Ross Norton
Programs & Classes
Winter l Spring 53
Exercise, Fitness
Drop-In Basketball
Bring your friends out for a friendly
pick-up game.
• Fri., 6-9 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., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Tue., 6-9 p.m., open play
• Thu. 6-9 p.m.
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $2 (W) / $3 (W/O)
• Call the center to confirm
availability
Table Tennis Club
(ages 18+)
Drop in for some top-notch table
tennis competition. A friendly,
experienced group of adult table tennis
players is eager to help you learn and
improve.
• Wed. 6-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(half court)
• Sun., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Ages 10-15 must be accompanied
by parent
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $1.50 (W) /
$2 (W/O) daily
Active Adults and
Seniors
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, games, arts and crafts
classes, and opportunities to socialize
with others to stay connected with the
community.
Evidence-Based Programs
Ross Norton is pleased to host
evidence-based programs that offer
proven ways through defined research
to promote wellness and to manage
or reduce health concerns and/or falls.
Class size is limited. The city sincerely
appreciates several funders that help
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
• Restrictions may apply
• Free
A Matter of Balance
This evidence-based, Boston University
program helps to manage falls and
increase activity levels. The program
consists of eight, two-hour sessions
to include lecture from certified
instructors, group discussion and
exercises. Participants must be age 60
or older. They also must attend the
first session and be willing to attend
the majority of classes in the program.
Pre-registration is required.
• Mon., Wed., Jan. 7-Feb. 4
• 2-4 p.m.
• Space is limited
• Register by calling 562-4380
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
Diabetes Education Empowerment
Program (DEEP)
This evidence-based, Stanford
University program is accredited by
the National American Association
of Diabetes Educators and is hosted
by trained diabetes educators. The
program goal is to empower people
to take charge of their diabetes by
avoiding disease complications and
improving self-management skills. This
free program is sponsored by BayCare.
Call 562-4380 for more information.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
This evidence-based program consists
of eight single forms in this 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. This one-hour class
is held twice weekly for 12 weeks.
Participants must be age 60 or older.
• Pre-registration is required
• Free
• Mon. & Wed. 2-4 p.m.
• Feb 6- May 1, 2019
• Call 562-4380 to register
Enhance® Fitness
In partnership with the YMCA of the
Suncoast, this evidence-based group
exercise program uses simple, easyto
learn movements that motivate
individuals (particularly those with
arthritis) to stay active. Each session
includes cardiovascular, strength
training, balance and flexibility
exercises. It is provided by Pinellas
County Social Action Funding.
Participants must be age 55 or older.
This one-hour class is held three times
weekly for 16 weeks.
• Call to put your name on an
interest list for future classes
• Class size is limited
• Pre-registration is required
• Free
• Pre- and post-physical assessments
and evaluations are required
• Call 562-4380 to register
Get Into Fitness Today (GIFT)
This program was developed by
registered dieticians, nurses and health
educators and uses science-based
information to reduce chronic diseases
through obesity prevention. GIFT
emphasizes nutrition and daily physical
activity, both of which improve weight
reduction. This program is sponsored
by BayCare.
• Begins Jan. 24 and goes for 12 weeks
• Thu., 6-7 p.m.
• Class size is limited
• Pre-registration is required
• Free
• This class is conducted in Spanish
• Call Sylvia Valentin at
(813) 554-8957 to register