The Granby Recreation Department offers teen trips on Tuesdays

Granby Recreeation is offering some great teen trips this summer. Teens recently enjoyed a trip to Elitch Gardens on Tuesday. The next trip is Water World on July 30. The group will meet at the Granby Elementary School at 8 a.m. and will return by 6 p.m. Everyone needs to bring a lunch, drinks, snacks and spending money. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $50.

Adult pickleball lessons

Join pickleball instructor Bill Weber for lessons this summer. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, with three, four-week sessions to choose from. Session one is currently being held June 11 to July 2, session two will be from July 9-30 and session three will be held Aug. 6-27.

There will be three classes to choose from; very beginner pickleball (1-2 p.m.), advanced beginner (2-3 p.m.) and intermediate (3-4 p.m.). Individuals can sign up for a four-week session or for a drop-in class.

Racquets are available for use and pre-registration is requested. All lessons are held at the town of Granby’s courts, located at Polhamus Park. The cost is $100 for a four-week session or $30 for a drop-in class.

Youth and adult karate classes

Granby Recreation and Shihan Ken Crossman are offering fun karate classes. There are classes for ages 7 through adult. Classes are offered on Thursdays and Saturdays for adults and kids at the Granby Community Center.

The next session begins on July 11. New this season, they are offering an eight-week beginner youth class for just $89. Registration is going on now. The cost is $195-225 for a three-month membership, $370-$425 for a six-month membership and $585-$675 for an annual membership.

For more information or to register for activities, please call the Granby Recreation Department at 970-887-3961, register online at GranbyRec.ActivityReg.com, or visit Zero Jasper Ave. during open office hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.