Ballroom Dance Lessons - USA Dance offers beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons and a two hour Social Dance, for all dancers, on Monday nights at the Riverside Community Center. Lessons start at 6:30 PM. Social Dance 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Admission will be $5.00 per person and will cover one or both sessions. The lessons will be structured for the absolute beginner, but if you are the occasional social dancer who wishes to refresh the basic skills of Ballroom Dancing you are welcome! The Dance is for dancers of all levels! For more information call 239.368.8423
Club Country Line Dance - Partner and Line Dancing every Friday evening at the Riverside Community Center beginning at 7:00 pm. The dance is open to all with a $2 fee for members and $4 for non-members. There is a line dance lesson and a partner dance lesson at 7:00 pm and open dancing for the remainder of the evening. Lessons are given on a volunteer basis and may, occasionally, be canceled based on instructor availability. Open dancing is done on a request basis so everyone has an opportunity to do their favorite dance. For more information please call 239.994.1774 or visit www.clubcountrydance.com.
Coin Club - Third Thursday of the month (seasonal) at 7:00 pm at the Riverside Community Center. Learn more about collecting and trading coins
Harp & Thistle Pipe Band - Join this award-winning band on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm at the Riverside Community Center. Open rehearsal of traditional Scottish bagpipe and drum group. Various levels of skill. Instruction available.
Kendo (Japanese Fencing) & Iaido - Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm Kendo was brought to southwest Florida by Joe “Hanokami” Bass. Derived from ancient samurai techniques, the style of Kendo allowed the samurai to hone his skills as a warrior without the mortal danger. Where Kendo focuses on the sport of the sword, Iaido focuses on the art of the sword. It balances the intense aggressive style of Kendo with its philosophy and poetic motion.
Party Bridge - Friday morning at 11:00 am A friendly game of Party Bridge, no partner needed all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Radio Club - Last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Riverside Community Center. Quickly becoming America’s favorite pastime, the Ham Radio Operators meet to share information and experience. Along with providing invaluable public service during hurricane season and natural disasters, it offers a unique hobby for all ages!
Suncoast Sunshine Stompers - Join this group of Intermediate to Advanced Cloggers for lessons on Wednesdays at 11:30 am at the Riverside Community Center. Classes are $2.00 each. For more information please call Cindy at 941.235.1104
Wild Pottery - Thursday & Friday evenings at 7:00 pm at the Riverside Community Center. Have you ever wanted to learn how to “throw” a pot or make sculpture from clay? This class explores the possibilities. Instructor Joel Loeper will guide you through the process. For beginner to intermediate level students. Focus is on hand building and slab techniques
Woodturners of SWFL - 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Riverside Community Center. Meetings are held monthly in the woodshop. A demo follows business discussion. Classes are held for various skill levels, adults and kids.