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Decatur Recreation Center Closings and Cancellations

January 28, 2014 by saraeholmes 1 Comment

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Decatur Recreation Center will close early today at 5 pm.

Tonight’s youth basketball practice as well as afternoon and evening classes at the Decatur Recreation Center are cancelled.

Wednesday morning classes and activities at the Recreation Center will be cancelled until noon. Please check back here for the latest updates.

Snow is expected to begin falling this afternoon, and roads are expected to freeze. State routes will be the priority for road crews clearing streets, followed by major city streets. Residential streets will be the last to be cleared. City of Decatur residents are encouraged to clear the sidewalks in front of their property.

Thursday garbage and recycling pick up may be delayed, depending on road conditions. Please check back here for updates.

For any issues during the inclement weather, please contact the police non-emergency number at 404-373-6551.

Stay safe and warm!!

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FREE Computer Class: Internet for Seniors

January 22, 2014 by saraeholmes Leave a comment

DeKalb County Library and Decatur Active Living have joined together to offer Internet for Seniors on February 7, March 7 or May 2 from 2 – 3:30pm at the Decatur Recreation Center.

Seniors are invited to register for a free computer class conducted by the Dekalb County Public Library.

Learn what the internet is and how to navigate it.
Look for websites using web address and directories.
Perform simple seraches and discuss internet safety.

To register call 678-553-6559 or sign up online at http://www.decaturga.com/webtrac. Look under Active Adult Classes. Classes are held at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, 30030.

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Holiday Dodgeball Camp at Decatur Active Living

December 13, 2013 by saraeholmes 1 Comment

Join Coach Don Rigger for a very special Holiday Dodgeball Camp.

Who: Boys and Girls ages 7 to 13

When: Dec 30 and Jan 2 – 3, 1pm until 3:30pm each day

Where: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street

How: Register online via Webtrac or stop by the Recreation Center, Registration number: 242010-13

Cost: $90 for 3 days

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Change: Discover Your True Human Potential

October 21, 2013 by saraeholmes Leave a comment

Are you feeling stressed out, stuck in a rut or frustrated?

Are you getting the results you want?

Maybe you’re ready for a Change.

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE!

“Change” is a powerful new documentary that explores the power of the human brain and our ability to create the changes we desire. Including real life stories of healing and personal growth, as well as scientific and spiritual insights, this inspiring documentary offers a new viewpoint on what we are capable of as human beings.

Sunday evening October 27, John Fenton and Dahn Yoga of Atlanta will present the film “Change”. John Fenton, BMC, MBA, will be our moderator and guide for what promises be an inspiring evening for a film screening and talk about this new documentary. John is a meditation guide, leader and ambassador of change.

Advance ticket purchases are $10 each. For more information go to our Facebook page or go directly to www.decaturchange.wix.com and order your tickets now.

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Relax & Restore Qigong at Decatur Active Living Starts October 13th

October 1, 2013 by saraeholmes Leave a comment

Dr. Michael Jamison

Relax and Restore Qigong – An opportunity to learn a simple set of skills that can lead to optimal wellness!

October 13, 2013 (Sunday)

November 16, 2013 (Saturday)

January 2014 – TBA

All Seminars: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030

Restore and Relax Qi Gong is about learning how to tap into your own relaxation response and then direct your ‘R&R’ back into your body doing targeted work on your brain and cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems. You learn how to use your own R&R to create a healing synergy that transforms your whole body and state of being.

There will be lecture, demonstration and movement to help you acquire state of the art skills to work your healing potential. Notes will be provided and material will be recorded to help you retain your learning experience. We will be doing some floor work so bring a mat or blanket for your comfort.

Sessions are led by Dr. Michael Jamison, http://www.innerkeyhealthcare.com/ .
Cost: $65 per session if paid 10 days in advance of each seminar; $75 per session if later. At the door participants discouraged, due to materials, snacks and beverages preparation created before the start date.

$175 for series (all 3 seminars!) if paid by October 10, 2013

Pre-registration is required and credit cards are accepted. Please contact Neil Norton at 678-243-0263 or nilo@mindspring.com to register (or send a check to Neil Norton, P.O. Box 526, Decatur, GA 30031) no later than October 10^th, 2013.

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How an orange umbrella helps you stay active…

September 9, 2013 by Leave a comment

This sunny, lightweight, walking-cane style orange umbrella is making the rounds. Seen weekly on Wednesdays at 11am for Walk With a Doc, it provides shade or cover from light rain and it offers a prop for those wary of uneven footing or with balance issues. At the Atlanta BeltLine lantern parade, it was illuminated and seen walking to and fro along the 2.5 mile parade route with 10,000 other home-crafted lanterns in the cool of the evening. At the Chattahoochee River on a rainy day, it offered shelter from a light drizzle and a doubled as a hiking stick for the hike back up from the river. And seen here in the gymnasium, it invites you to come give it a whirl and stay active with us!

Keep an eye out for it and see if you can catch a photo of the orange Be Active Decatur umbrella. Tag you’re it!

Gymnasium

Walk With a Doc

Walking cane

BeltLine lantern parade

Chattahoochee River

Walk With a Doc

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Looks Like a Good Weekend to Play Outside!

August 23, 2013 by saraeholmes 1 Comment

Wow! We may actually have a nice weekend without rain! So what are YOU going to do?

Here are some suggestions:

Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon at one of Decatur’s greenspaces or parks.
Walk the trails at Hidden Cove Park or Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
Stroll through Woodlands Garden any day during daylight hours.
Take a ride or stroll through Decatur Cemetery. Follow the walking tour map to discover the history there. Maps are available here or stop by the Decatur Visitor’s Center to pick one up.
Play tennis.

Saturday:
Decatur Bikes leads a casual, no drop ride to Stone Mountain. Meet in the CVS parking lot at 8 am. Good group of folks and they will not leave you in the dust. Trust me- they were patient and waited for me.

Sam’s Freight Room Ride, 2 pm. Meet across from the Old Train Depot on West Howard STreet. A no-drop ride through Avondale, Oakhurst and Decatur. Refreshments at a local watering hole after the ride.

Sunday:
Sunday in the Garden at Woodlands, 2 -4 pm. Stroll through the gardens and listen to music at the pavilion. Nice way to escape without having to actually leave Decatur! Consider walking or biking over as parking is limited. You can also park at Westchester and stroll over from there.

Table Tennis at Decatur Recreation Center, 10 am – 1 pm. Free to residents, $2 for non-residents. All levels are welcome.

Indoor Soccer at the Recreation Center, 3:15 – 5:15 pm. Free to residents.

Whatever you do, stay active in Decatur!!

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Hula hoops create a healthy appetite at Red Hatters’ and Active Adults meet up

August 1, 2013 by Leave a comment

Lisa Shaw and her hula hoops class from the Dekalb Medical Wellness Center performed 3 routines to music including Elvis and others at the Solarium July 30. Then the real fun started as the ladies of the Decatur Red Hatter’s Society, charter #37159, joined in and showed off their hooping skills. Many ladies recalled how to hoop and several learned for the first time. Reggie Howze, leader of our twice weekly Stridewalkers fitness and nutrition class at Decatur Rec Center cooled them down with some hip stretches and got all the joints moving. These active living moments are brief but they work if you include them in the fun every day. All that activity worked up an appetite for a healthy delicious local meal from Saba Restaurant of Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Zucchini & Carrot Lasagna, Caesar and Mixed green salads. Thanks to the Solarium in Oakhurst for hosting us this month. And join us anytime at the Decatur Recreation Center, (home of the Active Living team) as we meet monthly for both a Red Hatters Society meeting on the last Tuesday each month AND the Active Adults Club on the first Thursday

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Bring Your Game: Sign Your Team Up For Adult Basketball

June 14, 2013 by saraeholmes 1 Comment

Decatur Active Living is offering Adult Basketball Leagues for men. The league will consist of a ten game schedule and all games will be played at the newly renovated Decatur Recreation Center. Decatur Active Living offers adult sports for ages 18 and over. We provide a safe and fun environment for adults to relive their youthful days through league sports and neighborhood tournaments.

Registration: Ongoing. Teams accepted on a first-come basis.

League Play: June 29 – August 24. 10 game season and end-of-season tournament

Game Day: Saturday mornings

Fee: $450 per team

Gather up your friends and get ready to shoot some hoops!

For more information contact Stacy Green, stacy.green@decaturga.com or Lindsey Struck, lindsey.struck@decaturga.com.

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Walking for Healthy Weight

June 12, 2013 by saraeholmes 2 Comments

Walking is a great way to manage weight for life. Studies show that fitness, more than fatness, is a strong indicator of longevity and well-being. When you exercise regularly, eat properly, manage stress, and enjoy the support of friends and family, your weight will find its natural, healthy point. Studies show that taking 12,000 to 15,000 steps per day helps people to achieve and keep healthy weight levels.

Plan to walk at least four days a week.
Walk a minimum of 30 consecutive minutes. Work up to one hour if possible. If this is too much to begin with, start with 10 minute increments.
Increase the intensity of your walk as you become more fit.

Bonus: Toning muscles also increases the muscle mass and raises your metabolism, or the amount of calories you burn at rest!

Information from “The Walking Deck” by Shirley Archer.

Too hot to walk outside? The renovated Decatur Recreation Center has an indoor elevated walking track. It’s free and open during regular operating hours.