Bluffton Family Recreation continues its classes in Tai Chi. Classes are held at 9 a.m. on Thursdays and have an open enrollment, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
Classes offer ways for participants to reduce stress, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions.
Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. It helps participants with relaxation, meditation, stress-relief and inner peace.
Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for spring flag football. Games are available for co-ed youth ages 7 to 8 and 9 to 11.
Games are scheduled for Saturdays from March 28 through May 7. The cost is $50 for BFR members and $60 for non-members. Registration deadline is March 14.
Registration is open to players and coaches. Call BFR at 419-358-4150 or bfr@wcoil.com for details on registering. Each registered player receives a flag and an NLF jersey.
Two youth basketball tournaments are slated at Bluffton Family Recreation this winter, according to Joseph Beagle, director.
A fourth grade girls’ tournament is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28. It will involve 10 teams and three games are guaranteed to each team. Games will be at BFR. Cost is $125 per team.
A fourth grade boys’ tournament is Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6 It is a double-elimination tournament with a limit of six teams. Games will be at BFR. Cost is $125 per team.
If you think the summer Olympic games take place in Rio, you are partially correct. Bluffton will also host an Olympics of its own – and you can participate.
Bluffton Family Recreation in cooperation with the Village of Bluffton and the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a one-day Bluffton Community Olympics on Saturday, July 30, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
The event is still a work in progress, but here are some of the highlights:
• Proceeds from the Olympics will benefit the BFR’s new turf and equipment fund.
