Orono Community Education

Bring your own basketball. All players must enter through the Orono Activities Center and check-in at the front desk. For ages 18+. No children for safety reasons. Season Pass: $47 purchased online only (June - August) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the front desk upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: Free

Bring your paddle. Balls provided. Courts are separated by level of play and all levels are welcome. All players must check in at the Orono Activities Center front desk. For ages 18+. No children for safety reasons. Season Pass: $ purchased online only (June - August) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the front desk upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: Free

Join Chef Noah for a hands-on class where you'll uncover the secrets to making Iron Exchange's infamous Detroit-style pizza! This hands-on experience will guide you through every step of the pizza-making process including: crafting the crispy crust, adding quality ingredients and learning how to prepare the signature sauce that tops it off. At the end of class, you can stay to enjoy your pizza at the restaurant or take it home to share with family or friends!

Enjoy a complimentary one-time day pass to the Orono Activities Center. Please pre-register online so your information is on file. A photo ID will be checked at the front desk. Students ages 14-17 must have an parent/guardian sign a consent form at the front desk upon arrival.

Purchase a Fitness Punch Card and drop into any adult fitness class on your time and your schedule. This is the perfect option if you cannot commit to a full class or want to try multiple different types of classes. Punch cards are valid for 6 months. Purchase another card if you run out of punches! Punch cards are kept in the Activities Center Fitness Room (30 & 31). The punch card is NOT VALID for pickleball classes, aquatics programs, virtual classes, private lessons or open gyms. Senior and Activities Center Membership discounts can not be applied toward a Punch Card purchase. Please contact our office at 952-449-8350 to confirm that a class has enough enrollments to run before dropping in for the first time.

Fused Glass Open Studio provides time and space to create fused glass projects for beginner and advanced participants. A facilitator will be on hand for advice and support. A $25 supply fee will be collected at the studio for each new punch card. Participants are asked to bring their own glass (COE90-preferred), cutting tools and molds (sharing of materials is also an option). It is recommended that participants have taken at least one fused glass class before joining Open Studio. Punch cards have 8 punches and are valid for 12 months.

If you’re looking for a higher level of pickleball competition, this class is for you! There will be minimal drills in this program with some focus on the 3rd shot drop and the advantages of stacking. The majority of the time will be used for competitive play. An instructor will be present for court rotations, filling in for match play, answering questions, and providing helpful hints upon request. This group is more competitive, but still fun! This program will accommodate skill ratings of 4.0 and higher. Please visit USA Pickleball to best match a skill rating to your level of play. Please register online to reserve a spot for each month. You may register for multiple months at one time. Drop ins may be available if the space allows. Drop in rate is $10/night. *Orono Activities Center membership discounts do not apply for this program.

Learn all about equipment, court, scoring, and rules of pickleball. Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis, yet is much easier to learn. This class is based on practicing the essential elements of the game such as: serve, return, forehand and backhand, dink shot, and the importance of court positioning and shot selection.

If you are enjoying the friendly competition of pickleball, and are ready to kick it up a notch, this class is for you! Each session will open with a warm-up, a description of the “shot of the day,” and then a series of drills to practice that shot. Then, we will practice our new and improved shot in live play!

Your wedding day is nearing and you don’t know how to dance. Not to worry! In this single two-hour lesson you and your fiancé will be taught everything you need to know to make your first dance much more interesting than shifting awkwardly from side to side. Learn an entrance onto the dance floor, easy steps and turns that fit with most songs, and an impressive dip to end your dance! Capture it on your camera to continue practicing up until the big day. Class is open to any special pairings. Please dress casual with comfortable clothes. You may bring the shoes you plan to wear at your event. To reach the instructor prior to your lesson to share your song or discuss your needs, visit ConstantineDance.com.