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beautiful environment and water access,” Newell says. “We
also have really good summer camps for kids.”
On Saturday, Aug. 13, just a couple of days before the kids
go back to school, the city, the Police Athletic League and the
Port St. Lucie Anglers Club will host the 34th annual fishing
tournament at the PAL building on Tiffany Avenue for
anglers ages 5 to 14. The competition is divided by age and
takes place at different times during the day. For more information,
When people first hear of pickleball the universal reaction is “Did you say
pickleball? What’s THAT?” Here is a picture of four people playing pickleball
on an indoor court. Note the oversize ping-pong like paddles and the
tennis net. The ball has holes in it to slow it down. The rules are a combination
of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
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The range of classes offered by the city is amazing. From
youth ballet and tap to a variety of adult ballroom dancing
(including the popular East Coast Swing) to country line
dancing to fitness Zumba, it’s clearly time to move to the beat.
Fitness classes run the gamut from Silver Sneakers yoga
stretch to cardio circuit to full workouts, strength and balance,
the “Butts and Guts” class for the lower body, and
many more. The city is living up to its goal to help residents
improve their fitness, functioning and health. Fitness and
dance classes for people with special needs are also available.
You can try powerlifting on a team or in competition, racquetball,
tennis, or golf at the Saints Golf Course.
Pickleball, a combination of ping-pong, badminton and
tennis played on an indoor or outdoor court with a tennis
net, is a popular sports for the over-55 set that also appeals to
younger men and women.
“I looked up how pickleball got its name because I was
curious,” Newell says. “It turns out it was named for the
inventor’s dog Pickles, who used to run and get the ball.”
There are other theories, each claiming the others are
untrue. However, an interview with the sons of the game’s
inventors found on The Pickleball Channel confirms the version
Newell discovered. The game was invented in the ’60s.
For a closer look at the city’s parks, botanical gardens, community
center, gyms, civic center and recreational opportunities,
visit www.cityofpsl.com and search for Leisure Time —
the twice-a-year magazine that describes in detail the events,
classes, sports and facilities available. E
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