Looking to play some Friday morning pick-up games? Larry Tschritter will be in contact with you via email or phone text each week with information on the game. This is ongoing so join anytime! Please contact CE at 763- 262-2523 to register or go to our website and pay $25 for the whole school year. Location may be subject to change due to availability. Not meeting on Friday, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2 & Apr 3. Summer 2026 times, dates, and locations will be announced in the Spring. Friday mornings I Sept 5-May 22 I 5:30-6:45 am I $25/school year | Big Lake HS Gym

Would you like to learn how to play pickleball? Come and learn with Gwen Radel from Nitty Gritty Pickleball! Gwen is a certified PPR Coach who is passionate about introducing others to the game of pickleball and teaching sound fundamentals. Whether you have never played, or only tried it a few times; this is the class for you! We will introduce you to the basics of pickleball; equipment, rules, court positioning, scoring, some beginning skills, coordination and where to play. Wear comfortable clothes, court shoes and bring water. Paddles and balls will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Location: Hudson Woods Park

NEW! Ages 16+ Intro to Pickleball is a pre-requisite for this class. In this 2 hr. class, beginners will have the opportunity to continue to learn basic fundamentals of pickleball - proper grip and stroke techniques for serves, returns, volleys, dinks and footwork. Gwen Radel, of Nitty Gritty Pickleball is a certified instructor through the Professional Pickleball Registry which is the official education and certification partner for USA Pickleball. Wear comfortable clothes, court shoes (not running shoes) and bring water. Paddles and balls will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Location: Hudson Woods Park, 16400 May Circle, Big Lake, Mn. 55309

Independence Elementary (Door J) hallways are open for walkers on school days only 6-8pm / Mon-Thu. Register online, or contact the CE office located at Liberty Elementary School to register 763-262-2523. Please leave important personal items at home. Starts Monday, Sept. 15 | 6-8 pm Days no walking (non-school days): Oct. 15-17, Nov 11, Nov 26-28, Dec. 22-Jan 2, Jan 19, Feb. 16, March 5 & 12, Apr 2-6. Mon-Thur| Sept. 15-May 14 | $25 for school year