Palm Beach Recreation

Adult Programs

Spring 2026 Session 

March 29 – May 30

Payment due at time of registration.  Fees, Dates and Programs are subject to change. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while at the Mandel Recreation Center. 

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WINTER SESSION ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Join fellow recreation enthusiasts and learn a new language, find your inner creativity, or hone a skill.  The Winter session begins January 5.  For a faster, easier way to sign up for recreation programs, create an account and register through our DaySmart Portal!

Jewelry Design/Beading- NEW!

March 30- May 18

Discover the joy of jewelry design in this hands-on beading class! Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, and earrings while exploring color, texture, and personal style. Bring new life to outdated or broken jewelry by repurposing favorite pieces into fresh designs you’ll love wearing again. Have a collection of meaningful charms from life’s special moments? Turn them into a truly unique charm necklace that tells your story.

Taught by experienced jewelry designer Brenda Kramer, this class is perfect for

beginners and creative enthusiasts alike.

 

Mondays 11:00am- 1:00pm or 

Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm

 

Residents: $420/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $524/8 weeks

$25 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Regal Chess - NEW!

January 22 – February 26- New start date

The Regal Chess School’s certified chess instructors will show adult beginners through advanced students how to improve their play. Weekly activities will include casual play, chess lessons, tactical training exercises, chess notation, National Rated competition games, Chess Openings, Middlegame Strategy, Winning Endgames, Bughouse, and Fischer Random Chess. Each student will receive a chess workbook. All levels are welcome!

 

Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30pm

 

Residents: $150/6 weeks

Nonresidents: $186/6 weeks

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Winter: January 9 – February 27

Spring: April 3 – May 22 (date varies by class)

Join Gillian Kennedy Wright as she introduces players to the world of Mah Jongg. At the end of this eight-week program participants will be able to engage in a fluid game.

 

Tuesdays* 9:00 – 10:30am

April 14 – May 19

Residents: $360/6 weeks

Nonresidents: $450/6 weeks

 

Fridays*

April 3 – May 22

Session 1: 10:30am-12:00pm

Session 2: 12:00 – 1:30pm

 

Residents: $480/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $600/8 weeks

 

*please note, separate time slots require separate registration.

Tweak Your Mah Jongg Game

Winter: March 6-March 27

Join Gillian Kennedy Wright as she helps players take their game to the next level.

 

Fridays

10:30am-12:00pm

 

 

Residents: $240/4 weeks

Nonresidents: $300/4 weeks

 

Modern Canasta

Winter Session: February 6 – 27

Spring Session 1: March 6 – 27

Spring Session 2: April 3 – 24

Join Gillian Kennedy Wright to learn the standard rules, tips, tricks, and etiquette of playing Modern Canasta.

 

Fridays 9:00 – 10:30am

 

Residents: $240/4 weeks

Nonresidents: $300/4 weeks

Line Dance- New

Winter: January 9 – February 14

Spring: April 3 – May 8

Join Fair Breeze Dancing Feet for 90-minutes of fun to sharpen your brain, improve your balance, invigorate your mind, and elevate your energy level. You’ll learn popular dances, such as “Boots on the Ground,” “Jerusalema,” and Tamia’s “Can’t Get Enough,” to a diverse selection of R&B/Soul, Pop, Country Blues, Caribbean, and Afrobeats music.  All skill levels welcome.

Fridays  6:30pm- 8:00pm

Residents: $188/6 weeks

Nonresidents: $240/6 weeks

Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm

Residents: $210/6 weeks

Nonresidents: $264/6 weeks

Ballroom Dance

Winter: January 6 – February 24

Spring: March 31 – May 19

Adults of all levels are welcome to discover the joy of ballroom dance at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Certified instructors teach a variety of styles, including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Cha-Cha, in a fun, social, and non-judgmental atmosphere. No partner needed!

 

Tuesdays

 

Fall Session: 5:30 – 6:15pm

Winter Session: 5:00 – 5:45pm

 

Residents: $200/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $248/8 weeks

French

Winter: January 14 – March 4

Spring: April 1 – May 20

RAMP Linguistic Society makes learning French fun and easy. Classes are conducted mostly in French and focus on conversational skills. Students also explore France’s culture, music, and food.

 

Wednesdays

 

Beginners: 12:00 – 1:30pm

Intermediate: 1:45 – 3:15pm

 

Residents: $324/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $408/8 weeks

Italian

Winter: January 5 – February 23

Spring: March 30 – May 18

Laura Antonacci, a native Italian, makes learning Italian easy and fun. Laura conducts class almost entirely in the target language and focuses on the development of conversational skills. Students will become acquainted with the culture, music, and food of Italy through web-site material, practical dialogues and Italian song and games. 

 

Mondays

 

Beginners: 12:00 – 1:30pm

Intermediate: 10:00 – 11:30am

 

Residents: $324/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $408/8 weeks

Spanish

Winter: January 13 – March 5

Spring: March 31 – May 21

 

This fun, engaging and intimate class will cultivate your love for the Spanish language and focuses on developing and improving conversational skills through interactive vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar activities, and cultural experiences. 

Beginners: 

Tuesdays 11:15am – 12:45pm

Intermediate:

Thursdays 11:45am – 1:15pm

Residents: $324/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $408/8 weeks

Getting Past Hello-Conversational Spanish

Winter: January 13 – March 3

Spring: March 31 – May 19

RAMP Linguistic Society offers you an opportunity to expand your conversational skills in a fun and safe learning environment. Each week our class will delve into a new topic, thereby increasing our students’ listening, speaking, and comprehension skills.

Tuesdays

1:00 – 2:00pm

Residents: $306/8 weeks

Nonresidents: $384/8 weeks

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Exercise helps control your weight, reduces your risk of heart diseases, helps your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels, improves mental health and mood and helps keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. Designed to get you into tip top shape, our exercise classes, taught by certified instructors, are perfect for any fitness level or ability.

Fitness Class Fees

Resident: $20/class meeting

Nonresident:  $25/class meeting

Body Conditioning with Sandee Sineni

This is an easy-to-follow, multi-level class that starts with a low-impact warmup and ends with weight exercises involving all major muscles.  The class will conclude with a series of stretches.

Stretch & Relaxation with Sandee Sineni

Influenced by dance and fitness to allow an all-over stretch, resulting in calm relaxation.

Gentle Yoga with Sarah Ross

Each session includes: gentle stretches, basic postures, breathwork, and guided relaxation.  Modifications are offered throughout to meet where YOU are.

Bootcamp with John Sutter

Push your limits with Bootcamp! This fast-paced, every-minute-on-the-minute workout combines strength and cardio in a six-exercise circuit designed to challenge your whole body and keep you moving strong.

Teach, Inspire, Make a Difference!

The Mandel Recreation Center is seeking passionate, creative, inspiring and energetic instructors looking to share their skills or talents with the Palm Beach community. We offer a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, a supportive environment and a fun and rewarding atmosphere.If you are interested in bringing your class to the Mandel, please submit your program proposal to recreation@townofpalmbeach.com