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Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority Programs
The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority (CRPA) serves all of Cherokee County with recreational activities for all ages. Visit the CRPA Website at www.CRPA.net.

Baseball and Softball
Phone Numbers

Hobgood Park Youth T-ball/Baseball
(770) 591-3577
Hobgood Park Youth Softball
(770) 924-7865
Hobgood Park Softball Complex
(770) 924-7865

American Red Cross
Babysitting Class

This course is ideal for current and future babysitters. It will teach important childcare skills such as bathing, first aid skills, feeding and more. Each participant will receive a babysitter's handbook and official certification. The course will be held on March 12 from 9 a.m - 3 p.m. for ages 11 through 15. The cost is $45.

Beginning Ballroom Dancing

Gain a new appreciation for a classical form of exercise. Everyone age 11 and up is welcome to join this class; no previous experience needed. Learn the steps to the Foxtrot, Waltz, Jitterbug Cha-Cha and more. Classes will be held on Mondays at 6 p.m., beginning March 7 through April 11. The cost is $45.

Beginning Fencing

Participants will learn the basics of competitive fencing, including equipment, technique and safety. The classes will be held every Wednesday, beginning March 16 through May 4 from 5 - 6 p.m. for ages 11 and older. The cost is $100 and the Atlanta Fencers Club will provide all equipment needed.

Fencing Club

This monthly club is designed for the intermediate to advanced fencer who wishes to perfect their fencing skills. Meetings will be held every Wednesday, beginning March 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. for ages 11 and older. The cost is $60 per month.

Intermediate Fencing

This class is designed for those who have completed the beginning fencing class. This course will be held every Wednesday, beginning March 16 through May 4 from 6 - 8 p.m. for ages 11 and older. The cost is $125.

Kindermusik

Classes are designed to foster a love of music in your child. Movement and creativity are part of the fun. Parents also get to work with their children, enjoying their wonder and learning. A variety of classes and age groups ranging from birth to 7 years old are offered for classes beginning on March 5. For more information on class times and costs, please contact Amy May-Horton at (404) 933-5411 or amy@amymusik.com.

 

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The open and well lit foyer is the first thing you see when you enter the CRPA Recreation Center. The CRPA Recreation Center is located at 7545 Main Street in Woodstock.

Pee Wee Tennis

Pee Wee Tennis is designed to teach children ages 4 - 8 years old how to play tennis. All equipment is age appropriate. The class is taught inside on a court one-quarter size of regulation with a 28 inch high net. Equipment is provided. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, March 2 - March 23. The cost is $25. For more information, please contact Ben Brown at (770) 924-7768 or bbrown@crpa.net.

Silver Roamers

If you enjoy meeting people, visiting sites and having a great time, the Silver Roamers Club is for you. They meet monthly to discuss upcoming events. The next meeting will be Monday, March 7 at the Recreation Center at 11 a.m.

On Thursday, March 3, the Roamers will go to the Southeastern Flower Show. The theme for this years show is "English Gardens for Southern Lifestyles." The bus will leave the Canton Senior Center at 10:15 a.m. and the Recreation Center at 10:45 a.m. The cost is $21 for members and $26 for nonmembers.

Join the Roamers on Thursday, March 17 at the Recreation Center for the non-stop humor of Gary Claxton, Mouth of the South. He is a country comic with clean jokes, stories and humor. There is an optional lunch after the performance at 12:30 p.m. For reservations, please contact the Center. Deadline to register is March 10.

Yoga

The Recreation Center offers a great way to relax, relieve stress gain flexibility and become more focused on your everyday life with Yoga. The class is held on Saturday mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per class.

NOTE: For more information on the programs offered by the CRPA, please contact Neely Hand at (770) 924-7768 or by email at nhand@crpa.net, or Betsy Hampson at (770) 924-7768 or by email at bhampson@crpa.net.

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