Adult Programs
Splash of Color - Adult
Wednesday, December 18th - Snowman Fun
Thursday, January 23rd - Mountain Scene
Thursday, February 20th - Lighthouse & Sailboat
Thursday, March 20th - Vase of Wildflowers
Connie Rhodes and Barbara Gabel invite you to the world of artistic fun! This is a fun interactive class that will have your imagination running wild.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $30 per class
Ages: 16 years and up
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday prior to each class.
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: All supplies are included.
Christmas Light Tours
Mondays, December 2nd or December 9th
Wednesdays, December 4th or December 11th
All aboard! Join us on the NRC Express for a special Christmas Light Tour! The bus will be decked out in Christmas lights and the music will be festive. Our driver knows the BEST places in Wichita to visit for a magical evening filled with millions of twinkling lights! We will visit several places including Reindeer Road, Candy Cane Lane, The Arc’s Lights, Lights on Texas, Faulkner Street and more! What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to sightsee as a family or with friends!
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM approximately/loading begins at 5:50 PM. The bus will leave the parking lot at 6:00 PM sharp, please arrive early.
Fee: 4 yrs and Under FREE
5 yrs and Up: $12 per person
Family of 4: $35 (each additional person $6)
Ages: All Ages; all youth MUST be with an adult 18+
Location: Newton Rec Center; 415 N. Poplar St. (light tour will be in Wichita)
Registration Deadline: Mondays, November 25th and December 2nd
Minimum Enrollment: 15 Maximum Enrollment: 38
Note: Participants MUST pre-register. Tour is approximately 3 hours, including drive time. If a restroom break is needed this may add 30 minutes to our tour. There are NO restrooms on the bus.
Adult Gymnastics
Thursdays, December 12th - January 23rd (no class 12/26)
Thursdays, February 20th - April 3rd (no class 3/20)
In this class we will be building balance and flexibility, strength training and conditioning with basic gymnastics skills.
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $50
Registration Deadlines: Session I: Thursday, December 5th and Session II: Thursday, February 13th.
Build With Basics
Virtual Fitness Program
January 7th - February 6th
Introducing Build with Basics, a 10-workout virtual fitness program designed to break down barriers to movement and simplify your exercise routine. With no equipment needed and standing-only exercises, we’ve made it easier to stay active. Want to challenge yourself? Just add weights to intensify the workout. Let’s get moving and build a stronger, healthier you - one basic step at a time!
Fee: $17; includes a t-shirt
Ages: 12 and up
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 2nd
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Note: E-mails will be sent out with a YouTube link for your workout videos on Tuesdays & Thursdays each week.
Community Wide Garage Sale
Sunday, January 19th
Join us for our Community Wide Garage Sale. If you are looking to get rid of your old stuff, rent a booth at our sale and leave all of the advertising up to us! Plus the weather is guaranteed to be great inside of our gymnasium.
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $25 per booth
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Entrance: FREE!
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13th
Minimum: 15 booths Maximum: 35 booths
Note: Each booth will receive one table. If you need more they are available to rent for $5 each and must be paid for at time of registration. Set up will begin at 9:30 AM.
Ballroom Basics
Tuesdays, February 4th - February 18th
Dance for fitness, dance for fun! This class will provide beginners with techniques in Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing. The goal of this class is to give you the basics to feel comfortable and confident dancing in social settings, improve posture, rhythm and health, and learn how to communicate effectively with your dance partner. With a wide range of music and a relaxed atmosphere, it is sure to be a great time!
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fee: $25 per person/$35 per couple
Instructors: Katie Schmidt and Christopher Riesen
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 31st
Minimum Enrollment: 7 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Feeding Children Peacefully
Thursday, February 13th & 20th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Is feeding your children one of your least favorite parts of the day? Are they picky or demanding about food? Do you worry about their nutrition intake? Do you wish you could simply enjoy food together without worrying so much about what they eat? Eating well is one of life’s great pleasures. Feeding Children Peacefully teaches you to transform feeding kids into joyful, healthful, struggle-free events, free from drama and conflict about food. Come learn what every caregiver needs to know about feeding kids so they grow up to feel good about eating and their bodies. This course is taught by Paula Miller, Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator and Food Peace Dietitian, from Sunrise Nutrition Consulting LLC.
Fee: $25 (2 day class)
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Instructor: Paula Miller, MS, RDN, LD
Minimum Enrollment: 8
Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 9th
Note: For more information please e-mail paula@sunrisenutritionconsulting.com or visit www.SunriseNutritionConsulting.com.
Women’s Self Defense Class
Saturday, February 22nd
Learn how to defend yourself when someone is trying to attack you. With the guidance of NRC Tae Kwon Do instructor Dany Monares, you will gain self-confidence and learn effective techniques to defend yourself against an attacker.
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $15
Ages: 12 and older
Instructor: Dany Monares
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 18th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 25
Introductory Tae Kwon Do Class
Saturday, March 15th
Have you ever thought about taking a martial arts class but did not know what to expect? Here is an opportunity to attend a FREE, one-time, introductory class and experience what the traditional martial art of Tae Kwon Do is all about. This introductory class is designed for the beginner. This is a great opportunity for family members to participate in an activity together.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: 6 years and up (families welcomed)
Instructor: Dany Monares
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 11th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20