Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Adult Interest/Fitness
Member Registration begins August 23rd, 2022
Non-Member Registration begins August 26th, 2022
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 21
$25/team
DEADLINE: Monday, September 12
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 15. Mark your calendars and look for more details to be published in September! (This event takes the place of the costume contest & 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 9th and run for approximately 6 weeks.
Wednesdays, beginning on November 9
$25/team
Deadline: Monday, October 24th
Fall Decorating Contest
Decorate your home with all of your favorite fall décor and sign up to have it judged. The first place prize is $100, 2nd place is $75 and 3rd place is $50. This is sponsored by Burlington Promotions.
Must be registered and decorated by Thursday, October 13th at noon and left decorated until Sunday, October 16th.
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 43rd 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 19
9am-4pm
Burlington High School
Christmas Gift Annex
Join us for the 18th 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 19
9am-4pm
Burlington Middle School
Christmas Parade 2022
“We Woof You a Merry Christmas” is the theme for the 2022 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..
Saturday, December 10
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. This is sponsored by Burlington Promotions. More details will follow this fall! Must be registered and decorated by Thursday, December 15th at Noon.
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. Tickets for the home tour must be purchased at BRC or Hoover’s Thriftway in advance for $7 or at the door for $10. If you plan to ride the BRC van, you will need to purchase that ticket from BRC for and additional $2.
Sunday, December 4
12:45-3:00pm
American Volkssport Association Event-Walking for fun, fitness & friendship
The AVA has chosen Burlington as one of their event locations this year! “Volkssport” is German for “sport of people.” The AVA has a nationwide grassroots network of over 200 active clubs nationwide presenting more than 2,500 volkssporting events each year. They welcome people of any background, age, and ability to participate in their noncompetitive sporting events. You can set your own pace at any of their events, which include walking, biking, swimming, canoeing, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. If you love to walk and meet new friends, come out and participate in this event! No membership is required, only the motivation to walk. Bring your family, friends, and even pets.
Sunday, October 30
Registration begins at 1:15pm at BRC
Event begins at 2:00pm
5k and 10k routes that begin and end at BRC
FREE
*This is a qualifying event of the Coffey County Wellness Circuit.
Men’s League Basketball
Men, dust off those old sneakers and call up the boys for our adult 5 on 5 basketball league. Games will be played on Wednesday nights for approximately 6 weeks beginning on January 11.
Meeting: Tuesday, January 3
Games Wednesdays beginning January 11
**Fee will depend on number of teams.
Line Dancing Cardio Blast
Want to burn some calories and have a good time doing it? Come join us as we move to the music and learn popular line dances to country, pop, rock, and other genres of music. You’ll be having so much fun that you won’t realize that you’re getting an awesome workout!
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Beginning September 6
Tuesday Mornings at 6:30am
$30/session; $5 drop-in
Payable to BRC
DEADLINE: September 2
Beginning Line Dancing
If you’re new to line dancing or just want to go at a slower pace to learn the steps to popular line dances, this is the class for you.
Beginning September 7
Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm
Thursday mornings at 6:30am
$30/session; $5 drop-in
Payable to BRC
DEADLINE: September 2
**SPECIAL OFFER: SIGN UP FOR BOTH BEGINNING LINE DANCING AND LINE DANCING CARDIO BLAST FOR $45.
Understanding Your Smartphone and Windows 10
Would you like to be more knowledgeable about using your smartphone and Windows 10? Join Andrew Daugherty of Small Mall and Computer Repair as he leads this class on improving technology skills.
Last Wednesday of each month starting August 31
6:30-8:00pm in BRC Conference Room
$8/class; Pay at the door (payable to BRC)
Family Movie Night
Bring the kiddos and something comfy to sit or lie on and watch a movie in the gym on the big screen! $3 at the door will get you popcorn, a drink an da fun way to spend a Saturday evening with family and friends.
Saturday, October 8 @ 7pm
BRC Gym
Cards and Conversation
Enjoy a game of pitch or just some conversation with friends every Tuesday from 1-3pm
in the lobby at BRC!
No Fee
Unlimited participants
Movie Mondays
Join us every Monday at 1:30pm to watch a movie! We generally watch wholesome, inspiring, uplifting, and/or funny movies.
No Fee
Unlimited participants
Fall Fitness Options
Women on Weights
Want to add strength to your workouts? This 45 minute class will hit all muscle groups. You’ll use dumbbells, tubing, bands and your own body weight to increase muscle strength and tone while also increasing bone density and metabolism.
Darla Dale
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:00am
Starting September 6th for 6 weeks
$85/session; $10 drop in
Payable to Darla Dale
*Must have 5 participants prepaid by August 29th
**No class Sept 27, 29 & Oct 4, 6
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
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.
Mondays & Thursdays @ 11:00am
August 15—December 15
$10/session; $3 drop in
Payable to BRC
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 Wednesdays @ 7pm
Ongoing dates
No charge
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 & Thursdays @ Indoor Pool
September 26-November 17
1:30—2:30pm
Minimum of 5
$25/session for members; $28/session for Non-Member
$2 Drop-In
Fitness Challenge
Keep your fitness promise this year! Walk, run, swim, bike, lift or any of the above and more! Just move your body with intentional effort! We are here to encourage you! Stay accountable, focused and consistent with the BRC Fitness Challenge! See the Fitness Challenge Flyer and review the 5 simple steps and get started today!
BRC members
Walkers/Runners 500 Miles
Swimmers 50 Miles
Bikers 1,000 Miles
Weight Room 75 Hours
Elliptical 750 Miles
Cross-Training 1,000 Points
55+ 850 Points
Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023
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
$45/month
Payable to BRC
Gentle Flow Yoga
Get onto your mat and use movement and breathing to create space and bring peace to body,
mind and soul.
Darla Dale
Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm
6 weeks beginning September 8
(No class on Sept 26, 29 & Oct 3, 6)
$85; $10 drop in; Payable to Darla Dale
*Please bring your own mat
**Must have 5 prepaid by August 29
Flow and Roll
Did you know your body has fascia that covers every part of your body, muscles and organs? This tissue can become sticky if overworked, injured or dehydrated. Flow and roll will teach you how to take care of your connective tissues. 45 minutes of yoga-type flowing to get the body moving then moving onto a foam roller to work on the fascia.
Darla Dale
Tuesdays at 9:00am beginning September 6
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 27—November 3 @ 6:15-7:00am
Minimum of 5
$20/session; $2 drop in
Payable to BRC
Line Dancing Cardio Blast
Want to burn some calories and have a good time doing it? Come join us as we move to the music and learn popular line dances to country, pop, rock, and other genres of music. You’ll be having so much fun that you won’t realize that you’re getting an awesome workout!
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Beginning September 6
Tuesday Mornings at 6:30am
$30/session; $5 drop-in
Payable to BRC
DEADLINE: September 2
Beginning Line Dancing
If you’re new to line dancing or just want to go at a slower pace to learn the steps to popular line dances, this is the class for you.
Beginning September 7
Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm
Thursday mornings at 6:30am
$30/session; $5 drop-in
Payable to BRC
DEADLINE: September 2
**SPECIAL OFFER: SIGN UP FOR BOTH BEGINNING LINE DANCING AND LINE DANCING CARDIO BLAST FOR $45.