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Senior Centers serve a purpose - that is to help keep persons over the age of 55 active both mentally and physically. Since staying active is the key to healthy aging, having a senior center available allows you the opportunity to stay active. The programs, classes and activities for Senior Centers offer can also raise your quality of life and be very fun and enjoyable. Most programs are free, but some may have a small fee. If you’ve never looked into the programs and services offered at Senior Centers, you don't know what you're missing. Learn what senior activities may be offered at your Senior Activity Center and give them a try! |
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Types of Senior Center Activities
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Classes: For personal growth and learing, computer classes, woodworking, knitting, painting, photography, ceramics, AARP driver's safety program, grandparenting, nutrition, culinary classes retirement investments, financial planning seminars. |
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Health Screenings: FREE Screenings for hearing, hearth, blood sugar, blood pressure testing.
Trips: trips to attractions in the city, plays, theater, farms, sightseeing. Also travel trips to vacation spots, some even out of the country.
Dancing: Dancing is a big activity in many senior centers, from ball room dancing to line dancing. Waltz, Cha Cha, you name it. The Zumba Gold was created for the older active adult and combines Latin and international music with a safe and effective workout for the hottest fitness party in town!
Games: Pretty much offered every day in many senior centers includes board games, cards, scrabble, pool is big, table games, ping pong, shuffleboard, bridge. The above seniors are playing Canasta, a card game at Park Place Adult Center in Johns Creek GA.
Exercise: Yoga, walking, stretching, exercise, Tai Chi, swimming, bowling. Some Senior Centers have parks and walking trails on the grounds or nearby. Also see groups above.
Congregate Meals: Many Senior Centers provide congregate meals and also sponsor the Meals on Wheels program.
Socialization: This important activity takes places while doing all of the above but also at parties, meals, sitting in conversation in the public areas. Holiday and theme parties are common. Special events and holiday celebrations. Discussion between seniors and with the staff all provide interesting conversations sharing backgrounds and life experiences.
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As you can see these activities can match or surpass those in many Active Adult Communities and will help to keep you healthy and enjoying life. Recreation for senior citizens is important and Senior Centers can be a great resource. Also, here are even more programs we have seen offered at Senior Centers.
Outdoor Senior Games listed below is Bocce, Pickleball and GolfOutdoor Senior Games listed below is Bocce, Pickleball and Golf
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Paul Derda Center - Broomfield, CO
https://www.reesehackman.com/portfolio/paul-derda-recreation-center/
http://brsarch.com/projects/paul-derda-rec-center
https://recmanagement.com/feature_print.php?fid=200505aw1a
SIZE:
84,870 square feet
PROJECT COST:
$17,418,181
QUICK TOUR:
Galleria/lobby
Gymnasium
Cardiovascular fitness
Run/walk track
Gymnastics
Game room
Indoor playground
Climbing wall
Aerobics studio
Yoga/Pilates studio
Natatorium with leisure and lap pools
Sun deck
Outdoor splash play area
Party rooms
Locker rooms
Casual lounge area
Administrative offices
Child care