1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117
On Saturday, November 6, the Pictona Garden Club visited EFG Orchids in DeLand. Organized by Ricki Stofsky, Social Committee Chair, Pictona gardeners had the opportunity to take a tour of the facility and learn about its history and the many diverse plants for sale and on display. It was an enjoyable morning, and we look forward to the next great field trip!
All are welcome to participate in the Pictona Garden Club. If you're interested in joining us for future activities, contact Rynn at rynng@pictona.org or call 386-238-9276.
Pictona, in partnership with Florida Health Care Plans and OneBlood, will host a Blood Drive on Saturday, November 13 from 9 am - 2 pm. The "Big Red Bus" will be parked right out front of Pictona beside the Chamber building on Ridgewood. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will receive a OneBlood blanket and a $10 eGift card, as well as a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening.
To make an appointment, click here and type in the Sponsor Code: 64478. Click "Search," then select "Pictona - Florida Health Care Plans - Holly Hill." Choose your appointment time, and you're all set! Or, if you prefer, simply show up on the day of the event.
Back in May, Pictona members and friends donated enough blood to save 51 lives! Join us on Saturday the 13th to make a real positive impact here in Holly Hill and Volusia County!
You're invited to come dance with us on Wednesday mornings! Due to the popularity of our Monday evening Beginner and Intermediate Line Dancing classes, our awesome instructor, Joe Parilla, will now offer a morning Line Dancing class here at Pictona. Multi-Level Line Dancing features both beginner (9 - 10:30 am) and intermediate (10:30 am - 12 pm) line dances all for one low price - dance as long as you like for only $6!
Join Cheryl Wynn, DPT from Thomas Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, at the S.R. Perrott Pavilion on Wednesday, September 29 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for this FREE interactive sports workshop on "Preventing & Rehabbing Common Pickleball Injuries." Cheryl will address preventative and rehabilitative solutions for pickleballers' most common areas of concern: elbows (tennis elbow), wrists, knees and ankles. Learn how to steer clear of the injury bug and, if you're dealing with issues already, how to get back to optimal health.
Register by visiting or calling the Welcome Desk (386-310-7067) or by emailing Rynn at rynng@pictona.org.
What's one of the best benefits of being in the Pictona Garden Club? Going on field trips! On Saturday, September 11th, the Pictona Garden Club traveled down the road to Port Orange to tour Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens. Nestled away on ten acres in a Port Orange neighborhood just off Nova Road, DSMG is a historical site as well as botanical gardens. Pictona gardeners learned about the rich history of the site (including its brief stint as the Bongoland amusement park - look out for the dinosaurs!) while enjoying a guided tour of the many different gardens and plant collections. It was a fun morning with a wonderful group of people!
All are welcome in the Pictona Garden Club. If you're interested in learning about the Club and joining us in future activities, contact Rynn at rynng@pictona.org.
We invite you to check out our Fall class offerings. All are welcome!
MONDAYS
10 am – Stretch & Flex with Pam Silvain
Enjoy the benefits of gentle stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques. Using a chair for standing exercises and balance, we will increase strength and stamina to help maintain agility.
5 pm – Beginner Line Dancing with Joe Parilla
This is where it all begins for the new dancers! Start with the basics and learn all the easier and popular line dances. Line Dancing is great exercise and loads of fun!
6:15 pm – Rec Games Night
Join us out on the rec courts for a fun, relaxing evening of games, including Shuffleboard, Bocce, Horseshoes, Croquet and Cornhole. There is no need to register – just show up and have fun! Each Rec Games Night features a special “Game of the Week,” from which we crown the week’s champions!
6:30 pm – Intermediate Line Dancing with Joe Parilla
Intermediate Line Dancing will allow you to enjoy dancing to the fullest. Join us for a fun-filled, high-spirited class that will motivate and rejuvenate all participants.
TUESDAYS
9:30 am – FHCP Pilates with Artie G.
Focusing on abs, glutes, arms and legs, you will increase core strength, flexibility and mobility - all attributes that contribute to both pickleball success and general physical wellness. Sessions take place primarily on the floor and last approximately forty-five minutes. BYOM – Bring Your Own Mat.
10:30 am – FHCP BAM! with Artie G.
Develop balance, coordination, core strength, flexibility and range of motion. Sessions are very gentle and offer an upbeat, supporting environment for all fitness levels.
11:30 am – Island Doctors Tai Chi with Sharyn Cunniff
The Island Doctors therapeutic Tai Chi class focuses on mindful movement, deep breathing, balance for fall prevention, flexibility and range of motion. This class is suitable for all levels.
6:00 pm – Pictona Garden Club (3rd Tuesday of the month)
The Pictona Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.
WEDNESDAYS
9:30 am – Croquet Club
Join Pictona Ambassador Harold Wheeler for a great morning of Wicket Points and Roquets! Registration is not required. Rediscover this classic game from your childhood or find it for the very first time here at Pictona!
6 pm – Performance Enhancement Yoga with Bob Van Twyver
P.E. Yoga helps with recovery and regeneration. It utilizes meditation, imagery and stretching. Elements include flexibility, strength, injury prevention, breath work, body symmetry and performance enhancement. P.E. Yoga benefits sore muscles and inspires participants to perform at their best. BYOM.
THURSDAYS
10 am – Fusion Fitness with Ed Eisler
Fusion Fitness incorporates elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Qigong, providing participants with a combination of balance exercises, moving meditation, breathing practices for increased lung capacity, functional aerobics and a wide variety of therapeutic applications.
11:30 am – Island Doctors Tai Chi with Sharyn Cunniff
The Island Doctors therapeutic Tai Chi class focuses on mindful movement, deep breathing, balance for fall prevention, flexibility and range of motion. This class is suitable for all levels.
FRIDAYS
9:30 am – Open Play Bocce
Join Pictona Ambassador Dave McCurdy for Open Play Bocce. Come out and enjoy a few games on our three Bocce courts. All levels are welcome (no experience necessary), and registration is not required.
10:30 am – FHCP BAM! with Artie G.
Develop balance, coordination, core strength, flexibility and range of motion. Sessions are very gentle and offer an upbeat, supporting environment for all fitness levels.
5:30 – 9 pm – Table Tennis Club
Join fellow enthusiasts for Friday night table tennis action here at Pictona. Entry for table tennis only (no pickleball) is $5 / day.
BY REQUEST
Rec Games 101
Have you seen the recreational courts at Pictona and wondered … how do you play those games? Well, we’ve got you covered! Learn the basic rules and tactics for Shuffleboard, Croquet, Bocce Ball and Horseshoes. Both members and non-members are welcome, and this class is completely FREE. Registration is required.
* To register for any of our classes and to find more information (including Class Details, Instructor Bios and more), please click here. Most classes are open to the public and are free or very low-cost. Most of our instructors accept donations at the end of each class at the discretion of each participant.
If you have any questions, please contact SAC Director, Rynn Goldstein, at rynng@pictona.org or call 386-238-9276.
Island Doctors Tai Chi will be canceled Tuesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 26.
With the exception of those dates, this class continues to meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 am in the FHCP SAC.
Tai Chi Fusion is canceled for tomorrow - Thursday, July 29. It will be back at its regularly scheduled day and time next Thursday, August 5.