The King of Dance” Sepulveda
Instructor

Learn how to dance together on the dance floor. The instructor will teach you how to move together and have great fun learning techniques to Salsa, Swing, Cha Cha, Meringue, Western 2 Step and Zydeco. You don’t have to have a partner to register. This class is for anyone and everyone.

Ballroom Dancing
Friday Nights
8:00pm – 9:00 pm
Classes will be from August 27th – October 1st
(6—1 hour classes) White Gym, Court 2
Registration Fee $32.00 per person

SPACE IS LIMITED (8 min/ 14 max per class)
Lisa Allen-Brook, Instructor

It does not matter if you are a novice or a professional, decoupage is a great craft to experiment with. You can easily create beautiful and useful works of art using pictures cut out from magazines, wrapping paper, and other sources. If you want to learn more about the craft of decoupage come join our class and learn a new hobby.

Age 8-12 years old
Mondays (6 -1 hour classes)
Classes start August 23rd – October 4th
(No classes 9/6 Labor Day)
Castine Center Hall A
5:30pm – 6:30 pm
Registration Fee is $40.00

Age 15 years old & up
Mondays (6 -1 hour classes)
Classes start August 23rd – October 4th
(No classes 9/6 Labor Day)
Castine Center Hall A
6:45pm – 7:45 pm
Registration Fee is $40.00

Age 18 years old & up
Mondays (6 -1 hour classes)
Classes start August 23rd – October 4th
(No classes 9/6 Labor Day)
Castine Center Hall A
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration Fee is $40.00

SPACE IS LIMITED (8 min/ 16 max per class)
Micheal St. Pe , Instructor

Have you ever wanted to learn how to touch up photos like a professional? Come join us and learn how to navigate the software that will make your memories a treasure. This course will teach you several techniques to apply to your photos. All you will need is a laptop to do your work on.

Age 18 years & up
Tuesday nights (3 -2 hour classes)
Classes start August 24th – September 7th
Castine Center Conference Room E
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration Fee is $29.00

WANT TO LEARN THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT IN THE UNITED STATES?
SPACE IS LIMITED (8 min/ 16 max per class)
Age 18 & up

Ed McCraney & Linda Neill
Instructors

Have you ever played Tennis and enjoyed Ping Pong? This game is more user friendly on your shoulders and elbows than tennis and has similar techniques as ping pong. Come learn how to play Pickleball and see what all the buzz is about.

Classes start Tuesday, August 24th—Oct 26th
6:00pm – 7:30 pm
White Gym, Court 1
REGISTRATION FEE $42.00

18 YR. & UP (MIN 8 / MAX 20)

Want to expand your horizons, explore new fun techniques and try
something completely different when putting your scrapbook together? Come join us and see what other members are doing and possibly add some pizzazz to your scrapbook by talking and sharing ideas
with other participants.

Bring all the materials or equipment you need to create your scrapbook! There will be a Criquit machine on site. You’re welcome to bring your cartridges and any other materials needed for the machine.

FRIDAY NIGHTS 6-10 PM
8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/24, 10/1
(5 SESSIONS)
No session on 9/17
CASTINE CENTER HALL E & F

$15.00 PER PERSON

(MIN 8 / MAX 25)
Zumba is a fun type of exercise you will want to do everyday.
It is an aerobic workout, which is much more fun. Zumba uses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program!
Please wear loose clothes and tennis shoes.

Nichole Neil, Instructor

Age 18 & up
Monday & Wednesday Evenings
Two classes a week for 5 weeks 6:00 pm—7:00 pm
Classes will be from August 23rd (6 weeks)
No classes on 9/1 Labor Day
(10—1 hour classes) White Gym Court 2
Registration Fee $45.00