Adult Programs
Spring 2026 Session
March 29 – May 30
- Resident registration opens February 12
- Nonresident registration opens March 11
- Program costs may be prorated up to the midpoint of the session
- Register online, via phone, or in person at 340 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach
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.
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 Bring new life to outdated or broken jewelry by repurposing favorite pieces into fresh designs you’ll love wearing again.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.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
- 8:30 - 9:30am
Stretch & Relaxation with Sandee Sineni
Influenced by dance and fitness to allow an all-over stretch, resulting in calm relaxation.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 8:30 - 9:30am
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.
- Sundays: 9:30 - 10:30am
- Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:00am
- Wednesdays: 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:00am
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.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 11:00 - 11:45am
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