REACH Rec and Sports

We offer an expansive lineup of quality classes and activities (known here at MDPC as REACH Classes) which develop knowledge and skills for children, youth, and adults. There are three sessions offered each year – Fall, Spring, and Summer. The community is welcome to participate; you don't have to be an MDPC member! Contact registrars Jan or Cathy at  or 713-490-9564 for more information.

Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less $25 administrative fee, credit card fee, and any supply fee, will be given if you cancel 10 or more days before the first day of class/camp.

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REACH (Rec) Classes

 

 

Summer 2026 Classes

 
Woodworking For Your Young Child: Hands-On "Woodshop" For Adults

Friday, Aug 28
9am-2pm
Location: CLC Room 170
Cost: $675 for adult plus one (additional $50 for plus one materials)

For adults 18 and over: Learn how to safely use basic woodworking tools with your child 4 yr. or older at home or in Pre-K or Kinder classroom. You will receive: hands-on experience with basic woodworking tools, wood to take home for up to 10 projects, a file box to keep things organized, a notebook with a list of tools and supplies needed, plans for a children's worktable, and your step-by-step notes on every project.

Linda Engelland has taught Woodworking for Young Children and A to Z Woodworking in Houston for over 20 years! She has a B.S. in Education from the University of Texas and is AMS Montessori certified.
Contact Linda at for more information and to register.

Yoga

Mon, Wed ,Thu, Fri
Jun 1-Aug 31 (no class Jul 13-17)
9:15-10:15am
Location: Room 171/172 (Room 260 Jul 20-31)
Cost: $10/class or $90/10-class attendance card (Card expires after 3 months)

Notes: Participants must bring a mat. Tone the body and tune the mind! Increased strength and stamina, improved balance, and flexibility are yours through Hatha Yoga. Feel energized, refreshed, and relaxed, all at the same time, with a 5,000-year-old tradition of physical poses and flowing sequences linking breath and movement.

Yoga (Iyengar)

Fridays, Jun 5-Aug 28 (no class Jul 17)
11:30am-12:45pm
Location: Room 171/172 (Room 260 Jun 19, Jul 24 & 31)
Cost: $10/class

Jimena Lieb practices and teaches Iyengar yoga, which emphasizes correct alignment of joints for maximum benefit and safety. In this class, the use of props such as chairs, blocks, blankets, or straps may be incorporated to help students adjust or support themselves in the different postures and thereby achieve a range of motion that is effective and safe. Students will practice postures to reduce stress, create strength and flexibility, and correct structural imbalances for better overall health.

 

Fall 2026 Classes

 
Art

Wednesdays, Sep - Dec 16 (No class Oct 21, 28, Nov 25)
1:00-4:00pm
Location: CLC Room 170
Cost: $369*

This class teaches oil painting for adults.   Instruction includes lessons, demonstration, and one-on-one guidance.

Art studio

Wednesdays, Sep 9 –Dec 16 (No class Oct 21 & 28, Nov 25)
9:00 AM- 12:00pm, Cost: $246*     
Location: Room 170
Instructor: Bridget Wolk

This painting studio class is for adults with intermediate to advanced level painting skills working in oils or acrylics. Students will receive input on paintings at the beginning and the end of class. The remainder of the time will be spent on individual projects working without instruction.

Ceramics

Mondays, Sep 14 – Nov 23 (No class Oct 12)
1:00-3:00pm, Cost: $251*
Location: Room 170

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Instructor: Beverly Lawson, , email for details & photos of projects

This is a hand-building class for adults of any skill level. You will learn the basics of creating functional and decorative objects. You will learn simple building techniques, how to apply texture, and different glaze applications.

Drawing & Watercolor

Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Nov 17
9:30 -11:30am, Cost: $246*
Location: Room 206

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Instructor: Beverly Lawson, , email for details & photos of projects.

This is a beginner’s class for adults with little to no art experience. Everyone can draw! You will learn a fun and calming drawing technique that will increase your creativity and focus. You will also learn the basics of watercolor. Artists of any skill level will be successful in this friendly, relaxing class.

Yoga

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Sep 2-Dec 18 (No class Sep 7, Oct 12, Nov 26 & 27)
9:15–10:15am
Location: Rooms 171/172
Cost: $10.00/class or $90/10-class attendance card (Card expires after 3 months)

Instructors: Polly Patton Christie

Participants must bring a mat. Tone the body and tune the mind! Increased strength and stamina, improved balance, and flexibility are yours through Hatha Yoga.

Yoga (iyengar)

Fridays, Sep 4-Dec 18 (No class Nov 27)
11:30 AM–12:45pm
Location: Room 171/172
Cost: $10 per class

Instructor: Jimena Lieb

The use of props such as chairs, blocks, blankets, or straps may be incorporated to help students adjust or support themselves in the different postures and thereby achieve a range of motion that is effective and safe.  Students will practice seated, twisting, standing, and some inverted postures to reduce stress, create strength and flexibility, and correct structural imbalances caused by poor posture, sports training, and daily activities.   

*Cost includes processing fee

 

 
 

Sports Leagues

Soccer League
Registration: May 1 - Jul 31
Games: Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 31 (no games Oct 10)
Cost $239
Grades: PreK4 - 5 grade

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MDPC plays in the Texas Kingdom Christian Sports Association.
Sports Commissioner Diane Seckinger organizes, schedules, and implements MDPC's children's, youth's, and adult sports/leagues. She can be reached at  or 713-490-9568.

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