The Recreation Ministry at Westside exists to reach our community for Christ through fun and fellowship while creating opportunities for real relationships to begin.
Recreation Ministry Questions?
Contact:
Phone: 772.461.7828
Adult Basketball
Runs: January 9 - March 26
When: Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Westside Life Center Gym
Cost: $20 Registration and $10 for jersey.
Dust off those old gym shoes and get into action with us as we sharpen our BB skills!
Men's Softball
Runs: January 24 - May 1
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:15PM
Where: Sand Hill Crane Park, PSL
Who: Men 18+
Cost: $55 registration and team shirt
It's competitive. It's fun. It's a night out. It's a guy thing. Come on! Try anything once! Weside joins the local softball league and want you to be a part of it!
Co-ed Softball
Runs: January 27 - May 11
When: Fridays 6:15PM
Where: Sand Hill Crane Park, PSL
Who: Co-Ed 18+
Cost: $55 registration and team shirt
Once a week, get out those bats and put them to good use! Come be a part of Softball. You'll be glad you did!
Senior Fitness
Runs: January 9 - March 28
When: Mondays & Thursdays 1-2PM
Where: Life Center Weight Room
Who: Co-Ed age 55+
Cost: None
Senior Fitness consists of low impact aerobic and circuit (weight) training with proper warm up and cool down stretching. Put this under the category of, "try anything once!" And trust us, you'll be hooked after you do!
Chair Aerobics
Runs: January 23 - March 26
When: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 AM
Where: Life Center Room 404
Who: Co-ed 55+
Cost: One time cost $10.00
Chair aerobics involves stretching and breathing exercises for healthy living.
Ladies Workout
Runs: January 10 - March 29
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-8PM
Where: Life Center Room 401
Who: Ladies 18+
Cost: One time cost $10.00
It's time, ladies! Let's get together and cheer each other on to reach our goals! This video-driven workout uses stretching, plyometrics, low-weight reps and high-impact aerobics! This is just the energy source for which you've been looking!
Open Tennis Training
Runs: February 2 - February 23
When: Thursdays 6-8PM
Where: Westside Tennis Courts
Who: 6th grade - adult
Cost: $10.00
Join us for some basic tennis instruction as we prepare for friendly club competition.
Tennis Club
Runs: March 1 - May 31
When: Thursdays 6-8PM
Where: Westside Tennis Courts
Who: 6th grade - adult
Cost: None
Join us for some friendly competition!
Okeechobee Bike Trail
Runs: March 3 - May 19
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month; 9-11AM
Where: Meet at the parking lot west of the Pilot Station at Highway 70 & Kings Highway at 8:45 AM
Who: Families & Friends
Cost: None
Come and enjoy a leisurely bike ride up 70 toward Okeechobee on the new bike trail. Ride out an hour and then back and enjoy the true Florida nature experience.
Redneck Aerobics
Runs: January 13 - March 23
When: 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month; 7-8PM
Where: Life Center Gym
Who: Families (ages 6+ - no childcare provided)
Cost: One time cost $10
Redneck Aerobics has very little to do with your pickup truck, but it is guaranteed to help get you where you want to go! This low-impace aerobic exercise implements the art of line dancing into the workout. This is for Cowboys and Cowgirls! Classes are taught by Pat West and Jean Alley.
Non Recreation Opportunities
Crop Paper Scissors Night
When: 1st Friday of each month 6-11PM
Where: Life Center Cafeteria
Who: Scrapbookers & Crafters (Childcare not provided, suggested ages 12 & up)
Cost: none
Give Aways & Gift baskets along with some sweet tea and coffee! Plenty to keep you up all night! Come when you can, leave when you have to! Enjoy these open nights of crafting with bright light and big tables. Bring your supplies and snacks, we'll provide the coffee and sweet tea to fuel you for an evening of creating memories!
Computer Basics
Runs: January 12 - February 16
When: Thursdays 9-11 AM
Who: Adults
Where: Life Center Game Room
Cost: $10
Computer Basics is designed to teach basic skills to the computer challenged. Learn tasks such as preparing simple word documents, setting up e-mail accounts and how to navigate the internet.
Children Story and Activity Time
Beginning: January 4
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month: 9:30-11:30 AM
Who: Infants+ accompanied by their parent or grandparent.
Where: Sanctuary Building for Story Time then to the Life Center Gym for activities
Cost: None
StoryTime and ActivityTime have several centers such as reading, crafts and games for children to enjoy and develop social skills with one another. This is the perfect Mommy & Me event for your week!
Weight Loss Zone
Beginning: January 10
When: Tuesdays 6-7PM
Who: Adults desiring healthy change
Where: Life Center, room #405
Cost: $35
Come shed those pounds and look good for the spring! Bea a part of Mass-reduction! Cash prizes for the 3 biggest losers!
Spanish as a Second Language
Beginning: January 19
When: Thursdays 6-8PM
Who: Adults
Where: Life Center, room #406
Cost: $15 plus $8.50 for book
If you ever wanted to try a second language, this is a great opportunity to test the waters. Pastor Vincente will helpus begin with some basic conversational language. Trust us: Es muy divertido!
Photography Class
Beginning: January 12
When: Thursdays 6-8PM
Who: Adults
Where: Life Center, Game Room
Cost: $10
Want to learn a little bit more about your camera, lighting and composition? Then check this out! Bring your camera and your questions. We'll go from there!
Bridge Card Game
Beginning: January 9
When: 1-3 PM
Who: Adults
Where: Life Center Cafeteria
Cost: $10
There are 2 kinds of people: Those who love Bridge and those who haven't tried it yet! Join the fun! Rookies welcome!
CPR Class
Dates: February 6; March 12; April 9; May 14
When: Mondays 6-8:30PM
Where: Life Center Game Room
Who: High School & Adults
Cost: $25
Pick a class date that will fit your schedule and join Mark Johnson as he teaches this life-saving course. Cost includes 2-year certification.
Adult Woodworking
Runs: January 20 - May 18
When: 3rd Friday of each month; 9:30-11:30 AM
Who: Men 18+
Where: Westside Garage, Far West Bay
Cost: none
Whittle while you work! Adult Woodworking teaches skills in carving, finishing and creating wood design that builds objects that will be used in meeting ministry needs in the church and community.
After-School Tutoring
Runs: January 4 - May 23
When: Wednesdays 4-6:30 PM
Who: Students Grades 2-8
Where: Life Center Game Room
Cost: none
After-school tutoring provides educational help to students who are struggling in a particular subject area. Snack and game time accompany individual tutoring.
