Four adults jumping in the air with "2019" over their heads
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JANUARY 2019
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Following is just a sampling of the many recreation programs and events taking place
at the City of Palm Beach Gardens:

UPCOMING EVENTS

A woman eating food at The Gardens GreenMarket

THE GARDENS GREENMARKET 

sponsored in good health by
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
  

Sundays, January 6, 13, 20, 27  |  8am-1pm
City Hall Municipal Complex, 10500 N. Military Trail


Celebrating 17 seasons of The Gardens GreenMarket! Join us every Sunday from 8am-1pm for fresh produce, flowers, handmade crafts, prepared food items and so much more! On January 13th, we'll have our 17th Anniversary Celebration with complimentary quilt cake by GreenMarket vendors beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Also every Sunday, relax to the sounds of live entertainment:
Jan 6 - Eve n' Paparo 
Jan 13 - Westminster Trio
Jan 20 - Victoria Leigh 
Jan 27 - Jahzilla

More Information on the GreenMarket

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"Obscura" abstract painting by Mirtha Moreno
"Obscura"

ART RECEPTION FOR MIRTHA MORENO

Friday, January 25 |  6:00-7:30pm
City Hall Lobby, 10500 N. Military Trail
Exhibition:
January 7 - February 28, 2019  |  M-F, 8am-5pm


GardensArt, a City of Palm Beach Gardens Rotating Art in Public Places program, presents “AbEx”, a solo exhibition of abstracts by Mirtha Moreno. Please join us for an opening art reception on Friday, January 25 and view original paintings, meet the artist and enjoy a relaxed and artful evening of lively conversation and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Visit our GardensArt website for more information on the award winning GardensArt program.  

REGISTER NOW FOR THESE EVENTS:

A dad dancing with his young daughter


 DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT: 
“Bella Notte” A Beautiful Night

Make sure you register in advance and dress your best for this very special evening on Friday, February 8 from 6-8pm at the lovely Sandhill Crane Golf Club Ballroom. This entertaining evening of dinner, dancing and fun is for dads (or stepdad, grandpa, etc) with daughters ages 4 and up. Resident/Non-resident Fee:  $45/$56 (per couple dad & one daughter), additional daughter: $12 each.  Guests must pre-register online or in person at any Leisure Services front desk. More Information on Daddy Daughter Date Night

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"Elements of Wellness" showing people doing wellness activities

SEEKING VENDORS FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR

Calling all health and wellness vendors! The City of Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 23 at Burns Road Recreation Center from 9am – 3pm.  Vendor applications for this event are currently available online. For more information, contact Louise Jordan at (561)630-1147 or ljordan@pbgfl.com

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Vendors and shoppers at the Gardens Indoor Yard Sale

GARDENS INDOOR YARD SALE 

Consider taking our “Let Go of Clutter” class with Ms. Kathy and then after you decide what to sell, sign up for our community yard sale on Saturday, March 9 from 7:30-11:30am at Burns Road Recreation Center. Applications are available online or at the front desk.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For a full, detailed listing of classes, programs and events, please visit our website at PBGREC.COM.  

Cover of the Gardens Life brochure featuring a GreenMarket vendor selling produce

NEW CLASSES/PROGRAMS IN THE
GARDENS LIFE BROCHURE

New classes, programs and events happening in the months of January – April are listed in the Winter/Spring issue of the Gardens Life brochure. For your convenience, you can find the Gardens Life brochure online or in print at all Palm Beach Gardens Leisure Services buildings, the Palm Beach Gardens Library, PBG public school front desks and many other businesses/organizations throughout the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Register for classes online or in person.

YOUTH CLASSES & PROGRAMS

SCHOOL’S OUT CAMPS

We still have openings in some of our School’s Out Sports, Tennis or Soccer Camps this first week of January during the winter break. There is also no school on Monday, Jan. 21, so sign up for one of our camps now, including the classic School's Out Camp, before they fill! More Information on School’s Out Camps

Mad Science logo with science-related items

*NEW* STEM CLASSES

Mad Science is in the house offering two classes to S.T.E.M.ulate your little scientist. Are You Smarter than a Mad Scientist? for kids in 1st – 5th grade will be held after school on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 9 and Mission: Code for kids in 3rd-7th grades (divided into younger and older groups) will be after school on Fridays beginning Jan. 11. More Information on STEM Classes

TOT CLASSES

Sign up for one of our high energy, interactive tot classes to keep your little one engaged. We’ve got Giggles n Groovin with Ms. Dez on Tuesday mornings for ages 2-5, and Totally Tots with Ms. Louise on Wednesday mornings for ages 2-3. Classes are 45 minutes long. More Information on Tot Classes

Two boys wearing aprons and bandanas preparing food

YOUTH ART & COOKING:
THE FUN STARTS AFTER SCHOOL!

Come along on a creative journey with our art enrichment programming: 
Artsy Kids!  Ages 6-10 will enjoy a variety of projects including painting, collage, watercolor, pastels and much more! Thursdays, Feb 7-Mar 14 from 4:30-5:30pm. R/NR Fee: $72/$90
Fun with Clay: Ages 7-12 can use their imaginations and explore hand building and sculpting techniques to make fun creations. Tuesdays, Feb 5-Mar 12, 4:30-6pm. R/NR Fee: $120/$150
Kids’ Cooking Challenge: Ages 8-13 ‘future chefs’ will be given a mystery basket to produce fun and exciting recipes! Mondays, Jan 28-Mar 11 from 4:30-5:30pm. R/NR Fee: $120/$150. More Information on Youth Art & Cooking Classes

MIRACLE LEAGUE EXHIBITION GAME

On Saturday, January 26th, we will be hosting an exhibition game with the Miracle League of Palm Beach County at Gardens Park, 4301 Burns Road, on Field 6. The first pitch will be at 2pm after opening ceremonies. The Miracle League's mission is to provide opportunities for all children to play baseball regardless of their ability. For over 10 years, the Miracle League Association has made it possible for children all over the country with physical and mental disabilities to achieve the same dream as their healthy peers - to play ball. For more information on the exhibition game, please contact Lyndsey Marsh at lmarsh@pbgfl.com or 561.630.1113. More Information on Miracle League Palm Beach County 

ADULT CLASSES & PROGRAMS

LET GO OF CLUTTER

With all the new stuff you got for the holidays, it’s probably time to clear out some of the old. Ms. Kathy is ready to help you “Let It Go” with a Thursday afternoon class from 12:45-1:45pm starting January 10 and running for 6 weeks.
More Information on Learn to Let Go of Clutter

"Lunch and Learn" with a fork and a lightbulb

NEW! LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAM

Start the New Year off right by taking care of YOU and your health. Attend our next seminar facilitated by Nurse Next Door and learn about super foods that can help you look and feel healthy. Dine on delicious, nutritious foods and have fun with interactive activities. This one-hour seminar will take place on Wednesday, January 23 from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Burns Road Recreation Center. Registration is only $5 before January 21 or $8 after January 21. Register online or in person at the Recreation Center.

NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR FITNESS/WELLNESS CLASSES 

Dance Yoga & Bollyfitness, instructed by Nisha Punjabi, is a fun fitness class which incorporates fitness, dance, and yoga for a full mind/body workout.  Classes start Monday, January 7th from 6-7pm and are ongoing. The drop-in fee is $15 for residents and $19 for non-residents or you may purchase a discounted 10-class pass.

Friday Evening Zumba with Elsie Rodriguez - We have added a new Zumba class on Friday evenings from 5:45-6:45pm starting Friday, January 11th. Get your workout in before your night out! The drop-in fee is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents, or $63/$81 for a 10-class pass. More Information on Fitness/Wellness Classes


A lariat with flowers and leaves made of tiny beads

NEW ADULT ART PROGRAMS

The Leisure Services Department is offering some fantastic new adult art classes starting in January:

The Art of Beading Workshops with Susan Vachon:
4-week sessions on Wednesdays starting Jan 9 from 1-4pm. R/NR Fees: $100/$125 plus beading supplies offered in class. 

Beginner & Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Barbara Powell:
Beginner: Friday, Jan 25-Mar 15 | 9:30am-Noon or Saturday, Jan 26-Mar 16 | 1-3pm
Intermediate: Friday, Jan 25-Mar 15 | 12:30-3pm 
Resident/Non-Resident Fee: $240/$300 (initial clay and glazes included)

TENNIS CENTER

5110 117th Court North, PBG 33418
PBGREC.COM/TENNIS     561.775.8277

WEEKDAY ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES RETURN

Sharpen skills and meet new friends! Adult Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate classes will once again be offered starting January 15th. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and run for 10 weeks. Register online or in person; session fees are $162/$180/$225 for PBGTC Passport Holder/PBG Res/Non-resident. Classes are limited to 6 students, so enroll soon to assure your place. Enrollment is permitted to a class in progress at a pro-rated fee if space is available. More Information on Adult Tennis Classes

Two women playing tennis

TENNIS CENTER TO HOST “LES GRANDES DAMES” SENIOR WOMEN’S COMPETITION

Wednesday – Sunday, January 16-20  
A premier senior Super Category II Event, Les Grandes Dames is expected to draw up to 150 highly-ranked players from around the United States and beyond. In cooperation with Trish Faulkner, USPTA National Vice President, Les Grandes Dames has been a Palm Beach Gardens fixture of the women’s winter season for more than two decades. Singles and Doubles events for ages 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80+ will provide a chance to see some great tennis, so we hope you’ll come out and watch! Entries will be taken through January 9th. Please call 561.775.8277.

Volunteers helping special needs participants learn tennis

JAMIE’S ANGELS

Saturday, January 26 at 1pm - Fun & Therapeutic Tennis for children and adults with special needs at no cost to the participants! Thank you to the Frank family for underwriting this worthwhile program as a memorial to their daughter, Jamie Alexa. More Information on Special Needs Tennis

AQUATIC COMPLEX

4404 Burns Road, PBG 33410
PBGREC.COM/AQUATICS     561.630.1100

Adults doing water aerobics in the pool

GET FIT IN THE POOL!

Work those holiday pounds off without stressing your joints. Increase muscle strength and flexibility and improve your overall health with lap swimming or water aerobics. Both are offered Monday through Saturday at the Aquatic Complex for reasonable rates, and both offer multi-visit passes. Please check out our Aquatics website for a schedule and more details.

SANDHILL CRANE GOLF CLUB 

11401 Northlake Boulevard, PBG 33412
GARDENSGOLF.COM     561.630.1160


A man playing golf

GET GOLF READY CLINIC WITH
BILL DECKER, PGA PROFESSIONAL

January 28, 30, February 1 from 8:30-10am  
A program designed for beginner to intermediate level golfers wanting clinic-style golf instruction in a fun group setting! The fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, etiquette, and the rules of golf will be covered over the course of 3 days with on-course instruction on Friday. 4.5 hours of instruction for $150 per person! Note: Space is limited; clinic must have 4 students to be hosted and maximum number of 6. Contact the Sandhill Crane Golf Shop at 561.630.1160 for more information or go to Gardensgolf.com to register. Activity # 183300-40.

Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm with live music at The Dancing Crane restaurant

THE DANCING CRANE:
COMFORT FOOD - CRAFTED WITH LOVE

Enjoy weekly lunch and dinner specials, as well as all you can eat buffet nights, at this dining destination located in a beautiful, natural setting at the Sandhill Crane Golf Club. Ala Carte Menu is always available. Reservations are recommended as spaces are limited.

Join us for many entertaining special events such as: 

The Memory Lane Concert Series –
Jan. 9, Memory Lane Band | Jan. 16, Joey & The Paradons | Jan. 30, Classic Rock Therapy.  Call 561-502-4747 for reservations.

Juke Box Bingo - Jan. 15, 5:30-9pm - $25 food minimum includes buffet and game. Call 561-630-1172 for required reservations. 

Sunday Brunch with performances by
Jan. 6, Abby Owens | Jan. 13, Jason Colannino | Jan. 20, The Kinected Duo

Special Performances/Events
Jan. 12, Pam and Dave | Jan. 24, Sip and Paint Party (see The Dancing Crane FB Page to reserve your place) | Jan. 26, Larry The Piano Man

For times, prices and more information on The Dancing Crane, please visit www.thedancingcrane.com.

Contact Us


City of Palm Beach Gardens
Leisure Services Department
4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410


www.pbgrec.com        recinfo@pbgfl.com        561-630-1100

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