Adult Classes, Programs & Activities

Recreation & Leisure Opportunities for Adults ages 18 & older

Continue to learn, value time, and enrich yourself—mind, body and soul. Email jvosters@dublin.oh.us to receive a monthly e-newsletter for adult program opportunities.

Enrich at the DCRC

Adult Beginner Ceramics: This beginner level, instructor-led program involves skill learning to build ceramic works by hand. Techniques in decoration, glazing, and kiln firing also included. All supplies and materials included. No outside work or materials permitted. (Intermediate level also available)

• Register now: Tuesdays | April 13 – May 25 | 6-8:30 p.m.

 

Ceramics Pit Firing Workshop: Learn one of the original firing processes in ceramics. Experiment with different coloring techniques, build an outdoor kiln, and learn four types of firing. Participants should bring their own bisque ware ceramic work for this workshop. Instructor notifies participants of pick-up of final ceramic pieces the week following the program. This workshop meets outside in the overflow parking lot across from the DCRC.

• Register now: Sunday | May 23 | 9 a.m. – noon

 

Fit for Golf:  The start of golf season is rapidly approaching and it is time to begin tuning up your body. This 4-part series focuses on balance, body joint mobility, core strengthening and flexibility. Keep the most commonly tight muscle groups loose for the start of golf season. Preparing your body will positively affect your early scores and decrease the chance of injury.

• Register now: Tuesdays | April 6 – 27 | 1-2 p.m.

 

In Motion with Mary:  A fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other degenerative diseases by optimizing their physical function and helping to delay the progression of symptoms. This is a mixed level group focusing on balance, core strength, walking, voice and coordination exercises with moderate heart rate elevation.

• Register now: Fridays | April 16 – May 21 | 1:30-2:15 p.m.

 

Scene Study 101:  This fun acting class allows each participant to be a true collaborator while investigating the roller coaster of human relationships. Work with different scene partners to bring a story to life and take the next step to hone your skills as a performer. A wonderful opportunity for new and experienced actors.

• Register now: Sundays | April 11 – May 9 | 2-3:30 p.m.

 

Badminton League:  For league questions and interest, please email Derek Lee at ckdlee88@gmail.com.

Spring session leagues are held on Thursday & Sunday evenings, meet for 10 weeks, are co-ed leagues, and divided into A,B, & C skill levels. Due to current safety protocol, there is a limit on total number of players permitted each league time/session. Registration in a league night confirms play ability for the entire 10-week session. No refunds available once league play begins.

Explore Your Parks

Hide & Seek in Coffman Park: Dublin Recreation Services staff are hiding throughout Coffman Park. Locate our smiling faces and scan the QR code to find out who we are and what we do at the DCRC. Write down your answers but don’t tell anyone else where we are…it’s a secret! Submit your final guesses online for a chance to win a prize.  Now, close your eyes, count to ten…and go!

When: April 3-18, 2021
Where: Coffman Park
Time: During park hours (sunrise to sunset)
Cost: Free to participate (register online to receive necessary program updates)

 

Make It/Take It at Kaltenbach Park: Join us each month for some fun adults & crafts! All supplies and materials included. Advanced registration required to maintain safety protocol. Our spring programs offer both day and evening session times so everyone has a chance to join in! In April, be a kid again while creating with fuse beads, finger paints, and sand. In May, we make memories by designing a scrapbook that you can keep for yourself, or give as a gift.

• Register now: Wednesday | April 14 | Be a Kid Again | 11 a.m.-noon, or 6-7 p.m.
• Register now: Wednesday | May 5 | Scrapbook Memories | 11 a.m.-noon, or 6-7 p.m.

 

Hoopfitness…Movement w/a Twist:  Looking for some FUN and want to feel like a kid again? Then try Hoopfitness…Movement w/a Twist! This high-energy, active program is an amazing way to express yourself, move your body, and feel free. For those who think they can’t hula-hoop…here is your challenge! Boost the fun factor in your life and try this program at Kaltenbach Park. Give Tasya five minutes and she WILL have you hooping!

• Register now: Thursdays | April 22 – May 20 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

Spring Hike Series:  Ready to get outdoors this spring and explore YOUR Dublin Parks? Join us each month for fun, fitness, and fellowship during a 2-3 mile hike at one of Dublin’s community area parks (weather permitting). Each month provides an opportunity to explore, learn, and actively engage in nature at a different Dublin park. Advanced registration required to maintain safety protocol. This program is for participants 18+yrs of age.

• Register now: Saturday | April 17 | Indian Run Falls Park | 10-11 a.m.
• Register now: Saturday | May 15 | Thaddeus Kosciuszko Park | 10-11 a.m.

 

Twilight Trek:  Join Barbara Ray for an evening hike through one of our fabulous Dublin parks this spring and summer (weather permitting). Each trek provides an opportunity to explore, learn, and actively experience sights and sounds of nature you don’t normally notice during the daytime. Depending on the trek, you get to experience something different every time! Advanced registration required to maintain safety protocol. This program is for participants 18+yrs of age.

• Register now: Thursday | April 22 | Dublin Kiwanis Park | 7-8 p.m.

 

Park Hunt Bike Bingo: We are kicking off our park hunt in May with a twist…you need a bike to participate! Celebrate National Bike Month by participating in our Park Hunt Bike Bingo…it is easy and free and open to EVERYONE!

When: May 1-31, 2021
Where: Dublin parks identified on the bingo cards sent to participants once registered
Time: During park hours (sunrise to sunset)
Cost: Free to participate (register online to receive necessary program updates)

 

Pedal to the Park: City of Dublin Bike Ambassadors lead a group of riders to a specific park destination each month, break for a few minutes, and return back to the starting point at the Dublin Recreation Center. All excursions are beginner-friendly and only require moderate levels of physical activity. Advanced registration is required to maintain safety protocol.

May destination: M.L. ‘Red’ Trabue Nature Preserve, 6500 Post Road. 3.78* mile round trip.

*total miles provided for best estimate.

• Register now: Wednesday | May 12 | 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Ages 18 & up
• Register now: Wednesday | May 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | All ages welcome

 

Engage Virtually

Virtual opportunities meet online. Registered participants receive an online link to connect prior to the program start.

Japanese Language Training 1: Japanese Language Training 1 is a beginner level course for language learning offered by Snowy Tree Translation & Education Collaboration LLC. This virtual connections course includes structured framework focused on clear learning objectives, consistent content, and the opportunity to acquire, develop, and refine applicable skills in a positive, encouraging environment. All program content and materials provided online by the instructor.

• Register now: Tuesdays | April 13 – May 11 | 7:30-8:40 p.m.

 

Japanese Language Training 2: Japanese Language Training 2 is the next level series for language learning offered by Snowy Tree Translation & Education Collaboration LLC. Participant pronunciation is monitored as well as utilization of learning grammatical content. All program content and materials provided online by the instructor.

• Register now: Tuesdays | April 13 – May 11 | 5:50-7 p.m.

 

Virtual Photography Workshop: Learn all about camera gear, appropriate settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO), various shooting tips and techniques to help you take amazing photographs in this virtual connection program. Make sure to have your cameras available to refer and ask questions. Once registered, participants receive the Zoom meeting information.

• Register now: Thursdays | April 8 & 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Register now: Thursdays | May 20 & 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

Virtual Landscape Photography: Join Jeff on a journey toward “seeing” photographically utilizing the basics of landscape composition. This virtual connections program includes information on the “Rule of Thirds”, use of leading lines, framings, patterns, perspective, various shooting tips and techniques to help you take amazing landscape photographs. Make sure to have your cameras available to refer and ask questions. Once registered, participants receive the Zoom meeting information.

• Register now: Tuesdays | May 4 & 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

The Best Defense: Virtual Conversations w/WTFD:  Join the virtual conversation with staff at the Washington Township Fire Department, as they discuss important safety topics each month. These virtual conversations are free to participate with advanced registration required. Once registered, participants receive the Zoom meeting information.

• Register now: Signs & Symptoms of Cardiac Distress | Tuesday | April 20 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Register now: Emergency Preparedness | Tuesday | May 11 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Register now: Home Fire Safety | Wednesday | June 9 | 2 – 3 p.m.

 

Program Partnerships

Adult Divot League: This popular 12-week program provides a half hour of professional instruction each week, followed by up to nine (9) holes of golf with cart access. Open to both new and skilled players, learn and improve your game in this group instruction setting. Participants are required to bring their own clubs. Additional golf equipment and materials provided by the Safari Golf Club.

• Register now: Mondays | May 3 – July 26 | 6-8 p.m.
• Register now: Wednesdays | May 5 – July 21 | 6-8 p.m.

 

We Want to Hear From You

Program planning is ongoing at the DCRC, and as we look ahead to best serve you through recreation and leisure program opportunities – we want to hear from you!

We have created an online survey to obtain community feedback to support the foundation for the future of our Adult Recreation & Leisure Programming. Your feedback is vital, fully valued, and helps us in the betterment of our program offerings. This survey should take no more than five minutes to complete.

Click here to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/68M38C9

Contact Us

Jennifer Vosters, Adult Recreation Program Supervisor
jvosters@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4571

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