Ross Norton
Programs & Classes
Summer 55
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.
• Wed. 6-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(half court)
• Sun., 10 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 age 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.
• 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. Pre-registration is required.
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 class is tailored for 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.
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. It is provided by
Pinellas County Social Action Funding.
Participants must be age 55 or older.
• Call to put your name on an
interest list for future classes
• Class size is limited
• Pre-registration is required
• Pre-and post-physical assessments
and evaluations are required
• Free
• Call 562-4380 to put your name on
an interest list
Arts & Crafts
Professional photographers teach a
variety of ongoing classes, including
introductory classes and how to use
editing software.
• Mon. & Thu., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Call 562-4380 for information or
register at meetup.com by finding
the Florida Center for Creative
Photography
• Free
Resources
SHINE
Health Insurance Counseling SHINE
volunteers offer unbiased health
insurance counseling on Medicare,
Medicaid, prescriptions and long-term
care insurance.
• By appointment only
• Call 562-4380
• Free
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