Rec agency The Ranch courts younger adults
“Zumba!” Beth Wolly calls out as she leads a group of seven dancers through high-energy, Latin-inspired moves. The Wednesday morning class at the Belvedere Community Center, which Wolly has taught since 2018, pulses with reggaeton and pop music, a testament to one of The Ranch’s most popular fitness programs.
But while the class represents the joint recreation agency’s core programming, a recent survey of 118 members is guiding the agency toward new offerings, with the agency rolling out more evening classes while reviving old favorites to meet demand from younger, working residents.
“We definitely want to build and satisfy everybody,” said Heather Wilson, the adult recreation supervisor. “(We’re) definitely looking to put something together for the younger group that’s still working and can come after work to a class.”
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