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  • Pickleball for adults who are novices?

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    Jan 17, 2024

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to learn pickleball in a group with other adults. I've played a few times and I love it! Does anyone know of a group or class in Richmond/El Cerrito/Albany/North Berkeley? I've poked around but I'm only finding options farther south.

    Many thanks!

    Jan 17, 2024

    Coach Michele teaches beginning & intermediate through the City of El Cerrito, in 4 week sessions. It's pretty strenuous but a good class.

    Jan 18, 2024

    Hello! I'm in the same boat! I've seen beginner pickleball classes offered through the City of Berkeley and El Cerrito I believe, possibly Richmond, but the schedule unfortunately did not work for me. Good luck!

    Jan 24, 2024

    The Berkeley YMCA has pickleball on Mondays from 9-11 am. I believe you have to have a membership but it’s not too pricey if you go every week.

    Jan 24, 2024

    The Albany YMCA periodically hosts pickleball clinics for beginners

    Jan 24, 2024

    The Albany Y has beginning pickleball classes for EastBay Y members. I've not tried it, but I have seen the sign for it.

    Jan 24, 2024
RE:
Personal training for 50+ out-of-shape mom (Oct 5, 2024)

I am 60+ and last year joined the YMCA of the E. Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Albany and other too far for me).  I very much enjoy the classes offered at Oakland and Berkeley.  While I like the proximity of the Albany gym (I can walk), it is geared exclusively to the elder and more frail.  I also picked up pickleball with Albany Rec (meet at the HS gym on Sundays and at the new courts on Thursdays) -- it is welcoming to all levels.  Sorry I can't comment on personal trainers, but I look forward to reading the responses of others.

Oct 9, 2024
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