April 2018 Wa-Ke Hatchee Park & Recreation Center Hours Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 16760 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 432-2154 www.leeparks.org
Membership All Lee County recreation centers are open to the public. The center amenities include a fully equipped gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, a fitness center with locker room facilities, a game room and several large multi-purpose rooms for meetings and classes. Lifetime membership rates are $10 for individuals and $25 for a family. A $5 day pass is available for visitors. All members are issued a member ID card to be presented at the main entrance to access the recreation center amenities. All members may enjoy the gymnasium and game room during available hours. Registration fees may apply to participate in some classes and programs. There is a monthly fee to access the weight room. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult, unless registered to participate in a supervised program or instructor-led class. Membership is valid at all Lee County recreation center locations: North Fort Myers Park & Recreation Center (239) 533-7200 Fitness Center Veterans Park & Recreation Center (239) 369-1521 Estero Park & Recreation Center (239) 498-0415 The fitness center is open during regular building hours. Fitness center membership is honored in all Lee County Parks & Recreation fitness center facilities. Members who are age 14 & 15 may utilize the fitness center if accompanied by a parent or guardian who also has a fitness center membership. One Month Membership: $20 Six Month Membership: $80 Full Year Membership: $120 Wa-Ke Hatchee Closures No Pickleball- Wednesday, April 11th No PM Open Gym- Thursday, April 12th - April 13th - April 16th No PM Basketball Monday, April 23rd - April 27th - April 29th
Lee County Parks & Rec Volunteers: Lou & Eileen Sanchez *Not Pictured
Open Recreation Schedule Competitive Table Tennis Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday, Noon - 4 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Friday, Noon - 4 p.m. (No age restriction) Adult Basketball (16 years & up) Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday & Thursday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Adult Volleyball (16 years & up) Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Recreational Table Tennis Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (No age restriction) Badminton (13 years & up) Monday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Family Open Gym (Basketball) (13 years & under) Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Adults must have child present to participate) Adult Indoor Soccer (16 years & up) Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Pickleball (13 years & up) Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Game Night Monday, 6-8:30p.m. These programs are open to all Lee County Parks & Recreation members and do not have an additional fee. Please note this schedule is tentative and may change due to school activities and center events. As a reminder, an adult must always accompany a child under the age of 13, unless when registered in a program. Schedule is subject to change at any time without notice
Jazzercise $40/month or $10/class LO DANCE MIXX: Torch fat, sculpt lean muscle and crush calories with this high intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. Fresh pulse-pounding music and body-blasting moves bring the intensity to transform your body, boost your mood and ignite your energy! Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-10 a.m. & Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Strength 45: Forge the right, lean body you are looking for while the pulse-pounding playlist distracts you from the burn. Fire up the muscles - all of them - in this 45 minute hard core muscle sculpting strength workout. Tuesday and Thursday 9-9:50 a.m. Zumba $40/month or $6/class Tuesday and Thursday 9-9:50 a.m. Saturday 9:30-10:20 a.m. Zumba combines high energy, motivating Latin and international music with unique dance moves that create a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout. Zumba Gold $35/month or $6/class Tuesday and Thursday 10-10:40 a.m. (last day will be April 12th) GET GROOVIN' AT YOUR OWN PACE The easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. Zumba Gold classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults, great for beginners or those with
Yoga $45/month or $10/class Monday & Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Add Saturday Yoga 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for $15/month In Yoga, the forgotten linking of postures is taught to move from one posture right into the next. There is a cardiovascular component as well as strength, flexibility, and freeing the mind. Monday & Wednesday 9-10:15a.m. Drop-in only $10 Sanchin-Ryu $30/8wk session Thursdays 6-7 p.m. (Children 4-12); 7-8 p.m. (Family); 8-8:45 p.m. (Adults) Sanchin-Ryu students study in a non-competitive environment, studying Sanchin-Ryu s practical movements and no-nonsense approach in self defense. Tai Chi $28/4wk session Mondays at 1 p.m. (Beginners) Thursdays at 1 p.m. (Beginners) Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (Intermediate/Advanced). Learn to experience meditation in motion. Gentle, slow rhythmic movements that will aid balance and help maintain flexibility. Tai Chi s calming effect can also help lower blood pressure and improve respiration. Classes will include Yang Style Tai Chi, Chi Gong, and gentle exercise to enhance flowing movement through your body along with the rooted balance characteristics of Tai Chi. Line Dancing $5/class Wednesday 11a.m.-Noon Dances include country line dancing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa and much more!
\ Pickleball Clinic New to pickleball? Have questions about the sport? Come to the Intro to Pickleball, led by pickleball volunteers on a monthly basis, to answer any questions you may have about the fundamentals of the sport and how it is organized at Wa-Ke Hatchee Rec Center. See the monthly facility calendar at the front desk for the next day and time this is offered. NEXT INTRODUCTION CLASS: Saturday, April 14th 4:30p.m.-6p.m. (Outside courts) Family Game Night: Come join us at Wa-Ke Hatchee for Family Game Night. Mondays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Mah Jongg 50+ is held on Wednesdays from 6-8:45 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon-3 p.m. All games follow the National Mah Jongg League Rules. Tiles and cards are available. All are welcome & no reservations or partners needed! Mah Jongg high scores from March: March 7th - Nan (140) & Joan (60), March 14th - Marion (130) & Pat (100), March 21st - Joan (130) & Penny (110) Bridge 50+ is held on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. 6 rounds of 4 hands with Chicago style scoring. All are welcome; no reservations or partners needed! Bridge high scores from March: March 9th - Erhart (5050), March 16th - Gerry (5070) & Bev (4570), March 23rd - EB (5200) & Sue (4570) MEMBERS, TIRED OF WAITING IN LINES? SKIP THEM AND REGISTER ONLINE! 1. Visit www.leeparks.org 2. Click on Online Registration 3. If you do not know your username and password call the center @ #239-432-2154 or see the front desk to retrieve your username and password. 1. Choose Activity Registration, choose location, click search 2. Check the + next to desired activity then click add to cart, choose member, continue, follow further directions, repeat for multiple activities. 6. Check out - Thank you.
Donations & Sponsors A Special thanks to our Sponsors for their continued support The Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation Center has historically provided the public and its members with a variety of activities and will continue providing quality programs in the future. We are always in need of donations and sponsors. Your donations can be designated to any program of your choice, such as the after school program or a special event. Please contact Eryn Smith at 239-432-2154 or email at esmith4@leegov.com with any questions or to make a donation. Volunteer Opportunities By volunteering for Lee County Parks & Recreation, you will become an integral part of the mission of Lee County Parks & Recreation. We appreciate the efforts of each of our valuable volunteer staff. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Eryn Smith at (239) 432-2154 or email esmith4@leegov.com
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Comp.Table Tennis 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Adult Basketball (16+) 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Pickleball 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Family Open Gym (Basketball) 3-4:45 p.m. Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m. & 11a.m.-2 p.m. Comp. Table Tennis Noon - 4 p.m. Badminton 6:30-8:45 p.m. Family Game Night 6-8:30p.m. Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m. Pickleball 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Comp. Table Tennis 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Volleyball (16+) 6-8:45 p.m. April 2018 Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m. Mah Jongg (50+) 6-8:45 p.m. Rec. Table Tennis 6-8:45 p.m. Pickleball 6:30-8:45 p.m. Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m.& 11a.m.-2 p.m. Comp. Table Tennis 6-8:45 p.m. Adult Soccer (16+) 6-8:45 p.m. Family Open Gym (Basketball) 6-8:30 p.m. Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m Comp. Table Tennis Noon 4 p.m. Bridge (50+) 1-4 p.m. Pickleball 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Comp. Table Tennis Noon-3 p.m. Mah Jongg (50+) Noon-3:30 p.m. Badminton & Adult Basketball (16+) 1-4:45 p.m. 1 2 Basic 3 Flow Yoga 9-10:15 a.m. Zumba Gold 10-10:40am 4 Basic Yoga 9-10:15 a.m. Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m. 5 Flow Yoga 9-10:15 a.m. Zumba Gold 10-10:40am Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m. 6 Basic Yoga 9-10:15 a.m. 7 Jazzercise 9:30-10:30a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m. 8 9 Yoga 9-10:15a..m. 10 Zumba Gold 10-10:40am 11 NO PICKLEBALL Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m. 12 PM Zumba Gold 10-10:40am Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m. 13 VB TOURNAMENT 14 VB TOURNAMENT Pickleball Clinic 4:30-6p.m. (Outside Courts) Jazzercise 9:30-10:30a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m. 15 VB TOURNAMENT 16 VB TOURNAMENT 17 18 Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m. 19 Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m. 20 21 Jazzercise 9:30-10:30a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m. 22 23 NO BASKETBALL 11a.m.-2p.m. 24 25 Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m. 26 Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m. 27 BB TOURNAMENT 28 BB TOURNAMENT Jazzercise 9:30-10:30 a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m. 29 BB TOURNAMENT 30
WA-KE HATCHEE RECREATION CENTER MEMBER CLASSES Jazzercise - $40 per month or $10 per class Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-10 a.m. (Lo Dance Mixx) Tuesday & Thursday 9-9:50 a.m. (Strength 45) Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Lo Dance Mixx) Zumba - $40 per month or $6 per class Tuesday & Thursday 9-9:50 a.m. Saturday 9:30-10:20 a.m. Zumba Gold - $35 per month or $6 per class Tuesday and Thursday 10-10:40 a.m. (Last class will be April 12th) Yoga (All Levels - AM) Drop-in only $10 Monday & Wednesday 9-10:15a.m. Yoga (All Levels - PM) - $45 per month or $10 per class Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. ADD Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. for $15/month! (Instructor: Angela Pyles) Line Dancing - $5 per class Wednesday 11:00a.m.-Noon Tai Chi - $28 per 4 week session Beginner: Thursday 1-2 p.m. *Note: Next session starts 04/05-04/26 Beginner: Monday 1-2 p.m. *Note: Next session starts 04/09-04/30 Intermediate/Advanced: Wednesday 1-2 p.m. *Note: Next session starts 04/04-04/25 Sanchin-Ryu - $30 per 8 week session Thursdays 6-7 p.m. (Children 4-12); 7-8 p.m. (Family); 8-8:45 p.m. (Adults) *Note: Next session runs 04/05-05/24; 05/31-07/19 Let s Play 50+ - FREE Mah Jongg - Wed 6-8:45 p.m. & Sat Noon-3:30 p.m. Bridge - Fridays 1-4 p.m. Recreation Center Hours of Operation Game Room Hours of Operation Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6-8:45 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri 7a.m.-2p.m./Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Need more information or have questions? Visit us at leeparks.org or contact Wa-Ke Hatchee: 16760 Bass Road Fort Myers, Florida 33908 Office: (239) 432-2154 Fax: (239) 432-2157 Email: dzarriello@leegov.com or rgerhardinger@leegov.com *On Fun Days and Camp Days, the Game Room will be closed from 7a.m.-6 p.m. *Unless otherwise noted* Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult unless enrolled in a program. Weight Room Fees Weight Room Hours of Operation $20 per month Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-8:45 p.m. $80 per 6 months Friday 7 a.m.-6:45 p.m. $120 per year Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Members who are age 14 & 15 may utilize the fitness center if accompanied by a parent or guardian who also has a fitness center membership.