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Learn-To-Play Pickleball Clinics

ADULTS AGES 18+

A paddle sport for all ages and athletic ability, Pickleball is like over-sized ping-pong played on a badminton sized court with a tennis net. With simple and easy to follow rules, it is the perfect game for all ages to learn and play. Led by USAPA Ambassador and Iowa singles/doubles champion, Lyle Theisen, come learn all the rules, technique, and strategies to start playing pickleball yourself.

OPTIONS	DAYS	DATES	TIMES	LOCATION
Clinic 1	Sat	TBD	TBD	Marion High School
Clinic 2	Sat	TBD	TBD	Marion High School
REGISTRATION FEE:	$10 per person
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:	Two weeks prior to clinic date
NOTE(S):	Participants can bring their own paddle, but paddles and balls will be available to those who don’t have one.

Adult Tennis Round Robin League

ADULTS AGES 18+

Interested in playing tennis with others in a laid-back environment. One of the most enjoyable forms of recreational tennis is the round robin. Join us for mixed (co-ed) open play. Each participant plays with multiple players throughout the evening. For questions about the format of this program, please contact Penny Raia at pen@gobrainstorm.net.

OPTIONS	DAYS	DATES	TIMES	LOCATION
Round Robin Tennis	Thur	March-October	6:30-8:30 p.m.	Marion High School
REGISTRATION FEE:	FREE (participants should bring balls)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:	No registration required
NOTE(S):	All levels of play are welcome, but please note, no instruction is provided. This is not a tennis lesson, but rather open play format. Participants should bring their own racket and balls.

Marion Senior Activities at Lowe Park

Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
4500 N.10th Street
Marion, IA 52302

The Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center is home to FREE senior activities on a daily basis during the week. These programs are provided and coordinated as part of the Witwer Healthy Aging Program by Aging Services.These programs and activities are geared towards adults ages 55 and up. For more information on these programs or other sites, please contact Jo Ellen Haddad at Aging Services at 398-3644. You can also contact the Parks and Recreation office at Lowe Park at 447-3590. If Linn-Mar Schools cancel due to inclement weather, all senior activities scheduled at Lowe are canceled.

Encore Cafe` at Lowe Park and Marion Library

The Heritage Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with the Marion Public Library and Marion Parks and Recreation Department, is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Encore Café in Marion.

Encore Café is intended for seniors ages 60 and above. The new and innovative café will feature a choice menu

with meals ranging from turkey and mashed potatoes to pasta and tacos, all catered by Marion Hy-Vee. The Encore Café is a one-stop shop for nutrition, health education and socialization time with friends for a suggested voluntary contribution of $5.

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Advance reservations are requested by 1 p.m. the day prior by calling 319-377-3412 or visiting www.tinyurl.com/y9hh4b8y.

Encore Café is open for business at two convenient Marion locations:

Marion Public Library – Mondays and Fridays at noon
Lowe Park (with a full salad bar) - Wednesdays and Thursdays at noon

In addition to the meals being offered, educational and health-related programming will also be expanded following mealtimes.

Weekly Schedule

Weekly programs	DAYS	DATES	TIMES	LOCATION
*Live Music Dancing	Mon	All Year	12:30 p.m.	Lowe Park
Cards-500	Wed	All Year	9 a.m.	Lowe Park
Line Dancing	Wed	All Year	1 p.m.	Lowe Park
Penny B-I-N-G-O	Thur	All Year	9:30 a.m.	Lowe Park
Cards-PINOCHLE	Fri	All Year	9 a.m.	Lowe Park
Blood Pressure Clinics	Thur	1st Thursday of the month	11:30 a.m.	Lowe Park
Fresh Conversations	Thur	3rd Thursday of the month	11:45 a.m.	Lowe Park
*Encore Cafe	Wed/Thur	All Year	11:30 a.m.	Lowe Park
NOTE(S):	Live bands vary weekly. Encore Café is served at the Marion Public Library on Mondays and Fridays. Senior site at Lowe Park is always welcoming new guests, so stop out and join any activity at any time.

Programs by Marion Public Library

The Marion Public Library is available to all, seven days a week (with the exception of holidays). Library cards are always free and offer additional access to some resources. Subscribe to the library's newsletters to keep up with events and programs available for all interests. The most popular books, movies and music are offered in a variety of formats.

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