Hopkins Community Education

Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which yoga stretches and poses are done while seated and /or with the aid of the chair allowing students to improve flexibility, balance and strength in a safe and supported way. Breath practice and meditation are also taught to relax body and mind and soothe the central nervous system. All are welcome! *Students must bring their own yoga mat to practice on

Learn how to reduce lifted/dead dinks and how to be more aggressive at the Kitchen line. Dinking with intent and purpose to make your opponents uncomfortable

Join us for a fun-filled day of pickleball and help support our community! We're hosting a fundraiser to raise $1,500 for new pickleball nets. This is a pay-what-you-can event, and all proceeds from today's Open Play sessions will go directly toward purchasing new equipment. Come play, have fun, and make a difference! Due to spacing and liability no walk in play will be available.

For all levels of fitness. No equipment needed- Short effect workouts to build strength, Mobility, and endurance anytime, anyplace , anywhere .

Learn the mechanics of a consistent and effective serve and return of serve to give yourself the advantage to win the point.

Drop shots and transitioning: Learn how and when to implement drop shot and transitioning to the net from a defensive to an offensive position to gain advantage and win the point.

This series is perfect for players who admittedly are getting really into it. Half of each class will include intermediate drills and strategy and the other half will include live coaching during in-course matches. Participants in this class should have a solid understanding of rules and scoring and at least a year of pickleball playing experience. You will explore: Quick rallies Lob shots and lob defense Punch volleys and block volleys Drop shots to specific zones of the court Court awareness Playing to your opponent's weaknesses and more!

Pickleball is all the rage and this 4 class series is intended for individuals who are interested in exploring this fast growing and exciting sport for all ages. The course will cater to all levels of athleticism and sports background with the goal of learning the rules & scoring, developing the basic skills, and understanding how to navigate opportunities to find other players of similar experience and skill level. Most importantly, you will not be intimidated or overwhelmed and you will have fun! You will learn: Strategies for avoiding injury Grip and paddle control techniques Etiquette Scoring and rules Basic skills including serve/return, ground strokes, the “soft” shot (also called “the dink")

This 4 class series is perfect for players who have either completed a basic pickleball course (or have had a few lessons) or players new to pickleball with some racquet sport background or other sport background. The goal of this course is to strengthen the basic skills and reduce unforced errors to increase confidence when playing open pickleball at a public court. You can participate in this course 1 - 100 times. You will practice: consistent drop shots attackable vs un-attackable dinking full court positioning game strategy attacking and defending the attack shot consistency

Learn and add the lob shot to your game plan and when to use the lob on offense and defense to gain positioning advantage on your opponents.

It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Body and Your Life! Gain Without Pain If you have had a joint replacement, or have a disability, if you walk with a cane, are a Senior, are overweight, a Couch Potato, or for any other reason, hesitate to exercise, this class is for you. Gain strength, balance, stamina, and body awareness in a fun, non-judgmental environment. Not aerobic nor fast-faced, no floor work. You will learn effective breathing and relaxation techniques, gentle flowing and stretching movements, as well as some simple self-acupressure. Most movements can be done sitting or standing. Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes.

This series is perfect for players who admittedly are getting really into it. Half of each class will include intermediate drills and strategy and the other half will include live coaching during in-course matches. Participants in this class should have a solid understanding of rules and scoring and at least a year of pickleball playing experience. You will explore: Quick rallies Lob shots and lob defense Punch volleys and block volleys Drop shots to specific zones of the court Court awareness Playing to your opponent's weaknesses and more!