Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Mayor Derrick Henry and the City of Daytona Beach will begin the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry, Sr. Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd. The first meeting features a weigh-in and further information regarding the 10-week program, […]
Mayor’s Fitness Challenge
Mayor Derrick Henry and the City of Daytona Beach will begin the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry, Sr. Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.
The first meeting features a weigh-in and further information regarding the 10-week program, which The challenge continues to Saturday, March 15.
Registration is $20 per participant. Classes will be at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. every Saturday during the program.
To register, visit the Adult Activities page at https://secure.rec1.com/FL/daytona-beach-leisure-services/catalog/.
For more information, contact Sharonda Irvin at (386) 671-8250 or irvinsharonda@codb.us.
Sit and be fit at the library
The Daytona Beach Regional Library, will host Sit & Be Fit at 11 a.m. Thursdays, Dec. 19 and 26 at 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway.
This library staff-led program focuses on stretching and strengthening from a seated position. Registration required. Participants should be 18 years of age or older.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (386) 257-6036, option 4.
Cherry Center
Grown Folks Basketball meets from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at the Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach.
Men ages 40 and older are invited to play and show some game. Admission is free.
For more information, call (386) 671-5540.
Daniels Center
The Joe and Elwillie Daniels South Ormond Neighborhood Center is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 176 Division Ave., Ormond Beach.
For more information, call (386) 676-3231.
Daytona Beach pools
The City of Daytona Beach offers swimming pool access at the Cypress Aquatic Center, 981 George W. Engram Blvd., and Campbell Aquatic Center, 400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Cypress open swim hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for ages 17 and younger. For more information, visit daytonabeach.gov/cypressaquaticpressaquaticcenter.
Campbell is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $1.
Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied in the water by a parent or responsible supervisor who is at least 16 years old.
For more information, call (386) 671-8392.
Dickerson Center
The Dickerson Center offers cardio kickboxing at 308 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Classes for adults are from noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 5 to 6 p.m. for youth ages 5 to 17. Each session is $5 per person.
For more information, call (386) 671-5820.
Nova Community Center
The gym at Nova Community Center is open at 440 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, call (386) 676-3252.
Ormond Beach Tennis Center
Ormond Beach Tennis Center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday to Sunday at 38 E. Granada Blvd.
It offers play for members and non-members, and classes seven days a week.
For more information, call (386) 872-7088 or visit obtctennis.com.
Schnebly Center
Schnebly Recreation Center at 1101 N. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach is home to the award-winning Daytona Beach Gymnastics, offering a range of classes for small children up to USA competitive teams.
The center also offers line dancing, bingo and yoga. Outdoor amenities are open from sunrise to sunset.
To register for a class, visit secure.rec1.com/FL/daytona-beach-leisure-services/catalog. For more information, call (386) 671-3560.
YSG Community Center
Kung-fu and Tai-Chi classes are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center, 1000 Vine St., Daytona Beach. The fee is $40 per month.
Open gym for Daytona Beach residents to play basketball is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
For more information, call (386) 671-5780.
Port Orange REC
The Port Orange REC offers a variety of fitness classes and events at 4655 City Center Circle.
Daily passes are $2 youth, $4 seniors and students, $6 adults; monthly and annual memberships also are available, as well as income-based youth scholarships.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
For memberships, visit popr.recdesk.com/community/membership.
Fitness at the library
The DeLand Regional Library, 130 East Howry Ave., offers a variety of fitness programs.
Chair Yoga will meet at 1 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 20 and 27. Suitable for all ages and abilities. No experience or equipment is needed. Wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, call (386) 822-6430.
Oncology Yoga classes
A free Oncology Yoga Class for cancer survivors meets at 11 a.m. each Wednesday at the Oncology Lobby at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, 401 Palmetto St.
Taught by Karyn Clancy, a licensed occupation therapist and certified yoga instructor.
For more information or to register, call (386) 424-6352 or (386) 424-3818.
Senior Fitness
Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd., hosts a Senior Fitness Class from noon to 1 p.m. each Monday and Friday.
Low-impact exercise for seniors. Participants should bring an exercise band and a small ball. For more information, call (386) 424-2916.
