Swimming Lessons to Begin

Pearce Community Center will offer group swim lessons this fall to children ages six months and older. The four-week session runs November 10 through December 10 with no classes on November 24 and 26.  

Lessons are available for three age groups. Parent/child lessons for children age six months to 35 months are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:55 a.m.; preschool lessons for ages three and four years are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30; and youth lessons for children five years and older are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 p.m., 4:50 p.m., and 5:25 p.m. 

The cost of the class is $33.75 for Pearce Foundation members; $45 for members; and $65 for non-members. Register for swim lessons at Pearce. 

Smoking Cessation Program to be Hosted by Pearce

Pearce Community Center will host a presentation of the Smoking Cessation program offered by OSF Saint Francis Medical Center on Thursday, November 19 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

This free introduction to the Smoking Cessation program will explain the program and the process and provide education on tobacco. 

SPOOKTACULAR!

Meet Our October Member of the Month

Our October Member of the Month is Bill Lester. Bill is retired from City Link Mass Transit where he worked for 34 years as a service maintenance foreman. Now that he has more time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, coming to Pearce, and still loves fixing things.

Bill has been a member for almost six years. He likes to participate in a wide variety of group exercise classes and has most recently discovered Beginner Hip Hop.

After shoulder surgery, Bill uses working out to rehab his shoulder and keep himself fit and healthy.

Wellmobile Coming to Pearce

Pearce Community Center will host a free wellness screening presented by UnityPoint Health on Tuesday, November 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The public is welcome to stop in for free blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring and cholesterol and spirometry screening. An eight to 12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol/blood glucose tests. 

Junior Fitness Certification

Pearce Community Center is offering Junior Fit Certification on Friday, October 23, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  After successfully completing the class and receiving certification, young members will be allowed access to the cardiovascular room and the Selectorized equipment area.

Participants will learn how to use the equipment in a safe, productive manner. Additionally, they will learn fitness etiquette, rules, and examples of workouts.

Pearce Foundation members pay only $7.50; members $10. Advance registration is required. 

October Senior Potluck

Pearce Community Center will host the monthly senior potluck at noon on Tuesday, October 27. All seniors are invited to bring a side dish and their own table service and join in the fun. Fried chicken and drinks are provided. This month, Nut & Honey will provide musical entertainment.