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Workshops
Communication Skills
Saturdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26 | 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
In this workshop, you will be deepening your interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills. Discussion will center on your ability to listen and respond to others beyond your beliefs, opinions, habits and perceptions. The idea is to examine our own ideas about how we communicate with others (interpersonal) and with ourselves (intrapersonal). Topics of discussion will include confidence, radical self-acceptance and worthiness, self-assurance and communication skills. Some other topics to be covered are dealing with difficult people, listening vs. hearing and how to be more accountable. Instructor Frederick Kester earned his MED and graduate certificate from Coppin University and Johns Hopkins, respectively. He has 49 years of teaching experience in public education. He also has experience teaching introduction to psychology, interpersonal communication, and the seven habits of highly effectively people/teens/college students.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $20
Self-Defense
Saturday, Feb. 12 | 10 a.m.-noon
Learn basic principles of self-defense to take control of your life and safety by learning mental and physical preparedness in a friendly, self-paced environment. This workshop is for anyone who is eager to learn ways to protect themselves. Instructor Nikki Desch teaches a variety of ongoing classes for Cookeville Leisure Services. Register by five business days prior to class.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $20
Painting Workshop
Friday, Mar. 25 | 5:30 p.m.
Ready to bring out your inner artist? No experience? No problem! This is a step-by-step acrylic painting class. Instructor Mary Mae Smith of The Art Jam in Cookeville will provide the image, and you'll create your own masterpiece with her guidance. Materials are provided. Just bring yourself and a creative attitude. Smith, a graduate of Savannah College of Art Design, has been creating art professionally for 13 years and instructing for seven. Register by March 23. Call 931-526-7393.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $35
Ongoing Classes
Tai Chi
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 4-Feb. 8, Feb. 15-Mar. 22, Mar. 29-May 3, May 10-June 14
Thursdays | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 6-Feb. 10, Feb. 17-Mar. 24, Mar. 31-May 5, May 12-June 16
Tai Chi, often described as "meditation in motion," coordinates deliberate physical movements with breathing to achieve inner calm and peace. This low-impact exercise puts minimal stress on muscles and joints and offers many potential benefits for all ages. All experience levels are welcome to sign up for a six-week session with instructors Nikki Desch or Teddy Spivey.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $30 per six-week session
Children's Karate
Mondays | 4-4:45 p.m.
Jan. 3-24, Feb. 7-28, Mar. 7-Apr. 4, Apr. 11-May 2
Tuesdays | 4-4:45 p.m.
Jan. 4-25, Feb. 8-Mar. 1, Mar. 8-April 5, Apr. 12-May 3
This karate class, for ages 6-12, is a great way to get in shape, boost self-confidence and learn to defend yourself. Mu-Gen, our style of karate, means “no limits.” Mu-Gen is a hybrid system based primarily on Japanese, Okinawan and Korean karate but also incorporates elements from Chinese, Thai and Philippine martial arts. Students will learn simple, effective self-defense techniques that allow them to take advantage of their personal strengths. Students will need to purchase their own karate uniform in either white or black. Instructors are Nikki Desch and Teddy Spivey.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $25 per four-week session
Kickboxing
Wednesdays| 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 5-Feb. 9, Feb. 16-Mar. 23, Mar. 30-May 4, May 11-June 15
Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is one of the martial arts of Thailand. It is known as the art of eight limbs. Students will learn numerous basic Muay Thai techniques in a friendly, self-paced environment with instructor Nikki Desch.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $30
Meditation
Feb. 5, Mar. 5 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kundalini meditation is the process of cleansing the subconscious mind of impurities. It acts as an energy shower that washes away negativity, stress, anxiety and tiredness accumulated during the day. It charges you with fresh positive energy, lightness and peace. With body and mind totally together, you slip out of their hold and become a witness to both. This watching from the outside is what brings peace, silence and bliss. The meditation is done with its specific OSHO Kundalini meditation music, having four stages: shaking, dancing, listening and silent sitting. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Instructor Dr. Mohan Rao, who was born in India, is a professor and chair of mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech University. No registration necessary. Just drop in.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | Free
Chair Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays | 11 a.m.-noon
This full-body stretch class, led by Patty Partington, is great for people with chronic pain and physical challenges. Movements flow smoothly to increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, develop core strength and improve muscular balance. Chairs, straps and blocks are used.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $2 drop-in
Fitness Classes
Cookeville Leisure Services offers a variety of group fitness classes. Drop in for $3 per class (unless otherwise posted).
School of Dance
August-May
The Cookeville Leisure Services School of Dance offers dance for young children (ages 3 through first grade) and technique classes for ages 7 through adult in the classic disciplines of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Tuition is based on 33 instructional weeks.
Cane Creek Recreation Center
Social Line Dancing
Mondays | 12:30-3:30 p.m.
If you enjoy line dancing, come join the fun. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $5 drop-in
Traditional Dance
1st and 3rd Friday | 6:30-8 p.m.
Cookeville Traditional Dance meets on the first and third Friday each month. This class focuses on English Country and American Contra dancing, while adding in some traditional dances from other countries, such as Scotland. No experience or partner required. Fun for the whole family with instructor Mev McCurdy.
Cane Creek Recreation Center | $1 drop-in
Questions about classes and programs? Email Sally Herren, Recreation Programmer, or call 931-520-5286.
Questions about fitness classes? Email Jen Webb, Special Programs Coordinator, or call 931-526-7393.
Questions about dance classes? Email Chad McDonald, Cultural Arts Superintendent, or call 931-520-5296.