PARA’s neighborhood programming is designed to offer activities that meet the interests and needs of the communities surrounding each of its activity centers. Some activities may be available at multiple centers, while others may be unique to a particular location. Some upcoming neighborhood recreation programs are listed below by center. If you have ideas for programming at your neighborhood center, please contact the center manager.
Jerry Belk Activity Center
Stroller Patrol
Can’t find a sitter? Exercise with your baby! The walking track is open to parents with strollers.
Date: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Belk Center
Cost: Free with membership or casual user fee applies
Walking Challenge- Kick of the Summer with a Challenge
Looking to burn calories, reduce stress, lower your blood pressure and sleep better? Sign up for the walking challenge at the Belk Center
Date: June 22- July 24, 2009
Time: During operation hours
Location: Belk Center
Cost: Free to members-casual user fees applies
Beat the Heat this July
Sign up and work out in the comforts of the Belk Activity Center
Each person registering this month will receive a free gift*.
Date: July 1- 31, 2009
Time: during office hours
Location: Belk Center
Cost: price of membership
*limited number of gifts available
Belk Indoor Garage Sale
Rent a booth and/or find a treasure with the convenience of being indoors.
Date: September 12, 2009
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Belk Center
Cost: admission free, $20 for booth rental
Deadline: September 8, 2009
Email or call Jean Coleman at 562-3200 for more information!
Leroy McAbee Activity Center
Email or call Lanita Bostic at 562-3235 for more information!
Tuscaloosa Bujinkan Martial Arts
Learn better safety awareness and the basics of self defense.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6p-9p
Location: McAbee Center
Cost: $50 per month
Registration: Sign up on site with instructor
Instructor: Shi Do Shi Arlando Sanders, 5th Degree Black Belt
Kids Get Fit!
Child obesity is incresing every day. Did you know that Alabama is among the top ten states for childhood obesity? You can do something about it. Get your children active. They will feel better and you will feel better about their health. Meet us at the McAbee Center for three days of fun, (healthy)food, and fitness!
Date: Next session begins July 2 and ends July 28
Times: Tues @ 6 pm and Thurs and Fri at 5pm
Location: McAbee Activity Center
Cost: $25 for members and $30 for non-members
Deadline: June 26
Instructor: Lanita Bostic (Certified by Cooper Institute)
Adult Aerobics Classes:
Yes these classes still exist.
Did you know that aerobic exercise not only helps to manage your weight? Aerobic exercise can reduce the emergence of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The risk to develop some of these diseases decrease as we lose weight. Join us for a fun and effective work out.
Date: Next session begins June 15 and ends July 13
Times: Mon and Wed @ 5pm, Fridays @ 6pm
Location: McAbee Activity Center
Cost: $25 for members and $30 for non-members
Instructor: Lanita Bostic (Certified by Cooper Institute)
Deadline: June 15
Kid Fit Workout Program: Ongoing
Child obesity is increasing everyday. Alabama is listed #10 in the US for childhood obesity. You can do something about it. Get your children active. They’ll feel better about themselves and you’ll feel better about their health. A fun work-out program will be offered at the McAbee Activity Center just for them.
Date: Sessions begin the first Monday of each month
Times: Tues. (6-7:15), Thur. (5), and Fri. (5)
Cost: $25.00 members and $30 non-members
Location: McAbee Activity Center
Deadline: Payments due by the 5th of each month
Please call instructor for individual parent meetings: 562-3235
Instructor: Lanita Bostic
Certification: Cooper Institute
Adult Aerobics Program with Ply-o-Metrics
Did you know that aerobic exercise not only helps to manage your weight? Aerobic exercise can reduce the emergence of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and so much more. The risk to develop some of these diseases decreases as we lose weight. Don’t wait. Get started today!
Date: Sessions begin the first Monday of each month
Times: Monday: (5pm), Wednesday: (5pm), and Friday: (6pm)
Cost: $25.00 members and $30.00 non-members
Location: McAbee Activity Center
Deadline: Payments due by the 5th of each month
*All participants must fill out a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.
When necessary, written physician clearance may be needed.
Instructor: Lanita Bostic
Certification: Cooper Institute
Member Appreciation Day at the McAbee
Just our way of saying thanks!
Come by and enjoy treats just for you.
Date: September 15
Time: 8:00-10:00
Location: McAbee Activity Center
Cost: Free and open to members
Quick Start Tennis
Quick Start is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size: for children ages 5-8.
Dates: October 1-15 (Mondays and Thursdays)
Time: 4:00-4:45
Location: McAbee Activity Center
Cost: $25.00 per child
Deadline: September 25
McDonald Hughes Community Center
Senior Exercise Program
Limited transportation is available. Please call for more information 205/562-3215.
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Location: Hughes Center
Cost: Free
Summer Food Program
Who: Children under the age of 18
Where: McDonald Hughes Community Center
When: June 1 – August 4, 2009
Meals and Times: Lunch 11:30a – 1:30p
Days of the Week Meals are Served: Monday - Friday
Email or call John Rozier at 562-3215 for more information.
Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center
E-mail or call Amy Garner at 562-3230 for more information!
Tutoring
Tutoring is available for all ages on a variety of subjects which include: general math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, history, english, grammar, literature, biology, anatomy, social sciences, physics, genetics, geology, latin, french, greek, spanish.
Date: Ongoing
Time: By appointment only. Please call for appointment. 562-3230.
Location: Mary Ann Phelps Center
Cost: $15/hr for elementary (K-6), $20/hr for high school (7-12), $25/hr for college
Intro to Dance
Learn the basics of dancing! You will try a new dance each week. Classes for all ages!
Date: Saturdays, May 23-June 20
Time: 9:30am-10:15am (ALL AGES), 10:30am-11:15am (ages 4-10)
Location: Phelps Aerobics Room
Cost: $40 for 5-week session or $10 per class.
Community Indoor Garage and Estate Sale
Have stuff lying around your house you need to sell? You can sell your unwanted items or just browse the tables for local treasures! Vendors must pre-register. Sale will be advertised in Classified section of Tuscaloosa News and other PARA media.
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009
Time: 7am-til?
Location: Phelps Gym
Cost: FREE to shoppers, $20 for vendor booth. Call Amy at 562-3230 for more information.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 28
WOMAN Challenge:
Women and Girls Moving Across the Nation. Join other women across America in making the commitment to a healthier life. Set personal goals, and we'll help you track your success!
Date: May 10-July 4, 2009
Time: Center Hours
Location: Phelps Center
Cost: FREE to members, or casual user fee applies.
PARA Kid's Club
Beat the heat and come to the Phelps gym for kid's only play! The gym will be open for kids under 14. Various equipment will be available for use. Parent or guardian must be present at all times.
Date: Fridays, June 5-July 31
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Mary Ann Phelps Center Gym
Cost: Free for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up at the office for your membership card, to grant you admission to the gym during these hours!
Bobby Miller Activity Center
E-mail or call Alannah Farrell at 758-0419 for more information about neighborhood programming at the Miller Center.
Stroll away stress and extra pounds with your baby! The indoor walking track will be open to parents with strollers. No registration necessary, just come and walk.
Date: Ongoing, Monday, Wednesday, Friday*
Time: 10am-noon*
Location: Miller Center
Cost: No charge with membership, or casual user fee applies.
*Other days and times may be available upon request.
Quickstart Tennis
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the sport by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter courts, and fun warm-up games. For kids ages 5-8. All equipment is provided and classes are small, so register early!
Date: Tuesdays, July 7-August 4
Time: 3:45pm-4:30pm
Location: Miller Center Gym
Cost: $25 for a 5-class session
Stride with Pride
Rain or shine, enjoy walking in comfort on our indoor walking track and treadmills. Participants in the Fall Walking Challenge will count their steps using a FREE PARA pedometer. Youth may participate also, if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Date: August 17 – September 27 (open enrollment)
Time: Daily, during center hours.
Location: Miller Center
Cost: FREE to enroll in the program; membership or casual user fee applies to use the center.
Taylorville Brown Branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library
Located on the 2nd floor of the Miller Center, the Taylorville Brown Branch Library offers a great selection of books, DVDs, and audio books to borrow, and computers and wireless internet service are available on site. They also conduct a variety of special programs for toddlers, children, teens and adults. On-going programs include Pre-School Story Time, interactive Wii for Teens, and a monthly adult book discussion. All Library events are free and open to the public. Please call the Brown Branch Library at 391-9989 for their hours of operation and program information, or visit their website at www.tuscaloosa-library.org.
