Eastover-Central Recreation Center

Intro to Pickleball

Pickled on how to play pickleball? Come check out our courts at Eastover Community Park and get involved with our local pickleball group. We will teach you the basics and get you hooked on the game. Call the recreation center for more details and to pre-register. Starting back after March 12. 
All ages; Thurs.; 5:30 pm; Free

Senior Citizens Fitness Morning

Get your workout done in the morning! The fitness room will be open early for seniors on Tues. and Thurs. for you to workout on your own. Days are subject to change during the summer months.
50+; Tues. and Thurs.; 9-10 am; Free

Senior Walking Club

The Senior Walking Club is perfect for seniors trying to get a little exercise in a friendly, enclosed environment in our gymnasium. Whether it's rainy or sunny outside, you will always have a chance to get your walk on! 
50+; Tues. and Thurs.; 9-10 am; Free

Quilting Night

Learn quilting techniques from others or showcase your own talents. Bring all your supplies and we’ll provide the space.
All ages; Wed.; 6-9 pm; Free

A Unique S.C.E.N.T.

If you enjoy listening to live music then join us for Senior Citizens Entertainment Night every Tues. Each night will feature a style of music such as bluegrass, country /western, gospel and oldies. If you are interested in showcasing your musical talent, then call for more information and sign up to perform.
55+; 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month; 6:30-8:45 pm; Free

Home School Gym Time

If you are looking for a place to incorporate gym time in your home school curriculum, then stop by the recreation center! We will have gym equipment for you to play various games or you can bring your own. This program will end during the summer months.
17-under yrs; Tues. and Thurs.; 1-2:30 pm; Free

Zumba

Zumba is a dance fitness program that fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness class. Burn calories and have fun doing it during the hour of heart racing, muscle pumping, and body energizing movements that will engage and captivate you. Dance yourself into shape and shrink everything, but your smile!
All ages; Mon. and Thurs.; 6-7 pm; $49/month or $8/class

Open Gym

The gym will be open to shoot around or play a game of basketball with others. Open Gym is suspended when athletic events are scheduled in the gym and is subject to change depending on recreation center programs or events.
Youth Open Gym: 7-17 yrs; Sat.; 9 am-2 pm; Free
Adult Open Gym: Sat.; 2-5 pm; $2

Kid's Night 

Parent’s Night Out! Bring your kids to the recreation center to enjoy games, popcorn and a movie. Starting back in September
5-12 yrs; 4th Fri. of each month; 6:30-8:30 pm; Free 

Family Movie Night       

Parents are you interested in spending time with your family outside of the house? For the month of September, we will have Family Movie nights. Parents and kids can enjoy these family friendly movies in our large room.
All ages; Fri., Sept. 19; 6:30-8:30 pm; Free

Creepy Cookies and Carvings

Come decorate cookies or carve your way into a pumpkin pie. We’ll have a pumpkin carving contest where the winner gets a pumpkin pie. If you don’t want to carve a pumpkin, you can munch on cookies that you’ve decorated. Bring your pumpkin and we’ll supply the rest! Pre-register by Oct. 24th.
All ages; Thurs., Oct. 30; 6:30 pm; $3/participant

Turkey Dodgeball

Looking for a fun way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday? Eastover-Central Recreation Center invites you and your friends to team up for an epic Single-Elimination Dodgeball Tournament!
11-14 yrs; Fri., Nov. 21; 7-9 pm; $10/team

Cape Fear Regional Basketball Camp

Join us for our annual Cape Fear Regional Basketball Camp and learn the important fundamentals of the game from our great staff of experienced coaches and players! We will be focusing on shooting, dribbling, defense, rebounding and team play by using drills and exercises.  Camp will be held at Cape Fear High School and will feature variety of experts. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 4.
7-14 yrs; Sat., Dec. 13; 9:30 am-noon; $5

Gingerbread House Workshop

Merry Christmas! Join us in a traditional holiday ginger bread house workshop. Come decorate your very own gingerbread house with family and friends as we watch a classic Christmas movie! We provide the gingerbread house; you bring the creativity! Pre-Register by Dec. 15.
All ages; Wed., Dec. 17; 6-8 pm; $12/gingerbread kit

Happy New Year Seniors

Bring in the new year by joining us for a night of fun with music, bingo and snacks.
55+; Fri.; Jan. 2; 5:30-7 pm; Free

Red and White Valentine’s Dance

Come ready to dance the night away because our Valentine’s Dance is back! Tickets are only sold in advance at the recreation center and will be available until Feb. 11.
Grades K-5; Fri., Feb. 13; 6-8:30 pm; $10/participant

Video Game Night

Come and join us for a night of classic games such as Madden, NBA 2K, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more! You can even bring your Nintendo Switches and other gaming devices to battle it out for an epic game night! Bring your friends and family.
All ages; Fri., Feb. 27; 6:30-8:30 pm; Free