Chandler Parks & Recreation is helping our community go the social distance. Now you can play with us, wherever you are. Chandler Rec At Home is a digital resource for families and caregivers looking to fill the day-to-day with practical, educational, inspiring, and entertaining content. From boredom busters and games to science experiments and workouts with certified fitness professionals, our #GoPlayChandler home edition aims to help inspire young people and support caregivers through this one-stop destination. Get daily ideas and activities for ways you can discover, imagine, and grow together.
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Things to discover this week!
ChandlerRec Live
Move with us, wherever you are. Connect with us online and join live-streamed Chandler Rec programs daily. Your favorite instructors. The classes you know and love. All coming to you live from our facilities to your home. Check out the schedule below and simply join the class at its scheduled time.
HIIT Cardio
Transform your body in just under 15 minutes. TRC fitness expert Bennita has created an at-home total-body HIIT routine that will elevate your strength and endurance with quick heart-pumping moves to define your core and legs. High in energy and high in motivation — prepare to push past your mental barriers and feel accomplished after this workout.
Tennis Tips: Ball Toss
One of the most important parts of your game, your serve, truthfully is the only stroke that you get to completely control as a tennis play. See how to set up a great serve with a great ball toss.
Swim Team Stroke Exercise
Chandler Aquatic’s recreational Swim Team is a great way to introduce talented swimmers to a friendly competitive atmosphere that’s safe, fun, and exciting. Try these at-home stroke exercises to prep for your next swim meet.
Bathtub Skills
Water safety starts at home. Chandler Aquatics is making bath time fun and showing you simple Bathtub Skills you can use to get your children comfortable in and around water. Bonus – by incorporating these tips into your bath time routine, you can also get your child ready for swim lessons or keep their swimming skills fresh during the off-season.
Water Conditioning
Blowing Bubbles
Kicking On Front
Kicking On Back
Rolling Over
Water Safety Bingo
Teach your children the importance of water safety while playing family-favorite Bingo.
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Senior Cooking - ChandlerRec Live
Savor the art of cooking as you enjoy great meals and the satisfaction of having made them. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to learn something new, Senior Cooking helps you discover new recipes, tips, and techniques. This expert-led cooking class is streamed by televëda.
Thursday 10:30 a.m. | April
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April 1
Tomato Tartlet and Rosemary Citrus Infused Water
April 8
Anything Goes Quiche and White Tea
April 15
Berry Chicken Salad and Watermelon Mint Infused Water
April 22
Go To Soup and Cucumber Mint Infused Water
April 29
Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and Green Tea Citrus Infused Water
Simply Science - ChandlerRec Live
This month keep your preschoolers learning and engaged with fun hands-on experiments and projects that pack in big-time fun without the need for a lot of supplies or clean-up afterward. Each week Ms. Kathi has new simple science experiments you can do with five supplies or less.
Thursday 9 a.m. | April
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April 1
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
April 8
To The Moon and Back
April 15
Outdoor Science
April 22
Art Science
April 29
My 5 Senses
Senior Bingo - ChandlerRec Live
Grab a bingo dauber, your lucky charm, and play virtual bingo from the comforts of your home. Weekly prizes. Cards can be used from week to week. Contact Tony Baumann to get a card. Streamed by televëda.
Wednesday 2 p.m. | April
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Play-Doh Angry Bird
Be a crafty bird and help your little hatchlings bring their favorite Angry Birds characters to life. Use an easy-to-make salt dough recipe and a few household items to get your feathered friends flying high.
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Yoda Handband
The force is strong with this super cute and easy DIY Yoda headband. Keep your little jedis on your good side with these easy-to-follow instructions.
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Seed Bomb DIY
Your little sprouts will totally dig the Environmental Education Center’s simple seed bomb gardening project.
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Easter Egg Geodes
Grow-your-own geode as you learn the process of crystallization.
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Tennis Tips: Ball Toss
One of the most important parts of your game, your serve, truthfully is the only stroke that you get to completely control as a tennis play. See how to set up a great serve with a great ball toss.
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Zoom Call
Join the Therapeutic Recreation community daily for exciting Zoom calls featuring brain games, fitness activities, and fun.
Rec & Go Activity Bag
Grab weekly Activity Bags filled with day-to-day fun. From crafts to science projects to scavenger hunts and more each week features new and exciting activities and all the supplies you need. Bags are available for curbside pick-up. Limited quantities are available.
Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. Chandler Senior Center
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Chair Yoga - ChandlerRec Live
Designed to relax the body and mind with peaceful and invigorating movements, Chair Yoga is suitable for nearly every fitness level. Get ready to move through a series of seated yoga poses that will increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Yogis will also learn restorative breathing and relaxation exercises that will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Streamed by televëda.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. | April
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Gentle Stretch Yoga - ChandlerRec Live
Relax, you go this! Take a breath and boost mind-body wellness with this slow-paced and low-impact class is perfect for all fitness abilities. Yogis will focus on yoga poses and breathing to balance mental harmony, resulting in a combination that leaves you centered and more fit. Streamed by televëda.
Monday 9:30 a.m. | April
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Senior Strength - ChandlerRec Live
Building Designed to help you become stronger and improve balance, Senior Strength Building helps ward off age-related muscle loss, keeps your bones stronger, and promotes mobility. Movements taught in class focus on improving strength and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints while improving your reaction time.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. | April
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Yoga - ChandlerRec Live
It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and take a stand as you discover the combination of physical and mental benefits. Ground yourself on your mat and let us guide you through an athletic, full-body, and mental conditioning yoga class. Streamed by televëda.
Monday 8:30 a.m. | April
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Yoga for Athlethes - ChandlerRec Live
Whether you’re a beginning runner, strength-training buff, or tennis fanatic, Yoga For Athletes helps raise your game faster. Learn key yoga postures to enhance their strength, flexibility, balance, and inner focus, making you more resilient and potentially less prone to injuries. Stay attuned to your body while strengthening your core and building a lean, sculpted physique. Streamed by televëda.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. | April
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HIIT
Transform your body in just under 15 minutes. This total-body HIIT routine that will elevate your strength and endurance with quick heart-pumping moves to define your core and legs.
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Barre
The ultimate full-body at-home barre workout. This ballet-inspired barre workout is a great way to develop lean muscle mass while improving your balance, flexibility, and range of motion.
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Family Exercise
Fit fun for the whole family. Experience a full-body workout that incorporates cardio and strength training moves designed for all fitness abilities.
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Brain and Balance Workout
Certified Personal Trainer Nadia takes you through balance and coordination exercises that keep you physically and mentally nimble.
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Whole Body Workout
Certified Personal Trainer Nadia takes you through low-impact moves with a total-body burn.
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Yoga for Core
This deep core workout powers up all your yoga poses and gives you the strength to control your body, no matter its position.
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Gentle Yoga
Sweat, stretch, breathe, and relax with our Gentle Yoga.
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