December Events at Escambia County Community Centers and Athletic Parks

Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park
10370 Ashton Brosnaham Drive, Pensacola

• Fixed on Fitness: Monday-Thursday, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Contact: Shana Brown, 850-982-1135, fixedonfitness.com

Barrineau Park Community Center
6055 Barrineau Park School Road, Molin

• Bluegrass music night and dinner: Friday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Craig Exner, 850-587-5389
• Barrineau Park Christmas dinner: Saturday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. $5 a plate.

Beulah Senior Citizens Center
7425 Woodside Road, Pensacola

• COA Senior Dining Program: Every Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Carloyn Merrill, 850-261-7934

• Weekly activities

  • Bingo: Wednesdays and Fridays
  • Ceramics: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 
  • Dominoes: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Puzzles: Mondays-Thursdays 

Brownsville Community Resource Center
3200 W. De Soto St., Pensacola

• Holiday Youth Extravaganza: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Join Escambia County and District 3 Commissioner Lumon May for the first-ever Holiday Youth Extravaganza, featuring singing, dancing, giveaways and more for the community to enjoy. Youth who are interested in performing at the event should contact Community Center Coordinator Leroy Williams at 850-426-1156 to register. Singers, dancers, rappers and instrumentalists are encouraged to bring their talents to the stage. Escambia's Holiday Youth Extravaganza is free and open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend this fun, festive event. For more information, please contact Leroy Williams at 850-426-1156 or lewilliams@myescambia.com. 
• Play, Learn, Grow After School Program: Free after school program open to students in grades K-12, with educational and recreational activities throughout the school year. The program primarily focuses on homework assistance, reading and math remediation and project-based learning. The program runs through Friday, May 18, 2018, Mondays-Fridays, 3-5:30 p.m. Registration: Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Resource Center. Contact: Community Center Coordinator Shurlitha Jones, 850-426-1234 or shjones@myescambia.com. 

• Free Job Readiness Workshops: Learn and increase your ability to obtain employment. Classes take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Carla Jones, 850-595-3130

  • Dec. 5, 12 and 19: Job Search, Applications and Resume Development
  • Dec. 6: Getting Along in the Workplace, Employer Expectations
  • Dec. 13: Dress For Success, Social Media and the Workplace
  • Dec. 20: Troubled Background? Workplace Skills for You

Byrneville Community Center
1701 Highway 4-A, Century

• Dance classes for children: Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Contact: Heather Leonard, 850-529-1358  

Davisville Community Center
10200 FL-97, Century

• Cheerleading classes for children: Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact: Ashley Salter, 251-363-9772   

Dorrie Miller Community Center
2819 N. Miller St., Pensacola

• The Extra Mile Youth Program: Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Contact: Evelyn Mack, 850-346-4839

Ebonwood Community Center
3511 W. Scott St., Pensacola

• The Youth Connection After School Program: This free program provides youth ages 6-18 the opportunity to participate in educational, cultural, sports, and community enrichment programs; to build confidence and self-esteem; to encourage our youth to say "NO" to gangs, drugs, and violence; and "YES" to hope, learning and life. The program began Tuesday, Sept. 5 and runs through Friday, May 18, 2018, Mondays-Fridays, 2:30-5 p.m. Registration: Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 p.m. at the Ebonwood Community Center. Contact: Community Center Coordinator Leroy Williams, 850-426-1156 or lewilliams@myescambia.com.
• Ebonwood Community Center Seniors Program: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Felix Miga/Wesco Senior Citizens Center
904 N. 57th Ave., Pensacola

• CLOSED Monday, Dec. 25 for Christmas and Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day. 
• Bunco Games: Mondays and Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. Members only. Bunco Christmas Party: Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. Please bring a covered dish or food item to share. 
• Chair Exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-9 a.m. Members only. Refreshments will be served after the Monday, Dec. 4 class. 
• Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. Free for members; $3 requested for nonmembers. 
• Hand and Foot Card Games: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Members only. 
• Pinocle Card Games: Wednesdays from 12:15-3:30 p.m. Members only. 
• Bingo: Wednesdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Members and guest. Contact: Lois Lindt, 850-453-7431. Bring lunch for fellowship at 11 a.m. Free coffee and sodas while playing bingo. Bingo Christmas Party: Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. Please bring finger food items to share. 
• Mexican Train Games: Fridays from 12:15-3:30 p.m. Members only. 
• Sharon's Line Dance Class: Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. 
• Monthly Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. 
• New Year's Eve Party: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. This is a catered event for members only (no guests, please). Sign up in the front office. Must be a member at least 30 days prior to Dec. 31. 
• Library Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Members only. The library is now closed on Thursdays. 
• Neighborhood Watch Program: First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Open to those who want assistance with crime and other concerns in their neighborhoods. Features guest speakers and more.
• Line Dance Class: Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Members and guest. Beginner class from 12-12:30 p.m. Free to members; $3 donation requested from guests. No line dance class on Sept. 24. Line Dance Christmas Party: Thursday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish or food item to share. 
• Monthly Pick and Grin: First and third Fridays of each month from 6-9 p.m. Members and guest. Free coffee, dancing, fellowship and entertainment by Curtis Hall and the Wesco Stage Band or James Thompson and the Country Classics Band. Attendees may bring a snack to share with others.
• Thrift store open Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m. Third Thursday of the month is dollar bag sale day (Includes purses, clothing and shoes. Items cannot exceed the top of the bag). Contact: Lois Lindt, 850-453-7431
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to noon (some holidays excluded). 

John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Complex
555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola

• Toys for Tots Softball Tournament: Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9. Contact: Don Belcher, 850-712-5849 

Marie K. Young/Wedgewood Community Center
6405 Wagner Road, Pensacola

• Council on Aging Senior Feeding Program: Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Contact: Aldria Walker, 850-471-6137 
• "Dance It Off" Free Adult Dance/Exercise Class: Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Aldria Walker, 850-471-6137 

• Community Center Basketball Program: Winter season registration is progress. Girls and boys ages 5-14. Youth will learn basketball fundamentals, dribbling skills, shooting skills and good sportsmanship. League play will begin mid-late January 2018. Contact: Aldria Walker, 850-471-6137.

Molino Community Center
6450 Highway 95A North, Molino

• GED classes: Monday, Dec. 4, Thursday, Dec. 7, Monday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6-8 p.m.

• Pajama Story time with Santa: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Contact: 850-587-5011.

Quintette Community Center 
2490 Quintette Lane, Cantonment

• Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner: Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Food, games, lunch, activities. Contact: Jackie Wheaton, 850-679-4707
• Senior Citizens Day: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. Crafts, food, games, activities.