By Heather Chapman

Pretty much everyone loves fall. Perfect weather, cozy bonfires, tasty treats, beautiful scenery, Halloween, Thanksgiving; seriously, what is not to love? Well, fall is just around the corner and a new season is just beginning.

By now, everyone should be getting back into a routine with the kids back in school and the summer nights quickly getting darker. The movie series is wrapping up with one last movie for the summer. Join us on Friday, September 20 in Harmon Park for our featured presentation, “Migration,” rated PG. The movie will begin at dusk. Arrive early to visit vendor booths, tasty food trucks, and the first 100 people receive a free goody bag.

We are kicking off our last season of programming in our current building! We are excited to bring our current programs to our new building and start working on adding more in 2025!

In the meantime, we already have so much to offer. I am not sure if you have ever tried our Barre class, but you should! It works out so many muscles and improves your flexibility. It is a combination of Yoga and Ballet, as there is some floor stretches along with ballet bar poses. The best part about our class is that you do not have to be a member of a gym or studio, and you can pay as you go! Classes are affordable, and the camaraderie is just a bonus.

If you keep up with your steps each day than try our Xtreme Hip Hop Step class. This upbeat and energetic, beginner friendly class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn fun and dynamic hip hop steps. Our experienced instructor will guide you through an easy-to-follow routine that combines basic hip hop moves with step aerobics. You will get your heart rate up, improve your coordination, and have a blast as you dance to the latest hip hop hits! No experience required.

Are your kids looking to improve their volleyball skills before trying out for a team? Our Youth Volleyball clinics are perfect for learning the basics of passing, serving, and hitting, while making new friends and getting comfortable on the court. We will mix it up with games, drills, and plenty of encouragement to boost your confidence. Whether you have never touched a volleyball, or you are still getting the hang of it, this clinic is all about learning and having a blast on the court!

Zumba is a class that is designed to meet new people while sweating. This class teaches different styles of dance while at same time having fun! A workout will be a mix of low to high intensity styles with calorie burning and dance fitness party.

To see a full list of all that we have to offer, visit our website to register for our youth, adult, senior, and adaptive programs!

We are making progress; the new recreation building is at 90% complete! Inside they are installing the floor in the dual court and fitness room. The walking track is fully completed, and the color combo is perfect! We are in the process of final cleaning, which includes touch up painting and cleaning mirrors and windows. There is power testing on the schedule for next week. On the exterior of the building the landscaping is done, therefore, we can now begin paving the parking lot. The sign is up on the building and things are finally lining up. Once completed and staff begin to move in, we will spend the next few months organizing calendars, rooms, and offices. We plan to open and welcome everyone in January of 2025! Stay on the lookout in the next few months for a Grand Opening set to be planned in December.

Last month, we closed out a chapter of our summer camp program for the last time in our current building. We max out every year with fun and have enjoyed seeing so many old and new faces each summer. As we sent them off to enjoy their current school year, we are thrilled for them to return next year in our new building!! It will be a huge transition, but the space has been desperately needed for some time. We expect all our programs to grow in 2025 and we look forward to serving the Town of Kernersville!