ACTIVITIES, EVENTS FOR ADULTS

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TABLE TENNIS CLUB

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Competitive table tennis; open play. Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland. 863-834-2257.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

• 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2 per person. Activity Pass. 863-834-3284.

OPEN SOCIAL

• 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Jennifer Burke, 863-291-5870.

LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE

• 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Jennifer Burke, 863-291-5870.

• 11 to noon, Mondays and Thursdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Activity Pass. 863-834-2215.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland. Free; registration required. 863-834-3350.

• 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Low-impact, cardio-intense workout for all levels. 863-834-3284.

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Wellness with Deanna. $1 residents/$2 nonresidents; registration required. 863-291-5870.

• 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Exercise program dedicated to helping manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. For those with PD or any movement disorders as well as care partners. 863-834-3284.

• 11 to noon Tuesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Low-impact aerobics. 863-834-2215.

• 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Low impact fitness class. 863-834-3284.

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Activity Pass. Low-impact aerobic total body conditioning class utilizing a chair, hand weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a small ball. 863-834-2215.

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Total body workout for seniors. Use of chair, ball, weights and elastic. 863-834-2215.

TAI CHI

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. 863-834-2215.

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. 863-834-3284.

• 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Easy Tai Chi. $4 residents/$5 nonresidents. 863-291-5870.

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING

• 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $10 residents/$11 nonresidents. 863-291-5870.

Chess is played Mondays, Kelly Recreation Complex.
Chess is played Mondays, Kelly Recreation Complex.

CHESS

• 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $1. 863-834-3284.

WATER EXERCISE

• 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 6 to 6:45 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 to 8:45 a.m. and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays. Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Call in advance to reserve a bike. 863-834-3284.

• 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2.50. Low impact. 863-834-3284.

• 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. In the lap lanes of Gandy Pool and utilize suspension techniques using pool hand buoys and noodles. 863-834-3284.

• Noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursdays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Aqua yoga. Call in advance to reserve a board. 863-834-3284.

ZUMBA

• 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland. A combination of hip hop and Zumba. All ages. $5.  863-834-2257.

• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mulberry Public Library - Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry. $3 at the door. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

• 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Any fitness level. 863-834-3284.

• 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Zumba Gold, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Beginners. 863-834-2215.

DANCES

• 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $3/class. Ages 55 and older. Beginners welcome. Ballroom, salsa, tango and others. 863-834-3350.

• 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Ages 55 and older. $1. Ballroom and line dancing.

• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Intermediate line dance. $4 residents/$5 nonresidents; registration required. 863-291-5870.

• 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $10 per person. Ballroom dancing for couples and singles. Live band. Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland.

• 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Movement to music, easy-to-follow pace. 863-834-3284.

Several yoga classes are open.
Several yoga classes are open.

YOGA

• 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable attire. Space is limited. 863-291-5880.

• 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Beginners. 863-834-2215.

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, chair yoga; Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free; registration required. 863-291-5870.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $5. All ability levels. 863-834-3350.

• 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, yoga dance, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Beginners. 863-834-2215.

• 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. All levels. 863-834-3284.

WRITERS

• 2 to 4 p.m. first Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Writing group. Contact Beverly Lerner, bevlerner@aol.com.

• 12:30 to 3 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Writing group. Contact Bill at wekeig@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUBS

• 1 to 2 p.m. second Tuesdays, Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, hosted by Mulberry Public Library, free. Book club. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

• 10 to 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-293-5880.

• 4 to 5 p.m. third Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-291-5880.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, hosted by Mulberry Public Library, free. Book club.  863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

• 10 to 11 a.m. first Fridays, Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, free. Coffee and snacks. Morning book club. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

STAMP CLUB

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, Peggy Brown Center Upstairs, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Free.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

• 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, upstairs, Peggy Brown Center, Lake Mirror Complex, 215 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $5 per game. Only duplicate bridge games. All levels. Call Betty Fortune to request a partner, 863-838-9413.

BINGO

• 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $0.25 per card. 863-291-5870.

SHUFFLEBOARD

• 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $10 annual club fee. 863-291-5870.

PIANO/KEYBOARD CLASS

• 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, ages 6 and older, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $30/month. Lolita Berrien, instructor. 863-834-3350.

EUCHRE GROUP

• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Mobile Home Park, 50 Lake Charlotte, off of Spirit Lake Road, Winter Haven. $3.75 all money paid out. Partner not needed. 863-299-5659, 863-293-8822.

MEDITATION

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Space is limited. 863-291-5880.

FENCING

• 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland. $40 per month/$10 per class. Imperial Lakeland Fencing Club. 863-834-3284.

CRAFT TIME

• 10 a.m. to noon third Fridays, ages 18 and older, Conference Room, Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, free. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

QUILTING BEE

• Noon to 3 p.m. Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Individuals bring their own sewing machines and work on their projects. An experienced instructor assists if needed. 863-291-5870.

CLASSIC FILMS

• "Gypsy," 2 to 4:25 p.m. July 17, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "The Nutty Professor," 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. July 18, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. Dinner & a Movie Lite $12; movie only $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "Diner," 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. July 21, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Dinner & a Movie Lite $12; movie only $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "Lawrence of Arabia," 7:30 to 11:10 p.m. July 22, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "Suspicion," 7:30 to 9:10 p.m. July 23, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "Singin' in the Rain," 2 to 3:45 p.m. July 24, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "Animal House," 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. July 25, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "Young Frankenstein," 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. July 28, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. Dinner & a Movie Lite $12; movie only $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

• "The Wizard of Oz," 2 to 3:50 p.m. July 31, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

LIVE THEATER

• "GREASE:" 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, July 16, 24, 23, 24, 30; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, July 14 through 31, Mainstage, Theatre Winter Haven, West Entrance of the Chain O’ Lakes Park, 210 SW Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, $36 adults; $33 students; $18 city employees with ID. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com.  https://theatrewinterhaven.com/

• "MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING:" 7 to 9 p.m. July 23, doors open 6:30 p.m., Gem Theater, 110 NW First Ave., Mulberry. Dinner and a Movie $18. centralfloridatix.com/events/dinner-and-a-movie-my-big-fat-greek-wedding-7-23-2022. Features Greek fare. 863-354-6570. https://gemtheatermulberry.org/. https://www.facebook.com/GEMTheaterMulberry/

• "THE MEG:" 7 to 9 p.m. July 29, Gem Theater, 110 NW First Ave., Mulberry. $5. 863-354-6570. https://gemtheatermulberry.org/. https://www.facebook.com/GEMTheaterMulberry/

• OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV: 7 to 9 p.m. July 30, Aug. 19. Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $10. Tickets centralfloridatix.com/events/out-of-the-box-improv-7-30-2022. 863-937-1414, https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/

FROSTPROOF JAMBOREE

• July 19, July 29: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

• August  2, 12, 16, 25, 30: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Ramon Theater, 11 E. Wall St., Frostproof. $10. Featuring the Jammers Blind, Crippled, and Crazy Band. Concessions available; no outside containers. 863-635-7222, www.ramontheater.com.

CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW

• LAKELAND CRUISERS: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/

WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB

• July 23: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, 3700 Lakeside Village, Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

•July 30: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cheddars, 3411 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

• August 6: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Miller's Ale House, 5650 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

• August 13: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Smokey Bones, 3901 N. U.S. 98, Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

• August 20, Glory Days, 3790 Lakeside Village, Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

MONICA EICH

Singer and songwriter, 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 28, Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow. Free. Summer Music Series includes Q&A with the artist. EP Release Party. 863-534-0131. https://www.cityofbartow.net/departments-services/library.

HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

2 p.m. July 30, Gem Theater, 110 NW First Ave., Mulberry. $5. Wear Harry Potter themed attire and be entered to win a prize. Drawing for prize will be immediately before screening of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" (2 ½ hours). Themed concessions available while supplies last. https://gemtheatermulberry.org/. https://www.facebook.com/GEMTheaterMulberry/

RUSSIAN BALLET ORLANDO

"La Bayadere:"  7 to 9 p.m. July 30, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $47-$62.  863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

FIRST FRIDAY

6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. Downtown shops and restaurants open late. Goodies, giveaways and discounts from local business exhibitors. July 1 is Bike Night with motorcycle show, South of the Blues Band, vendors and raffles. The Makers Market features local artists and creators. Classy Car Show on Main Street. 20-plus food trucks. Dog- and family-friendly. http://downtownlkld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLKLD/

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY

6 to 9 p.m. second Thursdays, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. 20-plus food trucks. Dog- and family-friendly. 863-510-9723. www.tbftr.com. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandFoodTruckRally/

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE

DIRE STRAITS "BROTHERS IN ARMS" 7:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 12, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $44-$34. 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

SECOND SUNDAY ARTISAN MARKET

Noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 14, Town Center Drive, Lakeside Village, Lakeland. www.shoplakesidevillage.com.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Adult event calendar