RECREATION
Sports and other Activities for Active Adults and Teens. See each Event for appropriate age and skill levels.
YOGA Monday Afternoon: Yoga helps stretch and strengthen the muscles of the whole body, releases chronic tension and stress, and increases self-awareness. There is an emphasis on breath, relaxation, and self-acceptance. Regular practice supports mental clarity and confidence, encourages self-empowerment and invites deep peace. For experienced practitioners or beginners. Classes will meet at Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington. Eight 1 and 1/2 hour classes. Minimum 7 students for this class.
Fee: $105 Members; $115 Non Members;
Monday afternoon beginning November 18, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
With Holiday brakes:
Ellen Lara, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor
This Yoga class is open to ages 13 and older.
* See separate listing for Tuesday morning class
YOGA: Tuesday Morning
Yoga helps stretch and strengthen the muscles of the whole body, releases chronic tension and stress, and increases self-awareness. There is an emphasis on breath, relaxation, and self-acceptance. Regular practice supports mental clarity and confidence, encourages self-empowerment and invites deep peace. For experienced practitioners or beginners. Classes will meet at Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington. Eight 1 and 1/2 hour classes. Minimum 7 students for this class.
Tuesday mornings beginning November 19th, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
With Holiday brakes
* See separate listing for Monday afternoon classes
YEUNG STYLE TAI CHI
Tai Chi is one of the original Chinese mar¬tial Arts. The Yeung Style (from the Yeung Family of Yeung Cheng Po) is practiced to¬day throughout the world as an exercise that cultivates mental as well as physical wellbe¬ing. Its slow fluid movements and emphasis on relaxation and internal softening make it an ideal exercise for people of all ages. Our instructor, Bob McManus (Provtaichi.com), has been a student and teacher of the Yeung style of Tai Chi for over 30 years. He has gone to Hong Kong eight times where he studies with the Yeung family to deepen his understanding of this ancient and effective martial art and health system. Eight 1-hour sessions.
FEE: $92 Members/ $102 Non-Members
Monday mornings, beginning January 6, 2020 9:00-10:00AM
( No Class January 20, 2020 - February 17, 2020 )
St. James Lutheran Church, 49 Middle Highway, Barrington
Bob McManus, Instructor
RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL
For beginners and more experienced players alike, this co-ed class welcomes all skill levels. The play is spirited, but the emphasis is on fun and exercise, and not the final score. Individual instruction is available on request. Registration is limited to 15. Twelve 2-hour sessions.
Fee: $95 Members; $100 Non members
It is essential that you register through the Barrington Learning Center office before the beginning of class! All registrations are accepted on a first-come first - served basis.
Walk-ins accepted on a night by night basis. At the time of approval, registration must be paid online only. Cost: $15 per night.
Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 PM
16 & 17 Year old's accompanied by and adult
Barrington Middle School Gym, Bruce Mason Coach
ADVANCED WINTER PICKLEBALL 102: This is for anyone who has attended one of our Pickleball 101 clinics in the past. We will continue to the next phase of player development and begin to incorporate some skills and drills sessions for these players. This class will be taking place at same time as Pickleball 101. Taught by Cliff Teixeira from Bristol. Cliff is a USAPA Ambassador and has been teaching Pickleball in Barrington for the past year. He was instrumental in initiating Pickleball nights at the Kent Street Courts. This program is open to Adults.
Advanced Pickleball 102: Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30th and February 6th; 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
Fee: $50 Members; $60 Non Member
Let’s Play Pickleball – Barrington Youth Pickleball Clinic:
A mix of tennis, ping pong and badminton, pickleball is taking the country by storm and is a great pastime for all ages.
This clinic is for girls and boys currently in grades 4 through 8. It will be conducted by Cliff Teixeira, a USAPA District Ambassador for Rhode Island.
Date: April 14 through 17, 2020
Time: 12:30pm to 3pm
Registration: Class size will be limited to 12 students.
Equipment and dress: Participants should dress for play. Shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes are recommended. If you own a pickleball paddle please bring it. We will also have extra pickleball paddles available for those who don’t own one. Please provide a small snack and drink for your child.
SPRING PICKLEBALL 101: Pickleball is a court sport played on a badminton-sized court. It is played with a perforated plastic ball similar to a whiffle ball and composite or wooden paddles about twice the size of ping-pong paddles. It is played on a court that is about 1/3 the size of a normal tennis court. The USA Pickleball Association currently estimates there are over 3 million people actively playing pickleball in America. Many children and teenagers play it in physical education classes in middle and high schools. Seniors enjoy it as well. The Barrington Recreation Department will hold 3 Pickleball 101 courses over the Fall, Winter and Spring. Each class is limited to 16 people. Taught by Cliff Teixeira from Bristol. Cliff is a USAPA Ambassador and has been teaching Pickleball in Barrington for the past year. He was instrumental in initiating Pickleball nights at the Kent Street Courts. This program is open to Middle School age, High School age and Adults.
Spring Pickleball 101: April 23, 30th, May 7, 14 and 21st; 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Followed by open play 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fee: $50 Members; $60 Non Members
For Winter Pickleball 101, see separate listings.
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Barrington Learning Center Town of Barrington283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806401-247-1900 X 381Email: recreation@barrington.ri.gov
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