May 9, 2020

Boredom Busters

Not sure what to do at home all day? We've come up with several activities to keep you and your family active and entertained! From simple at home exercises to getting creative in the kitchen, these activities will be fun for everyone. If you have recipes, activities or tips to share, email us at recreation@townofpalmbeach.com

PHASE 1 – REOPENING PLANS

The Mandel Recreation Center remains closed in compliance with Town of Palm Beach and Palm Beach County orders. Phase 1 reopening has started at the Palm Beach Par 3, Phipps Ocean Park and Seaview Park Tennis Centers, and Seaview Park. For details on the phased reopening, click here:  Reopening Plan with Phase 1 Guidelines You may also visit our website at www.palmbeachrecreation.com for updates.

HEALTHY HABITS

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Are the kids getting a little restless? Take a few minutes throughout the day to get them moving.

Lights, Camera, Action! Mother's Day is the perfect time to let Mom, or someone who is special like a Mom, know how much you love her by creating a video explaining just how special she is. Use the questions below to help get started. -What are the things you love about this person? -What things does this person like to do? -What are your favorite things to do with this person?

Quick Scissor Dribble Drill with Perseverance Basketball

Net Generation's & USTA Tennis Skills and Drills Don't have access to a tennis court or net? Check out our links below to practice your skills with these fun at home drills. New drills added each time.

Fast Feet Jump, Squat and Turnaround Your Shot-Sharpening video Backspinners Balloon Tennis Part 1 Garage Rolling Rally Ball Drop 100 Fast Jumping Jacks Criss Cross Jacks Plank Pass Edgies Body Volley

Your At-Home Footwork Balloon Tennis Part 2 Try Out New Skills Wall Rally Handshake Toss Hot Hands Hot Hands with Movement Lobster Trap Double Volley Make A Net

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Active Adults: Mind, Body & Soul

Mental Health Crossword 

Facebook Fitness Events Check out the calendar and tune into Facebook for live Facebook events, meditations, stretches, gratitude challenges and BINGO! Every Friday we will be going live on Facebook at 11:00am for a special #FitnessFriday series of workouts that you can do online. Follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Palm-Beach-Recreation-Department-156629764426310/ to view new stretching videos led by the fitness staff and then recharge through a guided meditation. These will be posted each Tuesday morning. On Thursdays be sure to check back in and practice your gratitude through our #ThankfulinPalmBeach social media posts. May Calendar of Events

COOKING CORNER

Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops Add your favorite pasta to complete this easy, full of flavor dish. Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops Lemon Bars Make this classic dessert for Mom this Mother's Day. Lemon Bars ‌

GET CREATIVE

Kids Corner

Book Nook Fun Brain Junior Books Fun Brain Books Join celebrities as they read children’s stories and present discussions and crafts at www.storylineonline.net

Coloring Sheets and Art Projects

Learn to Draw Buzz Lightyear

Coloring Page

Artful Adults

Coloring Pages Coloring Sheet

Tin Can Photo Vase Tin Can Photo Vase

BRAIN GAMES

Youth Games

Adult Games

Sit back and stretch your mind as you work your way through these fun brain games. Flower Maze Mother's Day Word Search

The Virtual World

Zoos and Aquariums

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Live and Virtual Programs Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society: Follow the Animals on Facebook The Cincinnati Zoo: Facebook Live Feed Check in around 3 p.m. Atlanta Zoo: "Panda Cam" live-stream Georgia Aquarium: A quarium's Live Cam. Houston Zoo: L ive Cam, The Shedd Aquarium: Facebook. San Diego Zoo: Live Cam Monterey Bay Aquarium: Monterey Bay's Habitat Exhibit. National Aquarium: F loor-By-Floor Tour

Museums and Exhibits

Travel plans interrupted? Local museums and exhibits closed? Why not sit back, relax and "visit" a museum or exhibit by going on a virtual tour in the comfort of your own home. Norton Museum: Virtual Videos The Louvre: free online tours Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: every exhibit in the museum. Van Gogh Museum: Google Arts & Culture. The Vatican Museum: Vatican's virtual tour. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: Six virtual exhibits National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City: 23 exhibit rooms British Museum, London: virtual tour NASA: Langley Research Center Glenn Research Center The Space Center Houston's app. National Women's History Museum: online exhibits and oral histories Metropolitan Museum of Art: 26 online exhibits High Museum of Art, Atlanta: "Civil Rights Photography" Detroit Institute of Arts: online exhibits National Museum of the United States Air Force: official museum MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art): view online Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:16 virtual exhibits

Community Resources

Links to Help You Navigate Through Social Distancing and Recent Closings: Town of Palm Beach Food Delivery Options Palm Beach County Library https://www.consumerreports.org/food-shopping/how-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus-when-grocery-shopping/ Tips on Dealing With Isolation by Retired Astronaut Scott Kelly

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus | Child Mind Institute childmind.org What parents and other adults can say to kids about the coronavirus COVID-19. How to answer their questions and keep kids feeling safe.

The Mandel Recreation Center and Town Marina are closed until further notice however, we are operating the Palm Beach Par 3 and the Seaview Park and Phipps Ocean Park Tennis Centers under Phase 1 Reopening guidelines. Please check our website at www.palmbeachrecreation.com for updates. 

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