1. health and fitness

WELCOME TO
WA-KE HATCHEE!
Everyone must have a general facility
membership which is available for a
one-time, lifetime fee of $10 per person.
A facility membership for a family
household can be purchased for a one
time, lifetime fee of $25. All children
under the age of 13 must be
accompanied by an adult, unless
registered in a program.
A $5 day pass is available for visitors.
General membership provides use of
the game room and gymnasium during
center hours.
The October calendar for
Wa-Ke Hatchee’s activities is
included for your convenience.
Be sure to check out each date
in the calendar for special
instructions pertaining to that
day, such as gymnasium
closures. While we do our best
to limit gym closings and
minimize schedule changes,
from time to time it becomes
necessary to change the
schedule. Please feel free to
call the Rec Center at
(239) 432-2154 to verify the
day’s activities.
There is an additional fee for most
programs and the weight room.
Members are issued cards and are
required to bring them to check in for
each visit. Replacement cards cost $5.
CENTER HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mark your calendar now for Streets Alive! Lee County-People at Play. Approximately
1.5 miles of Downtown Fort Myers will be closed to motor vehicle traffic allowing you
to enjoy the streets. Take time to visit shopping and restaurant sites along the
way – hula hoop, throw Frisbees, enjoy boot camp style exercise, or simply
dance in whatever style you wish. All activities are FREE! Wear your
Halloween costume if you want to! Just join the activities and MOVE!
WHAT: Streets Alive Lee County www.streetsalivelee.org
WHO: Presented by Streets Alive of Lee County, Inc.
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers, FREE parking in lots and garages
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11am – 4pm
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center * 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 * P: 239-432-2154 * F:239-432-2157 * leeparks.org
The sun shelters with newly added grills are available on a first come,
first serve basis. These shelters are perfect for your family picnic or small
party. If you will be having inflatable's at your event (moon walks, bounce
houses, slides, etc.), please use sandbags to hold the item(s) down.
Stakes are not permitted.
We do not supply
electricity, so please bring
a generator. Most
importantly, have FUN!
Please help keep our parks clean. Place all trash in the
containers provided. All signs, banners and/or any
decorations erected relating to an event must be
removed upon completion of the activity. Please be sure
to keep all motorized vehicles off the grass at all times.
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center * 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 * P: 239-432-2154 * F:239-432-2157 * leeparks.org
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to the 1,800 tons of waste
material produced by local residents each day, make plans to join us at
this family-friendly event! Information, tours and displays about the
waste-to-energy process and recycling will be available.
WA-KE HATCHEE CLOSURES
OCTOBER GYMNASIUM CLOSURES:
October 18th & 19th: Gym Closed All Day
OCTOBER GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Basketball
7-8:30 a.m.
Table Tennis
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Basketball
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Club Rec
2:15-6 p.m.
Badminton
6:30-8:45 p.m.
TUESDAY
Basketball
7-8:30 a.m.
Table Tennis
11 a.m. -2 p.m.
Pickleball
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Club Rec
2:15-6 p.m.
Volleyball
6-8:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Basketball
7-8:30 a.m.
Club Rec
2:15-6 p.m.
50+ Mah Jongg
6-8:45 p.m.
Beg. Table Tennis
6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Pickleball
6:30-8:45 p.m.
THURSDAY
Basketball
7-8:30 a.m.
Basketball
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Club Rec
2:15-6 p.m.
Table Tennis
6-8:45 p.m.
Volleyball
6-8:45 p.m.
FRIDAY
Basketball
7-8:30 a.m.
Table Tennis
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
50+ Bridge
1 -2 p.m.
Club Rec
2:15-6 p.m.
SATURDAY
Pickleball
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Badminton
1-4:45 p.m.
Basketball
1-4:45 p.m.
SUNDAY
Table Tennis
9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Pickleball
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Basketball
9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Family Open Gym
3-4:45 p.m.
*Please note: The gymnasium schedule is
tentative and may change due to school activities
and center events. Please contact the Recreation
Center at 432-2154 for updated schedules.
LINE DANCING ($5/class)
Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
LET’S PLAY: 50+ (FREE)
Mah Jongg: Wednesdays 6 - 8:45 p.m.
Social Bridge: Fridays 1 - 4 p.m.
JAZZERCISE ($40/month or $10/class)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 - 10 a.m.; Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.;
Saturdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
SANCHIN-RYU ($30/8-wk session)
Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m. (ages 4-12), 7 - 8 p.m. (family class), 8 - 9 p.m. (adults)
TAI CHI ($28/4-week session)
Intermediate/Advanced: Wednesdays 1 – 2 p.m.; Beginners: Thursdays 1 – 2 p.m.
BEGINNERS YOGA ($40/month or $10/class)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 – 10:15 a.m.
(Instructor: Connie Caracappa)
YOGA - All Levels ($45/month or $10/class)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 -10:15 a.m. (Instructor: Connie Caracappa)
YOGA - All Levels ($45/month or $10/class)
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
(Instructor: Angela Pyles)
ZUMBA ($40/month or $8/class)
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:20 p.m.; Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 - 9:50 a.m.;
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Sponsors
A special thanks to our sponsors for their continued support!
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center * 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 * P: 239-432-2154 * F:239-432-2157 * leeparks.org
Come take advantage of our outside amenities!
•
Woof-a-Hatchee Dog Park
•
Tennis Courts
•
Pickleball Courts
•
Playground
•
Walking trails
These are open from dawn to dusk daily. For more information contact
the Recreation Center at (239) 432-2154.
TIRED OF WAITING IN LINES?
SKIP THEM AND REGISTER ONLINE!
1. Go to www.leeparks.org.
2. Click on “Online Registration” at the top of the screen in blue.
3. Create an Account or Sign In.
4. Select location (Wa-Ke Hatchee) and click “Search”.
5. Check the shopping cart next to desired activity or check
multiple activities.
6. Click “Enroll Now” at the bottom of page & follow further
directions.
JOIN THE WA-KE WEIGHT ROOM!
Wa-Ke Hatchee’s weight room offers Magnum strength equipment and
Precor cardio equipment and is open during all regular facility hours.
$20/month per person
$80/six months per person
$120/year per person
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center * 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 * P: 239-432-2154 * F:239-432-2157 * leeparks.org
Get Involved In Your Community!
SHARE Club
SHARE Club programs are provided by Lee Memorial Health Systems
and help enrich Members’ Lives through classes, community
discounts, seminars & fun-filled events!
Share Club Membership - Ages 50+ - $10 a year
Call (239)424-3765 to speak to the Share Club staff for information ON
how you CAN enjoy THE many activities offered, or visit
http://www.leememorial.org/oas/. In addition to your SHARE Club
membership, a $10 lifetime membership with Lee County Parks &
Recreation is required to participate at the recreation centers.
Streets Alive! - Get Involved, Get Active, Be A Volunteer!
We need volunteers of all kinds on November 2nd.
Go to www.streetsalivelee.org to see the volunteer options and to sign up.
LOVE YOUR PARK
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center is looking for enthusiastic adults to volunteer at the center and
the park! If you have a few hours a week or a few days a month, we have a number of volunteer
opportunities for you!
•
Park Ambassador
•
Club Rec Volunteer (activity supervision)
•
Special Event Volunteer
•
Ground Beautification / General Cleaning
For more information, please contact Andrew Payne at 239-432-2154 or apayne@leegov.com.
New to volunteering?
Visit www.leeparks.org/volunteers to begin the volunteer application process!
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center * 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 * P: 239-432-2154 * F:239-432-2157 * leeparks.org
50+ Corner
Social Bridge is held on Fridays from 1- 4 p.m. 6 rounds of 4 hands with
Chicago style scoring. All are welcome; no reservations or partners needed !
Bridge High Scores
Jim (9/5)
4570
Charlotte (9/19) 5260
Marge (9/5)
4100
Margaret (9/19) 3580
Gloria (9/12)
5280
Karen (9/26)
4540
Marge (9/12)
3840
Jim (9/26)
3980
Mah Jongg is held on Wednesdays from 6 - 8:45 p.m.
All games follow the National Mah Jongg League Rules. Tiles and cards are
available. All are welcome no reservations or partners needed!
Mah Jongg High Scores
September 3th
Georgia
115
September 10th
Marilyn
105
September
17th
Linda
135
September 24th
Linda
160
LINE DANCE CLASSES
Come on down and enjoy a night of fun line dancing! Dances
include Country line dancing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa and much
more! These classes are held on Monday nights from
6:30-8:00 p.m. and are only $5 a class!
Save Time & Money!
Did you know you can purchase an annual parking sticker instead of paying
the parking meters at the parks that require parking fees?
Parking stickers can be purchased at anytime throughout the calendar year
and are valid for one year from the month of purchase. Parking stickers are
$60 per vehicle and can be purchased online or at the
Wa-Ke Hatchee Administration Office.
Call (239)432-2154 for more information.
*For a list of locations where parking passes are valid visit leeparks.org
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center * 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 * P: 239-432-2154 * F:239-432-2157 * leeparks.org
October 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Table Tennis
9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Basketball
9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Pickleball
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Family Open Gym
3-4:45 p.m.
Basketball 7-8:30 a.m.
Table Tennis 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Basketball 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Club Rec 2:15-6 p.m.
Basketball 7-8:30 a.m.
Table Tennis 11 a.m. -2 p.m.
Pickleball 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Club Rec 2:15-6 p.m.
Volleyball 6-8:45 p.m.
Basketball 7-8:30 a.m.
Club Rec 2:15-6 p.m.
50+ Mah Jongg 6-8:45 p.m.
Beg. Table Tennis
6:15-8:45 p.m.
Pickleball 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Basketball 7-8:30 a.m.
Basketball 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Club Rec 2:15-6 p.m.
Table Tennis 6-8:45 p.m.
Volleyball 6-8:45 p.m.
Basketball 7-8:30 a.m.
Table Tennis 10-2 p.m.
50 + Bridge 1-4 p.m.
Club Rec 2:15-6 p.m.
Badminton 6:30 -8:45 p.m.
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2
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Tai Chi 1-2 p.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
5
6
7
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Line Dance 6:30-8 p.m.
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13
14
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Line Dance 6:30-8 p.m.
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20
26
27
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
21
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Line Dance 6:30-8 p.m.
GYM CLOSED FOR
BBALL TOURNAMENT
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Line Dance 6:30-8 p.m.
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
28
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
8
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Tai Chi Beginners 1-2 p.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sanchin-Ryu 6-9 p.m.
9
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Tai Chi 1-2 p.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
15
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Tai Chi 1-2 p.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
22
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Tai Chi 1-2 p.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
29
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Tai Chi 1-2 p.m.
Zumba 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Yoga 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Tai Chi Beginners 1-2 p.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sanchin-Ryu 6-9 p.m.
16
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Tai Chi Beginners 1-2 p.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sanchin-Ryu 6-9 p.m.
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3
Sat
Pickleball
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Badminton
1-4:45 p.m.
Basketball
1-4:45 p.m.
4
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
10
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
17
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Jazzercise 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m.
11
Jazzercise 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m.
18
Jazzercise 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m.
GYM CLOSED FOR
BBALL TOURNAMENT
24
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Tai Chi Beginners 1-2 p.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sanchin-Ryu 6-9 p.m.
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
30
Beginners Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
Zumba 9-9:50 a.m.
Tai Chi Beginners 1-2 p.m.
Jazzercise 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sanchin-Ryu 6-9 p.m.
31
Jazzercise 9-10 a.m.
Yoga 9-10:15 a.m.
25
Jazzercise 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Zumba 9:30-10:20 a.m.