Adult Programs
Fall 2026 Session
begins October 5
Join fellow recreation enthusiasts and learn a new language, find your inner creativity, or hone a skill. The Spring session is in full swing. For a faster, easier way to sign up for recreation programs, create an account and register through our DaySmart Portal!
- Resident Registration is ongoing
- Nonresident Registration opens August 24
- 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.
Spanish
Beginners: October 6 – November 24
Intermediate: October 8 – December 3 (no class November 26)
Join Ramp Linguistics’ fun and engaging class to boost your love for Spanish! Focus on improving conversational skills through interactive vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and cultural experiences. *Week 9 features an offsite cultural experience with an extra fee.
Beginners:
Tuesdays 11:15am – 12:45pm
Intermediate:
Thursdays 11:45am – 1:15pm
Residents: $352/8 weeks
Nonresidents: $440/8 weeks
French
October 7 – November 25
Join Ramp Linguistics’ fun and engaging class to boost your French! Focus on improving conversational skills through interactive vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and cultural experiences with a native speaker.
Wednesdays
Beginners: 12:00 – 1:30pm
Intermediate: 1:45 – 3:15pm
Residents: $352/8 weeks
Nonresidents: $440/8 weeks
Getting Past Hello - Conversational Spanish
October 6 – November 24
RAMP Linguistic Society offers a fun, safe space to expand your conversational skills. Each week, classes explore new topics to boost listening, speaking, and comprehension.
Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:00pm
Residents: $320/8 weeks
Nonresidents: $400/8 weeks
Ballroom Dance
October 6 – November 24
Adults of all levels are welcome to discover the joy of ballroom dance with 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 5:30 – 6:15pm
Residents: $200/8 weeks
Nonresidents: $248/8 weeks
Line Dance
Fridays: September 18 – October 23
Saturdays: September 19 – October 24
2Join 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 6:30 – 8:00pm
Saturdays 1:00 -2:30pm
Residents: $210/6 weeks
Nonresidents: $264/6 weeks
Italian
October 5 – November 23
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: $352/8 weeks
Nonresidents: $440/8 weeks
Regal Chess
October 8 – November 12
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: $86/6 weeks
Mah Jongg for Beginners
October 9 – November 20
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.
Fridays 10:00 – 11:30am
Residents: $420/7 weeks
Nonresidents: $525/7 weeks
Canasta for Beginners
October 9 – October 30
Join Gillian Kennedy Wright to learn the standard rules, tips, tricks, and etiquette of playing Modern Canasta.
Fridays 11:30am – 1:00pm
Residents: $240/4 weeks
Nonresidents: $300/4 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
returning in the Fall
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
returning in the Fall
Influenced by dance and fitness to allow an all-over stretch, resulting in calm relaxation.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays
- 8:30 - 9:30am
Tai Chi with Bruce Marcus- Returning in the Fall
Discover the gentle power of Tai Chi in this beginner-friendly program designed for all fitness levels. This low-impact, slow-flowing practice blends mindful movement, deep breathing, and focused awareness to help you gain more balance, flexibility, and strength. Movements can be easily modified, making the class accessible whether you’re brand new to exercise or returning after time away. Each session emphasizes smooth weight shifting, relaxed posture, and steady breathing to improve coordination and overall mobility without strain. As your body learns the movements, your mind learns to settle. The result is a practice that supports both physical stability and mental clarity. Join us in our Tai Chi program and build a solid foundation in a calm, health-enhancing exercise that can reduce stress, increase energy, and help you move through daily life with greater ease and confidence.
- Wednesdays: 10:00 - 11:00am
- Residents: $360/8 weeks
- Nonresidents: $450/8 weeks
Bootcamp with John Sutter -Returning in the Fall
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