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!

 

Did you enjoy a salad from The Kitchen during the Pictona Open? How about a hamburger with fresh lettuce? If so, look no further than the towers behind Courts 23 & 24 for the source of that tasty goodness! Thanks to the efforts of the Pictona Garden Club, the Pictona Open had a tremendous supply of fresh lettuce to satisfy the many hungry players who visited Pictona during the tournament. Garden Club members start seeds at home, nurturing them until they're ready for transport into the towers. Then, at weekend "Planting Parties," they plant them in the towers and continue to monitor their growth until the greens are just right for harvesting. It's a lot of work but also a labor of love, managed and coordinated under the leadership of Hydroponic Committee Co-Chairs Corrie Wise and Trish Kabus, as well as Master Gardener Russ Royce. 

The Kitchen is grateful for the contributions of Pictona gardeners and continues to use the harvest from the Humana Community Gardens at Pictona in salads and weekly specials. If you haven't tried it out yet, come on over to The Kitchen to enjoy the freshest lettuce in town - and know that it might just have been grown by one of your fellow pickleballers! 

 

Pre-Tournament ("How It's Been")      Post-Tournament ("How It's Going")

                       

Please note the following schedule for FHCP SAC classes and activities for the week of Monday, October 18 - Friday, October 22:

MONDAY

10 am - Stretch & Flex

3 pm - Halifax /Brooks Tai Chi (private adaptive sports class)

5 pm - Beginner Line Dancing (CANCELED)

6:15 pm - Rec Games Night

6:30 pm - Intermediate Line Dancing (CANCELED)

 

TUESDAY - FRIDAY

All classes and activities canceled.

* Our regular weekly schedule will resume on Monday, October 25.

 

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!

• BAM! and Pilates will occur at these new times after Labor Day.

 

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 (3^rd Tuesday of the month)

The Pictona Garden Club meets on the 3^rd 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.

• Contact Rynn with a group of 4 – 8 players and a few dates / times that work well for your group.

 

* 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.