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Jake Gaither Community Center
801 Tanner Drive
850-891-3940

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Jake Gaither Community Center

Hours of Operation

Fall 2008

Registration begins August 18, 2008 with classes beginning September 2, 2008.

Youth / Teen Class Schedule
Day / Time Activity Date Length Fee

Monday / Wednesday

2:00 - 5:00pm

Open Gym

9/3

12 wks.

Free

3:00 - 4:30pm

Tutorial/Homework Center

9/3

8 wks.

Free

3:30 - 5:30pm

Dance (ages 9-18)

9/3

8 wks.

Free

Tuesday / Thursday

2:00 - 4:00pm

Youth Basketball (ages 11-15)

9/2

8 wks.

Free

3:00 - 4:30pm

Tutorial/Homework Center

9/2

10 wks.

Free

4:00 - 5:30pm

Youth/Teen Council (Thursday)

9/4

12 wks.

Free

Friday

2:00 - 3:30pm

Arts and Crafts

9/5

8 wks.

Free

3:30 - 5:00pm

Urban Volleyball

9/5

8 wks.

Free

Saturday

2:00 - 5:30pm

Open Basketball

9/6

Ongoing

Free

7:00 - 10:00pm

Open Basketball

9/6

Ongoing

Free

 
Adult Classes
Day / Time Activity Date Length Fee

Monday / Wednesday

9:00 - 10:00am Leisure Walking 9/3 12 wks. Free
9:00 - 11:00am Health Screenings (3rd Wednesday) 9/3 12 wks. Free
10:00 - 11:00am Mature Women Exercise 9/3 12 wks. Free
11:00 - 12:00n Poker-Keno (Mondays) 9/8 12 wks. Free
11:00 - 12:00n Leisure Bingo (Wednesdays) 9/3 12 wks. Free
7:00 - 9:30pm Open Basketball 9/3 12 wks. Free

Tuesday / Thursday

9:00 - 10:00am Mature Men Fitness 9/2 12 wks. Free
10:00 - 11:00am Brain Gym (Tuesday) 9/2 12 wks. Free
6:00 - 7:00pm Aerobic Fitness 9/2 12 wks. Free
7:30 - 9:30pm Fellowship Basketball (Tuesdays) 9/2 12 wks. Free

Friday

9:00am - 12:00n Walking 9/5 Ongoing Free
10:00 - 11:00am Mature Women Exercise 9/5 12 wks. Free
11:00 - 12:00n Leisure Bingo 9/5 Ongoing Free
7:00 - 9:00pm Women Exercise 9/5 Ongoing Free
7:00 - 9:30pm Open Basketball 9/5 Ongoing Free


Special Events
Date / Time Activity Fee

10/31/08 - 7:00 - 10:00pm

Halloween Carnival

Free

TBA

Sickle Cell Walk/Run/Coloring Contest

Free

1st Wednesdays - 10:30am - 12:00n

Southside Senior Days (Reserve Only)

Free

Monthly - 11:00am - 4:00pm

Mature Adult Birthday/Movie Day/Field Trip

TBA

Volunteer and Community Groups
Room Rental

Let us host your birthday party, wedding reception, anniversary celebration, baby or bridal shower or graduation dinner, class or family reunion. Reservations are required.

After School Program

The Jake Gaither Community Center offers an after-school program every afternoon from 2:00 - 5:30pm for students from neighborhood schools. There is no charge for the program, but participants are required to have a participation card on file signed by a parent or guardian.

Become a Volunteer

We are always in need of enthusiastic volunteers to help bring special events to the community. Whether your interests are in crafts, drama, music, sports, or tutoring we have a place for you at Jake Gaither Community Center.