SENIOR EVENTS

904-255-5667

Fax: 904-255-5415

Provides a variety of recreational, social and cultural activities for seniors 60 and over, including:

• Bash at the Ball Field

This event offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy a Jumbo Shrimp minor league baseball game while cheering along with other seniors

• Fish-a-Thon

Fishing Competition and Fish Fry at Hanna Park in the spring with trophies for the Most, the Largest, the Smallest, the Ugliest and the Prettiest Fish.

• Holiday Festival Dancing, dining and entertainment at the Holiday Festival allows seniors to celebrate the holidays in style in early December.

• Jacksonville Senior Services Directory

Provides comprehensive listings of services, programs and activities for seniors and their families in Jacksonville. Available at all senior centers, public libraries and City Hall, in the St. James Building.

• Senior Expo

Two days devoted to sharing programs, resources and services available for Jacksonville’s senior citizens to maintain and enhance their independence and quality of life. The expo is held annually at the Prime Osborn Convention Center in the spring and fall.

• Senior Games Competitions in various athletic events and games are offered to encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for seniors 50+. The event is a qualifier for state and national Senior Games and held annually in the fall.

• Senior Prom

Join us for dinner, a night of music, dancing and door prizes, and the crowning of the Prom King and Queen. Held in the summer.

• Walk for Senior Wellness

The 1.5-mile walk, held each spring, begins and ends at a City of Jacksonville park and promotes wellness for seniors.

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Twitter: @COJSeniors www.jaxseniors.net