WEEKLY SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT THE GUY THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER
WEEKLY SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT THE GUY THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Tai Chi classes are now every Friday
The Guy Thompson Community Center, formerly known as the Milton Community Center, has a number of events taking place for older active adults.
The Milton Parks and Recreation Department has recently added even more activities for active senior adults.
One group is our artist group which meets every Wednesday at the center. Artist who work in variety of mediums – watercolors, pastels, oils, chalk, and other mediums – as well as offer opinions, if sought by the artist.
This serves as a perfect opportunity for artist to gather and fellowship while applying their hobby.
The Guy Thompson Community Center also offers exercise classes such as Zumba on Monday and Wednesday mornings, and yoga on Tuesday and Friday mornings as well as Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Also, for those of you who love playing bingo get ready as bingo will now be played every Thursday at 1 p.m.
Seniors in the area to keep up with activities for them being held at the center by going to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SeniorsinMilton or when using the Facebook search option look for Senior Activities at the Guy Thompson Community Center. On this site you will see videos of the different activities as well as monthly and weekly scheduled activities.
Also you can check the complete center calendar on the City of Milton’s new website at www.ci.milton.fl.us.
As more activities are added they will be posted on this site as well.
The following activities are scheduled to occur the week of June 19 – June 19 at the Guy Thompson Community Center. All activities are free and open to the public unless a fee is indicated.
Monday – June 15
8:30 a.m. – ZUMBA Class. Come and pick up the pace to a new you with our Zumba class for all levels. Come ready to get an awesome workout on the way to the new you. Classes are $5 per session.
9 a.m. – Cards and games for seniors. Come out and enjoy games and refreshments at the Milton Community Center.
Tuesday – June 16
8:30 a.m. to noon – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try.
9 a.m. – Yoga with Angela: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.
6 p.m. – Yoga with Trudy: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.
Wednesday – June 17
8:30 a.m. – ZUMBA Class. Come and pick up the pace to a new you with our Zumba class for all levels. Come ready to get an awesome workout on the way to the new you. Classes are $5 per session.
9 a.m. to noon – Artist gathering: If you paint, draw or sketch you are invited to the Milton Community Center to practice your art among other artist in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.
10 a.m. – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try.
6 p.m. – Yoga with Trudy: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.
Thursday – June 18
8:30 a.m. to noon – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try.
1 to 3 p.m. – Bingo at the Guy Thompson Community Center. Come and spend an entertaining afternoon playing bingo. There is a wide variety of prizes available and refreshments as well. Your first bingo card is free and each additional card is $1.
6 p.m. – Panhandle Writers Group Meeting: Meet with area writers to critique and offer opinions on written works such as short stories, poems, and parts of books.
Friday – June 19
8:30 a.m. to noon – Pickleball: come play a game similar to tennis, but not on nearly as big of a court and not nearly as fast. This day is for those who want to come out for a fun recreational time and learn the basics of the game as well as the rules. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and you are welcome to come out and give it a try.
9 a.m. – Yoga with Angela: An enjoyable exercise class for all skill levels. A relaxing and beneficial hour. Class is $5.
noon – Cards and games for seniors. Come out and enjoy games and refreshments at the Milton Community Center. This is a free activity.
5:30 p.m. – Tai Chi: Learn the Yang style 24 Form while increasing your flexibility and range of motion. Extend your longevity and keep yourself young while healing old wounds and arthritic ailments. Classes last around one hour and is $5.
7 – 9 p.m. – Bands on the Blackwater: Bands on the Blackwater this week will feature the sounds of CLASS X who performs a variety of music from classic rock, blues, top 40, and more.
The Guy Thompson Community Center is looking to add more activities and will announce them through this calendar. If you would like to suggest an event or activity please call Joe Paschal at 983-5466 or e-mail bill.gamblin@ci.milton.fl.us.
Don’t forget to check out our website for information regarding all city sports and activities at www.ci.milton.fl.us or contact the Guy Thompson Community Center at 983-5466
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