Thanks to the increasing popularity of pickleball, Bluffton Family Recreation now offers several pickleball sessions each week, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Pickleball times are:
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and
• Tuesdays and Thursday from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Pickleball is free for SilverSneakers members, and $2 for non-Silver Sneakers members.

SilverSneakers Mon-Wed-Fri
BFR offers SilverSneakers through the Healthway SilverSneakers Fitness program. It is for older adults and involves regular physical activity. Sessions are 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.

The sessions force movement and help participants who have joint pain and arthritis issues. Sessions enable participants to strengthen bones and muscles, improve balance, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce stress and enhance mood.

The program is offered through Medicare health plans at no additional cost. A SilverSneakers breakfast takes place on the last Tuesday of each month.