Recreation & Stuff

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.