Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Adult Interest/Fitness
Member Registration begins August 31, 2021
Non-Member Registration begins September 3, 2021
Obtain a printable copy of the Brochure!
6 on 6 Women’s Volleyball
Ladies, get your teams together for our annual 6 on 6 women’s volleyball league. This is a “call your own game” league with no officials present. Games will be on Wednesday nights and will
run approximately 6 weeks long.
Wednesdays, starting September 22
$25/team
DEADLINE: Monday, September 13
BOOFEST
Burlington Promotions and BRC are teaming up to offer an evening of fun @ Kelley Park. Free hot dogs, chips and bottled water will be served while supplies last. Hayrack rides around the park, candy cannon along with the candy hunt, costume contest, pumpkin decorating, money dig, pumpkin patch, hot wheels racing and touch a truck. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 16. Mark your calendars and look for more details to be published in September! (This event takes the place of the costume con-test & candy hunt BRC usually has at the high school.)
4 on 4 Women’s Volleyball
Ladies, come out and join us for some “call your own game” 4 on 4 volleyball. Games will begin November 10th and run for approximately 6 weeks.
Wednesdays, beginning on November 10
$25/team
Deadline: Monday, October 25th
Garage Sale ‘Gym’Boree
Just in time for the holidays is the 14th annual Garage Sale ‘Gym’boree! Clean out your closets and set up a booth in the warmth of the Rec Center gym. The fee to participate is $5, which helps cover the cost of advertisement. Each 8 X 10’ booth space will be given one 8’ table to use.
Vendors must remain set-up for the entire time!
Friday, November 12
5:30--7:30pm
$5 per booth space
Cricut Workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use your Cricut? Or maybe you don’t have a Cricut but would like to make a shirt, design a sign or just be creative. If so, this is the class for you! Monique Hart will host a class to help you create something or give ideas on items you can make using a Cricut vinyl cutting machine. There will be t-shirts & other items to choose from & you can make your own shirt to take home. Besides shirts, there are thousands of things you can use a Cricut for. Monique has used a Cricut for several years and will help you find answers to questions you may have.
All supplies will be furnished.
Wednesday, November 3
6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $20 (payable to BRC); Limit of 12
Christmas Craft Fair
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Christmas seems to come faster every year and this year will be no exception! Come to the 42nd annual Christmas Craft Festival to shop for gifts and decorating items! A large variety of homemade arts and crafts will fill the gym, commons, and hallways of the Burlington High School! Several area businesses will hold their open houses on this day, so plan to spend the day right here in Burlington!
Saturday, November 20
9am-4pm
Burlington High School
Christmas Gift Annex
Join us for the 17th annual Craft and Gift Annex! Once again we will offer additional Craft Festival shopping at Burlington Middle School! Crafters who do not fit in the High School, direct sales, home-based businesses, etc. will be selling their wares here. Stop by for some great gift items!
Saturday, November 20
9am-4pm
Burlington Middle School
Christmas Parade 2021
“Elf on a Shelf” is the theme for the 2021
Burlington Promotions Christmas Parade. Get your float together and plan to be a part of this fun,
lighted parade! To register for the parade, contact Ronda Gilbert at the Coffey County Housing Authority.
Wednesday, December 8
6:00pm
Downtown Burlington
Holiday Decorating Contest
Deck your home with all of your favorite lights and décor and sign up to have it judged. The first place prize is $100, 2nd place is $75 and 3rd place is $50. There will be a business category and an individual category. This is sponsored by Burlington Promotions.
More details will follow this fall!
Holiday Homes Tour
The Christmas spirit will be everywhere as you attend the Holiday Homes Tour! Area homes will be decked out for the Christmas season. This is a great place to get decorating ideas, so grab your friends or sign up to ride the Recreation Center van and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of fun! Tickets can be purchased at Hoover’s Thriftway or BRC. If you plan to ride the BRC van, you will need to purchase that ticket from BRC for and additional $2.
Men’s League Basketball
Men, grab your old sneakers and call up the boys for this adult 5 on 5 basketball league. Games will be played on Wednesday nights for approximately 6 weeks beginning on January 12th.
Meeting: Monday, January 3
Games Wednesdays beginning January 12
Fall Fitness Options
Women on Weights
Women on Weights is a great resistance class to create a lean body. Exercise will focus on strength for your upper body and high reps for lower body. All fitness levels are encouraged to attend this class.
Call Darla @ 620-364-9638 to register.
Pre-registration ends Aug. 31.
Darla Dale
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:00am
Sep 7-Oct 14
$65/session; $10 drop in
Payable to Darla Dale
Morning Water Aerobics
Do you enjoy the water? Start your morning off with this great water aerobic class. Everyone is welcome, young and old. This is a class for all fitness levels. You are encouraged to work at your own pace and enjoy the water and camaraderie of your classmates!
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays @ 8:30am
Ongoing dates
$1/class/person
Payable to BRC
Chair Aerobics w/ Salli
Chair aerobics is an alternative way to exercise when you can’t stand up and workout. It is excellent for those with limited mobility, recovering from an injury or for those just wanting to try something different. Balance, strength and endurance exercises are all part of this class.
NOTE: The first week class will be Mon/Wed instead of Mon/Thurs.
Salli Stewart
Mondays & Thursdays @ 11:00am
September 20—December 9
$25/session; $3 drop in
Payable to BRC
Weights with Misty
Get a full body workout using dumbbells. Learn basic strength training
moves that you can incorporate into your fitness routine.
Contact Misty @ 364-6193 for more information.
Misty Marchant
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30pm
September 7-October 14
$50 session; $5 drop in
Payable to Misty Marchant
Aquatics for Arthritis
This Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program is a water exercise program for people with arthritis and related conditions. It was developed jointly by the Arthritis Foundation and the YMCA of the USA and is currently supported by the Aquatics Exercise Association. AFAP is designed to reduce fatigue, pain and stiffness, and improve mobility, muscle strength, and coordination.
The course will be led by instructor, Justin Logan.
Mondays & Wednesdays @ Indoor Pool
October 4-November 17
1:30—2:30pm
Minimum of 8
$15/session
Pickleball
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong and is something all ages can play. The rules are simple, the game is easy to learn, and you can have fun playing immediately.
Stop by and give it a try!
Most days @ 10am AND Tuesdays @ 7pm
Ongoing dates
No charge
55+ and Fit!
Don’t let life pass you by—get out of your chair and move! Join 55+ and Fit and work towards some
rewarding incentives! You can walk, bike, swim, lift weights, take class, etc. Any activity can be chosen, but should be 15-20 minutes long or longer and done at BRC to count as a workout. Keep track of your progress on the recording sheets at the front desk and see how close you are to the next incentive prize! If you need accountability, find our fitness flyer and join one of our many class options!
BRC members 55+
Jan 1—Dec 31, 2022
FREE
Noon Yoga
Noon yoga will be a slower paced yoga class focusing on stretching and proper alignments.
Sarah Stockwell
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 12:15pm
Monthly
$30/monthly session; $5 drop in
Payable to BRC
Burlington Karate Academy
Learn traditional forms of katas, blocks and kicks. Learn and gain balance, self-discipline, confidence and endurance. Classes for ages 6+ to adults. Private lessons are also available.
Contact Sensei Cofer for more information, 913-683-0072.
Sensei Michael Cofer
Tuesdays & Wednesdays@ 6:30pm
Ongoing
$40/monthly or $120 quarterly
Payable to BRC
Gentle Yoga
A gentle relaxing yoga sequence with focus on breath & letting go. This is a great way to wind down at the end of your Monday. Call Darla @ 620.364.9638 to register. Pre-registration deadline is August 30.
Darla Dale
Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm
Sept. 13-Oct. 18
Fee: $50 payable to Darla Dale
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
This style of yoga melds breathing with poses as you move with control & focus tying body to mind.
Pre-registration deadline is August 30.
Darla Dale
Sept. 8-Oct. 13
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15pm
Fee: $50 payable to Darla Dale
Deep Water Aerobics w/Justin
This is a Tuesday/Thursday morning class which will be led by Justin. Join him in the pool for some deep water aerobics and to get a great water workout!
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Indoor Pool
September 28—November 4 @ 6:15-7:00am
Minimum of 5
$20/session; $3 drop in
Payable to BRC
Evening Aqua
Give aqua aerobics a try at this evening class with Monica Humphrey. Working out in the water is a great way to build strength and endurance while putting less stress on your joints & muscles.
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:15pm
September 13-November 17
Fee: $40; Drop-in $3
Yoga for Arthritis
Jodi Smith with East Central Kansas Agency on Aging will offer a free 4 week yoga class. Those participating must have some type of arthritis and can either do the class on a mat or while sitting in a chair. Those who have participated in this type of class have found they have reduced pain, increased range of motion and flexibility. Starting in October. Dates to be announced.
Tuesdays @ 11:00am
Beginning in October
FREE