Wa-Ke Hatchee Park & Recreation Center

Hours Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 16760 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 432-2154 www.leeparks.org

May 2018

All Lee County recreation centers are open to the public. The center amenities include a fully equipped gymnasium with

basketball and volleyball courts, a fitness center with locker room facilities, a game room and several large

multi-purpose rooms for meetings and classes. Lifetime membership rates are $10 for individuals and $25 for a

family. A $5 day pass is available for visitors. All members are issued a member ID card to be presented at the main

entrance to access the recreation center amenities. All members may enjoy the gymnasium and game room during

available hours. Registration fees may apply to participate in some classes and programs. There is a monthly fee to

access the weight room. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult, unless registered to participate

in a supervised program or instructor-led class. Membership is valid at all Lee County recreation center locations:

North Fort Myers Park & Recreation Center (239) 533-7200

Veterans Park & Recreation Center (239) 369-1521

Estero Park & Recreation Center (239) 498-0415

Fitness Center The fitness center is open during regular building hours. Fitness

center membership is honored in all Lee County Parks & Recreation

fitness center facilities. Members who are age 14 & 15 may utilize

the fitness center if accompanied by a parent or guardian who also

has a fitness center membership.

One Month Membership: $20

Six Month Membership: $80

Full Year Membership: $120

Wa-Ke Hatchee Closures Monday, May 7th - Badminton cancelled

Thursday, May 10th - No PM Gym

Monday, May 14th - Badminton cancelled

Tuesday, May 15th - Volleyball cancelled

Wednesday, May 16th - Yoga 6:30-7:30 Cancelled

Friday, May 18th - Sunday, May 20th No Open Gym BB Tournament

Thursday, May 24th No Basketball

Monday, May 28th - Closed Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29th No Pickleball

Membership

These programs are open to all Lee County Parks & Recreation members and do not have an additional fee. Please note this schedule is tentative

and may change due to school activities and center events. As a reminder, an adult must always accompany a child under the age of 13, unless

when registered in a program.

Schedule is subject to change at any time without notice

Competitive Table Tennis

Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Monday, Noon - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Friday, Noon - 4 p.m.

(No age restriction)

Recreational Table Tennis

Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

(No age restriction)

Family Open Gym (Basketball)

(13 years & under)

Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

(Adults must have child present to participate)

Adult Indoor Soccer (16 years & up)

Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Adult Basketball (16 years & up)

Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Monday & Thursday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Adult Volleyball (16 years & up)

Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Badminton (13 years & up)

Monday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Pickleball (13 years & up)

Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Family Game Night

Monday, 6-8:30p.m.

Open Recreation Schedule

Jazzercise

$40/month or $10/class LO DANCE MIXX: Torch fat, sculpt lean muscle and crush calories with this high intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. Fresh pulse-pounding music and body-blasting moves bring the intensity to transform your body, boost your mood and ignite your energy! Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-10 a.m. & Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Strength 45: Forge the right, lean body you are looking for while the pulse-pounding playlist distracts you from the burn. Fire up the muscles - all of them - in this 45 minute hard core muscle sculpting strength workout. Tuesday and Thursday 9-9:50 a.m.

$40/month or $6/class Tuesday and Thursday 9-9:50 a.m. Saturday 9:30-10:20 a.m.

Zumba combines high energy, motivating Latin and international music with unique dance moves that create a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout.

Zumba

Sanchin-Ryu

$30/8wk session Thursdays 6-7 p.m. (Children 4 - 12); 7-8 p.m. (Family); 8-8:45 p.m. (Adults) Sanchin-Ryu students study in a non-competitive environment, studying Sanchin-Ryu’s practical movements and no-nonsense approach in defense. Special uniforms are not required.

Tai Chi

$28/4wk session Mondays at 1 p.m. (Beginners) Thursdays at 1 p.m. (Beginners) Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (Intermediate/Advanced). Learn to experience meditation in motion. Gentle, slow rhythmic movements that will aid balance and help maintain flexibility. Tai Chi’s calming effect can also help lower blood pressure and improve respiration. Classes will include Yang Style Tai Chi, Chi Gong, and gentle exercise to enhance flowing movement through your body along with the rooted balance characteristics of Tai Chi.

$5/class

Wednesday 11a.m.-Noon Dances include country line dancing, Cha Cha,

Rumba, Salsa and much more!

Line Dancing

$45/month or $10/class (Instructor: Angie) In Yoga, the forgotten linking of postures is taught to move from one posture right into the next. There is a cardiovascular component as well as strength, flexibility, and freeing the mind.

Yoga (All Levels - AM) $45 per month or $10 per class

Monday & Wednesday 9-10:15a.m.

ADD Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. for $15/month!

Yoga (All Levels - PM) - $45 per month or $10 per class

Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ADD Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. for $15/month!

Yoga (Flow) - Drop-in only $10

(Instructor: Connie Caracappa)

Tuesday & Thursday 9-10:15

Yoga

Pickleball Clinic

New to pickleball? Have questions about the sport? Come to the Intro to Pickleball, led by

pickleball volunteers on a monthly basis, to answer any questions you may have about the

fundamentals of the sport and how it is organized at Wa-Ke Hatchee Rec Center. See the monthly facility

calendar at the front desk for the next day and time this is offered.

NEXT INTRODUCTION CLASS: Saturday, May 12th 5-6:30p.m. (Outside courts)

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Family Game Night: Come join us at Wa-Ke Hatchee for Family Game Night.

Mondays from 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Mah Jongg 50+ is held on Wednesdays from 6-8:45 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon-3 p.m. All games

follow the National Mah Jongg League Rules. Tiles and cards are available. All are welcome &

no reservations or partners needed!

Mah Jongg high scores from April: April 4th Jackie (130) & Sharon (95), April 11th Marilyn (110)

& Joan (100), April 18th Jackie (135) & Pat (85), April 25th Darlene (120) & Jan (110)

Bridge 50+ is held on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. 6 rounds of 4 hands with Chicago style scoring.

All are welcome; no reservations or partners needed!

Bridge high scores from April: April 6th Ike (6760) & Shirlee (5700), April 13th Barb (4910) & Fred

(4570), April 20th Patrick (6450) & Jim D. (5190)

MEMBERS, TIRED OF WAITING IN LINES?

SKIP THEM AND REGISTER ONLINE!

1. Visit www.leeparks.org

2. Click on Online Registration

3. If you do not know your username and password call the

center @ #239-432-2154 or see the front desk to retrieve your

username and password.

1. Choose Activity Registration, choose location, click search

2. Check the + next to desired activity then click add to cart, choose

member, continue, follow further directions, repeat for multiple

activities.

6. Check out - Thank you.

The Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation Center has historically provided the

public and its members with a variety of activities and will continue providing

quality programs in the future.

We are always in need of donations and sponsors. Your donations can be

designated to any program of your choice, such as the after school program or a

special event. Please contact Eryn Smith at 239-432-2154 or email at

esmith4@leegov.com with any questions or to make a donation.

Volunteer Opportunities

By volunteering for Lee County Parks & Recreation, you will become an integral

part of the mission of Lee County Parks & Recreation. We appreciate the efforts

of each of our valuable volunteer staff.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Eryn Smith at (239) 432-2154 or email

esmith4@leegov.com

Donations & Sponsors

A Special thanks to our Sponsors for their continued support

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Comp.Table Tennis

9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Adult Basketball

(16+) 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Pickleball 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Family Open Gym (Basketball) 3-4:45 p.m.

Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m. & 11a.m.-2 p.m.

Comp. Table Tennis Noon - 4 p.m. Badminton

6:30-8:45 p.m. Family Game Night

6-8:30p.m.

Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m. Pickleball

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Comp. Table Tennis

11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Volleyball (16+)

6-8:45 p.m.

Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m.

Mah Jongg (50+) 6-8:45 p.m.

Rec. Table Tennis 6-8:45 p.m.

Pickleball 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m.& 11a.m.-2 p.m.

Comp. Table Tennis 6-8:45 p.m.

Adult Soccer (16+) 6-8:45 p.m.

Family Open Gym (Basketball) 6-8:30 p.m.

Adult Basketball (16+) 7-8:30 a.m

Comp. Table Tennis Noon – 4 p.m.

Bridge (50+) 1-4 p.m.

Pickleball 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Comp. Table Tennis Noon-3 p.m.

Mah Jongg (50+) Noon-3:30 p.m.

Badminton & Adult Basketball (16+)

1-4:45 p.m.

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Yoga 9-10:15a..m. Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m.

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

2 Yoga 9-10:15a..m.

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m. Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon

Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m. Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

3

Yoga 9-10:15a..m. Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m. Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m.

Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m.

4

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

5

Jazzercise 9:30-10:30a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m.

6

7 NO BADMINTON

Yoga 9-10:15a..m. Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m. Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

8

Yoga 9-10:15

Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m.

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

9

Yoga 9-10:15a.m. Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m.

Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

10 NO PM OPEN GYM

Yoga 9-10:15 Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m. Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m.

Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m.

11

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

12 Pickleball Clinic 5-6:30p.m. (Outside Courts) Jazzercise 9:30-10:30a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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14 NO BASKETBALL NO BADMINTON

Yoga 9-10:15a.m. Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m. Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

15 NO VOLLEYBALL

Yoga 9-10:15 Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m.

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

16 Yoga 9-10:15a.m.

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m. Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon

Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m.

Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m. CANCELLED

17

Yoga 9-10:15

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m. Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m. Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m.

Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m.

18 BASKETBALL

TOURNAMENT NO OPEN GYM

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

19 BASKETBALL

TOURNAMENT NO OPEN GYM

Jazzercise 9:30-10:30a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT NO OPEN GYM

21 Yoga 9-10:15a.m.

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m. Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m. Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

22

Yoga 9-10:15 Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m.

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

23

Yoga 9-10:15a.m. Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon Tai Chi (Int/Adv) 1-2 p.m.

Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

24 NO BASKETBALL

Yoga 9-10:15

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m. Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m. Tai Chi (Beg) 1-2 p.m.

Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m.

25

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.

26

Jazzercise 9:30-10:30 a.m. Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m. Yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m.

27

28

- CLOSED - MEMORIAL

DAY

29 NO PICKLEBALL

Yoga 9-10:15

Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m. Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.

30 Yoga 9-10:15a.m.

Jazzercise 9-10 a.m. Line Dance 11a.m.-Noon

Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

31

Yoga 9-10:15

Zumba 9-9:50 a.m. Jazzercise 9-9:50 a.m.

Sanchin-Ryu 6-8:45 p.m.

May 2018

Jazzercise - $40 per month or $10 per class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-10 a.m. (Lo Dance Mixx)

Tuesday & Thursday 9-9:50 a.m. (Strength 45)

Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Lo Dance Mixx)

Zumba - $40 per month or $6 per class

Tuesday & Thursday 9-9:50 a.m.

Saturday 9:30-10:20 a.m.

Yoga (All Levels - AM) $45 per month or $10 per class

Monday & Wednesday 9-10:15a.m.

ADD Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. for $15/month!

Yoga (All Levels - PM) - $45 per month or $10 per class

Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ADD Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. for $15/month!

(Instructor: Angela Pyles)

Yoga (Flow) - Drop-in only $10

(Instructor: Connie Caracappa)

Tuesday & Thursday 9-10:15 a.m.

WA-KE HATCHEE RECREATION CENTER

Tai Chi - $28 per 4 week session

Beginner: Thursday 1-2 p.m.

*Note: Next session starts 05/3-05/24

Beginner: Monday 1-2 p.m.

*Note: Next session starts 05/07-06/04

Intermediate/Advanced: Wednesday 1-2 p.m.

*Note: Next session starts 05/02-05/23

Sanchin-Ryu - $30 per 8 week session Thursdays 6-7 p.m. (Children 4 - 12);

7-8 p.m. (Family); 8-8:45 p.m. (Adults)

*Note: Next session runs 04/05-05/24; 05/31-07/19

Let’s Play 50+ - FREE

Mah Jongg - Wed 6-8:45 p.m. & Sat Noon-3:30 p.m.

Bridge - Fridays 1-4 p.m.

Line Dancing - $5 per class Wednesday 11:00a.m.-Noon

Recreation Center Hours of Operation Game Room Hours of Operation

Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6-8:45 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri 7a.m.-2p.m./Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

*On Fun Days and Camp Days, the Game Room will be closed from 7a.m.-6 p.m.

*Unless otherwise noted*

Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult unless enrolled in a program.

Weight Room Fees Weight Room Hours of Operation

$20 per month Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

$80 per 6 months Friday 7 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

$120 per year Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Members who are age 14 & 15 may utilize the fitness center if accompanied by a

parent or guardian who also has a fitness center membership.

Need more information or have questions?

Visit us at leeparks.org or contact

Wa-Ke Hatchee: 16760 Bass Road

Fort Myers, Florida 33908

Office: (239) 432-2154

Fax: (239) 432-2157

Email: dzarriello@leegov.com or rgerhardinger@leegov.com

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