Seniors

SENIOR PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Gier Center - 2400 Hall St., P: 517-483-4313 | Schmidt Center - 5825 Wise Rd. P: 527-483-6685

*All activities and events are free unless otherwise stated

Nutritional lunches from Tri-County Office on Aging offers a hot nutritional meal served Tuesday through Friday at Schmidt Community Center. A $3 donation per person for adults 60 years and older and a $5 donation for those 60 years of age is recommended.

COFFEE HOUR

Start your day right with cookies, coffee, and conversation at Schmidt Community Center!

Dates Day Time Location

9/7-12/17 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schmidt

SENIOR OPEN REC

Enjoy the classics like 8-ball pool, table tennis, and basketball along with some new favorites like Nintendo Wii Bowling and pickle ball.

Dates Day Time Location

9/7-12/17 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schmidt

Wii BOWLING

Virtual bowling! All the fun without having to lift the heavy ball. Tournament TBD.

Dates Day Time Location

9/7-12/17 Mon.-Fri. 12:30-2 p.m. Schmidt

CHAIR DANCING

Strengthen your muscles and increase core stability with fun exercises designed for any fitness level.

Dates Day Time Location

9/7-12/17 Mon. & Wed. 10-10:30 a.m. Schmidt

CHAIR YOGA

Loosen stiff joints, relax tension, and improve posture and coordination – all without leaving your chair.

Dates Day Time Location

9/8-12/15 Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Schmidt

TAI CHI

Improve balance, flexibility, and mobility at any age with gentle therapeutic Tai Chi-inspired exercise.

Dates Day Time Location

9/13-12/13 Mon. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Schmidt

BINGO

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the thrill of winning and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Dates Day Time Location

9/7-12/16 Tues. & Thurs. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Schmidt

SCRAPBOOKING HOUR

Bring your scrapbook and pictures. We will have scissors, paper, stickers, and more!

Dates Day Time Location

9/7-12/14 Tues. 9-10 a.m. Schmidt

ROUND THE TABLE CRAFTS

Crochet hats and mittens, sew a quilt, all the best crafts for holiday giftgiving.

Dates Day Time Location

9/10-12/17 Tues. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Schmidt

LUNCH AND LEARN

Enjoy a meal and presentation from a local organization like the Potter Park Zoo, Lansing Police Department, etc. every Wednesday with ‘Lunch and Learn!

Dates Day Time

9/8-12/15 Wed. 12-1 p.m.

Location

Schmidt

MOVIE DAY

Popcorn and a movie every Friday! Enjoy the classics along with some new favorites.

Dates Day Time Location

9/10-12/17 Tues. 1-2:30 p.m. Schmidt

ENHANCED FITNESS / WALKING FOR HEALTH

The program consists of a 5-minute warm up, a 20-minute walk, 20 minutes of strength training with ankle and hand weights (provided), 10 minutes of stretching. Participants may walk indoors or outdoors and are encouraged to work at their own level. Exercises can be modified and done from a sitting or standing position. This class is funded by a grant from the Tri-County Office on Aging. There is no fee for the class. Instructor: Casey Thompson, Certified Enhance Fitness Instructor. No Class 11/26.

Dates Day Time Location

9/10-12/17 Tues. 1-2:30 p.m. Schmidt