Adult Recreation and Fitness
Game On VT Pickleball Leagues
Game On VT hosts several adult pickleball leagues at Cascade Park and Monday and Thursday nights. Check out their website for more info or to get in the game!
Beginner Boot Camp
Join instructor Chris Tudor for this beginner boot camp! During this family-friendly 2-week crash course, novice pickleballers will learn the basic stroke mechanics, rules/scoring, and basic shots needed to get you playing matches on your own! This program is intended for players rated 3.0 and below. No equipment needed!
18+ / CASCADE PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS
SESSION 2: TUE/WED, AUGUST 5–13 / 6–7:30PM
$105
CHRIS TUDOR, PPR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Nia Dance Class with Frances Binder
Nia® is a 60-minute dance, fitness, mindfulness practice with the principle of “joy of movement” at its core. Drawing from the wisdom and movement languages of modern dance, martial arts, and healing arts, Nia delivers a fun, energetic hour of movement (including a warm-up, cool-down, and stretch phase). The practice is designed to promote mindfulness and to be personalized for any body or energy level, all while offering a high cardio workout that’s easy on your joints. All choreography is based on a menu of 52 simple moves, and participants are encouraged to adapt the moves in their own body’s way. No dance experience necessary. Step into the studio, take off your shoes, and get ready to feel better inside and out as we dance and sweat joyfully to a diverse array of fabulous music.
AGES 18+ / MAPLE STREET PARK *Summer Sessions will take place outdoors!
SUN / 9-10AM
SUMMER SESSION 1 : JUNE 22–JULY 27
SUMMER SESSION 2: AUGUST 10-SEPTEMBER 14
FRANCES BINDER, NIA BLUE BELT CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
$30
Women’s Pick Up Basketball
Join us each Thursday night for female only, non-competitive pick-up games for fun and fitness. Join this amazing group of women ballers to get back into shape and work on your game!
18+ / ADL
SUMMER SESSION: THU, JUNE 19-AUGUST 28
7–9PM
$40
AMANDA DALL AND VOLUNTEERS
Men’s Pick-Up Basketball
Time to stretch those muscles and get in shape. Join us for pick-up basketball, fun, and fitness every Tuesday night.
AGES 18+ / ADL
SUMMER SESSION: TUE, JUNE 17–AUGUST 26
7–9PM
$40
ROBERT HAGGERTY & VOLUNTEERS
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
This class shows you how to have a happy, confident, well-behaved dog. It consists of: practical straight-up obedience (don’t get dragged down the street, have a dog that comes when called, etc.), life skills (don’t jump on my friends, chill out, don’t chew on me, etc.), and understanding how your dog communicates.
Along with a simple 4-step approach for teaching your dog almost anything, you’ll also get a course booklet and weekly training guides; force-free training; free email/phone support after the class ends; and a student-focused instructor with 20+ years’ experience teaching people and dogs (and a sense of humor).
Class Policies
18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center
Sat, September 27 - November 1 | 10:00-11:00AM or 11:15AM-12:15PM
Sat, November 15 - December 20 | 10:00-11:00AM or 11:15AM-12:15PM
$185 with a dog / $90 without dog
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
This class is a prerequisite for the Therapy Dog Academy class.
Beyond Basics Dog Obedience
This class elevates your training by exploring different levels and applications of various skills. If your dog’s leash work is solid, we’ll help you advance it further. If “leave it” is still a challenge, we’ll focus on problem-solving and reinforcing the basics. The environment is supportive yet challenging, with an emphasis on helping each student understand training techniques, troubleshoot issues, read their dog’s responses, and refine their skills to achieve their goals and become the best partner for their dog.
Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.
Class Policies
18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center
Sat, September 27 - November 1 | 12:30-1:30PM
$175 with a dog / $85 without dog
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
Therapy Dog Academy
So, your dog wants to be a therapy dog? This 6-week course is exactly what you need! Led by Deb—a seasoned therapy dog handler since the mid-1990s with over two decades of experience directing a major therapy dog certification and training program—this course prepares both dogs and handlers not only for certification but also to excel as a therapy team. Whether you’re working toward certification or already an active therapy team looking to sharpen skills or learn new ones, this course has you covered. You’ll master essential skills like healing and polite greetings, gain tools for safe and effective teamwork, and learn to read your dog’s body language, ensuring you can meet their needs while building a strong, rewarding partnership.
Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. This course does not result in therapy dog certification, nor does it guarantee certification. Dogs must have a solid grasp of basic obedience and be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.
18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center
Sat, November 15 - December 20 | 12:30-1:30PM
$205 with a dog / $100 without dog
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training