Meridian Activity Center, Velma Young Center, Frank Cochran Center,
Ceramic Studio

Phone: 485-1812
Location: 3300 32nd Avenue

Directions: From 29th Avenue, turn West on 36th Street, drive two blocks, 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.

Register at the Meridian Activity Center or mail check
to 3300 32nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39305

Yoga

Quilting Instructor Frances Burrage with one of her quilts.

Pine Needle Basket

Mr. Tom Mlhorn is shown here teaching a computer class.

City workers completed stained glass projects.

Floral arrangement by Benny Harrison Floral Arranging class.

Wednesday Day Classes
Class	Time
Walk Mississippi	6:00 - 6:40
Smocking	8:00 - 5:00
Sewing with Gracie	9:00 - 12:00
Colored Pencil Drawing	9:00 - 12:00
Pine Needle Basket Weaving	9:00 - 12:00
Pen and Ink Techniques	9:00 - 12:00
Art "Anything Goes"	9:00 - 12:00
Computer/Word Processing	9:00 - 11:30
Hand Built Pottery	10:00 - 11:30
Color Pencil Techniques	1:00 - 4:00
Beginning Oil Painting	1:00 - 4:00

Doris McKinney talks about doll construction.

Pierre

Thursday Day Classes
Class	Time
Walk Mississippi	6:00 - 6:40
Computer	9:00 - 11:00
Drawing	9:00 - 12:00
Knitting	9:00 - 12:00
Bridge	10:00 - 12:00
Oil Painting	1:00 - 4:00
Tatting and Hardanger	1:00 - 4:00
Crochet	1:00 - 4:00
Vietnamese Longevity Stick	4:00 - 5:00

Saturday oil painting workshops.

Ladies enjoy Thursday bridge.

 

Friday Day Classes
Class	Time
Walk Mississippi	6:00 - 6:40
Open Studios

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.

Snooker

Bingo

Special Activites Ask for Details
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.
MS Writers Guild Workshops	Dulcimer Lessons
Duplicate Bridge	Dance & Potluck (Every 2nd Saturday 4:30 - 9:00)
Last Saturday Evening Each month: “A Little Night Music” with Otha Barham and the DayDreamers 6:30-9:00	Bingo - Every 1st & 3rd Thursday 1:00 - for Adults 55+
Bob Ross Painting - 2nd Saturdays 9:00 - 5:00
Call about Possible New Classes in: Jewelry - Beading Poker Lessons Calligraphy Cutout Heirloom Sewing Canasta Lessons

Marvin Weir

Ceramic Studio
Open Monday Evening
Tuesday and Thursday
9 - 5

 

 

Stained Glass pieces made by students.

 

Retired Group Meetings

1st Wednesday	DAR	2:00
1st Friday	Retired Teachers	2:00
2nd Wednesday	AARP	10:00
2nd Thursday	Retired Railroad	Noon
3rd Thursday	Council on Aging	3:00
1st & 3rd Tuesday	Writers Group	10:00
2nd Monday night	Doll Collectors	6:00
2nd Tuesday	Telephone Pioneers	2:00
2nd & 4th Thursday	Magnolia Quilters	9:30
3rd Saturday	Society of Decorative Painting	10:00
Last Friday	NARFE (Retired Federal Employees)	2:00
3rd Tuesday	United Auto Workers	2:00

Doll collectors club, they meet every 3rd Monday..

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
Event
Bingo Weekly	Health Fair
Pool Tournament	Fish Fry
Cake Walk	Golf Tournament
Bowling Tournament

 

Phone: 485-1811
Bettye Williams, Director
Location: 2400 16th Avenue
The center includes a ceramic studio, 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*

Register at the Parks & Recreation Office

SHELTERS AT VELMA YOUNG PARK
Phone: 485-1811

SHELTER #1-located between Velma Young Center and Parkview Elementary School
and is adjacent to the playground

SHELTER #2-located next to Velma Young Park Swimming Pool

SHELTER #3-located behind the basketball courts

Fee for all shelters is $25.00

Phone: 485-1809
Gay Williams, Director
Location: Highland Park
42nd Avenue and Carousel Drive

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.

Phone: 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.


Ceramics Instructor, Carole Ewing, enjoys working with her students.

Open Participation

Carole Ewing

Monday
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Open Participation

Carole Ewing

Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m. 

Ceramic Classes and open participation run continually throughout the year. 
Beginner through advanced participants are welcome.
Wednesday classes available if pre-arranged.

The center has many molds to choose from.	After the molds are poured they sit for 24 hours to dry.
When the molds are dry they are put into the kiln to be fired.	Molds are now ready to be painted.
Painting the ceramics is what these ladies do best.
These are only a few of the great ceramics that have been finished in the Ceramic Studio.