Just when you thought malls were only for pretzel stands, shoe sales, and existential crises in the food court, Humana comes out swinging—literally—by transforming Tyrone Square Mall (6901 22nd Ave N) into a full-blown pickleball paradise on Saturday, October 25, from 9 am – 5 pm.
Yes, you read that right. Pickleball. In the mall. And not just a net next to the Auntie Anne’s. We’re talking full pop-up courts, professional coaching, wellness stations, and enough SilverSneakers energy to shake the Skechers off your feet. It’s like gym class, but with more hydration, less humiliation, and absolutely no one making you climb a rope.
As part of Humana’s “Invite” campaign, the healthcare giant is inviting older adults to “get in the game” with a one-day event built to celebrate movement, mental sharpness, and community. And they’ve picked America’s fastest-growing, low-impact, inexplicably addicting sport to do it.
What’s going down
Here’s what to expect if you show up in your most aerodynamic visor:
- Clinics for newbies, hosted by Humana coaches and pros from the Association of Pickleball Players.
- Reserved play for the overachievers who book ahead at humana.com/pickleball.
- Open play for the rest of us who just wandered in from JCPenney looking for action.
Off the court, there’s even more madness. Think warm-ups and cool-downs powered by SilverSneakers, a Backcourt Refresh Station with massage tools and recovery chairs (yes, please), and a side of health education disguised as fun. There’s even rumored to be swag, because nothing says “active aging” like walking away with a stress ball and a branded sweat towel…