With the recent Stay Home order, 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 it's 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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Name That Tune Trivia
If you are a lover of music and think you’re well-versed on all various eras and genres of music, we’ve got a fun game for you: “Name That Tune.” Each week we’ll play a different era of music. If you’ve got an ear for naming a song quickly, you could win great prizes. Streamed by televëda.
Thursday 3 p.m. | Nov.
Nov. 5: 50s Musical Era
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Nov. 12: 60s Musical Era
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Nov. 19: 50s Musical Era
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Senior Bingo
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. | Nov.
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Senior Drawing - ChandlerRec Live
Looking to enhance your artistic skills, you couldn’t draw it up better than this introduction to drawing workshop. Novice artists learn the basics of sketching through step-by-step instruction using pencils, fine-point pens, and more. Streamed by televëda.
Pre-registration is now required.
Monday 2:30 p.m. | Nov.
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Senior Watercolor - ChandlerRec Live
Show your true colors and explore the creative possibilities of watercolors using various painting techniques. From beginner to advance to Monet in the making, artists will learn how to define composition and analyze color in this creative workshop. Streamed by televëda.
Pre-registration is now required.
Tuesday 12 p.m. | Nov.
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Storytime & Crafts - ChandlerRec Live
Keep little hands busy with Ms. Kathi’s weekly crafts designed to boost the fun factor and keep everyone creating. Every Wednesday features a different theme inspired by a classic book and an array of crafts. Streamed by televëda.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. | Nov.
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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All Levels Yoga
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned yogi, you'll learn challenging and gentle yoga poses to help you build strength, balance, and mental harmony. Streamed by televëda.
Pre-registration is now required.
Wednesday 5 p.m. | Nov.
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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 9 a.m. | Nov.
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Yoga While You Work - ChandlerRec Live
Find your work flow with yoga you can do at your desk. Whether you’re looking for stress relief or a midday energy boost, this class will give you a short break from your job to move, release, and stretch. Using a desk and chair for support, you’ll loosen tight muscles and joints by moving through standing and seated poses that target tense areas in your neck, shoulders, back, and hips. It’s the perfect way to bring balance and productivity to your workday.Streamed by televëda.
Monday 11 a.m. | Nov.
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Gentle Yoga - ChandlerRec Live
Relax, you go this! If you’re looking for a simple way to unwind, our signature Gentle Yoga helps you take a breath and boost mind-body wellness. This slow-paced and low-impact class is perfect for all fitness abilities. Streamed by televëda.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. | Nov.
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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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