Recreation Centers
Meridian Activity Center / Ceramic Studio / Velma Young Center / Frank Cochran Center
Meridian Activity Center
(Formerly Senior Citizens Center)
Phone: 601-485-1812
Location: 3300 32nd Avenue
Directions: From 29th Avenue, turn west on 36th Street, drive two blocks, and turn left on 32nd Avenue. Look for the signs.
This recreation center is open to adults 21 years and older. It is equipped with conference rooms, classrooms and a dining area to seat 75 people comfortably. There is a fully equipped kitchen, billiard room, snooker room, exercise room and lending library. The Ceramic Studio is led by Carole Ewing; payment is on a per-piece basis. The primary use of the center is for instruction programs and workshops.
Seniors over the age of 55 have first choice of the classes. Class size is limited. You are enrolled in the class of choice only when payment is made. Supplies are furnished by the participant.
*If you did not pre-register for your class, call to be sure it is still scheduled. We need at least six people to make a class!
| Monday - Wednesday - Friday Classes | ||
| Class | Time | |
| Yoga with Rene | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | |
| Floor Exercise | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | |
| Strength Training with Pat | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | |
| Strength Training with Rene | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | |
| Yoga with Pat | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | |
| Slimnastics | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | |
| Monday thru Thursday Classes | ||
| Class | Time |  |
| Seated Exercise Class | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | |
| Monday & Thursday Classes | ||
| Class | Time | |
| Kripalu Yoga with Pat Wilson FREE | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | |
| Monday Daytime Classes | ||
| Class | Time |  |
| Hand Quilting | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Machine Quilting for Beginners | 9:30 - 12:30 | |
| Smocking | 11:00 - 2:00 | |
| Decorative Painting | 12:30 - 3:30 | |
| Swedish Weaving | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Hand Quilting | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Machine Quilting | 1:30 - 4:30 | |
| Smocking | 2:00 - 5:00 | |
| Monday Evening Classes | ||
| Class | Time |  |
| Line Dancing (4 weeks $15) | 6:00 - 8:00 | |
| Color Pencil Drawing with Don | 5:30 - 8:30 | |
| Computer (5 weeks $15) | 6:00 - 8:00 | |
| Floral Design | 5:30 - 8:30 | |
| Decorative Painting | 5:30 - 8:30 | |
| Machine Quilting | 5:30 - 8:30 | |
| Smocking with Teresa | 5:00 - 8:00 | |
| Stained Glass | 6:00 - 8:00 | |
| Tuesday Daytime Classes | ||
| Class | Time |  |
| Cake Decorating | 10:30 - 12:30 | |
| Smocking | 8:30 - 11:30 | |
| Crochet | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Hand Quilting | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Machine Quilting | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Painting | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Smocking | 12:00 - 3:00 | |
| Machine Quilting | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Hand Quilting | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Beginners Knitting | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Painting with Peggy | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Stained Glass | 2:00 - 4:00 | |
| Wednesday Daytime Classes | ||
| Class | Time |  |
| Computer (5 weeks $15) | 9:00 - 11:00 | |
| Smocking with T. Anders | 8:30 - 11:30 | |
| Heirloom Sewing with K. Anderson | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Smocking with T. Anders | 12:00 - 3:00 | |
| Colored Pencil Technique | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Sewing Club with K. Anderson | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Painting | 10:00 - 1:00 | |
| Floral Design | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Thursday Daytime Classes | ||
| Class | Time |  |
| Pine Needle Basket Weaving | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Heirloom Sewing with Kathy | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Computer (5 weeks $15) | 9:00 - 11:00 | |
| Jewelry Construction | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Knitting | 9:00 - 12:00 | |
| Bridge | 10:00 - 12:00 | |
| Crochet | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Children’s Clothing | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
| Friday (Game Day) | |
| Beginners Bridge | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Other Classes | |
| Call for information about various workshops | 601-485-1812 |
Class Fees
Checks are to be made out to City of Meridian
$20 for adults under 55 living in Meridian
$25 for adults under 55 living outside Meridian
Adults over 55, half price.
| Special Activities Ask for Details |
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| The Center is always on the lookout for new classes; if you can teach, give us a call. Watch the local newspaper Community Calendar for information. | |
| Gopher Turtle Literary Group | 3rd Wedneday |
| Otha Barham & The Daydreamers | Last Saturday |
| Bingo | Every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 1:00 (for Adults 55+) |
| Dominoes - Canasta - Bridge - Pool/Snooker - Rook | |
| The Blue Yodelers | 1st Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 |
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Call about Possible New Classes in: |
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| Retired Group Meetings | ||
| 1st Wednesday | DAR | 2:00 |
| 1st Friday | Retired Teachers | 2:00 |
| 1st & 3rd Tuesday | Writers Group | 10:00 |
| 3rd Monday | Doll Collectors | 1:00 |
| 2nd Tuesday | Telephone Pioneers | 2:00 |
| 3rd Tuesday | United Auto Workers | 2:00 |
| 2nd Wednesday | AARP | 10:00 |
| 3rd Wednesday | Robert E. Lee UDC | 2:00 |
| 2nd Thursday | Retired Railroad | Noon |
| 2nd & 4th Thursday | Magnolia Quilters | 9:30 |
| 3rd Thursday | Foster Grandparent Inservice | 8:00 |
| 3rd Thursday | Council on Aging | 3:00 |
| 3rd Saturday | Society of Decorative Painting | 10:00 |
| Last Friday | NARFE (Retired Federal Employees) | 2:00 |
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
| Bridge | Group Play Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Ping Pong | Anytime |
| Pool | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Snooker | Anytime |
| Canasta | Anytime |
| Dominoes | Anytime |
| May Month Activities Annually |
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| Event | |
| Golf Tournament - Lakeview Golf Course | |
| Bowling Tournament - Family Bowl Lanes | |
| Bridge Party & Luncheon - Meridian Activity Center | |
| Pool Tournament - Meridian Activity Center | |
| Cake Walk - Meridian Activity Center (sponsored by Aldersgate) | |
| Bingo - Meridian Activity Center | |
| Health Fair - Frank Cochran Center | |
| Fish Fry - Frank Cochran Center |
Ceramic Studio
Phone: 601-485-1810
Location: Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue
Carole Ewing, Instructor/Supervisor
The studio is complete with most equipment and supplies needed to practice the art of ceramics.
| Basic Ceramics | ||
| Class | Teacher | Time |
| Open Participation | Carole Ewing | Monday 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| Open Participation | Carole Ewing | Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
| Open Participation | Carole Ewing | Wednesday By Appt. only |
| Ceramic classes and open participation run continuously throughout the year. Beginner through advanced participants are welcome. Wednesday classes available if pre-arranged. |
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Frank Cochran Center
Phone: 601-485-1904
Location: Highland Park, 42nd Avenue and Carousel Drive
Brandon Bridges, Director
The Frank Cochran Center is a 16,184-square-foot multi-purpose building used primarily for rentals and special events.
Rental Fee: $500.00 per day
The building contains a concession area and some kitchen facilities.
Insurance is required for all events held at the Frank Cochran Center.
Velma Young Center
Phone: 601-485-1802
Location: 2400 16th Avenue
The center includes a television room, multi-purpose room used for instructional programs, recreational games and activities, and special events. The building can be rented for special purposes.
Rental Fees:
$150.00 each 3-hour period
$25.00 each additional hour
*Insurance is required for all activities except family reunions
SHELTERS AT VELMA YOUNG PARK
SHELTER #1 - located next to Velma Young Park Swimming Pool
SHELTER #2 - located behind the basketball courts
Fee for all shelters is $25.00
REGISTRATION DATES AND CLASSES
Register at the Parks & Recreation Office
Frank Cochran Center
Phone: 601-485-1904
Location: Highland Park, 42nd Avenue and Carousel Drive
Brandon Bridges, Director
The Frank Cochran Center is a 16,184-square-foot multi-purpose building used primarily for rentals and special events.
Rental Fee: $500.00 per day
The building contains a concession area and some kitchen facilities.
Insurance is required for all events held at the Frank Cochran Center.