We rented the Corte Madera Community Center for my dad's celebration of life a few weeks ago. My…read morefamily has held weddings and anniversary parties there all our lives. I can't begin to express what a great experience it was working with Steve, Recreation Supervisor and the staff on site the day of the celebration. The sound system worked perfectly for the video I put together with music. I was nervous but the young man working there as facility attendant helped me set it up. He was so helpful and sweet. We could not have asked for a better day in a more perfect place to honor our father.

Corte Madera Recreation offers a Chair Yoga class twice a week. It's a wonderful gentle class with…read morelots of stretching and balance exercises. Good for all ages and abilities

Amazing gathering of conscious dancers! Ecstatic Dance is…read morewhat you make of it... a freeform movement space where: dance expands spirit activates boredom ceases creativity breaks out hope happens beauty flows communities collaborate ritual is reinvented harmony resonates The beat deepens as an electronic tapestry of world rhythms weave us together as individuals within a greater family. Dancing as manifestations of Light

Fantastic venue--accommodates the crowd very well. Great warm-up songs that slowly get faster…read more Wonderful community of people attending. There's even an outdoor courtyard to get dive fresh air during your dance breaks. No alcohol provides a lovely container for dancing your intentions for the weekend.

I was one of the older students in the open division adult classes for the last 2 years or so. I…read morehad never taken ballet at an early age so while I lacked the proper body training and preparation and attempted to start ballet at age 60 (15 years ago) I nonetheless had redeeming qualities, that being grace and good musicality and sometimes good form in certain movements. I could keep up with the speed pretty well, am fairly intelligent and enjoyed the rigorousness of the classes and the excellent teaching, as hard as it was for me at times to "keep up" because of my aging memory. At one point, 2 other women in my class (at least 50+ years of age) ganged together to bully and intimidate me because I wasn't dancing "in form" across the floor. One of them accused me of never having been in a performance before, and she was wrong--I performed at the College of Marin Dance Concerts as a student there. They had no right to gang up on me like that, and the teacher had never said anything about it. I was insulted and angry. I took the matter up in a private meeting with the teacher and executive director of Marin Ballet. I didn't expect much results but at least the offending party stopped going to that class for awhile. The bad news is, the instructor became suddenly very unfriendly towards me afterwards like he was angry at me for "rocking the boat" or something. I was very sad about that, and took classes until the end of my 20-class card that I purchased earlier and then left for good. When I told the office manager that I wasn't coming back and why, basically all she said was "have a nice day". In my book, there is absolutely no excuse why anyone should be bullied in a dance class, especially an older person. We should all feel welcome in dance classes, and I certainly never had this problem in any other dance classes I attended at other Marin dance studios and College of Marin. In fact, I was often complimented by the teachers. So I think the students that bullied me were completely out of line, and I had no support around that. I'm surprised that Marin Ballet wasn't more understanding around this issue, even though I know it does happen more on the professional level. But we were not all professionals in that class!

A very special place. A Marin institution. My daughter studied ballet here for many years. She…read morelearned so much more than just dance. She developed lifelong friends. (She graduated over 10 years ago but still gets together with her ballet class mates) The facility is amazing. And I just love going to the Marin Ballet Nutcracker each holiday season even though I no longer have a child in the program. This place is magic.

The tennis clinics for youth are fantastic! Such a great value for the level of attention and…read moreinstruction. We love it!

I had the pleasure of playing here in the Hal Wagoner Memorial Doubles Open over the Labor Day…read moreweekend. Wow - this club has really stepped up its game! I used to play at RRC when I was younger. It was always one of the more dated tennis clubs in Marin, especially when compared to Bay Club, Harbor Point, and Tiburon Peninsula Club. But lo and behold, RRC recently got a much-needed remodel a few years back. The place now looks like a first-class resort. The pool area, in particular, has benefitted from the facelift. The Olympic size pool is family-friendly, and has plenty of chairs and lawn space for lounging and sunbathing. There are plenty of games/activities to keep kids of all ages happy (ping pong, fussball, etc.). And the club house now boasts a a stellar cafe with decent club grub (sandwiches, salads, etc.). And everyone on the RRC staff (from the check-in gal to the tennis pro to the cafe employees) are friendly and helpful. If tennis is your game (and it's certainly mine), there are nine courts to choose from. Courts 1 - 3 boast spectacular views of Mt. Tam and the rolling hills of San Rafael. Although the scenery can't be beat, the sun can be a bit bright at certain times of the day (making it hard to see the ball). And in the evening, it can get a bit windy. All that being said, RRC has transformed in to one of the finest, family-friendly clubs in Marin.

Let me start off by saying Love2Dance has it all. Looking for a ballet class? Check! Looking for a…read morehip hop class? Check! Looking for tap class? Check! Looking for rhythms class? Check! Broadway? Check! Lyrical? Check! Contemporary? Check! Jazz? Check! Stretch? Check! Acrobats? Check! You get my drift, they have it all! They even have a class called little feet for 2 and 3 year old beginners as well as my son's favorite, Hip Hop Ninja. This fantastic studio was started by Novato local, Tara Caprice Broadwater, who is absolutely spectacular. To say she is a pillar of the community would be an understatement of gigantic proportions. She is high energy, super friendly, animated and dedicated to her craft and her kiddos. She always goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone is getting the moves and is included. No boy or girl left behind. Even better she is super active in our Novato community. If our town is having a block party, school activity and/or celebration Love2dance is always front and center participating. They are fabulous performers. They perform At the Marin civic center for their mid year performance as well as the all star team who travels to compete far and wide. But hold your horses, I haven't even gotten to the best part! They host birthday parties! Yes, you heard me. Let me shout it from the rooftops. THEY HOST BIRTHDAY PARTIES! Let me first to vouch that they host the most spectacular parties. They offer a wide variety of themes. Whether you have a princess lover, Jojo Siwa super fan, trolls the movie, Moana singer, cars fanatic, they have about 12 different themes to choose from. And if they don't have a specific need, they also can host with a Happy Birthday theme so that you can custom it as needed. Whether you are inviting ten of your closest friends or family or 30, they have different size studios. You can opt to have a bounce obstacle course or not. Let me say that I've attended at least twenty birthday parties at love2dance over the past four years, and not one has been the same. I wouldn't even say they were similar. The theme, teachers and different activities they offer make each party it's very own celebration. We even attended two love2dance parties in one day, and we were thrilled that they felt completely different. The teachers they have host the parties are kind, talented, engaging and just amazing at keep the kiddos entertained. They take the time to learn all the children's names, which to me is unbelievable. They play fun games like freeze dance, stop on the colored dot (think musical chairs), limbo, Duck, Duck goose and four corners. They often learn a fun little dance routine and really take care of every detail. They make the parties stress free for the parents. They decorate the space, provide plates, napkins and utensils and clean up after the party. Words cannot begin to tell you how much we loved hosting our party at Love2dance. Thank you Tara and our two helpers from the very bottom of our heart for making this 5th birthday party Epic!!!! Much love for Love2Dance!!!!

Had a great birthday party for our 4 yo. It was well organized, the staff helped set up and kept…read morethe kids entertained through dances, bounce house, and games. Highly recommend.

Great people, cool bar, small functional kitchen that often has light snacks (hot dogs, tacos,…read morefinger foods, chips, etc) Come meet some new friends, seek out a member and join this beautiful nature conservation club. Large ballroom for rent and a pool table & 2 TV's in the bar for watching sports & stuff. It's beautiful! Come join!

My wife and Dianne at the club help organize a surprise birthday party for me during the Super Bowl…read moreSunday game at the club Pot Luck. I was not just surprised. I was Gob-smacked. Great fun and surrounded by old friends And the game of games. So much fun Cake and the party boy. Yaaaay. The coolest private club which supports conservation on the San Francisco Bay. Brilliant views, awesome members, fun, chill zone. Expensive to join ... NO. Glamorous and opulent? NO. Its well designed, clean, spacious, great members, and a fun place to hang. And NO ... there is no shooting range here as it is in the city limits of San Rafael. But with a pier that goes a few hundred yards into the bay, it's hard to beat for fishing or just a picnic over the bay. The website says about its history: Founded in 1926, the Marin Rod and Gun Club is one of California's premier outdoor sporting clubs. The club was formed for the purposes of conservation, preservation and propagation of fish and game in Marin County, the State of California and the United States. We have grown from our original membership of 35 to over 1200 active members. We are still tops for conservation. From their website it states: Membership is extremely affordable and gives exclusive, year round access to the clubhouse, bar, fishing pier, BBQ patio and boat ramp. You will also be able to attend member only events throughout the year. Visit the Club any day of the week between 12:00PM and 6:00PM to take a tour, meet a few members and pick up an application. You can also CLICK HERE to download the membership application form and return via email to office@marinrodandgunclub.com. You can also drop off in person. Your membership requires the sponsorship of two actve members. If you do not know any members just come by the club from 12:00PM to 4:00PM to introduce yourself and meet our membership. We are a volunteer powered organization and members are expected to contribute their available time and valuable talent. Many hands make light work. Once your application is submitted you will be contacted by our membership chair for a candidate interview and then upon approval of the board attend your initiation ceremony at the next scheduled general membership meeting. YELPIN' THE BUZZ: Name of Business: Marin Rod and Gun Club Parking - Y Private Handicapped Friendly - Y Bike Parking - Y Reservations - N Greeted by Staff - Y Ambience - Y Noise Level - Moderate Outdoor/Indoor Seating- Y Table Service - N Table Cleanliness - Y Good for Lunch/Dinner - N/A Food Style - Bar snacks, bar pizza Pricing - $$ Outdoor/Patio - Y Space Unique Features - On the SF Bay Bar - Wine/Beer/Spirits Y Happy Hour - N Good for Groups - Y Music/Live Music - Y (events only) TV & Location - Y In Bar Dress - Casual Cash or ATM Machine Y Wi-Fi - Y Rooms for Overnight - None Phone - 415-456-3123 Website - https://mrgc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx? page_id=0&club_id=481941

This is a Beautiful studio! The minute you walk in the door your feel great energy. The owner…read moreDoree Clark is a very creative, wildly out of the box thinker! The place is absolutely great energy! You are going to love this little Gem! Have always wanted to take up dance and this place is just going to inspire us all!

Sounds like this is a great place for dance classes - but I go for their shows which are always…read morecreative, edgy and totally fun - and even kinda sexy. I honestly haven't seen any other shows/performances like this in Marin. Variety is the spice of life and I'm glad Stage Dor keeps doing what it's doing to entertain us!

Highly recommend this gorgeous, huge studio for a date night idea! Specifically, I suggest doing…read morethe complimentary intro course then stay for the group class and dance party. They paired incredible music with various types of dances, which made the lesson more approachable and familiar. The instructors are loads of fun, patient and highly skilled. They will help to make everyone comfortable whether you are a beginner or advanced. I've taken lessons in SF in the past, but this venue and instructors make the experience very special. We're hooked, and will go back!!

They have a passion for upselling and a high turn over rate for teachers. They don't introduce the…read moreteam on the website because the team is ever changing. But give them your money if you'd like or find a smaller business that cares more about their clients and and their teachers. The owners are more interested in a profit than a pirouette.