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Activities

Pickleball – 12:00pm to 1:30pm, Outdoor Court

Learn more about the fastest growing sport in the US on our outdoor court from our expert! Get a feel for the game and try your hand at hitting a few balls during the live demonstration.

Empower Yourself! Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense Class – 12:15pm to 1:45pm, Collaborate B & C

Explore the world with confidence by learning some basic safety techniques from our experts. You’ll come away feeling empowered with techniques that will change your life!
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Milwaukee Dancing Grannies – 2:00pm Performance, Collaborate B & C

A heart of gold, a stardust soul, a smile that shines bright, the right pom poms and a little red lipstick, is what it takes to be a Milwaukee Dancing Grannie. Watch them perform and be entertained by their energetic, ageless style!

Italian Community Center – Bocce Ball

The game of Bocce began as early as 264 B.C. in Rome, Italy, and involves rolling balls to win points by getting them close to a target. The game is played in teams and is a lot of fun! Over 25 million people in the US alone play bocce. Learn how to play and where you can get involved in a nearby league. This activity is compliments of the Italian Community Center, home of Festa Italiana, The Taste of Italy and many more beloved Milwaukee events. Stop by their booth in the Exhibit Hall to give Bocce Ball a try!

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The Joy of Pickleball!

Come see what all the chatter is about around the fastest growing sport in the nation – PICKLEBALL! If you can play ping pong, tennis or any other racquet sport, you can PICKLE! This popular, active, fun game, is on a court half the size of a tennis court and twice the fun! Play is indoors or outdoors and can be enjoyed at many parks, rec centers and clubs throughout the greater Milwaukee area and surrounding suburbs! Learn the history, rules and strategy behind the game, and how you can get involved from Mike McGuire, ITPTA teaching pro.

About Mike McGuire

Mike McGuire is a Level II certified Pickleball instructor of the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association and has been since 2016. He regularly teaches private lessons and conducts clinics and corporate events for players of all levels. Mike also plays competitively with the top players in Southeast Wisconsin. We are excited to have a professional of Mike’s stature be part of the inaugural Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium.