ACAA | SPECIAL EVENTS

These mini special events are open to the public and for ages 18 and older. All of these events will be held at the Aurora Center for Active Adults.

HOLIDAY SOCIAL - A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS

Ages 50 & older Dress up as your favorite holiday movie character and enjoy some classic holiday tunes, festive beverages and delicious treats to bring in the holiday season. Stick around for the “It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio show directly afterward (radio show requires registration and an additional fee). 58820 Dec. 16 • Fri., noon-1 p.m. • Aurora Center for Active Adults • Free; registration required

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE!

Ages 18 & older Stay with us directly following the ACAA Holiday Social for this special live radio performance! This classic performance is adapted from the 1947 live Lux Radio Theatre broadcast. Four professional actors portray over 40 colorful characters in this modern American holiday classic. George Bailey discovers what the world would be like if he had never been born. Don’t miss this holiday message of hope and faith. Light refreshments will be served. 56898 Dec. 16 • Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

NATURE-INSPIRED WINTER CRAFTS

Ages 50 & older Sugar plums, nutcrackers, reindeer and snowflakes! Inspiration for winter crafts becomes endless when we look to the natural world. Explore along with a city of Aurora Naturalist, as we discover the wonderous things that happen in nature during the most frigid months of the year! Inspire your creativity while making nature-based crafts to take home. 58783 Dec. 20 • Tue., 10-11:30 a.m. • $3 ($2 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE

Ages 40 & older Winter isn’t a season it’s a feeling! Get out of the cold, grab a friend and dance the Saturday afternoon away! Enjoy light refreshments while the DJ spins your favorite tunes. Door prizes, photo booth and so much more! Dress in all white or add a touch of blue and/or silver. 60060 Jan. 21 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Free, registration strongly encouraged • Aurora Center for Active Adults

ACAA SPRING SNEAK PEEK

Get a sneak peek at what excursions are being offered for the Spring of 2023 at the Aurora Center for Active Adults and pre-register! Registration for this event is encouraged and it’s FREE! 58886 Jan. 27 • Fri., 9-11 a.m.

FRIGID FEATHERED FRIENDS- ALL ABOUT WINTER BIRDS

Ages 50 & older Looking for a way to brighten the dreary days of winter? Backyard bird feeders can often bring color, drama, action, song, familiar faces and feathers. Discover bird feeder basics and best practices, increase awareness on winter bird survival and determine which species find habitat in Aurora. 58791 Jan. 24 • Tue., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

NATURE’S VALENTINES

Ages 50 & older Animals don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, but some go to great lengths to impress one another. Explore along with a city of Aurora Naturalist and learn about the courtship rituals of Aurora’s wildlife! You’ll also get to take home some nature-inspired trinkets to gift to a loved one or friend! 58792 Feb. 9 • Thu., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

VALENTINE SOCIAL - “GAME ON”

Ages 18 & older Show your unrequited love for competition with an afternoon full of games! We will warm the hearts of all with some light refreshments and lots of good, clean gaming fun. Bring your trivia knowledge and thirst for Valentine’s adventure! 58812 Feb. 14 • Tue., 1-2:30 p.m. • Free, registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults