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CENTER DIRECTORY

ATL Parks & Rec provides senior programs at 16 locations throughout the City of Atlanta. These programs encompass fitness and wellness, outdoor adventure, cultural enrichment, community engagement, technology and trips. Hot meals and snacks are offered at selected sites. Contact the participating recreation center nearest for more information. AGES 55+

DATES: Aug. 12, 2019 – May 22, 2020* REGISTRATION FEES: Residents | $25 per person, Non-Residents | $45 per person

ARTS AND CRAFTS Participants will create seasonal arts and crafts projects. Location Day Time M.L. King, Jr. Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Mon. 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Tue. 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Wed. 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Thu. 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Old Adamsville Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

WALKING Great way to begin your pathway to a better lifestyle. Location Day Time C.A. Scott Mon. 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. C.A. Scott Wed. 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. C.A. Scott Thu. 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. C.T. Martin Mon. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Mon. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Grant Park Tue. 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Grant Park Thu. 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Rev. James Orange Tue. 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M

SENIOR FUN & GAME DAY Fun times at the local recreation center to meet other seniors, enjoy games, and fellowship. Location Day Time Arthur Langford Fri. 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Tue. 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Anthony Flanagan Wed. 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Wed. 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Old Adamsville Tue. 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Old Adamsville Wed. 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Grove Mon. 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Grove Wed. 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Pittman Mon. 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Pittman Wed. 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

JEWELRY MAKING Through creative use of wire, weaving and beading, participants will create rings, bracelets, necklaces and more! Location Day Time Rev. James Orange Fri. 10:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. M.L. King, Jr. Tue. 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. M.L. King, Jr. Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. C.A. Scott 1st,3rd,4th Mon. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Grant Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Old Adamsville Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

BINGO Participants will gather to play the game of Bingo. Location Day Time William Walker Wed. 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. M.L. King, Jr. Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Anthony Flanagan Last Tue. of month 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Fri. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Coan Mon. 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Old Adamsville Tue. 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Old Adamsville Wed. 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.

CARD GAMES Participants will gather to play the game of cards. Location Day Time William Walker Tue. 6:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Collier Park Thu. 2:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Anthony Flanagan Tue. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Anthony Flanagan Wed. 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

WATER AEROBICS This fun aqua workout will promote optimum joint flexibility, muscle coordination, and help improve better overall health. Location Day Time M.L. King, Jr. Tue. 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. M.L. King, Jr. Thu. 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. C.T. Martin Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

SENIOR SWIM LESSONS This is a swim class to introduce Seniors to swimming for their health. Seniors will learn basic swimming techniques for better health. Location Day Time C.T. Martin Mon. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Wed. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Fri. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

LOW IMPACT CHAIR AEROBICS Participants will engage in low impact aerobics and learn healthy fitness habits. This program focuses on cardiovascular health, joint damage, and reducing stress. Location Day Time Old Adamsville Tue. 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Old Adamsville Wed. 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. M.L. King Jr., Mon. 11:00 P.M. – 12:00 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Wed. 11:00 P.M. – 12:00 P.M. Rosel Fann Tue. 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Rosel Fann Fri. 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. William Walker Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Rev. James Orange Mon. 11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M

LINE DANCING Participants will learn steps and variations of popular and social line dancing. Location Day Time Rev. James Orange Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. William Walker Wed. 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Anthony Flanagan Mon. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Anthony Flanagan Tue. 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. C.T. Martin Wed. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Coan Wed. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Grant Park Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Old Adamsville Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

PICKLEBALL Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and very popular among seniors. This program is participant-led and open to all skill levels. Staff are on hand to assist with education and equipment is provided. Location Day Time Grant Park Tue. 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Grant Park Sat. 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

CHORUS/MUSIC Participants will gather to continue to tone their vocals as they peform together for the community and other events. Location Day Time Old Adamsville. Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Old Adamsville. Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Mon. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Wed. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

TOTAL FITNESS /AEROBICS Get up and get moving! Participants will engage in low impact aerobics and learn healthy fitness habits. Location Day Time William Walker Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. William Walker Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Anthony Flanagan Fri. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Thu. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Mon. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. C.T. Martin Wed. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Coan Mon. 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

YOGA FITNESS Participants will learn the importance of correct breathing while exercising and being able to be in full control on their body. Location Day Time William Walker Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. William Walker Thu. 12:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. William Walker Fri. 12:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Adams Park Tue.& Thu. 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

SELF DEFENSE This class focuses on providing senior citizen self defense techniques. Location Day Time William Walker Mon. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

TECHNOLOGY: COMPUTERS AND CELL PHONES Come and learn the skills needed to communicate through technology. Location Day Time William Walker Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. William Walker Thu. 12:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. William Walker Fri. 12:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. M.L. King Jr., Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. C.A. Scott Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Adams Park Tue.& Thu. 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

ZUMBA This program is an exercise fitness program that targets your core, arms, legs, glutes, & back. We incorporate Latin and hip-hop inspired beats to keep your body moving and having fun. Location Day Time Rosel Fann Mon. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Old Adamsville Tue. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

CHICAGO STEPPING Location Day Time Anthony Flanagan 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

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