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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: October 2026 |
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Friday, October 2 @ 9 - 11 a.m.
Are you a Senior age 60+? A family member or caregiver of a senior? If so, you won't want to miss our FREE Senior Services Health & Wellness Resource Fair on Friday, October 2, from 9 - 11 a.m. Learn about finances, home care, hospice, housing, and other senior-related health topics. This event is free, and no registration is required.
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Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Create your own fairy house at home, either individually, as a group, or as a family, and share it with the community. The event is free, but advance registration is required if you plan to place a fairy house.
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Saturday, October 10 @ 1 p.m.
Join naturalist Suzanne Michot on a hike to discover Mt. Sanitas’ amazing geology, hidden rock Follies, and wildlife.
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Tuesdays, Oct. 6-27 & Wednesdays, Oct. 7-28
Enhance your skills and play songs in a group. Bring your own guitar and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
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Friday, October 23 @ 6 p.m.
Bring the whole family and catch yourself a spooky floating pumpkin from our aquatic pumpkin patch! Those with a "Pumpkin Reservation" should come in their swim suit in order to catch a floating pumpkin in the pool. After catching your floating pumpkin, enjoy the great craft supplies in the decoration room to create your spooky, silly, or stunning pumpkin masterpiece. Pumpkin Reservation includes one pumpkin to catch, decorate, and take home. Please limit pumpkin reservations to two per household. A maximum of 125 pumpkins are available.
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Wednesday, October 28 @ 6 p.m.
Discover how AI works, use tools like ChatGPT and Claude effectively, and build a simple AI application. No technical experience required.
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Multiple Dates Available
Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to improve your game, we have a class for you. Learn the basics, sharpen your skills, get some practice in, or join a gameplay mixer and meet other players.
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Grades 3-12
Build basketball skills, learn teamwork and game rules, and make new friends! Includes one practice and one game each week. Volunteer coaches needed.
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Guess the TOTAL Weight of the Green M&M Pumpkin!
Guess how much this pumpkin weighs?! No really, guess the weight to the closest pound (without going over) to win a 20 punch pass. Fill out your card at the front desk with your guess by October 31 for your chance to win.
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 Senior Highlights
Read the senior newsletter to learn about Fraud Awareness, Online Registration 101, A1C Circle, and more!
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 Youth Highlights
Read the youth highlights to learn about the Fairy House Workshop, Bike Maintenance Workshop, and more!
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 Leaves of Progress October Fitness Challenge
The Leaves of Progress Challenge is a fun fall wellness challenge where every healthy choice earns a “leaf.” Participants fill in their log to show your month of progress.
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Fitness Classes
Saturday, 10/24 @ 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
- Unlock your first bodyweight pull-up. Learn techniques and progressions to build towards your first full pull-up. Limit 12 participants. Instructor: Michael B
Monday, 10/19 @ 5:45-7:15 p.m.
- This workshop brings therapeutic approaches to yoga poses to balance low back stretching & relaxation with core awareness & gentle strengthening. We will close the practice with deep fascia (connective tissue) release. Instructor: Deb B.
Tuesday, 10/6-11/17 @ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Come enjoy practicing mindful yoga and Pilates outside in the fresh air! We will strengthen our core, tone and stretch our bodies, and practice short mindful meditations and guided relaxations. Instructor: Amanda
Wednesday, 10/28-11/18 @ 5-6:15 p.m.
- This 4-part series is for anyone whose nervous system is tired of pretending everything’s fine. Minimum 4 participants. Instructor: Jill S
Saturday, 10/3 & 10/10 @ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Through a blend of accessible anatomy lessons, guided breathwork, and practical movement exercises, you will shift from mystery to mastery over your deep core health. Instructor: Judi
Thursdays,10/1-10/22 @ 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Tuesdays,10/6-10/27 @ 1-2 p.m.
- Boost core strength, flexibility, and posture with personalized attention in a small class. Support your fitness and balance goals with resistance-based springs.
Thursday, 10/15 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- A gentle, grounding experience to soothe your body, calm your mind, and recharge your spirit. Enjoy herbal tea, calming aromas, and a relaxing sound bath, leaving you refreshed and centered. Instructor: Ashley
Wednesday, 10/14 @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- This class will provide a realistic roadmap designed to optimize your overall wellness today, while maximizing your long-term health. Learn the latest research on nutrition, exercise, and sleep architecture for a lifetime of vitality. Instructor: Diana
Wednesdays,10/7-10/28 @ 5:30-6:15 p.m.
- Water mat classes are in the pool on inflatable boards. Classes will focus on a fun yoga practice. Yoga on the water enhances balance and improves core strength. Max 8 participants. Instructor: Gena W.
New Fall Fitness Classes!
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Ski Prep w/ Anastasia
Thursdays, October 1- December 17, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
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Zumba + Lift w/ Laura
Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
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HIIT w/ Melissa
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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SilverSneakers Yoga w/ Terry
Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Senior Barre w/ Terry
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Vinyasa Yoga Hybrid w/ Becky
Saturdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
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 Memory Square and Recreation & Senior Center Playgrounds Are Under Construction.
Construction is underway on two new playgrounds, one at the Recreation & Senior Center and the other at Memory Square. Both are scheduled to reopen in fall of 2026.
These playgrounds are two of Louisville’s oldest, the third being Community Park. All three are about 20 years old. Since 2018, Louisville has been proactively replacing its oldest playgrounds as part of a multi-year replacement program. Seven playgrounds have already been replaced.
We’re excited to unveil the new playgrounds at Memory Square and the Recreation & Senior Center later this year. Stay tuned for reopening information!
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How to Find Out About Facility Closures
If the Recreation & Senior Center needs to close unexpectedly due to weather, a power outage, or another issue, we’ll share updates as quickly as possible via our website, Facebook page. and mobile app.
For the fastest updates, we recommend using our mobile app. Push notifications go straight to your phone when something changes—and again when we reopen—so you’re not left wondering or searching for information. Download the mobile app and turn on notifications to receive these alerts.
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