Sheila Beck began her art education in 1953, and has been learning, creating, and teaching ever since. Her works are included in private collections in the United States, Great Britain and Australia, and have been featured in exhibitions worldwide. She is proficient in all mediums but particularly enjoys the pure, vibrant colors achieved in watercolor.
In [...]

The Georgetown Recreation Center is pleased to announce the addition of a new fee-based class, Advanced Pilates, that will begin on October 22, 2009.
This advanced Pilates Class, taught by Jackie Holcomb, will work specific muscle groups to engage stability through the core. Develop more tone and definition in your physique while strengthening the muscle systems [...]

Instructor:  Cheryl Brinkmeyer
Make time for yourself and for your baby! This circuit class will keep you moving with alternating intervals of cardio and strength training. You will warm up, stretch, circuit train with strollers and bands, shaping your body, especially those trouble spots where we need it the most! Both babies and moms love the [...]

with Sandie Anderson
Ballroom dancing will teach the great elegant dances from back in time. Learn everything from the cha-cha, waltz and foxtrot to swing, tango and samba! Bring a partner or come alone. Either way, you will learn a few steps, meet new people and have fun all at the same time! For ages 15 [...]

with Jackie Thomas
Beginner level classes are appropriate for persons who have never woven before or who have only woven a few baskets. In most beginner classes you will go home with a finished basket – instant gratification! The maximum number of students is eight, so please register early to secure your place!
Bread Basket          Monday, August [...]

with Jackie Thomas
Intermediate classes are appropriate for persons who have some weaving experience (i.e. 6 or more baskets). Baskets may need to be completed at home in order for us to have time to do more challenging things in class. Therefore, it is important that you are comfortable wrapping handles and lashing rims on your [...]

with Garland Bullock
The Georgetown Recreation Center will be hosting Beginner and Intermediate Clogging dance classes. Each course is three months long . Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes and bring a towel and a water bottle.
 
Member Fee: $40
Nonmember Fees: $46 Resident / $51 Nonresident
September thru November session (8 classes):
                                               Beginning                  Intermediate
                                              Course #28267           Course #28269
Sept. [...]

Georgetown Parks & Recreation is now offering Bingo every Tuesday & Thursday at the Teen/Senior Center!
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9:30 am – 11:30 am*
*no bingo on the 2nd Thursday of each month
Where: Teen/Senior Center (located next to the Georgetown Recreation Center)
Cost: 50 cents per card (no limit)
Prizes: Gift certificates to local restaurants.
Please bring your own markers!
For [...]

SAVE A LIFE – GIVE BLOOD!
Friday, April 17, 2009  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 10, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday October 9, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Georgetown Recreation Center is proud to invite the Scott & White Bloodmobile to come in every few months.  We offer free snacks and T-shirts and the [...]

Think your fitness goals are “mission impossible”?
THINK AGAIN!!  Firm up your muscles, burn calories and transform your body.  Course curriculum includes circuit training, body toning, cardiovascular exercise, kickboxing, core training, relaxation techniques and much more.  No matter what your fitness level, you will be able to benefit from this class because the workout will be personalized to [...]

New program!
Keys for the Georgetown College-bound Student:
College Planning for the High School Juniors & Seniors
Location: Teen/Senior Center at the Georgetown Recreation Center
Instructor: Patricia Ann Nehme, Independent Educational Consultant [learn more about Patricia]
Monday or Tuesday evenings, starting Aug. 24 & 25
Downloads: Informational Flyer/Registration Form
The High School Senior – Keys to College
Monday or Tuesday from 7:30 – [...]

Instructor: Sandie Anderson
Come learn one of the most enjoyable hobbies in Texas! Lessons will include the Texas two-step, waltz, polka and swing. Alone or with a partner, learn to dance while having fun and meeting new people! For ages 15 & up.
Member Fee: $18
Nonmember Fees: $21 Resident / $24 Nonresident
Class meets on Fridays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Course [...]

with Gary Murray
Come learn to fence with the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association 2000 Coach of the Year, Gary Murray! Coach Murray has coached five national champions, one world champion, one Olympian and numerous Jr. Olympians.  These introductory / intermediate group classes for all ages build a strong foundation of fencing basics.  Classes will include fencing [...]

Instructor: Jim Hailey
Interested in birding? This free program will assist the beginner to avid bird watcher on walks along Georgetown trails for the purpose of identifying bird species. Each guided walk will last approximately 3 hours.
Class is lead by Jim Hailey who has been birding for 20 years. He is the President of Monte Mucho [...]

Instructor: John Krause
The name HapKiDo means “The way of strength and harmony”. Through practice one learns to harmonize his or her own mind and body, eventually developing the ability to utilize an attacker’s own energy against them to develop effective and powerful self-defense techniques. Hapkido emphasizes the soft and the hard, circular motion, non-resisting movements [...]

Having trouble losing weight or getting motivated?  The Georgetown Recreation Center has the answer with a  six-week Fitness Camp for adults that stresses such things as cardio endurance, muscular strength and nutrition.  You can join a course at any time. 
Choose between the REGULAR Class (2 days per week) or the EXTREME Class (4 days per week).
REGULAR [...]

With Christal Dean
Director, Texas Laughter Club and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
Laughter yoga incorporates yogic breathing and relaxation techniques with    simulated and genuine laughter to create aerobic exercise. With no contortions or intense positions, anyone can do it at any time!
Member Fee: $30
Nonmember Fees: $35 Resident / $40 Nonresident
Class time is on Tuesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. A [...]

Instructor: Sandie Anderson
Want to learn the Electric Slide, the Frieze and the Alley Cat?  Come join us for these and other popular line dancing moves!  Enjoy making friends while mastering the steps.  No partner required.
Member Fee: $18
Nonmember Fees: $21 Resident / $24 Nonresident
6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
Course # 27070  July 8-29
Course # 27071  August 5-26
Registration begins August 1, 2009:
Course # [...]

With Harold Brosious
You will learn a variety of magic tricks to amaze your family and friends! All students will get a kit to take home – instructions and equipment for each trick you learn to perform. For kids and adults!
Member Fee: $50
Nonmember Fees: $58 Resident / $63 Nonresident
Four-Week Session on Saturdays, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Course # 26380 [...]

Wake up and start your day off right!!!!!  Firm up your muscles, burn calories and transform your body.  Course curriculum includes circuit training, body toning, cardiovascular exercise, kickboxing, core training, relaxation techniques and much more.  No matter what your fitness level, you will be able to benefit from this class because the workout will be personalized to [...]

@ the Teen/Senior Center with Instructor Karla Roberson from Splatters Pottery Studio.
No creative or artistic ability is required!  Create a great gift or make something for yourself.  We offer everything you need – all supplies are included – and since you paint here, we’ll do the clean-up, too!  This is a great solo activity, or [...]

With Mr. Jones
This class features an eclectic blend of karate and jiu jitsu designed to give the student comprehensive self-defense skills at all ranges, from kicking and punching to grappling and ground fighting.
The goals of the class are:
To provide reliable self-defense skills
To help students attain strength, fitness and coordination
To instill self-discipline and perseverance
To foster a [...]

Ballroom dance at a low impact level specifically geared towards senior adults! Instruction will include smooth, Latin and Country dances. Bring a partner, or come alone! No athletic shoes or sandals, please.
Member Fee: $30
Non-member Fees: $35 resident / $40 nonresident
Meets Saturdays from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Course #28798, Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29
Course #28799, Sept. 5, [...]

The Georgetown Recreation Center is proud to offer a new square dancing class this spring. This 13 week long course, run by our local square dancing group (Shirts n’ Skirts), is great for the mind and body, promotes physical fitness, is easy for anyone to learn, and can create friendships that will last a lifetime.  [...]

Instructor: Louis Knox
Louis Knox has been practicing martial arts for 16 years. He began teaching Judo and added Tai Chi several years ago. He received his accreditation with Paul Wang from the Tai Chi People Holistic Health Center in 1999.
Practitioners of Tai Chi enjoy increased flexibility, better balance, coordination, stronger mental focus and a sense [...]

The Georgetown Recreation Center is pleased to offer new group fitness classes – Ultimate Cardio Kick and Tone & Stretch! These are nominal fee based classes where participants can pay per class or purchase a punch card. Join all of the fun starting October 8th!
Tone and Stretch every muscle group in your body to create [...]

The Georgetown Recreation Center is pleased to offer new group fitness classes – Ultimate Cardio Kick and Tone & Stretch! These are nominal fee based classes where participants can pay per class or purchase a punch card. Join all of the fun starting October 8th!
Ultimate Cardio Kick will take your workout to the next level. [...]

with Linda Ward
A Yoga class is made up of stretching exercises, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. It’s a slow, thoughtful system of stretching and balancing. There is a pose, which affects every muscle, organ and gland in the body and is working on all levels of your being – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yoga is [...]

With Yoga for Beginners you’ll enjoy the benefits of Integral Yoga. Designed for all levels, this class will emphasize form and relaxation. It is an excellent way to stimulate the metabolic system to achieve true, deep relaxation.  Led by Kitara Byerly, the class will be held on Wednesdays, from 7:15 am – 8:00 am, beginning [...]

The Georgetown Recreation Center is pleased to announce the addition of a new fee-based class, Zumba, to the fitness schedule. Beginning on November 6, this class will be offered on Fridays from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The [...]