Join us for our 50+ Table Tennis Round Robin! This free program takes place every Friday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Highland Recreation Center. No pre-registration is required at this time—just stop by and play. The only requirement is that participants must be 50 years of age or older. For more […]
Let's focus on the core - the powerhouse of the body! Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs. An all-around great workout! Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
The City of Hickory traditionally hosts its annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, the Friday before Thanksgiving. This year's holiday kickoff event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. Immediately following […]
Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For. Everybody and every body! How It Works. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a […]
Get into the holiday spirit with our Edible Bird House Workshop! Create festive, gingerbread-style birdhouses using all bird-friendly, edible decorations. These whimsical houses are designed for fun and feeding—not for nesting—making them perfect outdoor decorations to help your neighborhood birds enjoy a winter treat. After the birds enjoy them, continue making your own bird house […]
Belly dancing is a full-body workout. You'll be working your entire core, which includes your abs and hips. Your arms, shoulders, and chest will be engaged. As you learn more advanced moves, you'll work on balance as well. Your upper body will be utilized in the arms movements that come with belly dancing, as well as […]
Bodyblast circuit training-cardio & strength intervals. For more information contact: Kathleen Carl-Jenkins at kcarl.kcj@gmail.com $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.