DANCES
Adult/Senior Citizen Dances
Features music from a live band.
1st Friday of each month
7PM-10PM
$5 per Person
Saturday Evening Social Dances
A variety of dance music provided by a DJ.
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
7:30PM-10:30PM
$5 per Person
Star Dusters Big Band Dances
The Star Dusters present Big
Band music from the 30s, 40s, &
50s with sprinkles of Broadway
and contemporary tunes. Saturday
dance held 3 times per year.
Next Dance: April 29, 2017
7PM-10PM
$10 per Person
Special Populations Dances
Serving patrons ages 13 & older with mental
challenges and related
development disabilities.
3rd Friday of each month.
7PM-9PM
GASTON COUNTY
SENIOR GAMES
North Carolina Senior Games
began with a vision for
residents ages 50 years or
better to be more active, learn new skills, renew old
talents, live a healthier lifestyle, and have FUN!
Join the Gaston County Senior Games for fun and
fitness, and celebrate yourselves!
For dates, events, and more information, please
contact Meredith Sisson at (704) 866-6842.
Adult Recreation Center
Information
The Adult Recreation Center, located at
519 West Franklin Boulevard, serves as a
base for adult and senior citizen activities
in Gastonia. Classes, evening dances,
seasonal parties, special entertainment,
and a variety of leisure activities are
provided throughout the day, evening,
and on weekends for a nominal fee or for
no charge. Unless participating in an
organized program, all persons utilizing
this facility must be 50 years of age or
older. Please contact Judy Griffin at
(704) 866-6848 or Meredith Sisson at
(704) 866-6842 for more information on
classes, activities, and programs.
Parks and Recreation
Adult Recreation Center
Activities & Programs
519 West Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6848
Facility Hours of Operation**
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, Closed.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1748
Gastonia, NC 28053-1748
**Evening and weekend hours are
extended for special events, programs,
and classes, as needed. Please see our
class and program schedule, or call for
more information.
Judy Griffin
Recreation Center Supervisor II
[email protected]
(704) 866-6848
City of Gastonia Holiday Closings:
Labor Day—September 4, 2017
Thanksgiving—November 23 & 24, 2017
Christmas—December 22 & 25, 2017
New Year’s Day—January 1, 2018
Meredith Sisson
Recreation Center Supervisor I
[email protected]
(704) 866-6842
ACITIVITIES, PROGRAMS,
& CLASSES
Bingo
2nd Wednesday of each month
2PM-4PM
Free Admission & Refreshments
Chair Volleyball
Pinochle Card Group
Learn to play the card game
Pinochle.
Wednesdays, 1:30PM-4:30PM
No Charge.
Dine Around Club
Beginners Pickleball
(Continuous Class)
Tuesdays, 11:45AM-2PM
No Charge for instruction.
Trips for Adults and Sr. Citizens
Ceramics
(Continuous Class)
Monday-Thursday, 9AM-3PM
Thursday Only, 5PM-8PM
No charge for instruction.
**Pay for Firing, Greenware & Supplies**
Indoor Walking Area
Availability varies due to classes, or other
scheduled programs. No Charge.
Game Room with Pool Tables
Monday-Thursday, 8AM-4PM
Friday, 8AM-11:15AM
No Charge.
(Continuous Class)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30AM-11:15AM
$2 per Class
Learn and play a variety of card games.
Mondays, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
No Charge.
Group dining at various
restaurants in the Gaston
County area. Participants are
responsible for transportation
and cost of meal.
4th Friday of each month at 12:30PM.
Reservations Required. (704) 866-6842
(Continuous Class)
Mondays, 10AM-11:30AM
No Charge for instruction.
Zumba Gold
ACES HIGH Card Group
Day and overnight trips.
Prices will vary.
For more information, call
Meredith Sisson at (704) 866-6842.
Senior Adult Beginning Line Dance
(Continuous Class)
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday
of each month
(5th Wednesday if applicable)
1PM-2PM
No Charge for instruction.
CardioDance
(Continuous Class)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30AM-9:30AM
Tuesdays &Thursdays, 6PM-7PM
$20 per Month for City Residents
$25 per Month for Non-City Residents
$5 Drop-in Fee
Hatha Yoga
(Continuous Class)
Tuesdays, 5PM-6PM
$15 per Month for City Residents
$20 per Month for Non-City Residents
$5 Drop-in Fee
Belly Fitastic
(7-Week Sessions)
Wednesdays, Date & Time TBD
$25 per Session for City Residents
$30 per Session for Non-City Residents
$5 Drop-in Fee
Western Partner Dance Class
(7-Week Sessions)
Tuesdays, 7:30PM-8:30PM
$30 per Session for City Residents
$35 per Session for Non-City
Residents
Beginner Line Dance
Senior Adult Intermediate Line Dance
(Continuous Class)
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday of each month
(5th Wednesday if applicable)
2:15PM-3:15PM
No Charge for instruction.
(7-Week Sessions)
Mondays, 6:45PM-7:45PM
$25 per Session for City Residents
$30 per Session for Non-City Residents
Shag Dance
(7-Week Sessions)
Mondays, 8PM-9PM
$30 per Session for City Residents
$35 per Session for Non-City Residents