Wednesday September 3, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Strong and FIT for Life! - Strong and FIT for Life! (SEPT/OCT) Do want to be stronger, have better balance, more aerobic capacity? Then, join us at this fitness class. Although designed with adults 50+ in mind, adults of ANY AGE or ABILITY are welcome. Modifications will be given as needed for intensity and skill level. Class will consist of: cardio conditioning, strength training, balance training, stretching, and some neuroplasticity drills, all with the goal of helping you become stronger and fit for living life to the fullest. You don't need to be fit to join this program. You just need the desire to do something good for your body. Be Strong and Fit for Life! Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into before beginning class. Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate. BRING TO CLASS: 1. Small face/hand towel 2. a mat 3. water bottle, 4. a band or two (available for purchase from Bow Rec Office - $5 pair. Please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.)INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Improver Line Dance (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Wednesday-(SEPT/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Thursday September 4, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Meditation - Joyful Yoga and Meditation (SEPT-OCT) JOYFUL YOGA AND MEDITATIONLucia comes to you with great enthusiasm and knowledge in the areas of body, mind, and spirit. She will guide you in mindful gentle movement with a step by step instructions for seated and walking meditation, for a full relaxing body scan! Feel better, reduce stress, and enjoy life a little more.INSTRUCTOR: Lucia Cote, RYT
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Cardio Jam - Cardio Jam (SEPT/OCT) A mix of dance, kickboxing, and fitness variations all to your favorite songs under club lights. Multiple fitness levels will be shown to be sure you get the workout that is best for you. A class designed to rid you of the stresses that life can bring while discovering the joy of dance. No dance or kickboxing experience required. Join the fitness party!INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Friday September 5, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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Sunday September 7, 2025
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4:01 AM - 4:02 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPT 2025 - JUNE 2026) 10 Months DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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4:01 AM - 4:09 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPTEMBER 2025) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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Monday September 8, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Body Blast - Body Blast - (SEPT/OCT) Build your bones, strengthen, and stretch your muscles in this 60-minute strength training program. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, this class is right for you as modifications are always provided for various abilities. We use various types of equipment: bands, stability balls, tubing, steps, foam rollers, dumbbells, etc. Chairs are available to use for balance and for some exercises. Bring a mat, small hand towel or kitchen towel, water, and a pair of exercise bands. (Available for purchase at $5/pair). If purchasing, please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.) Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dance - (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga - Monday (SEPT/OCT) GENTLE YOGAOur Gentle Yoga class offers seated, standing, and reclining postural movement that encourage limberness and strength. Further, students practice mindfulness techniques for healing, relaxation, and immune support. Chair options are also covered. We'll incorporate pranayama (breathing practices) for its calming and invigorating benefits, and to unlock our bodies for maximum wellness and ease of movement. extremely relaxing, and all are welcome!INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Crochet - Crochet Critters - Session 1 "My name is Kristen Lewis. I have been crocheting for 9 years. I am a Bow resident and a vendor at the Bow Craft Fair. I am a registered crochet instructor and I would love to get more people interested in the craft. It's amazing what you can make with crochet! Looking forward to meeting you."BEGINNERDo you want to learn how to crochet? This beginner adult class will teach you the basic stitches: single, half double & double crochet. At the end of the program, you will have made either a hat or a scarf. Materials for the first two classes will be provided. The instructor will then let you know what type of yarn to buy for your hat or scarf.INTERMEDIATEBump your crochet skills to the next level with an intermediate class. In this class we will be making a Waffle Tote Bag. Pattern will be provided. Please bring a size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook and 8 oz. (2 skeins) of medium weight (size 4) acrylic yarn. CROCHET CRITTERSIn this class, students will learn the basics of crochet to make amigurumi (stuffed animals).These new skills will be used to make a little chick. All supplies included.Looking forward to crocheting with you!
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Monday-(SEP/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Tuesday September 9, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kayaking - Bow Kayak Club 2025 The Bow Parks & Recreation Adult Kayaking Club, called the Yakers, will meet every Tuesday from late May through the end of October, weather permitting. The club visits different rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout central New Hampshire. Departure is from the Bow Community building parking lot, carpooling as often as possible. The club is for adults only. To be a member, you must complete a Bow Parks & Rec registration/waiver form. (bownh.myrec.com). A schedule for the season's kayaking will be available in May. Our back-up day is Thursday. Cancellations are usually weather-related such as rain or high winds. After registering for the Kayak Club program, Install the TeamReach app on your Apple or Android device. TeamReach will be used to post the locations of the outings. There will be a set number available for each trip. Use the app to reserve your spot.Team Reach for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-your-team-app/id1101253705Team Reach for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app&hl=en_USCall the Bow Parks & Recreation office to obtain the PASSWORD for TeamReach. 603-223-3920
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Zumba - Zumba Fitness-Tuesday - (SEPT/OCT) A total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco, and merengue music feels more like a dance party than a workout, which is exactly what makes Zumba so popular. The Latin-inspired dance workout is one of the most popular group exercise classes in the world. INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Wednesday September 10, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Strong and FIT for Life! - Strong and FIT for Life! (SEPT/OCT) Do want to be stronger, have better balance, more aerobic capacity? Then, join us at this fitness class. Although designed with adults 50+ in mind, adults of ANY AGE or ABILITY are welcome. Modifications will be given as needed for intensity and skill level. Class will consist of: cardio conditioning, strength training, balance training, stretching, and some neuroplasticity drills, all with the goal of helping you become stronger and fit for living life to the fullest. You don't need to be fit to join this program. You just need the desire to do something good for your body. Be Strong and Fit for Life! Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into before beginning class. Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate. BRING TO CLASS: 1. Small face/hand towel 2. a mat 3. water bottle, 4. a band or two (available for purchase from Bow Rec Office - $5 pair. Please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.)INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Improver Line Dance (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Dance - Ages 3-5 Ballet/Tap/Jazz Dance Lessons Tap/Ballet/JazzThis 45 minute class is our way of introducing the basic elements of dance to this age group. We start with tap where your child will learn basic steps and rhythms. In the ballet segment, we focus on body placement and the correct terminology and also physical fitness along with Jazz movements.Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance Lessons - Age 5 to 7Students continue working on their basic skills of dance in tap, ballet and jazz. Class time consists of a warm up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.INSTRUCTOR: Concord Dance Academy
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Wednesday-(SEPT/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Thursday September 11, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Meditation - Joyful Yoga and Meditation (SEPT-OCT) JOYFUL YOGA AND MEDITATIONLucia comes to you with great enthusiasm and knowledge in the areas of body, mind, and spirit. She will guide you in mindful gentle movement with a step by step instructions for seated and walking meditation, for a full relaxing body scan! Feel better, reduce stress, and enjoy life a little more.INSTRUCTOR: Lucia Cote, RYT
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Cardio Jam - Cardio Jam (SEPT/OCT) A mix of dance, kickboxing, and fitness variations all to your favorite songs under club lights. Multiple fitness levels will be shown to be sure you get the workout that is best for you. A class designed to rid you of the stresses that life can bring while discovering the joy of dance. No dance or kickboxing experience required. Join the fitness party!INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Friday September 12, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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Sunday September 14, 2025
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4:01 AM - 4:02 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPT 2025 - JUNE 2026) 10 Months DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPTEMBER 2025) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Archery - Epic Family Archery Class - Session 1 (SEPT-OCT) Ages 8+ EPIC FAMILY ARCHERY CLASSFor those returning to class or if you are brand new, come and enjoy an age-old sport with family and friends. We will shoot different kinds of targets and do some scoring. Embrace the inner spirit of letting go of a string and popping a balloon, hitting a rope, shooting at a target face, and having some fun.AWESOME INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY CLASSWe will work on mindset, scoring, dealing with distractions, letting go of stress, and having fun, while bringing your skills to the next level! In week 4 of this course, we will be scoring in a fun tournament-style class.EPIC ARCHERY CAMPFeel the string leave your fingers and hear the pop of a balloon, or the sound as the arrow hits the rope or the target face on the target. Build skills, confidence and have fun during our 3-day camp using different targets and distances. Learn how archery has changed over thousands of years. Learn tips on how modern day athletes prepare for a big event. Form and safety are emphasized. All equipment is provided. Any other equipment must be inspected and approved by the Instructor. This camp will be held at the town Gazebo located across from the Community Building.INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Morris Level 4 NTS Archery Coach
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Archery - Intermediate - Session 1 (SEP/OCT) Ages 8+ EPIC FAMILY ARCHERY CLASSFor those returning to class or if you are brand new, come and enjoy an age-old sport with family and friends. We will shoot different kinds of targets and do some scoring. Embrace the inner spirit of letting go of a string and popping a balloon, hitting a rope, shooting at a target face, and having some fun.AWESOME INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY CLASSWe will work on mindset, scoring, dealing with distractions, letting go of stress, and having fun, while bringing your skills to the next level! In week 4 of this course, we will be scoring in a fun tournament-style class.EPIC ARCHERY CAMPFeel the string leave your fingers and hear the pop of a balloon, or the sound as the arrow hits the rope or the target face on the target. Build skills, confidence and have fun during our 3-day camp using different targets and distances. Learn how archery has changed over thousands of years. Learn tips on how modern day athletes prepare for a big event. Form and safety are emphasized. All equipment is provided. Any other equipment must be inspected and approved by the Instructor. This camp will be held at the town Gazebo located across from the Community Building.INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Morris Level 4 NTS Archery Coach
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Monday September 15, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Body Blast - Body Blast - (SEPT/OCT) Build your bones, strengthen, and stretch your muscles in this 60-minute strength training program. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, this class is right for you as modifications are always provided for various abilities. We use various types of equipment: bands, stability balls, tubing, steps, foam rollers, dumbbells, etc. Chairs are available to use for balance and for some exercises. Bring a mat, small hand towel or kitchen towel, water, and a pair of exercise bands. (Available for purchase at $5/pair). If purchasing, please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.) Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dance - (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga - Monday (SEPT/OCT) GENTLE YOGAOur Gentle Yoga class offers seated, standing, and reclining postural movement that encourage limberness and strength. Further, students practice mindfulness techniques for healing, relaxation, and immune support. Chair options are also covered. We'll incorporate pranayama (breathing practices) for its calming and invigorating benefits, and to unlock our bodies for maximum wellness and ease of movement. extremely relaxing, and all are welcome!INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Crochet - Crochet Critters - Session 1 "My name is Kristen Lewis. I have been crocheting for 9 years. I am a Bow resident and a vendor at the Bow Craft Fair. I am a registered crochet instructor and I would love to get more people interested in the craft. It's amazing what you can make with crochet! Looking forward to meeting you."BEGINNERDo you want to learn how to crochet? This beginner adult class will teach you the basic stitches: single, half double & double crochet. At the end of the program, you will have made either a hat or a scarf. Materials for the first two classes will be provided. The instructor will then let you know what type of yarn to buy for your hat or scarf.INTERMEDIATEBump your crochet skills to the next level with an intermediate class. In this class we will be making a Waffle Tote Bag. Pattern will be provided. Please bring a size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook and 8 oz. (2 skeins) of medium weight (size 4) acrylic yarn. CROCHET CRITTERSIn this class, students will learn the basics of crochet to make amigurumi (stuffed animals).These new skills will be used to make a little chick. All supplies included.Looking forward to crocheting with you!
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Monday-(SEP/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Tuesday September 16, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kayaking - Bow Kayak Club 2025 The Bow Parks & Recreation Adult Kayaking Club, called the Yakers, will meet every Tuesday from late May through the end of October, weather permitting. The club visits different rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout central New Hampshire. Departure is from the Bow Community building parking lot, carpooling as often as possible. The club is for adults only. To be a member, you must complete a Bow Parks & Rec registration/waiver form. (bownh.myrec.com). A schedule for the season's kayaking will be available in May. Our back-up day is Thursday. Cancellations are usually weather-related such as rain or high winds. After registering for the Kayak Club program, Install the TeamReach app on your Apple or Android device. TeamReach will be used to post the locations of the outings. There will be a set number available for each trip. Use the app to reserve your spot.Team Reach for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-your-team-app/id1101253705Team Reach for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app&hl=en_USCall the Bow Parks & Recreation office to obtain the PASSWORD for TeamReach. 603-223-3920
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Zumba - Zumba Fitness-Tuesday - (SEPT/OCT) A total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco, and merengue music feels more like a dance party than a workout, which is exactly what makes Zumba so popular. The Latin-inspired dance workout is one of the most popular group exercise classes in the world. INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Wednesday September 17, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Strong and FIT for Life! - Strong and FIT for Life! (SEPT/OCT) Do want to be stronger, have better balance, more aerobic capacity? Then, join us at this fitness class. Although designed with adults 50+ in mind, adults of ANY AGE or ABILITY are welcome. Modifications will be given as needed for intensity and skill level. Class will consist of: cardio conditioning, strength training, balance training, stretching, and some neuroplasticity drills, all with the goal of helping you become stronger and fit for living life to the fullest. You don't need to be fit to join this program. You just need the desire to do something good for your body. Be Strong and Fit for Life! Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into before beginning class. Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate. BRING TO CLASS: 1. Small face/hand towel 2. a mat 3. water bottle, 4. a band or two (available for purchase from Bow Rec Office - $5 pair. Please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.)INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Improver Line Dance (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Dance - Ages 3-5 Ballet/Tap/Jazz Dance Lessons Tap/Ballet/JazzThis 45 minute class is our way of introducing the basic elements of dance to this age group. We start with tap where your child will learn basic steps and rhythms. In the ballet segment, we focus on body placement and the correct terminology and also physical fitness along with Jazz movements.Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance Lessons - Age 5 to 7Students continue working on their basic skills of dance in tap, ballet and jazz. Class time consists of a warm up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.INSTRUCTOR: Concord Dance Academy
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Wednesday-(SEPT/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Thursday September 18, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Meditation - Joyful Yoga and Meditation (SEPT-OCT) JOYFUL YOGA AND MEDITATIONLucia comes to you with great enthusiasm and knowledge in the areas of body, mind, and spirit. She will guide you in mindful gentle movement with a step by step instructions for seated and walking meditation, for a full relaxing body scan! Feel better, reduce stress, and enjoy life a little more.INSTRUCTOR: Lucia Cote, RYT
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Cardio Jam - Cardio Jam (SEPT/OCT) A mix of dance, kickboxing, and fitness variations all to your favorite songs under club lights. Multiple fitness levels will be shown to be sure you get the workout that is best for you. A class designed to rid you of the stresses that life can bring while discovering the joy of dance. No dance or kickboxing experience required. Join the fitness party!INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Friday September 19, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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Sunday September 21, 2025
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4:01 AM - 4:02 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPT 2025 - JUNE 2026) 10 Months DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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4:01 AM - 4:09 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (OCTOBER 2025) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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4:01 AM - 4:09 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPTEMBER 2025) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Archery - Epic Family Archery Class - Session 1 (SEPT-OCT) Ages 8+ EPIC FAMILY ARCHERY CLASSFor those returning to class or if you are brand new, come and enjoy an age-old sport with family and friends. We will shoot different kinds of targets and do some scoring. Embrace the inner spirit of letting go of a string and popping a balloon, hitting a rope, shooting at a target face, and having some fun.AWESOME INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY CLASSWe will work on mindset, scoring, dealing with distractions, letting go of stress, and having fun, while bringing your skills to the next level! In week 4 of this course, we will be scoring in a fun tournament-style class.EPIC ARCHERY CAMPFeel the string leave your fingers and hear the pop of a balloon, or the sound as the arrow hits the rope or the target face on the target. Build skills, confidence and have fun during our 3-day camp using different targets and distances. Learn how archery has changed over thousands of years. Learn tips on how modern day athletes prepare for a big event. Form and safety are emphasized. All equipment is provided. Any other equipment must be inspected and approved by the Instructor. This camp will be held at the town Gazebo located across from the Community Building.INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Morris Level 4 NTS Archery Coach
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Archery - Intermediate - Session 1 (SEP/OCT) Ages 8+ EPIC FAMILY ARCHERY CLASSFor those returning to class or if you are brand new, come and enjoy an age-old sport with family and friends. We will shoot different kinds of targets and do some scoring. Embrace the inner spirit of letting go of a string and popping a balloon, hitting a rope, shooting at a target face, and having some fun.AWESOME INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY CLASSWe will work on mindset, scoring, dealing with distractions, letting go of stress, and having fun, while bringing your skills to the next level! In week 4 of this course, we will be scoring in a fun tournament-style class.EPIC ARCHERY CAMPFeel the string leave your fingers and hear the pop of a balloon, or the sound as the arrow hits the rope or the target face on the target. Build skills, confidence and have fun during our 3-day camp using different targets and distances. Learn how archery has changed over thousands of years. Learn tips on how modern day athletes prepare for a big event. Form and safety are emphasized. All equipment is provided. Any other equipment must be inspected and approved by the Instructor. This camp will be held at the town Gazebo located across from the Community Building.INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Morris Level 4 NTS Archery Coach
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Monday September 22, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Body Blast - Body Blast - (SEPT/OCT) Build your bones, strengthen, and stretch your muscles in this 60-minute strength training program. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, this class is right for you as modifications are always provided for various abilities. We use various types of equipment: bands, stability balls, tubing, steps, foam rollers, dumbbells, etc. Chairs are available to use for balance and for some exercises. Bring a mat, small hand towel or kitchen towel, water, and a pair of exercise bands. (Available for purchase at $5/pair). If purchasing, please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.) Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dance - (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga - Monday (SEPT/OCT) GENTLE YOGAOur Gentle Yoga class offers seated, standing, and reclining postural movement that encourage limberness and strength. Further, students practice mindfulness techniques for healing, relaxation, and immune support. Chair options are also covered. We'll incorporate pranayama (breathing practices) for its calming and invigorating benefits, and to unlock our bodies for maximum wellness and ease of movement. extremely relaxing, and all are welcome!INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Crochet - Crochet Critters - Session 1 "My name is Kristen Lewis. I have been crocheting for 9 years. I am a Bow resident and a vendor at the Bow Craft Fair. I am a registered crochet instructor and I would love to get more people interested in the craft. It's amazing what you can make with crochet! Looking forward to meeting you."BEGINNERDo you want to learn how to crochet? This beginner adult class will teach you the basic stitches: single, half double & double crochet. At the end of the program, you will have made either a hat or a scarf. Materials for the first two classes will be provided. The instructor will then let you know what type of yarn to buy for your hat or scarf.INTERMEDIATEBump your crochet skills to the next level with an intermediate class. In this class we will be making a Waffle Tote Bag. Pattern will be provided. Please bring a size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook and 8 oz. (2 skeins) of medium weight (size 4) acrylic yarn. CROCHET CRITTERSIn this class, students will learn the basics of crochet to make amigurumi (stuffed animals).These new skills will be used to make a little chick. All supplies included.Looking forward to crocheting with you!
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Monday-(SEP/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Tuesday September 23, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kayaking - Bow Kayak Club 2025 The Bow Parks & Recreation Adult Kayaking Club, called the Yakers, will meet every Tuesday from late May through the end of October, weather permitting. The club visits different rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout central New Hampshire. Departure is from the Bow Community building parking lot, carpooling as often as possible. The club is for adults only. To be a member, you must complete a Bow Parks & Rec registration/waiver form. (bownh.myrec.com). A schedule for the season's kayaking will be available in May. Our back-up day is Thursday. Cancellations are usually weather-related such as rain or high winds. After registering for the Kayak Club program, Install the TeamReach app on your Apple or Android device. TeamReach will be used to post the locations of the outings. There will be a set number available for each trip. Use the app to reserve your spot.Team Reach for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-your-team-app/id1101253705Team Reach for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app&hl=en_USCall the Bow Parks & Recreation office to obtain the PASSWORD for TeamReach. 603-223-3920
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Zumba - Zumba Fitness-Tuesday - (SEPT/OCT) A total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco, and merengue music feels more like a dance party than a workout, which is exactly what makes Zumba so popular. The Latin-inspired dance workout is one of the most popular group exercise classes in the world. INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Wednesday September 24, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Strong and FIT for Life! - Strong and FIT for Life! (SEPT/OCT) Do want to be stronger, have better balance, more aerobic capacity? Then, join us at this fitness class. Although designed with adults 50+ in mind, adults of ANY AGE or ABILITY are welcome. Modifications will be given as needed for intensity and skill level. Class will consist of: cardio conditioning, strength training, balance training, stretching, and some neuroplasticity drills, all with the goal of helping you become stronger and fit for living life to the fullest. You don't need to be fit to join this program. You just need the desire to do something good for your body. Be Strong and Fit for Life! Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into before beginning class. Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate. BRING TO CLASS: 1. Small face/hand towel 2. a mat 3. water bottle, 4. a band or two (available for purchase from Bow Rec Office - $5 pair. Please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.)INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Improver Line Dance (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Dance - Ages 3-5 Ballet/Tap/Jazz Dance Lessons Tap/Ballet/JazzThis 45 minute class is our way of introducing the basic elements of dance to this age group. We start with tap where your child will learn basic steps and rhythms. In the ballet segment, we focus on body placement and the correct terminology and also physical fitness along with Jazz movements.Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance Lessons - Age 5 to 7Students continue working on their basic skills of dance in tap, ballet and jazz. Class time consists of a warm up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.INSTRUCTOR: Concord Dance Academy
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Wednesday-(SEPT/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Thursday September 25, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Cardio Jam - Cardio Jam (SEPT/OCT) A mix of dance, kickboxing, and fitness variations all to your favorite songs under club lights. Multiple fitness levels will be shown to be sure you get the workout that is best for you. A class designed to rid you of the stresses that life can bring while discovering the joy of dance. No dance or kickboxing experience required. Join the fitness party!INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Friday September 26, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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Sunday September 28, 2025
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4:01 AM - 4:02 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPT 2025 - JUNE 2026) 10 Months DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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4:01 AM - 4:09 AM
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (OCTOBER 2025) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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PickleBall - Non-Resident Monthly Unlimited Play (SEPTEMBER 2025) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Archery - Epic Family Archery Class - Session 1 (SEPT-OCT) Ages 8+ EPIC FAMILY ARCHERY CLASSFor those returning to class or if you are brand new, come and enjoy an age-old sport with family and friends. We will shoot different kinds of targets and do some scoring. Embrace the inner spirit of letting go of a string and popping a balloon, hitting a rope, shooting at a target face, and having some fun.AWESOME INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY CLASSWe will work on mindset, scoring, dealing with distractions, letting go of stress, and having fun, while bringing your skills to the next level! In week 4 of this course, we will be scoring in a fun tournament-style class.EPIC ARCHERY CAMPFeel the string leave your fingers and hear the pop of a balloon, or the sound as the arrow hits the rope or the target face on the target. Build skills, confidence and have fun during our 3-day camp using different targets and distances. Learn how archery has changed over thousands of years. Learn tips on how modern day athletes prepare for a big event. Form and safety are emphasized. All equipment is provided. Any other equipment must be inspected and approved by the Instructor. This camp will be held at the town Gazebo located across from the Community Building.INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Morris Level 4 NTS Archery Coach
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Archery - Intermediate - Session 1 (SEP/OCT) Ages 8+ EPIC FAMILY ARCHERY CLASSFor those returning to class or if you are brand new, come and enjoy an age-old sport with family and friends. We will shoot different kinds of targets and do some scoring. Embrace the inner spirit of letting go of a string and popping a balloon, hitting a rope, shooting at a target face, and having some fun.AWESOME INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY CLASSWe will work on mindset, scoring, dealing with distractions, letting go of stress, and having fun, while bringing your skills to the next level! In week 4 of this course, we will be scoring in a fun tournament-style class.EPIC ARCHERY CAMPFeel the string leave your fingers and hear the pop of a balloon, or the sound as the arrow hits the rope or the target face on the target. Build skills, confidence and have fun during our 3-day camp using different targets and distances. Learn how archery has changed over thousands of years. Learn tips on how modern day athletes prepare for a big event. Form and safety are emphasized. All equipment is provided. Any other equipment must be inspected and approved by the Instructor. This camp will be held at the town Gazebo located across from the Community Building.INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Morris Level 4 NTS Archery Coach
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Monday September 29, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Body Blast - Body Blast - (SEPT/OCT) Build your bones, strengthen, and stretch your muscles in this 60-minute strength training program. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, this class is right for you as modifications are always provided for various abilities. We use various types of equipment: bands, stability balls, tubing, steps, foam rollers, dumbbells, etc. Chairs are available to use for balance and for some exercises. Bring a mat, small hand towel or kitchen towel, water, and a pair of exercise bands. (Available for purchase at $5/pair). If purchasing, please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.) Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dance - (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga - Monday (SEPT/OCT) GENTLE YOGAOur Gentle Yoga class offers seated, standing, and reclining postural movement that encourage limberness and strength. Further, students practice mindfulness techniques for healing, relaxation, and immune support. Chair options are also covered. We'll incorporate pranayama (breathing practices) for its calming and invigorating benefits, and to unlock our bodies for maximum wellness and ease of movement. extremely relaxing, and all are welcome!INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Crochet - Crochet Critters - Session 1 "My name is Kristen Lewis. I have been crocheting for 9 years. I am a Bow resident and a vendor at the Bow Craft Fair. I am a registered crochet instructor and I would love to get more people interested in the craft. It's amazing what you can make with crochet! Looking forward to meeting you."BEGINNERDo you want to learn how to crochet? This beginner adult class will teach you the basic stitches: single, half double & double crochet. At the end of the program, you will have made either a hat or a scarf. Materials for the first two classes will be provided. The instructor will then let you know what type of yarn to buy for your hat or scarf.INTERMEDIATEBump your crochet skills to the next level with an intermediate class. In this class we will be making a Waffle Tote Bag. Pattern will be provided. Please bring a size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook and 8 oz. (2 skeins) of medium weight (size 4) acrylic yarn. CROCHET CRITTERSIn this class, students will learn the basics of crochet to make amigurumi (stuffed animals).These new skills will be used to make a little chick. All supplies included.Looking forward to crocheting with you!
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Monday-(SEP/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Tuesday September 30, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kayaking - Bow Kayak Club 2025 The Bow Parks & Recreation Adult Kayaking Club, called the Yakers, will meet every Tuesday from late May through the end of October, weather permitting. The club visits different rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout central New Hampshire. Departure is from the Bow Community building parking lot, carpooling as often as possible. The club is for adults only. To be a member, you must complete a Bow Parks & Rec registration/waiver form. (bownh.myrec.com). A schedule for the season's kayaking will be available in May. Our back-up day is Thursday. Cancellations are usually weather-related such as rain or high winds. After registering for the Kayak Club program, Install the TeamReach app on your Apple or Android device. TeamReach will be used to post the locations of the outings. There will be a set number available for each trip. Use the app to reserve your spot.Team Reach for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-your-team-app/id1101253705Team Reach for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app&hl=en_USCall the Bow Parks & Recreation office to obtain the PASSWORD for TeamReach. 603-223-3920
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Zumba - Zumba Fitness-Tuesday - (SEPT/OCT) A total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco, and merengue music feels more like a dance party than a workout, which is exactly what makes Zumba so popular. The Latin-inspired dance workout is one of the most popular group exercise classes in the world. INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Wednesday October 1, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Strong and FIT for Life! - Strong and FIT for Life! (SEPT/OCT) Do want to be stronger, have better balance, more aerobic capacity? Then, join us at this fitness class. Although designed with adults 50+ in mind, adults of ANY AGE or ABILITY are welcome. Modifications will be given as needed for intensity and skill level. Class will consist of: cardio conditioning, strength training, balance training, stretching, and some neuroplasticity drills, all with the goal of helping you become stronger and fit for living life to the fullest. You don't need to be fit to join this program. You just need the desire to do something good for your body. Be Strong and Fit for Life! Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into before beginning class. Anyone 60 or older or with a health risk will need a doctor's note to participate. BRING TO CLASS: 1. Small face/hand towel 2. a mat 3. water bottle, 4. a band or two (available for purchase from Bow Rec Office - $5 pair. Please state novice, beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.)INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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9:45 AM - 11:10 AM
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Line Dancing - Improver Line Dance (SEPT/OCT) BEGINNER LINE DANCEWhether you are an experienced or first-time line dancer, join us and you'll soon be doing jazz boxes, mambos, shuffles, and more as this class will include dances for everyone from novice to experienced beginners. We have fun dancing to various types of music from artists like Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, and many more. It's a fun way to add movement in to your day. We have a great time dancing, messing up, and laughing. Feel free to take a break whenever you'd like. Bring a snack if you wish and water; wear comfortable clothing and bring dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over the ball of your foot to make turns easier if you wish. Please change from your street shoes to your dance shoes before class. Come join the fun! Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's note to participate.IMPROVER LINE DANCEAre you an experienced beginner line dancer who's thought about trying dances that are a bit more challenging? If so, why not try this higher beginner/improver level class. As with the Beginner class, you will learn parts of a dance first which will be practiced on the four walls; and then we will put them altogether. This program offers a bit more challenge and a whole lot of fun. Bring water and a snack if you like; wear comfortable clothing and bring clean, dry, smooth-soled shoes. For sneakers, bring a pair of old athletic socks that can be cut up and worn over ball of foot to make turns easier if you wish. (Please bring your dance shoes with you and change out of your street shoes once inside.) "Can't wait to see you at class!" Anyone with a serious health risk will need a doctor's permission note to participate.INSTRUCTOR: Michele Vecchione
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Dance - Ages 3-5 Ballet/Tap/Jazz Dance Lessons Tap/Ballet/JazzThis 45 minute class is our way of introducing the basic elements of dance to this age group. We start with tap where your child will learn basic steps and rhythms. In the ballet segment, we focus on body placement and the correct terminology and also physical fitness along with Jazz movements.Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance Lessons - Age 5 to 7Students continue working on their basic skills of dance in tap, ballet and jazz. Class time consists of a warm up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.INSTRUCTOR: Concord Dance Academy
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoga - Yoga PM -Wednesday-(SEPT/OCT) YOGA FITNESSOur yoga practice meets you where you are, and we'll explore beginning to more experienced modifications from Kripalu Yoga. Expect mindfulness practices for healing and boosting immunity. We will stretch, strengthen, and balance our bodies with additional focus on mindful breathing, relaxation and meditative presence -- bringing you to ease of movement, and a sense of deep peace.INSTRUCTOR: Jim Readey
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Thursday October 2, 2025
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5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Morning Power Hour - Morning Power Hour - (SEPT/OCT) Morning Power Hour is a complete lifting class aimed at building strength, balance, & improving overall health. We do 2 full-body strengthening classes each week focused on resistance training with weights, core strengthening & we touch on some nutrition topics as well. Participants can expect to learn, & build functional strength which will help to improve your health as well as overall quality of life. INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS PROCTOR
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Meditation - Joyful Yoga and Meditation (SEPT-OCT) JOYFUL YOGA AND MEDITATIONLucia comes to you with great enthusiasm and knowledge in the areas of body, mind, and spirit. She will guide you in mindful gentle movement with a step by step instructions for seated and walking meditation, for a full relaxing body scan! Feel better, reduce stress, and enjoy life a little more.INSTRUCTOR: Lucia Cote, RYT
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Cardio Jam - Cardio Jam (SEPT/OCT) A mix of dance, kickboxing, and fitness variations all to your favorite songs under club lights. Multiple fitness levels will be shown to be sure you get the workout that is best for you. A class designed to rid you of the stresses that life can bring while discovering the joy of dance. No dance or kickboxing experience required. Join the fitness party!INSTRUCTOR: Tracey Beaulieu
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Friday October 3, 2025
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7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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PickleBall - Annual Club Membership Fee - Residents/Non-Residents (Sept 2025 - June 2026) DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?? Please join the Bow Parks & Recreation Pickleball Club. Players must have taken an introduction class prior to playing with the club. Participants will need to have a Bow Recreation Online Account. Which can be created here. If you have registered for programs with us in the past, you may already have an account. Try logging in with the email address that we might have on file. Also, try resetting your password. Membership dues for all players(Resident and Non-Resident) consist of a yearly fee of $10.00. In addition to the membership dues, Non-Bow residents) will be asked to pay $10 per month for unlimited play. New players, after creating a MyRec household account and having paid the required fees you will be invited to join our Team Reach. This phone app is how the club communicates. It is how you reserve a spot and see/make any changes for a session. Each session has a maximum number of spots available. Team Reach is vital to the smooth running of the club program.INTRO TO PICKLEBALLLooking to start a new sport? Why not learn to play Pickleball. This 2 day class introduces students to the sport of Pickleball. Using game-based learning, students learn how to play, score, and work on the strokes of dinking, serve/return or serve, volley, and 3rd shot drop (offering an introduction to this shot). The second class will focus on practicing the common strokes of dinking, serve/return of serve, and volley. This allows the player to gain experience with actual play time and "coaching" during play allowing students to gain confidence in playing the gameSERVE/RETURN OF SERVE CLASSThe serve is the pickleball stroke used to begin the game. This class offers a discussion of proper serving techniques and rules related to serving.Each student will have an opportunity to:-practice serve and return of serve-discuss their serve and receive suggestions to improve their individual serve and return of serve-practice serving/return of serve through drillsClass will conclude with coached doubles play.COACH DOUBLE CLASSLooking to improve your Pickleball game? Looking for some help on your serve or shots? Our Pickleball coach Joan Major isoffering Coached Doubles.She will offer:Discussion during live play offers an opportunity to:-Gain new perspectives about player court positioning, shot selection, net play, body mechanics, strategy topics.-Learn about your individual personal play style, with the goal of improving and being more effective/efficient on court.-Take away personalized feedback as we all continue to improve our play.Live play and point analysis makes learning fun!BACKHAND SHOT CLASSHitting to your opponent’s backhand is a great strategy because it can make them hit a more difficult shot. Typically, an opponent’s backhand can be a weaker shot for them to hit the ball back to you.This class offers:-a review of proper backhand stroke mechanics-many different practice drills offering the opportunity to concentrate on hitting to your opponent’s backhand..-time to concentrate and focus on the backhand strokeClass includes play and “coached” doubles play advice.3RD SHOT DROP CLASSThe 3rd shot drop is one of the more difficult shots in pickleball. It is an essential shot to bring your game to the next level.This class offers a discussion on how to:-learn the proper technique to hit a 3rd shot drop-hit effective 3rd shot drops, incorporating strategy with the 3rd shot dropDrills offer the opportunity to practice these concepts.Class will conclude with coached doubles play.INSTRUCTOR: JOAN MAJOR, USA Certified Pickleball CoachPICKLEBALL FOUNDATIONAL FITNESSThis program will help you learn how to create a foundation of fitness specific to pickleball to help prevent injuries and keep our play strong and safe. We will include some cardio, strength training, stretching, agility, and more. By the end of this program, you will have a good knowledge base to continue your fitness for pickleball. This program will not include learning the rules. We will, however, use a pickleball paddle for some movements; so please bring your paddle to class along with clean, dry shoes to change into before class. Also, bring a notebook and pen, a mat, water bottle, and small hand or kitchen towel, and your questions. Participants age 75 or older or those who have a serious health issue will need a Doctor's note in order to participate.INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE VECCHIONE
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