Seniors
The Senior Adult Program serves over 6,500 senior adults in the Raleigh area. Some of the many activities offered include sports leagues such as tennis, golf, bowling and more; over 25, one-day and overnight trips each year including cruises and international travel; educational seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics; and various exercise and wellness classes. There are also 48 Senior Clubs affiliated with the Senior Adult Program. These clubs meet at area community centers, churches and senior housing facilities, and offer a range of activities such as bridge, speakers, community service projects and more. While some activities in the Senior Adult Program do require a minimum age of 55 to participate, many are open to all adults regardless of age.
NEW PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2009!
Try Senior Chair Yoga
Try this fun and relaxing form of exercise. Classes are held at Jaycee Community Center on Tuesdays from 9:00am-10:00am, and at Brier Creek Community Center on Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am. To register, call Carmen Rayfield at 807-8525.
New Senior Fitness Classes
Low impact movement classes designed to improve balance, strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. New class sites are: Jaycee Community Center on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00am-9:45am, and Sanderford Road Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm-3:15pm. Call 831-6851 to register or for more information.
Seniors Outdoor Adventure & Recreation Program (SOAR)
If hiking, canoeing, road biking or other outdoor sports are among your interests, come SOAR with us! This program connects senior adults who enjoy outdoor recreation activities, and for beginners to learn about these opportunities. Please call 807-8525 for more details on upcoming trips.
2009 and 2010 Trip Brochures
Thinking about a trip this year? Take a look at our 2009 schedule by clicking here. And just relesed - our 2010 Trip Brochure! Click here to download the 2010 list! For more information on upcoming trips, please call 831-6851 or 807-8525, or click the "Trips and Travel" icon below.
2009 "Read and Go" Program information
"Read and Go" combines the joy of reading with the fun of travel! Participants read from a select list of fiction and non-fiction books whose storylines are based in North Carolina, then engage in a group book discussion, followed by a trip to the areas in our state on which each storyline is based. Click here to access the 2009 book list, along with the book discussion dates. For more information, please call 807-8525.
For More Information Contact:
Steve White
Senior Adult Program Supervisor
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6851
Carmen Rayfield
Recreation Program Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-807-8525
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