ACTIVE AGING PROGRAM
UPDATED 11/09/22 - 8:45 am
Added Kewadin Casino trip flyer
Added "Great Resources for Those 55 Years & Older" at the bottom.
PROGRAMS MOVED TO THE
KING RECREATION CENTER
1107 ADRIAN ST., JACKSON
through the rest of this year
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month - BINGO - 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
BOOS REC CENTER WILL
REMAIN CLOSED DUE TO
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
DIRECTIONS:
King Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson:
TWO OPTIONS -
From S. Cooper St., go west on E. Morrell St. and south on Adrian (one block from corner of Cooper & Morrell). The King Center is on the east side of road.
From High St., go north on Merriman St. and take a slight right where it turns into Adrian. The King Center is on the east side of the road.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Our program provides year-round opportunities for adults 50 and older. We provide a range of opportunities that support individual well-being - physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, etc.
The $5.00 annual membership fee* allows members to access: free, low- /moderate-intensity exercise classes; Tai Chi (monthly fee); Line Dance (session fee); Lunch & Learn events; Worth-A-Try! events; twice monthly Bingo; self/group-led games; monthly luncheons at the Gene Davis Banquet Center; affordable and/or more adventurous worldwide travel opportunities; etc.
To date, over 650 adults enjoy all that this program offers!
*$5 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM: Renew/New begins 08/15/22:
Two ways to join:
1. Click on the link below, complete & submit the form with payment per the instructions
2. Visit the King Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: To obtain, either -
1. Click on the link below - November 2022 Newsletter
2. Visit the King Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm to get a hard copy
WORTH-A-TRY! / LUNCH & LEARN / WORKSHOP EVENTS:
TAI CHI - King Center - Fridays, 9:15 am - 10:15 am - with Ken Mangus of Rock House Tai Chi - $20/month - pay him
Walk This Way: Self-led walking opportunity inside the King Center - M/W/F - between 9:30a - 10:30a - or outside on the King Center Trail at your convenience.
Movement Matters: A no-impact cardio dance, strengthening & stretching program to strengthen your heart, increase muscle strength and improve flexibility: King Center – M/W/F - 9:30am-10:25am
Sit & Stay Fit: A seated/standing cardio, strengthening & stretching program to strengthen your heart, increase muscle strength and improve flexibility: King Center – M/W/F - 10:40am-11:30am
SOCIAL EVENTS:
KING CENTER BINGO - Held the1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month; Caller starts at noon. Admission fee is $2; extra cards are 8 for $1. Free refreshments.
FUN & GAMES - Self or Group-lead activities such as: Cards, Crosswords, Sudoku, Brain Teasers, Jigsaw puzzles, board games, coloring, etc. in the King Center – Mon & Fri – 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Supplies provided.
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS* - $12 - Enjoy great food, fun and friendship at the Gene Davis Banquet Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month – 11:00 am-2:00 pm; Buffet starts at 12:00 pm.
*PLEASE NOTE: You may purchase current luncheon tickets at the King Center, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00am - 11:30am, by the Friday prior to the event. Please know the next month's tickets go on sale starting at current month's luncheon event. Thereafter, sales are done at the King Center as stated above.
TRAVEL PROGRAM:
Affordable and/or more adventurous Day/Overnight/Extended travel opportunities. See monthly newsletter or links below for details.
- MUST BE A PAID MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE; SEE ABOVE MEMBERSHIP FORM.
- CONTACT 517-240-1223 TO SEE IF THERE ARE SEATS REMAINING
CURRENT TRIPS -
NOV 10: FRANKENMUTH EXPERIENCE - $68 - FULL
DEC 8: SHIPSHEWANA/BLUE GATE THEATER - $95 - FULL
JAN 11th-JAN 12th: KEWADIN CASINO - $125/Dbl $150/ Sngl
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GREAT RESOURCES FOR THOSE 55 YEARS & OLDER:
Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing Assistance - StorageUnits.com