Our Largo education and enrichment programs cover languages, cooking, gardening, and music lessons for all ages. Explore your interests and develop new skills with Largo Rec!
Refresh your driving skills and know the new rules of the road, and learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel. Take the AARP Smart Driver™ Course and you may save on your car insurance!
To register, call the Largo Community Center at 727-518-3131.
$20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members Arrive 15 minutes early, payments by check or money order to AARP,
Would you like to learn archery? Join Coach Joseph Pike, a Level-3 United States Archery Association Archery Instructor, for this beginner adult archery class. You’ll learn to safely handle and shoot an arrow with a bow, increase hand-eye coordination, strengthen your upper body, improve your focus and confidence, and have loads of fun.
Registration is required by 5p the day before class begins.
$70/$140 per month No program May-August
Personal Training Sessions The instructor offers one-on-one personal archery training sessions. The cost is $80 per person for an hour. To schedule a date and time please contact Joe Pike at (727)222-8854 or josephpi@hotmail.com.
Every Sunday from September till AprilSunday12pm - 1pm
Ages: All ages
Stop by to see our feathered friends and learn about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. A sure way to get up close with native Florida raptors and see training sessions live!
Every Tuesday from September through AprilTuesday12pm - 1pm
Ages: All ages
Stop by to see our feathered friends and learn about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. A sure way to get up close with native Florida raptors and see training sessions live!
Brought to you by Seaside Sweet shop, this 2-hour class, you'll learn the basics of how to decorate cookies using royal icing and piping techniques at a beginner/intermediate level - prior experience is helpful, but not needed!! Each student will have their own workstation - complete with undecorated cookies, several icing bags of different colors and consistencies, small decorating tools, an apron to wear during class, and a take home box to display your work!
Pre-registration is required by February 20, 2024.
Get ready for the Fall Holiday Season with Pam as she teaches you the ins and outs of cooking and baking. Pam will supply all the ingredients and recipes to make your fall sparkle. Amaze your friends with your culinary expertise. There is a $12 per person food supply fee for each class, payable directly to the instructor on day of class. This class is for 21 years old and older only. Preregister 1 week in advance in person at the Largo Community Center. Call 727-518-3131 for more information.
Jan 4 (Lets Eat Light After the Holidays) Feb 1 ("Everything Chocolate") Mar 14 (Celebrating the Irish) Apr 25 (Elegant Dinner for 2, Part 2) $15 per class $12 per class supply fee
Dates: February 10th, April 20th Time: 7pm-8:30pm Price: $10 per person. Pre-Registration is required. Maximum 20 people. To pre-register call 727-518-3047
(Instructor) Peggy Maguire
Are you curious about ghosts, haunted houses, and the paranormal? Come meet team members of Florida Ghost Hunters, who promise they’ll make a believer out of even the most die-hard skeptic. They’ve investigated hundreds of sites, from numerous private residences and businesses to historical museums, old jails, estates, historical villages, battlefields, pre-revolutionary ruins, and even a haunted navy ship. Join us as we share stories of investigations and evidence from places where things go bump in the night. Then try out some of our paranormal equipment during our hike through the park. We suggest bringing your own folding camping chairs and a blanket if its chilly and a flashlight.
This enrichment focused performance group provides students with the opportunity to grow as artists and arts advocates in a fun and encouraging environment. Students attend monthly master classes, workshops, and rehearsals with arts professionals. Participants will also have performance opportunities within the community.
Jan 25, Feb 24, March 26Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday
Ages: Adult
December 27th 6:30 - 7:30pm Jan 25th 6:30 - 7:30pm February 24th 6:30 - 7:30pm March 26th 7:00 - 8:00pm
Meditation class: $5 Member / $10 Nonmember
(Instructor) Michele Venturo Enjoy accessible and powerful meditation practices in the beauty of nature during the Moonlight Hours. Enjoy various practices that allow people to refine their meditation, deepen their awareness of the natural world, and open to qualities of delight, insight, and awe.
Learn the German Language with Gyongyi! This class will focus on conversations and grammar, along with geographical and cultural knowledge about German speaking countries.
$60/$120 per month Book available for purchase from instructor
Professionals speak on important health topics. Understanding Alzheimer & Dementia March 29, Friday 11-12:30 Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments. Balance, Posture & Arthritis April 11, Thursday 11-12:30 Understand what balance is, what causes unsteadiness on feet, who is at risk for fall, what can be done and how posture relates to balance and overall function. Posture can cause pain and lead to multiple pain regions, weakness and higher risk for falls. What arthritis is and the effects it can have on the body as well as pain relief. Learn how physical therapy before falls can help with these issues. FREE- Call 727-518-3131 to register.
This ongoing art class will focus on monthly subjects in watercolor, drawing and pottery. See supply list below. Supply List
(Additional $15 supply fee due to instructor on pottery months.) Preregistration preferred. $36 member/$72 nonmember per month. Drop-in fee available $10 each class. Ends April 24.
Learn pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and conversation while taking Italian beginner or intermediate Ideal for those looking to travel to Italy or anyone just looking to enrich their minds.
New Times as of March 2024: Italian Beginner 11a Italian Intermediate 12pm
Jan 5, Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, March 1, April 12, April 26Friday11am - 12pm
Ages: Adult
$5 Per Person
Come learn various gardening techniques on a variety of subjects. From Vegetable gardening and composting to Right Plant, Right Place. Each Class supplies you with the information you need start your own Backyard Garden.
December 22nd- Right plant right place. (Linda Culhane)
January 5th- Alternate places for pollinators. (Florida Extensions Office)
January 19th- Container Gardening. (Linda Culhane)
February 2nd- Composting. (Linda Culhane)
February 16th - Creating a pollinator garden. (Florida Extensions Office)
March 1st- Container Gardening. (Florida Extensions Office)
April 12th- Right plant right place. (Linda Culhane)
April 26th- Growing herbs for flavor and heath. (Florida Extensions Office)
Join us at our centers to learn what Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts has to offer! From youth to senior programs, athletics, fitness classes and special events, see how you can make the most out of your new membership! This is a free to new members!
Learn the basics of caring for children such as feeding infants and toddlers, changing diapers, first aid, CPR and choking rescue. Fee includes the Safe Sitter manual and completion card.
For additional information please call (727) 518-3131.
Would you like to learn archery? Join Coach Joseph Pike, a Level-3 United States Archery Association Archery Instructor, for this beginner teen archery class. You’ll learn to safely handle and shoot an arrow with a bow, increase hand-eye coordination, strengthen your upper body, improve your focus and confidence, and have loads of fun.
Registration is required by 5p the day before class begins.
$65/$130 per month No program May-August
Personal Training Sessions The instructor offers one-on-one personal archery training sessions. The cost is $80 per person for an hour. To schedule a date and time please contact Joe Pike at (727)222-8854 or josephpi@hotmail.com.
Southwest Recreation Complex and Highland Recreation Complex
By Appointment OnlyDuring Open Facility Hours
Ages: Grades K-5
Paul Bosacki is a teacher and tutor for 31 years in math, reading, and writing for PreK-3rd grade. Mr. B can also tutor kids grades 4-5 in reading and writing only. Parents, if you feel your child could use a little help to get them to where they need to be contact Mr. B for a consultation on what your child's needs are. A schedule will be worked that's best for you and your child. All tutoring will be held at Southwest or Highland Recreation during open business hours. Tutoring sessions will be for one hour and group sessions are available with a max of three.
Contact to set up an appointment: Paul Bosacki | (727)460-8223 | pbosacki@ymail.com Tutoring session will be for one hour and group sessions are available with a max of three. Membership required
Make social connections with like minded people. Bring your uke and your favorite song. Learn new tips as others share their skills and share your own with this casual group. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Those who like to sing are also encouraged to join in.
Coordinator: Joy Abston
$2/$4 per meeting
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