The City of Texas City offers a wealth of activities and events for everyone. From city parks to fishing, a day of golf to a picnic in the park, we've got something for everyone.

• Nessler Center Preschool - Nessler Preschool strives to provide a positive program to help prepare your child for kindergarten. (Click here for more information.)

• Event: Swim Lessons
  Place: Lowry Fitness Center/Matthew T. Doyle Natatorium
  Date/Time:
             Session 1: Sept 21 - Oct 1
             Session 2: Oct 12 - Oct 22
             Session 3: Nov 2 - Nov 12
             Session 4: Nov 30 - Dec 11 (no class Dec 3)
  For more information: Registration begins September 1 at Lowry Fitness Center
  Cost: $25.00 per child/per session
             Preschool (7:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
             Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced (7:00 pm – 7:45 pm)
  Call 409-643-5990 or click here to view flyer.

• Event: Youth Basketball Program
  Place: Lowry Fitness Center
  Date/Time:
             Draft Day: November 10, 2009 (Coaches Only)
             Practice Begin: November 17, 2009
             Games Begin: December 5, 2009
  For more information:
  Registration begins October 5, 2009 - November 9, 2009 at Lowry Fitness Center (Athletic Office).
  Ages: 5-14; Birth Certificate Required
  Cost: $70.00 (uniform included); No refunds will be given after November 20, 2009.
  Call the Athletics Office at 409-643-5992 or click here to view flyer.

• Event: Youth Art Classes
  Place: Nessler Center
  Date/Time:
             Session 1: September 8, 2009 - October 8, 2009
             Session 2: October 13, 2009 - November 12, 2009
             Session 3: November 17, 2009 - December 17, 2009 (No Class week of Nov. 23rd –Thanksgiving)
             Session 4: January 19, 2010 - February 11, 2010
             Session 5: February 16, 2010 - March 25, 2010 (No Classes March 15-19 - Spring Break)
             Session 6: April 6, 2010 - May 6, 2010
  For more information: Registration begins September 1, 2009 at Nessler Center.
  Art Instruction: TCISD art teacher - Desiree Haddock
  Cost: $25.00 per child/per session
             K - 2nd Grade                    4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
             3rd - 6th Grade                   5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  Call 409-643-5990 or click here to view flyer.

• Senior Program - Call or come by the Nessler Center (2010 5th Avenue North) and speak with Senior Program Coordinator, Faye Kainer. Seniors 55 years of age and older mmy enjoy open recreation and no registration is required. Seniors 60 years of age and older must fill out an application to register to be eligible for the lunch program. For more information, please call (409) 643-5877.

• Silversneakers Fitness Program:
  - Older adults may be eligible for a Free Membership by joining the SilverSneakers fitness program. SilverSneakers is offered in partnership with select health plans (Humana and Texas Health Spring) at no additional cost to Medicare-eligible members.
  
  Included in this membership are the Silversneakers Classes, which offer strength and conditioning exercises designed to improve your strength and flexibility. The member may also join in on the other clases offered and receive guidance from qualified fitness instructiors. A heated swimming pool, saunas, weight machines, and cardio equipment are also available for use.
  
  Any Medicare-eligible Humana or Texas Health Spring member may join. All that is needed is current proof of insurance participation. If there are any questions about the application process, please contact the Lowry Center.

• Senior Citizens Program - This program was established in 1977 for citizens age 55 and older. Our program continues today to focus on the needs and well-being of seniors in our community.
  (Click here for more information.)