Programs & Classes
Winter l Spring 51
Exercise, Fitness
Drop-In Basketball
Bring your friends out for a friendly
pick-up game.
• Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m.
• Sat., 1-5 p.m.
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $1 (W) / $2 (W/O)
Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun, active game that is
played on a badminton court with the
net lowered to 34 inches.
• Sun., noon-4 p.m.
• Mon., 6-9 p.m., advanced (3.5+
only)
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $2 (W) / $3 (W/O)
Table Tennis Club
(ages 18+)
Drop in for some top-notch table
tennis competition. A friendly and
experienced group of adult table tennis
players is eager to help you learn and
improve.
• Wed., 6-9 p.m.
• Sun., noon-4 p.m.
• Ages 10-15 must be accompanied
by parent
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $1.50 (W) / $2
(W/O) daily
Active Adults
Ross Norton is now offering program
opportunities for active adults to make
friends, stay on the move and learn new
things. Individuals ages 55 and older
may take advantage of classes, health
and wellness programs, computer
and Internet access, trips, tours and
opportunities to socialize with others to
stay connected with the community.
Ross Norton is pleased to host
evidence-based programs that offer
proven ways through defined research
to promote wellness and manage or
reduce health concerns and/or falls.
Class size is limited. The city sincerely
appreciates several funders that help to
provide the evidence-based programs,
including Senior Citizens Services,
Inc., Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-
Pinellas, Older Americans Act Title III
D and Pinellas County Social Action
Funding. Inquire about future classes.
• Pre-registration is required
• Participants should have problemsolving
skills
• Free
• Restrictions may apply
A Matter of Balance
This evidence-based, Boston University
program manages falls and helps to
increase activity levels. Participants will
learn to:
• View falls as controllable
• Set goals for increasing activity
• Make changes to reduce fall risks at
home
• Exercise to increase strength and
balance
• The program consists of eight,
two-hour sessions to include lecture
from certified instructors, group
discussion and exercises.
Diabetes Self-Management
Program
This evidence-based, Stanford
University program helps those
struggling with diabetes. Subjects
include:
• Healthy eating and menu planning
• Managing blood glucose
• Techniques to deal with problems
such as fatigue, frustration and
isolation
• Appropriate exercise for managing
blood glucose and for maintaining
and improving strength, flexibility
and endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Communicating effectively
with family, friends and health
professionals
• Goal-setting
• Disease-related problem solving
• The program consists of six, 2
½-hour sessions to include lecture
from certified instructors and group
discussion.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
This evidence-based program consists
of eight single forms in the program
derived from the traditional, 24-form
Yang Style Tai Chi. This class is tailored
to adults who have concerns about
falling and wish to improve balance
and mobility.
• One-hour class is held twice weekly
for 12 weeks
• Participants must be age 60 or older
• Pre-registration is required, free
• Inquire about upcoming classes at
462-6025
Ross Norton