Active Adult Center Programs and Events

The Active Adult Center staff are excited to welcome you to our Center inside the Nittany Mall! With a wide variety of activities for active adults, ages 55+, it is the perfect place for your recreation, education, and social needs! A print and online calendar of events are available to keep participants informed of exciting Center happenings! Stop by, say hello, and check out our latest opportunities!

The Center has re-opened! Centre County Van Transportation to the Center remains available. For more information on these and other Center services, please call the Centre Region Active Adult Center at 814-231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org and click on Active Adult Center.

Nittany Mall, Suite #990, 2901 E. College Ave, State College

Wed. & Fri., 8:00 AM-3:30 PM 814-231-3076

ACTIVE ADULT CENTER IS NOW OPEN!

Welcome back! We are very pleased to announce that the Centre Region Active Adult Center has reopened with a full five-day-per-week schedule and regular operating hours.

At this time, the Center is slowly adding back its programs and activities as we work with our longtime program instructors and presenters. The daily schedule has changed slightly, but you can guarantee that you'll always find some great activities, camaraderie, and a hot meal if you plan to visit.

At this time, the registration for meals is slightly different due to a change in providers; please contact the Center directly for more information about this process at 814-231-3076 or activeadults@crcog.net.

If you plan to visit the center, please know that masks are recommended but not required, and physical distancing is not required anymore!

Please see some of the special programs on the next few pages that are currently planned, and we look forward to including more of our regular programming within the Active Guide very soon!

Thank you, stay safe, and be well!

Cindy, Lu, and Kathi Centre Region Active Adult Center Staff

ARTS & CRAFTS

WOODEN KNOB HANGER CRAFT

Need a place to hang all of your accessories? Make this adorable Wooden Knob Accessory Hanger, which can serve as a decorative scarf hanger, towel rack, hat rack, or coat rack. This will help you de-clutter your space. All supplies provided.

DATES: Tuesday, September 14

TIME: 10-11:30 AM AGES: 18 yrs. and over FEES: $20 County Resident / LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall $30 Non-County Resident PROGRAM: 53003

OPEN ARTIST STUDIO

Art can serve as a way to explore your past and your present experiences. Whether you look at art as therapy or just a way to have fun, art is a powerful tool. Capitalizing on creativity promotes a positive outlook and sense of wellbeing. Join us and share your talents and knowledge with others who enjoy painting. Please bring your own supplies.

DATES: Thursdays, September 2-December 30 TIME: 11:30 AM-2:30 AM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM: 53508

HEALTHY STEPS

HEALTH & FITNESS

This on-going program is designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, and reduce the risk of falling. All equipment is provided. This class uses exercise bands, foam balls, and hand-held weights. Exercises are done in a chair or standing. Free classes are open to ages 55 and over and are held at the Active Adult Center in the Nittany Mall. DATES: Mon. & Thurs., September 2-December 30 TIME: 9:45-10:30 AM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM: 53004

SILVER SPURS LINE DANCING

Line dancing is a fun and interactive exercise class set to music. By participating in this exciting class, you will achieve benefits such as: reduction of stress and depression; increased energy and serotonin; improved flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance; strengthening of bones and improved cardiovascular health; increased mental capacity while exercising cognitive processes; and enhanced dynamic and rapid-fire decision making. No experience needed. Exercise just for the fun of it, and/or participate in community performances of the Silver Spurs. DATES: Mon., Wed., & Fri., September 3-December 29 TIME: 10:45-11:45 AM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: $10 County Resident / LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall $15 Non-County Res. PROGRAM: 53375

GET ME MOVING

The Active Adult Center has fitness that fits your lifestyle. Banish stiff muscles by stretching and doing core conditioning with us. You'll have lots of fun while getting fit! DATES: Mon. & Thurs., Sept. 2-Dec. 30 TIME: 5:15-6:15 PM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: $10 County Resident / LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall $15 Non-County Resident PROGRAM: 53446

TAI CHI

Deeply rooted in Chinese meditation, medicine and martial arts, Tai Chi combines mental concentration with slow, controlled movements to focus the mind, and challenge the body. Not sure Tai Chi is right for you? Come join the Practice Group for a demo session at no charge.

DATE

Saturdays, August 28-October 23 Wednesdays, August 25-October 20

PROGRAM LOCATION TIME AGES / FEES

53345 Active Adult Center, 53355 Nittany Mall 9-11 AM 5-7 PM 55 and over $2R / $3NR

GENERAL PROGRAMMING

GENEALOGY

Curious about your family history? Come share family history, your researching experiences, and join an interactive discussion on your record searches. Occasional trips to related libraries and repositories of records will be scheduled.

DATES: Wednesdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8 TIME: 8 AM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE

LOCATION:Nittany Mall Community Room PROGRAM: 53005

LEARN MAH JONGG

Learn to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game played with tiles, in six, short weeks with Molly Heller. Four people to a table; the game is similar to the card game of rummy.

DATES: Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20 TIME: 1-3 PM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: $12 County Resident /

LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM: 53447 $15 Non-County Resident

MAH JONGG MONDAYS MAH JONGG WEDNESDAYS

Do you enjoy games that involve skill, strategy, and calculation? Then Mah Jongg is perfect for you! Played with a set of 144 tiles, based on Chinese characters and symbols, Mah Jongg involves a degree of chance and fun for all who play!

DATES: Mondays, September 13-December 27 TIME: 12-3 AM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION:Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM:53011

PENNY POKER

DATES: Wednesdays, September 1-Dec. 29 TIME: 1-3 PM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION:Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM:53012

Bring your pennies and bet on the value in your hand. You may not make a lot of money, but you are guaranteed to have a good time!

DATES: Mondays, Sept. 13-Dec. 27

TIME: 9:30-11:30 AM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM: 53009

PINOCHLE

Come and learn Pinochle. It is "a trick-taking card game typically for two-to-four players and played with a 48-card deck." Players score points by tricktaking and also by forming combinations of cards into melds. It is thus considered part of a "trick-andmeld" category which also includes the game "Belote."

DATES: Tuesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 TIME: 9:30-11 AM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION:Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM:53013

BRIDGE

Come and enjoy a friendly game of Bridge! Bridge's popularity has waxed and waned in the decades since its creation, but it remains one of the most popular four-player card games in the world. All levels of players are welcome.

DATES: Thursdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 30 TIME: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident LOCATION:Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall PROGRAM:53023