Workout at Your Lunch Hour

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Facilities offer several programs during Lunchtime:

East Charlotte   |   Northwest Charlotte   |   South Charlotte   |   Northeast Charlotte

East Charlotte

Fastbreak "lunchtime" Basketball
Ages: Adults (18 up)
Cost: Free (registration required)
Times: 11am-1:30pm
Days: M-F
Location: Naomi Drenan Recreation Center 750 Beal St. Charlotte, NC 28211
Contact: Charles Young at 704-365-1265 or email Charles.Young@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
This program is designed to allow adults to get fit and relieve stressors from their jobs during lunchtime hours by playing pick up basketball or just shooting the ball in the hoop.

Senior Still Steeping-Fitness Walk
Ages: Adults (40 up) anybody under 40 is welcome
Cost: Free (registration required)
Times: 10-11am
Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Location: Naomi Drenan Recreation Center 750 Beal St. Charlotte, NC 28211
Contact: Charles Young at 704-365-1265 or email Charles.Young@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
This program is designed to get seniors/adults active by participating in a walking program to increase overall health, flexibility, skeletal movement, and cardiovascular endurance.

Naomi Drenan Adult Basketball League
Ages: Adults (21 up)
Cost: $400 team (registration required)
Times: 2pm-5pm
Days: Saturday
Location: Naomi Drenan Recreation Center 750 Beal St. Charlotte, NC 28211
Contact: Charles Young at 704-365-1265 or email Charles.Young@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
This program is designed for adults basketball teams to compete for a league championship in a enjoyable, secure atmosphere.

Southwest Charlotte
Adult Aerobics
Lets get funky and burn the fat. Get a great aerobic workout with Charles!
Tues-Thurs
6:00-7:00pm
$2 per visit or $15 per month
Contact Chris White for more information 704-432-1532 or Christopher.White@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

Single Parent City Small Group
Join other single parents throughout the area to discuss single parent issues.
One Saturday per month: 10/20, 11/17, 12/15, and 1/19
11:30am-1:00pm
Contact Siobhan Torrico for more information 704-432-1533 or Siobhan.Torrico@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

Lunch Time Shoot Around
Come shoot some hoops on your lunch break. Every Monday
11:30am-1:00pm
$2 per visit
Contact Siobhan Torrico for more information 704-432-1533 or Siobhan.Torrico@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

Northwest Charlotte

Lunch Break
At Oaklawn Recreation Center located at 1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206. Mid-day Lunch, Learn and Recreation- (The Natural Place to Be)Join a group of your friends and meet new friends as we move into getting healthy, learning, new ideas. Program will consist of a 30 minute cardio and strength training, health education sessions, and open gym. Health education subjects. Monday- Wednesday- Friday, 12noon-1pm and 1pm-2pm. Cost: Free. For more information call: 704-432-4580 and ask for  Mrs. Blanche Penn or Ms. Sonya Smith.

South Charlotte

More Alive After 55 Seniors Group
Oct 2- Nov 27, 2007
Tues & Thurs
11:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: 55 and up
Cost: Free
Come and participate in different activities and trips with others. There may be a fee for specialized trips and activities. Please call Hwy 521 Recreation Center for more information, 704-540-2426.

Senior Potluck Luncheon
Thurs. Nov. 15, 2007
11:30am-1:00pm
Ages: 55 and over
Cost: Free, just bring a dish to pass.
Join other seniors at this special Thanksgiving luncheon. All you need to bring is a dish to pass and good conversation. call Hwy 521 Recreation Center for more information at 704-540-2426.

Northeast Charlotte

Lunch Time Fitness Bootcamp at Mallard Creek Recreation Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:15-1:15pm
$15 per session
Participants will take part in challenging and exciting resistance training exercises, along with intense cardiovascular coaching and training. A great way to increase muscle mass and reduce body fat. For exact start dates and to reserve your spot, visit www.tiffanysfit4life.com.