Free beginning yoga class offered Tuesdays
Erin Bliffen will lead an introduction to yoga from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 14 to Sept. 11 in the multipurpose room of the Brown County YMCA.
The free class will be focused on developing clear, safe alignment in foundational poses. It will move at a slower pace than an all-levels class.
To sign up, stop by the front desk at the Y, 105 Willow St., or call 812-988-9622.
Private swim lessons available at the Y
The Brown County Community YMCA offers one-on-one, private swim lessons for children to gain confidence and expand water skills.
For more information, stop in at the Y, 105 Willow St., or call 812-988-9622.
Disc golf league plays every Tuesday
The Brown County Disc Golf Alliance plays regularly in Brown County and new members are welcome.
The group plays Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Deer Run Park or at the Brown County Country Club, alternating months. In August, it’s the park.
Players of all skill levels are welcome, including those who have never played before. Loaner discs are available.
For more information, contact Stan Golis at [email protected].
Beginning yoga session offered this month
A beginning yoga class with props will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Angela Jackson Photography Studio, 61 W. Main St.
The 45-minute session will explore basic yoga movement and postures using props such as a yoga block and bolster pillow. The $15 class will be hosted by Simply Fitness for beginners at any fitness level, to find poses they can incorporate into a home practice.
For more information or to sign up, visit squareup.com/store/simply-fitness or call 812-343-3560.
Register for cardboard boat fundraiser
SWEETWATER — Brown County Parks and Recreation will host a cardboard regatta competition, Corrugated Chaos, Saturday morning, Sept. 22.
The race will begin at 10:30 or 11 a.m., with sign-in at Sweetwater Beach beforehand.
The challenge is to design and build a boat out of corrugated cardboard, powered by one to four crew members, capable of traversing and racing a 100-yard-long course in the lake.
Awards will be given for most creative design, fastest in the county, as well as “Gilligan” (most likely to leave you stranded) and “Titanic” (most spectacular sinking) awards.
The registration deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The cost is $10 per boat entered, or $25 per business.
Proceeds will go toward grounds upkeep and program improvements at parks and rec.
For rules and to register, visit bcparksrec.com/corrugated-chaos-in-brown-county or stop by the parks and rec office, 1001 Deer Run Lane.
State parks offering fitness challenge, prizes
The Indiana State Parks Fitness Challenge encourages visitors to walk, run, bike, paddle or swim at least 25 miles in one or more state park property this year.
Horseback riders can participate by riding at least 100 miles on state park or reservoir horse trails.
Those who complete the challenge by Nov. 30 will be entered into a drawing for prizes, including a 2019 state park entrance pass, Outdoor Indiana magazine subscriptions, DNR camping gift cards and state park inn gift certificates.
Participants must download and keep a fitness challenge log that documents their visits to state parks and get a signature from park staff each time they visit. To print the free log/entry form or get more information, visit dnr.IN.gov/healthy.
Yoga variety offered at Simply Fitness
Simply Fitness, 59 E. Main St., offers beginner yoga at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $5 per 30-minute session.
Vinyasa flow yoga is taught at 6 p.m. Tuesdays for $10 per 45-minute session. Private training or yoga sessions are available for $15 per 30-minute session.
Yin/Restorative Yoga w/Annie is a 90-minute class with Annie Patrick Buechlein that starts at 6 p.m. Thursday. By reservation only, sessions cost $18 each.
Reiki, Japanese energy healing sessions, with Buechlein are available by appointment.
Reflexology with Leslie Dyar is available. For more information or an appointment, call 317-507-3224.
To sign up for other sessions, email [email protected] or call 812-343-3560. For more information, visit squareup.com/store/simply-fitness.
Kyokushin karate training offered
Sensei David Michaelis is offering training in traditional kyokushin karate.
Classes are for students 16 and older twice a week, at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 4 p.m. Sundays.
Michaelis has trained and taught kyokushin karate for more than 35 years. Kyokushin, Japanese for “the society of the ultimate truth,” is a style of stand-up, full-contact karate. It is intended to foster humility, perseverance and nonviolence and to provide a foundation for improving physical and mental discipline.
For more information, email Michaelis at [email protected] or call him at 812-988-9409.
