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EXCHANGE CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT benefits local youth organizations and is set for Oct. 24 at Cypress Ridge Golf Course. Info: 544-6578.

6TH ANNUAL C0-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, hosted by the City of Morro Bay Parks and Recreation Department, is set for Nov. 1 & 2 at Lila Keiser Park in Morro Bay. The double elimination tournament is open to 16 teams and trophies will be awarded to the top four teams. The entry deadline is Oct. 24. Cost is $185 per team. Info: 772-6278.

NORTH COUNTY YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE is open to boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grades and emphasizes skills, participation, and fun. Registration is accepted until Oct. 31. Cost is $50 and includes a team t-shirt, shorts, and team photo. Info: 461-5008.

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HATHA YOGA AND TAI CHI are offered a the Holistic Movement Center, 845-A Napa Ave., Morro Bay. All levels, from 50+ Gentle to Intermediate, are offered. Stop by for a schedule or call 924-1334.

ADULT CO-ED BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL meets in front of the Sandcastle Hotel in Pismo Beach every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. It’s free and just for fun. No obligation. Info: 481-2479 or 473-9060.

YOGA TO GO is offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15-6 p.m., at the American Karate School, 3563B Sueldo, SLO. Info: 938-3100 or 543-7222.

BIKRAM HOT YOGA is offered at 1402 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, and at 570 Higuera St., SLO. All levels and ages are welcome. Cost is $10 for 10 consecutive days of hot yoga. Info: 481-5995 or 545-5951.

SLO SOLES is a new chapter of the American Volkssport Association in SLO County. The group hosts non-competitive walks throughout the area open to all ages. Info: 237-8744 or 434-2678.

SHURI-TE SHOTOKAN KARATE is offered every Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m., at the South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. Cost is $10 per class or $40 per month. Open to ages 8 and older. Family rates available. Info: 528-4169.

TINY TOTS KARATE CLASSES teach confidence, discipline, respect, responsibility, coordination, physical fitness, and self-defense Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:45-3:25 p.m., at the Morro Bay Recreation Department. Open to ages 4-6. Cost is $29 per month. Info: 772-6278.

ROSEN MOVING CLASS, a series of gentle, unhurried movements set to music, is offered at the Shell Beach Veterans Building each Monday,11 a.m.-noon. Each class costs $9 in advance, $11 drop-in fee. Info: 773-7063.

SURF LESSONS are offered by Camp Swell in 3-day semi-private sessions for beginners. Classes are taught by women for women and girls. Cost is $150, includes use of foam surfboard. Info: 772-6278.

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS are offered every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Cost is $8 per class. Info: call 773-7063.

T’AI CHI CHIH CLASSES are offered every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at 200 S Ocean Ave., Cayucos. Open to all ages. Info: 995-0866.

SWIM LESSONS for ages 18 months to 13 years are offered by ASI Recreational Sports at Cal Poly. Each session is 40 minutes and classes meet Monday-Friday. Morning and evening times are available. Info: 756-1366.

PILATES MAT CLASS can create a longer, leaner shape while strengthening and stretching your muscles. The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division offers the class Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:20-6:20 p.m., at the Shell Beach Veterans Hall. The cost is $7 per class. Info: 773-7063.

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB is open to all women in the area who want to improve their golf game in the company of other women and is based at Cypress Ridge Golf Course. Yearly dues are $45. Info: 474-7979.

BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL is open to men and women of all ages and begins in June. Games are played 5-on-5, no contact, and barefoot on the beach in Pismo Beach. Info: 473-9060.

SOFTBALL SCOREKEEPERS are being hired by the City of Atascadero. Info: 461-5000.

HATHA YOGA CLASSES for adults and seniors are offered every Monday, 10-11 a.m., at the SLO Recreation Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Cost is $36 for four sessions or $10 per class. Info: 781-7300.

MORNING JAZZERCISE CLASSES are open to all abilities and are offered Mondays-Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., at Church of the Nazarene, Johnson Ave., SLO. Info: 461-6771.

TAI CHI CHUAN CLASSES are offered every Wednesday and Saturday, 9-10 a.m., at the Elm Street Community Center, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande. Offered by the Arroyo Grande Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 473-5474.

SEA PINES GOLF ACADEMY offers golf clinics for men, women, juniors, and co-ed players. Clinics meet twice a month at the golf course in Los Osos. Cost is $80-$100. Info: 528-4653, Ext. 410.

GROVER BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION is looking for adults interested in starting a co-ed kickball league. Info: 473-4580.

CYPRESS RIDGE GOLF ACADEMY offers classes for all levels and ages of golfers. Equipment is provided. Info: 474-1910.

TAI-WALK for adults and seniors is a fitness class and features conditioning and meditation through martial arts and fitness walking. The class meets every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Laguna Lake Pavilion, 890 Mirada Dr., SLO. Cost is $40 per month, $30 for city residents. Info: 781-7300.

PILATES CLASS is offered every Monday and Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 528-4169.

SWIM LESSONS are offered by the Five Cities Swim Club for all ages and levels. Classes are only three students per class. Lessons are at the indoor pool at 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande. Water exercise classes are also available. Teams are also offered. Info: 481-6399.

SALLE DE FERS FENCING CLUB offers fencing classes for beginning and intermediate levels every Sunday, 5-9 p.m., at the Arroyo Grande Community Center, 211 Vernon Ave. All ages welcome, students under 10 are subject to instructor approval. Info: 541-4123.

GROVER BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT is looking for adults interested in starting a co-ed kickball league. Info: 473-4580.

TAI JI CLASSES are offered by Meredith Bates at the Holistic Movement Center, 895 Napa Ave., Morro Bay. Beginning classes are every Monday and Wednesday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Info: 772-8684 or 924-1334.

YOGA CLASSES help improve flexibility, strength, and balance and are offered Mondays or Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost for the 4-week session is $32.25, $26 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.

FLIP CITY GYMNASTICS offers classes for all levels at the Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.

YOGA CLASSES are offered every Thursday, 6-7:15 p.m., at Coalesce Bookstore, Morro Bay. Open to all levels. Bring a mat. Info: 772-3560.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULT FITNESS CLASS is open to people 55 and older and focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. Classes are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., at Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, Bello St. Cost is $30 for 8 classes. Info: 773-7063.

CUESTA COLLEGE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS offers classes in dance, fitness, sailing, indoor soccer, volleyball, and more. For a complete list of classes and times, visit www.communityprograms.net/recreation/index.htm or call 546-3132.

SOUTH COUNTY SKATE PARK is located at 1750 Ramona Dr., Grover Beach. The park is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2:30-5 p.m., Wednesday, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m., and Sunday, 9-11 a.m. and noon-5 p.m. Admission is $2. The park is also available for rental for private parties and special events. Info: 597-4725 or 235-6003.

HOUSE OF YOGA offers free yoga classes at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Classes are open to all levels and focus on deep relaxation, movement to promote freedom of the body, breath awareness, and meditation. House of Yoga is located at 6655 Morro Rd., Atascadero. Info: 466-9642.

PROFESSIONAL TENNIS TRAINING is offered by the City of SLO and the City of Pismo Beach. Lessons are taught by Davide Mascia. Group and private lessons are available for all ages. Info: 929-1696.

PILATES MAT CLASSES are offered by the City of Pismo Beach every Tuesday and Thursday, 4-5 p.m., at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, Bello St. Cost is $7 per class. Info: 773-7063.

5 ON 5 BASKETBALL is played every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Sport Court, Kennedy Club Fitness, Atascadero. Cost is free for members, $2 for guest. Open to ages 15 and older. Info: 466-6775, Ext. 38.

AIKIDO SELF DEFENSE CLASSES teach how to redirect and neutralize an attack and help develop a positive attitude toward dealing with conflicts. Classes meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 5:15-6:45 p.m., at the Morro Bay Community Center Auditorium East. Cost is $32 per month. Info: 772-6278.

FIVE CITIES SWIM CLUB offers a fun swim team that meets once a week for one hour. It is a non-competitive team that requires no parent commitment. Teaches all the skills of the competitive program. The pool is located at 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande. Info: 481-6399.

HATHA YOGA helps tone muscles and work through tight spots in the body. Classes are every Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Morro Bay Library. Cost is $32 per month or $10 per class. Info: 772-6278.

YOGA YOU CAN DO blends stretching, breathing, and movement exercises and is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Rotunda Room of the Atascadero Administration Building. Cost is $6.60 per class, $6 for residents. Registration required. Info: 461-5000.

HEART & SOLE DANCE AEROBICS from Morro Bay Parks and Rec. meets Mon. through Fri., 8:50-10 a.m., at Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Cost is $3.50. Info: 772-6278.

ADULT TENNIS CLASSES are offered to ages 15 and older every Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Theis/Keisler Courts in the Soto Sports Complex, Arroyo Grande. Cost is $9.75 per class or $39 per month, discounts offered to Arroyo Grande residents. Info: 473-5474.

OKINAWAN KARATE CLASSES emphasize fitness, fun, and self-defense and are offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., at Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Cost is $29 per month. Info: 772-6278.

MARTIAL ARTS FOR CHILDREN teaches confidence, discipline, fitness, and self-defense and are open to ages 5-16. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at the Morro Bay Recreation Department. Ages 5-9 meet 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 10-16 meet 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost is $29 per month. Info: 772-6278.

AIKIDO CLASSES teach the art of loving protection with flowing movements to counter aggression, reduce stress, and increase fitness. Classes are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6-7 p.m., at Aikido of SLO, Empresa Rd. First class is free. Kids Martial Arts classes are also offered. Info: 544-8866.

TAI CHI KUNG-QIGONG is a low impact exercise focusing on flexibility and balance training. Classes are offered every Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., at South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 528-4169.

SHURI-TE SHOTOKAN KARATE is offered every Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m., at South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. Cost is $40 per month or $10 per class. Open to ages 8 and older. Info: 528-4169 or 534-0259.

SLO COUNTY YMCA TRIATHLON CLUB offers coached swims, indoor cycling workouts, and group runs. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 543-8235.

SLO ROADRUNNERS RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB invites athletes of all ages to join for coached running, swimming, and cycling workouts. Cost is $25 per month. Info: www.trislo.com or 544-2385.

CITY OF MORRO BAY offers classes in Okinawan Karate, self-defense, fencing, yoga, aerobics, and more. For a complete list, visit 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.

WOMEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE is now forming in Atascadero and is looking for interested players. Info: 461-5008.

CENTRAL COAST POLO CLUB welcomes anyone interested in playing a competitive team sport with horses to join. Club also offers lessons, rentals, and trail rides. Info: 782-0378.

PILATES MAT-WORK CLASSES are offered by the city of Arroyo Grande every Tues. and Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Elm Street Community Center, 1221 Ash St. Cost is $8, $7 for residents. Info: 473-5474.

TENNIS CLASS FOR SENIORS teaches rules, techniques, and more every Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Offered by Pismo Beach Recreation Division. Cost is $50 per month. Info: 773-7063.

SENIOR SOFTBALL welcomes older adults to join in slow-pitch games every Tues., 10 a.m.-noon, at Blair Field, Pismo Beach. Cost is $1 per week or $25 per year. Info: 773-7063.

ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL is every Mon. and Wed., 7-9 p.m., at Morro Bay High School Gym. Cost is $2. Info: 772-6278.

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL happens every Fri., 7-10 p.m., at Cuesta College, SLO. Cost is $3 or $36 for a season pass. Info: 546-3132.

CITY OF PISMO BEACH offers classes for all ages in fitness, self-defense, tennis, yoga, softball, and more. Info: www.pismobeach.org or 773-7063.

SLO RUGBY meets every Mon. and Wed. at Santa Rosa Park, SLO. All are welcome. Info: www.slorugby.com or 786-6860.

FENCING CLASSES for all ages are offered by Morro Bay Recreation Department at the Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Cost is $20-$25 per month. Info: 772-6278.

WALKING CLUB meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at the South side of Pismo Pier. Hosted by Pismo Beach Recreation Division. Free. Info: 773-7063.

PACE SETTERS WALKING CLUB meets at 10 a.m. every Wed. at Ramona Gardens Park Center, 933 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach. Open to all ages and abilities, baby strollers and dogs welcome. Info: 473-4580.

MEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL meets every Sun. in Pismo Beach for 5-on-5 no contact football. Info: 473-9060.

VALLEY OAKS AIKIDO, a nonprofit corporation, offers classes at 7 p.m. every Tues. and Thurs. at American Legion Hall, 805 Main St., Templeton. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 226-8226.

QI-GONG CLASSES are offered every Wed. at Templeton Community Center/Women’s Club, 601 Main St., 6-7 p.m. Wear loose clothing and tennis shoes. Cost is $5. Info: 434-4900.

CYCLONE BICYCLE RACING TEAM is looking for women and teens and pre-teens of both sexes who are interested in bike racing. No experience needed. Info: 925-2875.

AIKIDO lessons for adults and teens at the Self Defense & Empowerment Training Center, 209 Bonetti St. (at end of Empresa off Prado off S. Higuera St.), SLO. Aikido is a modern martial art that uses graceful moves, locks and pins to neutralize an attacker with minimal harm; it is great training—in strength, fitness and integrity—for body, mind and spirit. First basic class free; unlimited monthly passes are $45. Sponsored by Safe-SLO, a nonprofit organization. Info: 544-8866.