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Event Series Home School P.E.

Home School P.E.

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Home School PE is a free program for kids aged 7 to 11. It takes place every Thursday from September to April. The program aims to encourage physical fitness and social interaction. Sessions run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Highland Recreation Center gymnasium, following Hickory school’s holiday calendar. There is limited capacity […]

Event Series Free Play Ping Pong (Highland Rec)

Free Play Table Tennis Thursday (Highland Rec)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Free Play Indoor Table Teniss open to anyone ages 16 and up will be offered on Thursdays from 5:00 pm-8:30 pm. This will be a drop-in-pick-up style program, located at Highland Recreation Center. No registration is required! For more information, please contact Yadil Sanchez at (828) 261-2251.  

Cycle (Thurs)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)  

Easy Tai Chi (Thu)

Winkler Activity Center 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, United States

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class

Easy Tai Chi (Fri)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class

Hatha Yoga (Fri)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Basic Yoga asanas or poses combined with breathing techniques. Designed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Please contact instructor Eloisa Jingle de Niet at jingleenerio@gmail.com for more information! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Event Series Pilates

Pilates (Fri)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Let's focus on the core - the powerhouse of the body!  Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs.  An all-around great workout! Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Zumba Toning (Fri)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance fitness class to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocol and the addition of lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells. Create to emphasize muscle work along with Rhythms, this combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive lightweight training to improve overall […]

Wild Bird Walk & Talk

Glenn C. Hilton, JR. Memorial Park 2000 6th St NW, Hickory

Wild Bird Walk & Talk Saturday, September 21st, 2024 -- 9 AM All ages - Come learn all about identifying and feeding wild birds in our area. Meet us at Glenn C. Hilton Park Picnic Shelter #1, and join us for a morning of fun, during our birding workshop led by Wild Birds Unlimited. We […]

Zumba (Sat)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For. Everybody and every body! How It Works. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a […]

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