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Palms Center

Move. Connect. Belong.

The Palms Center is a welcoming place to move your body, build friendships, and care for your whole self. From fitness and wellness classes to pickleball, youth activities, and community gatherings, there are many ways to get active and get connected.

An Invitation to Our Community

The Palms Center is one of the ways Church of the Palms lives out its commitment to loving God and loving our neighbors.

You don’t have to be a member of Church of the Palms to participate. Come for a class. Join a game. Bring your family. Meet a friend. Find something you enjoy—and discover a community along the way.

Everyone is welcome.

Classes

Select from the dropdown:

Chair Yoga

Instructor: Karen Moore

Stretch, breathing work, and balance are performed all from the security of a chair.

This class promotes flexibility, mobility, and vitality, benefiting all levels of movement.

Gentle Grace Yoga

Instructor: Karen Moore

Stretch, balance, and flow are a focus as you explore body movement through beginner-friendly yoga poses and mindful breathing. Bring your floor map

Pickleball

Volunteer-led program

Beginner Lessons and Open Play options available. Protective eyewear, proper gym attire, and sneakers are required.

Pickleball Group Lessons

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Pickleball Skills and Development Clinic 10/16/26

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Pickleball Group Improvement Clinic – October 23

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Pickleball Round Robin Tournament

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Pilates

Instructor: Jessica Wreder

Pilates is a mind-body exercise system focused on core strength, flexibility, posture, and controlled movement. Bring your floor mat.

Qigong

Instructor: Leslie Harris-Senac

Pronounced chee gong, they are simple, repetitive exercises that translate into “moving medicine” for your whole being and can be practiced standing or sitting down. This class is highly recommended BEFORE starting Tai Chi.

Restorative Fitness

Instructor: Basia Gentry.

Standing or sitting workouts to build core strength, improve flexibility, and balance.

This class is created with no floor work for

beginners, seniors, and individuals who are recuperating from surgery or illness.

Strength + Cardio Fitness

Instructor: Basia Gentry.

Work your entire body with low impact moves and weight training. This class works each muscle group with a focus on core strength and improved balance. Bring your floor mat.

Tai Chi

Instructor: Leslie Harris-Senac

Tai Chi is a popular style of Qigong using specific martial arts forms (24 total). Slow, rhythmic, standing movements help build mindfulness, balance and strength.

Zumba

Instructors: Jessica Wreder & Maria Hannifin

Zumba creates a party-like atmosphere designed to be an exhilarating and effective workout, blending dance with fitness to promote physical and mental health.

Schedule

August 9 – October 31, 2026

Closed: September 7, October 21

Select from the dropdown:

Monday

10:30 – 11:30 am: Strength + Cardio

12:00 – 1:00 pm: Gentle Grace Yoga

1:15 – 2:15 pm: Chair Yoga

Tuesday

8:30 – 9:30 am: Zumba

10:30 – 11:30 am: Restorative Fitness

1:00 – 4:00 pm: Pickleball Open Play

Wednesday

9:00 – 10:00 am: Tai Chi

10:30 – 11:30 am: Strength + Cardio

11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Restorative Fitness

1:00 – 4:00 pm: Pickleball Open Play

5:00 – 6:00 pm: Pilates

Thursday

10:00 – 11:00 am: Gentle Grace Yoga

11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Chair Yoga

1:00 – 4:00 pm: Pickleball Open Play

5:00 – 6:00 pm: Qigong

Friday

9:00 – 10:00 am: Introduction to Pickleball (Starts 09.18.26)

10:30 – 11:30 am: Tai Chi

Something for Every Season of Life

Adults
Stay active, learn something new and build meaningful connections.

Seniors
Enjoy accessible activities designed to support movement, wellness and social connection.

Families
Find opportunities for recreation, connection and community.

Kids & Teens
Play, participate and build relationships through youth activities and programs.

Neighbors & Friends
You’re welcome here whether or not you attend Church of the Palms.

Good to Know

Affordable
Many Palms Center classes are just $5 per session.

Certified
All instructors are certified to teach their class.

Comfortable
Enjoy our bright, open lobby before and after activities.

Convenient
Showers are available in the Men’s, Women’s and Family Restrooms. Please bring your own towel and personal supplies.

Clean & Comfortable
Our facility uses an air purification system as part of our commitment to maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Come Join Us

The Palms Center is located on the Church of the Palms campus at the corner of Bee Ridge Road and Lockwood Ridge Road.

3224 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239

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