Get Moving in Nature

April 20, 2026 by Leave a comment

The sound of the wind rustling through branches, the sight of moss crawling over tree stumps, the sweet smell of fallen leaves after a fresh rain. There’s magic in the woods, but you’ve got to go find it.

In Decatur, you don’t have to go far. Make this week an afternoon of exploration with a family nature walk and scavenger hunt at places like Legacy Park, Hidden Cove Park, or along the PATH. Even neighborhood parks like Glenlake or Oakhurst offer pockets of nature waiting to be explored.

Children of all ages are drawn to the adventure and endless intrigue of the outdoors, and adding a scavenger hunt keeps them moving, engaged, and curious.

Don’t know where to start? Try a few of these ideas for your next outing.

Gather Some Goodies
There are so many treasures right under your feet. Make a list of items like pinecones, leaves, acorns, seeds, flowers, and stones. Head out to Legacy Park’s wooded trails or Hidden Cove’s creekside path and let kids collect what they find along the way.

Engage the Senses
Go beyond what you can pick up. Encourage kids to notice colors, textures, and smells. Look for something smooth, something bright, something soft, or something with a strong scent. Decatur’s parks are full of small details that are easy to miss if you’re not looking closely.

Take an Alphabet Hike
Turn your walk into a game. Can you find something for every letter of the alphabet? Acorns, bark, clovers, ducks at the pond, even something as simple as “grass” or “insect.” It’s a fun way to keep everyone engaged while exploring trails at Legacy Park or walking through your neighborhood.

Incorporate Activity Challenges
A walk can be as active as you want it to be. Use the park as your playground. Balance on a log, hop over roots, look for birds or turtles, or see who can spot the most wildlife. At Legacy Park, you might even catch a glimpse of the beaver ponds or other native species.

Whether you’re heading out for a quick walk or making an afternoon of it, Decatur’s parks make it easy to get outside, explore, and connect with nature—no long drive required.

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The History of Decatur’s Touch-a-Truck

March 11, 2026 by Leave a comment

For more than twenty years, Touch-a-Truck has been one of Decatur’s favorite family traditions. Every spring, kids climb into fire engines, honk the horns of big trucks, and meet the people who help keep the city running every day.

What started as a simple idea has grown into a beloved community event that brings families together year after year.

Where the Idea Began

The idea for Decatur’s Touch-a-Truck started in 2002, when a City of Decatur staff member attended a Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) conference and learned about the concept.

The idea was simple but exciting: give kids the chance to get up close to the trucks and equipment they see around town every day.

The following year, Decatur Parks & Recreation brought the idea to life. In 2003, the first Touch-a-Truck event was organized by longtime Parks & Recreation leader Greg White and held at McKoy Park.

From the beginning, the event was about more than trucks. It was about helping residents connect with the people and services that make the city work. Fire engines, dump trucks, police motorcycles, street sweepers, and other equipment were lined up for kids to explore, climb inside, and ask questions.

Greg White once described the event as a way to show residents “what we do as a city.”

Growing and Moving Around Decatur

As word spread and the event became more popular, Touch-a-Truck needed more space.

Over the years, the event has been hosted in several locations around Decatur, including:

• McKoy Park, where the first event was held in 2003
• The Decatur High School parking lot
• The Callaway Building parking lot in downtown Decatur
• The East Lake MARTA Station parking lot, where the event moved in 2010

Each move helped accommodate more vehicles, more families, and more opportunities for kids to explore.

Today, the event has come full circle and is now back at the Decatur High School parking lot, where it has been held for the past two years.

Adding Touch-a-Budget

Several years after the event began, the City added Touch-a-Budget, expanding the day beyond trucks and equipment.

Touch-a-Budget gives residents the opportunity to meet staff from across city departments and learn more about the programs and services funded through the city’s budget. While kids explore the vehicles, adults can stop by booths, ask questions, and learn more about how the city operates.

It’s a great example of Decatur’s commitment to making local government accessible, informative, and family-friendly.

New Activities and Traditions

Like many long-running community events, Touch-a-Truck continues to evolve.

In recent years, the event has added bike safety and education activities, including a Bike Rodeo where kids can practice riding skills through obstacle courses and learn basic bike safety.

The Bike Rodeo helps introduce young riders to safe biking habits while encouraging more families to explore active transportation in Decatur.

A Decatur Tradition

Today, Touch-a-Truck remains a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the vehicles, workers, and services that help keep Decatur moving.

Kids still climb into the driver’s seats of fire engines, check out construction equipment up close, and learn about the trucks they see around town every day.

More than twenty years after it began, Touch-a-Truck continues to do exactly what it was designed to do: bring the community together and connect residents with the people who help make Decatur such a special place to live.

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Celebrating Georgia Arbor Day in Decatur

February 20, 2026 by Leave a comment

Today, February 20, is Georgia Arbor Day, a time to recognize the important role trees play in our health, environment, and community. While National Arbor Day is celebrated in April, Georgia observes it earlier because late winter is the ideal time to plant trees in our region while they are still dormant.

Trees do far more than beautify our neighborhoods. Research shows that urban trees improve air quality, reduce heat, support mental health, and even lower rates of chronic disease by encouraging outdoor activity and creating more comfortable spaces for people to walk, bike, and gather. Simply being around trees has been linked to reduced stress and improved overall well-being.

In Decatur, caring for our urban canopy is part of how we support a healthier, more connected community. This year, residents have an opportunity to celebrate Arbor Day together at the upcoming Seed and Scion Exchange on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Wylde Center (435 Oakview Road). This casual, drop-in event invites community members to share seeds and scion cuttings, pick up pre-ordered fruit trees, and connect with neighbors who love growing things.

City of Decatur arborists will also be on site to celebrate Arbor Day by giving away native tree and shrub seedlings in limited quantities, available first come, first served. Beginning at 10 a.m., arborists will offer a tree planting and care class, followed by opportunities for participants to either take seedlings home or help plant a native tree or shrub at Decatur’s Green Street property.

Available species include Beech, Burr Oak, American Persimmon, Flowering Dogwood, Sourwood, Witch Hazel, and Ninebark.

Planting trees is an investment in the future. It supports cleaner air, cooler neighborhoods, stronger ecosystems, and healthier people. Whether you plant a tree in your yard, volunteer in your community, or simply spend time outdoors under the canopy, every action contributes to a greener and more vibrant Decatur.

We hope you will join us in celebrating Georgia Arbor Day and growing something together.

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Refill Your Tank: Simple Self-Care for a Happier, Healthier You

January 12, 2026 by Leave a comment

Sometimes we forget the toll that hard work can take on our minds and bodies. Between jobs, family, schedules, and the endless “just one more thing,” it’s easy to run ourselves on empty. But living with the needle stuck on E isn’t heroic — it’s exhausting.

Stress happens to everyone. Whether you’re working all day, caring for kids, or juggling both, the pressure adds up. When we don’t pause to recharge, even the smallest tasks feel heavier. The good news? You don’t need a vacation or a complicated routine to feel better. Small, intentional moments of self-care can make a big difference.

This Monday, take a moment to disconnect from stress and reconnect with yourself. Here are a few easy ways to do it.

Quick Self-Care You Can Do Right Now

Go for a walk.
Feel the air, notice the temperature, and let the warmth of the sun or the cool breeze ground you. Look up at the clouds. Even a short walk can reset your mood.

Take a breather anytime, anywhere.
Pause for a minute. Take a deep inhale that fills your belly, hold it for a beat, then exhale slowly and completely. Repeat for a minute and let your nervous system settle.

Try a yoga moment.
Stretch at your desk or in your living room. Reach your arms overhead, fold forward, and gently move your body. Even a few simple movements can release tension and wake you up.

Water works.
A warm bath or shower is one of the simplest ways to relax your muscles and take a break from screens.

Call a friend.
Sharing a laugh or catching up with someone you care about is a natural stress reliever.

Sleep.
Go to bed a little earlier. Read. Stretch. Let your body truly rest. Good sleep is one of the most powerful forms of self-care there is.

Take It a Step Further with Decatur Parks & Recreation

If you’re ready to turn these simple habits into something you can stick with, Decatur Parks & Recreation offers welcoming, low-pressure ways to build self-care into your week.

Wednesday Walks
Get outside, get moving, and connect with neighbors during our weekly neighborhood walks.

  • 2–3 mile guided walks through Decatur neighborhoods
  • No registration required
  • Drop-in Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
  • Meet outside the Decatur Recreation Center

It’s the perfect way to combine movement, fresh air, and community — three powerful stress-busters in one.

Deep Stretch / Yin Yoga
Slow down and let your body truly unwind with this gentle, restorative yoga class. Yin and Restorative poses are held longer with support, allowing you to release tension in your muscles, joints, and connective tissue.

  • Thursdays at 10 a.m.
  • Instructor: Cheryl Burnette
  • Bring a mat and a yoga blanket or large towel
  • Fee: $60 Residents / $85 Non-Residents, or $15 drop-in

Most poses are done seated or lying down, making this a wonderful option if you want a calm, supportive way to stretch and relax.

Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how you keep showing up for the people and things that matter. This Monday (and every week), give yourself permission to refill your tank. A little movement, a little stillness, and a little community can go a long way toward a longer, happier, and healthier life.

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Decatur Parks & Recreation Receives Funding to Improve Physical Activity and Nutrition

January 8, 2026 by Leave a comment

CITY OF DECATUR, GEORGIA—The City of Decatur’s Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that it received funding from the Georgia Health Policy Center through the Georgia State Physical Activity and Nutrition (G-SPAN) initiative. G-SPAN is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN).

G-SPAN aims to provide safe and accessible physical activity opportunities, make healthy food choices easier, improve nutrition and physical activity in early care and education settings, and support breastfeeding. In support of this effort, G-SPAN has provided funds to Georgia-based organizations to implement new or existing policy, systems, and environmental change across the initiative’s four priority issues.

The City of Decatur is one of 38 community-based organizations funded by CDC’s State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN). Together, G-SPAN’s network of 100+ partners are supporting comprehensive obesity prevention efforts across the state working to design communities to increase access to physical activity.

The funding received will support Decatur’s Bike Bus Initiative, a project that will increase safe, active transportation options for students by launching structured, community-supported “bike bus” routes beginning with Decatur’s upper elementary schools. The goal is to build student confidence on bikes, reduce car congestion around schools, and create long-term habits of physical activity for families across the city. This project is a direct response to growing community demand for safer, healthier, and more sustainable ways for students to travel to school, as well as Decatur’s commitment to strengthening its Safe Routes to School program.

“We’re excited to launch a program that not only helps kids build independence and confidence on bikes but also strengthens community connections,” said Gael Doyle, Communications Coordinator for Decatur Parks & Recreation and Safe Routes to School liaison. “This funding allows us to expand a model that community members are already enthusiastic about, making it safer, easier, and more fun for students to choose active transportation.”

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4-H Volunteers Partner with the City for a Day of Environmental Stewardship

December 8, 2025 by 1 Comment

Last Monday, the City of Decatur was proud to welcome a dedicated group of 4-H Club volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support environmental stewardship through park cleanup, invasive plant removal, and native plantings. The work was led by the City’s Urban Naturalist and Parks & Recreation staff, combining education, hands-on service, and community care.

Throughout the morning, volunteers worked together to remove invasive plant species that compete with native plants and disrupt local ecosystems. With guidance from staff, they also planted native species selected to support pollinators, strengthen habitat, and improve long-term sustainability. In addition, volunteers helped collect litter and debris, leaving the area cleaner and healthier for wildlife and community members alike.

This effort not only improved the health of the land but also gave students a deeper understanding of how thoughtful environmental practices directly benefit their community. The enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment shown by the 4-H volunteers made a meaningful impact.

We are grateful to the 4-H Club for their service and to our Urban Naturalist and Parks & Recreation team for leading this important work. Partnerships like this help keep Decatur’s parks vibrant, resilient, and welcoming for generations to come.

If your group is interested in participating in a future cleanup, planting, or stewardship project, we encourage you to reach out to Parks & Recreation at DRPD@decaturga.com to get involved.

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Celebrating Our Crossing Guards: Decatur Honors the People Who Keep Us Moving Safely

November 17, 2025 by Leave a comment

Last week, the City of Decatur celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, and on Friday, November 14, we held our annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Breakfast to recognize the incredible individuals who keep our streets safe every day.

Decatur is proud to have 50 crossing guards, which is more than the number of police officers in our city. Their presence reflects our strong commitment to walking, rolling, and community safety. These dedicated individuals do so much more than help students cross the street. They help create the safe, welcoming routes that make Decatur a Gold level Walk Friendly Community and a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Community.

More Than a Job: A Daily Source of Safety, Smiles, and Support

Crossing guards are often the first friendly faces students see in the morning and a reassuring presence as they head home. They are trusted adults, smiling neighbors, and watchful protectors who help children feel confident walking or biking to school.

Their work also supports festivals, parades, and community events where they help keep people moving safely in every corner of our city. Their service is essential to Decatur’s culture of active transportation.

A Community Celebration

This year’s breakfast was made extra special thanks to the talented students in the Decatur High School Culinary Arts Program, who prepared and catered the meal. Their involvement reflects the same spirit of community connection and collaboration that defines our Safe Routes to School program.

We were honored to celebrate two special recognitions:

  • Joyce Washington, who marked 20 years of service as a Decatur crossing guard. Her dedication, warmth, and steady presence have touched generations of students and families.
  • Larry McCrary, who was named Crossing Guard of the Year. We received 78 votes from the community, and Larry’s selection reflects the positive impact he has on students, families, and school staff every day.

Thank You, Crossing Guards

To all 50 of our crossing guards: thank you for everything you do to keep Decatur moving safely. Your work helps our children walk and bike with confidence, and your presence strengthens our community.

We appreciate you not only during Appreciation Week, but throughout the entire year.

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The Joys of Summer Bike Camp

October 27, 2025 by Leave a comment

The school day begins early and depending on how a child arrives to school the start of the day is served with fresh air and energy raising pedaling. Students can be seen bicycling to school with parents or alone or possibly riding with others– along with a bike bus. A bike bus is a sticky idea, an intervention supporting active transportation by bike. Other ways students can gain transportation bicycling skills is attending bike camp. Bike camp is a summer camp offered through Decatur Parks and Recreation since 2016 where elementary to high school young people gain knowledge of the “rules of the road” and develop stronger bike handling skills to ride on different terrain and environments. Rules of the road are the following:

  • Ride on the right side of the road in the direction of travel
  • Ride is a way that keeps you visible and that is predictable
  • Be visible using lights, lane position, hand signals
  • Ride is a straight line

These are a few of the basic principles proven by data to be smart strategies when riding on roadways and trails. It is key for non-motorized and motorized vehicle drivers alike to have the same expectations for where and how a person riding a bicycle will ride, where they have both the right and access to be, and how to maneuver past one another at proper speeds and distances. Wally shares what safety means to them, “[I] don’t have to worry about getting hit by cars.” Wally went on to express even when feel like they are visible, motor vehicle drivers are not making the conditions feel like a shared space and behave in a way that prevents crossing the road. According to Geogia law [40-1(14), 40-6-29(a)], all vehicles including bicycles have full rights to the road and motor vehicles are to provide a 3-feet buffer to bicyclist when passing them riding [40-294(g)]. Not everyone is most interested in biking for “practical” reasons. Lucas said that he likes riding as a “fun sport” or “fun activity”. And no matter how one rides, the bike handling skills and rules of the road taught in a hands-on manner, creates foundational understanding where one will have necessary tools to ride for life.

                  During summer bike camp, the practice of bike handling skills in both simulated and real life, on the road or trail is a focus to our camp day. The skills range in difficulty from easy to more challenging, riding is a straight line, and riding is a straight line while looking over one’s shoulder to look for faster moving vehicles is an important skill. It is easy to also turn one’s bicycle left when looking over the left shoulder, gaining hand strength and bodily movement to roll straight without looking is a practice. We learn and practice other skills like quick stop and rock doge which are emergency skills everyone needs. Riding a bicycle is a life skill– a skill that is useful across one’s life space for multiple reasons, including, supporting mental health and wellbeing, physical exercise and wellness, social connection and belongingness, and economic benefits to self and local small businesses. For new riders like Sydney who learned to ride during the Beginner Bike Camp and after camp goes out riding with her parents for fun.

                  The goal of camp is for each child to optimize their hours of fun in the saddle, the belief centers on the idea that more one rides, the more likely the person will fall in love with not only riding a bicycle but with everything that is connected to being on a bicycle. Once camper, Stephen, said he came to came to learn “how a group of cyclists stay safe while riding on the road with cars.” Bike camp fosters a deeper confidence in one’s body and self to achieve a huge learning goal such as biking from one’s chose destination to another. It builds physical and mental strength and stamina. It builds one’s connection to their environment including to people and places in their neighborhood or in proximity to chosen life centers.  At the end of bike camp, Stephen reported, [he felt] safer riding; I have a lower chance to get ran over… understand how cars are moving and feel more visible.”

The young people riders are acting by riding in and out of camp, learning and practicing the information shared, and these budding everyday riders are also thinking about safety to ease travel by biking. Knowing that riding a bicycle is complex, Sydney, the newest rider named “sidewalks” as her choice of getting around with ease. Iulia shared, that she would redesign the community to be more” inclusive so that it is easier for people living with a disability” [for convenient travel]. Iulia wants “cars and buses to have more awareness to people riding”. Iulia emphasized that having awareness would increase bikeability and make roadway conditions such that young people can bike without an adult. Lucas and Stephen shared biking in other cultural contexts. Many young people have a broad understanding of bicycling for transportation and fun, the different types of infrastructure, and the flexibility it creates for them to choose their own adventure. Lucas shared that his dream infrastructure would be separated and elevated bicycle highways mirroring the interstate highways. Lucas believes this design would make biking a viable option and “people can truly go from any place in Atlanta they want.”

Bike camp offers other benefits, such as social connection. For campers, many of the friendships extend from the classroom to camp and beyond. Campers also share what we do in camp with their friends, inviting them to join the community we form together. Iulia shares first that she comes to camp to see “friends” and the coaches.  Iulia also shared that bike camp has helped her to “be a better biker and become more aware” of traffic rules and how motor vehicles travel as demonstrated using hand signals and looking over her shoulder to maneuver along her chosen route. Wally shared the sense of independence that is created by having their own transportation. Youth riders communicated that curiosity and adventure is why they ride. Each rider either named “adventure”, shared an adventure done with their family, and an unintended adventure. They identified better signage and wayfinding so don’t need to rely on digital devices for a map, more trail or street maintenance as it relates to bicycle travel, moderated slower-moving motor vehicle, and separated infrastructure to create more meaningful experiences.

The City of Decatur continues building towards a more bikeable community through education. Bike Camps are supported by Rashawn Jackson, Center Supervisor and Gael Doyle, Marketing and Communication with Decatur Parks & Recreation. Gael Doyle shared about the effort of Parks and Recreation to support bicycling in the city, “We’ve made great progress this year in helping people feel safer and more connected when biking around Decatur. It’s been inspiring to see how education and community partnerships are building a stronger culture of active transportation. Bringing the League of American Bicyclists’ LCI Certification Seminar to Decatur was a big step forward for our community. The group we certified has already led bike education classes and safety trainings across the city, helping riders of all ages gain confidence on the road. Biking brings people together, it is transportation, recreation, and community all in one. We’re excited to keep that momentum going toward a safer, more bike-friendly Decatur for everyone.” Education for cyclists is only part of safer streets. Drivers must understand how to ride with all ages and bodies riding bicycles and infrastructure design must be put in place to create the goal of a more active, health, and connected community.

Are you ready for summer? To learn more about bicycling in Decatur including signing up for camp, visit: decaturga.com/biking

written by: Nedra Deadwyler

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Find Peace of Mind with 3-Part Yogic Breathing

October 13, 2025 by Leave a comment

Yogic breathing, also known as pranayama, is a controlled breathing technique that utilizes rhythm and repetition to achieve inner calm and lower stress levels. Consciously channeling the body’s natural cycle of inhalation/exhalation can have both immediate and long-term benefits, supporting physical, mental, and emotional health. Research shows that deep breathing can positively impact lung function, pain management, and digestion, as well as lower stress levels, improve focus, and help regulate emotion.
There are many types of deep breathing techniques (you may already be familiar with a few), each with its own utility and advantages. Three-part yogic breathing requires special attention to the intake of air and the expansion of the diaphragm, resulting in a deeper, fuller inhalation. This technique is well-suited for both beginners and those with more experience with deep breathing exercises. Use it for when you’re feeling tense, unfocused, or depleted. Here’s how to get started. 

Step 1: Preparation

Find a comfortable position. You can be standing, lying, or sitting. Place your right hand on your naval and your left hand across your chest. Now, close your eyes and breathe gently for 1-2 minutes, increasing awareness with each breath. 

Step 2: Focus on the Diaphragm 

After your lungs are warm, take a deep inhale through your nose, allowing the breath to fill the diaphragm and cause the lower belly to rise and expand fully. As you exhale through your nose, contract your abdominal muscles and draw in your belly toward your spine. Try to expel as much air from your lungs as possible, but be careful not to strain your abdominals or obliques.  

Step 3: Add Thoracic Breathing 

Repeat Step 2 with an added focus on the thoracic region or ribcage. Take a deep inhalation through your nose and channel this air into the ribcage so that it’s fully expanded. When you exhale, squeeze the air out of your ribcage and belly until they are empty. 

Step 4: Put It All Together 

Now, as you inhale through your nose, let your abdomen expand, followed by your ribcage, and finally, your upper chest around the pectoral muscles. As you exhale through the nose, remember to expel the air in reverse order, starting with your upper chest, then ribcage, and then the belly. The entire sequence should be cycled through around 10-15 times in a row per day. 

Performing yogic breathing will immediately help oxygenate the blood and improve circulation, but more importantly, it will physically and mentally ground you in the moment. After a few cycles, the process of inhalation and exhalation will be second nature. Practice makes perfect. 

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From Kitchen Countertops to Community Classes: Easy Ways to Stay Strong in Decatur

September 29, 2025 by Leave a comment

Moderate resistance training helps strengthen bones, manage weight, and improve posture, sleep, mood, and endurance. The challenge is that fitting it in isn’t always easy — especially when you need to get dinner on the table.

The good news is that you don’t need a gym to fit in a workout; you’ve got all the equipment you need right in your home kitchen. Even a brief kitchen workout can help you maintain a consistent fitness regimen that you can later expand upon. And you might be surprised at just how effective some of these simple moves can be.

Kitchen Workouts You Can Try Today

  • Countertop pushups target your triceps, chest, and upper back. Face the counter, place hands shoulder-width apart, step feet backward into a plank, then slowly lower and push back up.
  • Stove squats work your quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, interlace fingers behind your head, and squat as close to a 90-degree angle as possible before rising back up.
  • Lateral pan raises strengthen your back and shoulders. Hold a pan at your side with palms facing in, then slowly raise it to shoulder height and lower. Switch hands after each set.
  • Forearm plate lifts target hard-to-reach forearms. Hold a small plate, raise your arm to shoulder level with a bent elbow, and move your wrist up and down. Switch hands after each set. (If you feel the burn, you’re doing it right!)

Even a short round of these exercises can make a difference in strength and energy — no gym required.

Take the Next Step With Decatur Parks & Recreation

Once you’ve built some momentum at home, consider joining a Decatur Parks & Recreation class to keep the routine going strong. We offer a variety of programs that help build strength, flexibility, and balance in fun, supportive environments, including:

  • Senior Functional Exercise classes that focus on safe, effective strength-building
  • Tai Chi/Qigong for balance, relaxation, and gentle movement
  • Aerobic Dance and Group Exercise classes to keep your energy up while connecting with others

Whether you’re squeezing in countertop pushups while dinner simmers or joining neighbors for a class at one of our centers, fitness in Decatur is always within reach.

Explore upcoming classes and programs in our October-December Playbook.

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