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The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks Department Offering Special Classes

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Martial Arts Classes Begin
The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks Department is partnering with Gary Van Guelpen of the Chinese Fighting Arts Academy to offer Kung Fu classes to adults and children.  Kung Fu is a martial art for both children and adults giving healthy training for bodies and minds
Children 6 to 9 years old from 6 pm to 7 pm every Tuesday night, kids 10 to 12 from 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm every Tuesday night.
Adult classes are Thursday evenings 6:30 to 7:30.
All classes are $10.00 per week.  Additional family members are 50% off.  The classes are located at the Schroeder Facility at the Fairgrounds.
For more information contact Jamie Bell, Park Director 438-2700.
Mulberry Jam is Back!
Every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 pm is the Mulberry Jam, with old time country, old time southern gospel, and bluegrass.  It comes with a pitch-in dinner!  All musicians are welcome to join the group.  And everyone else can come to listen or even put on your dancing shoes!!
The Mulberry Jam is held at the Senior Citizen Center 510 S. Mulberry Street, Rising Sun.
Yoga Classes
Yoga classes taught by Brenda Winters will be held every Thursday at 9:00 am at the Rising Sun Ohio County Senior Citizen Center.  Clases cost $4.00 each.  Stretch, strengthen, tone, breathe, relieve stress, and energize with yoga sequences.  You may even use light weights and balls to improve overall health and wellness.  Please bring a water bottle to class.
Parks Board Dance Program
The Parks Board Dance Program is in its 17th year in Rising Sun with ballet, jazz, and tap for children ages 4 to 18.  For schedule and enrollment information, contact Laura Baresel at 438-9281.        For more information on all these events, contact Jamie Bell, Park Director, at 438-2700.

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