Seniors

Our senior programming is designed to keep our city thriving. Whether it be through social events, support groups or programming out of our dedicated senior center, we are always looking for opportunities to promote meaningful connections among community members age 50+.

DANCE

Ballroom Dance Lessons Bayview Senior Every 2nd TH | 11 am Free | Ages: 50+ Learn the various versions of ballroom dance in a fun-spirited environment! No experience or partner required.

Line Dancing Bayview Senior M | 2 pm – 4 pm Free | Ages: 50+ A dance class in which participants dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows.

Over 50 Dance Club Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones T | 6:30 pm – 9 pm $10 Non-Members, $5 Members Ages: 50+ Enjoy learning different styles of ballroom dance, meeting new people and dancing to a live performing band! All levels of experience are welcome. Specialty dances are hosted throughout the year.

FITNESS

Ageless Grace Gull Point M, W, F | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm $25 monthly rate | Ages: 50+ Ageless Grace is based on neuroplasticity that activates all five functions of the brain while simultaneously addressing all twenty-one physical skills needed for lifelong optimal function. Body Balance Bayview Senior TH | 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ This seated exercise class is designed to help build strength, balance and coordination.

Chair Aerobics Gull Point M, W, F | 9:30 am – 10:30 am Free | Ages: 50+ Increase your flexibility heart and lung health with this low-impact fitness class.

Exercise with John and Blake Bayview Senior T | 9 am – 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ This popular strength, balance and flexibility class is sponsored by Island Doctors. Get your blood pumping in this fun workout with beloved fitness experts John and Blake!

Senior Exercise Cobb M – F | 9:30 am – 10:30 am Free | Ages: 50+ Hearty exercise class for seniors led by DVD and in-person guest instruction on occasion.

MARTIAL ARTS

Tai Chi Bayview Senior M, W |11 am – 12 pm Free | Ages: 18+ An internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation. Come practice among friends and find your inner chi.

MIND AND BODY

Chair Yoga Bayview Senior TH | 9 am – 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ Modified yoga performed while seated in a chair. Colorful Hangout Bayview Senior F | 12 pm Free | Ages: 50+ End your week with a little bit of peace and socialization. Coloring books will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own knitting, crochet or similar activity to enjoy.

Color Me Stress Free Gull Point M | 10:30 am – 11:30 am Free | Ages: 50+ Join us for a relaxing adult coloring program to help melt the stress away.

Dementia Support Group 50+ Bayview Senior Every 2nd T | 1 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Attend a year-round support and educational group for caregivers and anyone suffering from dementia.

Hand and Shoulder Massage Bayview Senior W | 11 am – 2 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Free-hand and shoulder massages sponsored by SMalone Wellness. Sign up at the Bayview Senior Resource Center Front Desk.

Movement and Meditation Bayview Senior W | 10 am – 11 am Free | Ages: 50+ Seated exercise that is nourishing to both the body and mind.

Senior Lunch Program Bayview Senior, Cobb, Fricker and Gull Point M – F | 11 am – 12 pm Free ($2 donation encouraged) | Ages: 60+

This year-round senior lunch program is brought to you by the Council on Aging of Northwest Florida. Participants must contact (850) 266-2512 to register prior to participation.

MUSIC, GAMES AND HOBBIES

Billiards Tournaments Bayview Senior T, TH | 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ Players compete in 8-Ball and 9-Ball pool tournaments. Come out and play!

Bingo @ Bayview Senior Bayview Senior TH | 12:30 pm – 2 pm $0.50 per game card | Ages: 50+ Come out for six games of Bingo every Thursday afternoon year-round.

Bingo @ Fricker Fricker F | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm $0.50 per game card | Ages: 50+ Come out to play Bingo and have a chance to win prizes each week.

Bridge Bayview Senior M – F | Times will vary Free | Ages: 50+ Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard fifty-two-card deck. Come out and play!

Bridge Lessons Bayview Senior T | September 13 – October 23 9:30 am – 11 am Free | Ages: 50+ Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard fifty-two-card deck. Lessons are tailored to those seeking to learn how to play or those who may need a refresher course.

Bunco / 10,000 Bayview Senior F | 12:30 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Bunco is a dice game played with each player trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds. Come out and play! Casino Day Away Cobb Every 3rd TH | 10:30 am – 11:30 am $10 | Ages: 50+ Each month Cobb's Seniors enjoy a comfortable ride to Biloxi to take in the sites, eat at the buffet and play the slots. Spots fill fast! Non-senior members are encouraged to register early.

Cribbage @ Bayview Senior Bayview Senior W | 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ Cribbage is a card game that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations to gain points. Come out and play!

Cribbage @ SBCJ Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones T | 9 am – 2 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Cribbage is a card game that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations to gain points. Join the Pensacola Cribbage League for card game fun! Meet new people and enjoy light refreshments while strengthening your game! Friday Fish Fry Cobb F | 10:30 am – 11:30 am Free with Senior Membership | Ages: 50+ Come out to Cobb on Fridays for a Fish Fry! Play Bingo and enjoy the catch of the week served with a side of grits, cooked to perfection by retired Cobb Recreation Supervisor, Myra! Hot dogs, chip and birthday cake will be served every last Friday of the month.

Friday Pickers Bayview Senior F | 10 am – 12 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Bring your guitar, or other musical instruments, share a song, simply listen, or strum along!

Gold Club Fricker T, TH, F | 10 am – 12 pm $5.00 per month | Ages: 50+ Members socialize, enjoy various games, take field trips, facilitate special events, and participate in arts and craft activities.

Hand and Foot @Bayview Senior Bayview Senior W | 12 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Hand and Foot is a popular variation of the rummy card game of Canasta. Come out and play!

Hand and Foot @SBCJ Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones M | 9 am – 1 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Hand and Foot is a popular variation of the rummy card game of Canasta. Come out and play!

Mahjong Bayview Senior T | 12 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in China during the 19th century and is a fun way to work on memory, tactics, observation, and adaptive strategies. Come out and play!

Mexican Train Dominoes Bayview Senior TH | 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes played with 91 double-12 dominoes. Because of its simplicity, it can be played by nearly anyone, anywhere. Come out and play!

Pinochle Bayview Senior TH | 1 pm Free | Ages: 50+ Pinochle is a trick-taking, Ace-Ten, card game played with a forty-eight-card deck. Come out and play! Scrabble Bayview Senior M | 10 am Free | Ages: 50+ Scrabble is the ultimate crossword board game with multiple players! Keep your mind alive while thinking on the spot to create words and score points. Come out and play!

Woodcarving Bayview Senior M | 9 am Free | Ages: 50+ Pick up a new hobby with woodcarving! All levels of experience are welcome!

SPORTS

Senior Pickleball Vickrey M, W, F | 8 am – 12 pm Free | Ages: 50+ The Vickrey Resource Center Gym is open exclusively to seniors for pickleball. Come out and play! Senior Volleyball Fricker M, W, F | 8 am – 11 am

Vickrey T, TH | 10 am – 1 pm

Free | Ages: 50+ The Fricker and Vickrey Resource Center Gyms are open exclusively to seniors for volleyball. Come out and play!

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