The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to help older adults discover the joy and benefits of improving their health and well-being through active recreation, has extended its free “Enhance Fitness” Active Adults 55 and plus exercise classes to veterans age 55 and over.   The endeavor is presented in conjunction with the Health Foundation of South Florida...

  Boys and girls, ages 6 to 18 years old, are invited to attend the 2014 Junior Golf Camp at Shula’s Golf Club during four week-long sessions in July and August. Session 2 will be held July 7 to 11; Session 3 is scheduled August 4 to 8; and Session 4 will be held August 11 to 15. Each session will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids will learn the basics of the game including concentration on full-swing, putting, chipping, and...

  Lindsay Selmer, daughter of Ellen Selmer, vice president of Human Resources for The Graham Companies in Miami Lakes, was honored in May with the “Bob Demaree Coach of the Year” award. Selmer, who graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2013 with a major in Exceptional Education, teaches at East River High School in Orlando, and just completed her second year as the varsity softball coach. She took the East...

  Miami Lakes Soccer Club’s Recreational Program held its closing ceremonies on May 31 at Royal Oaks Park. The project began in February and ended with 350 participants on 19 teams of boys and girls, ages 4 to 14. Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Nelson Rodriguez (center) are joined by Soccer Club officers (from left) Tony Rodriguez, Alvin Murray, Diana Bernal, Gladys de la Cruz and Edward Andrade.

  Shula's World Cup Challenge began Sunday, June 1, and will continue through Sunday, July 20. The World Cup Challenge brings together the best of soccer and golf with golf course events that parallel the 2014 Fifa World Cup. To participate in Shula's World Cup Challenge, register at the Golf Pro Shop at Shula's Golf Club. This challenge is open and free to all guests who choose to play. Once registered, participants will select a...