WEEKLY SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT THE GUY THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER
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.
Tai Chi classes begin at 5:30 p.m. every Friday evening.
This is an opportunity for anyone to learn the Yang style 24 Form while increasing your flexibility, range of motion, while extending your longevity.
Classes will run approximately 1 hour and is $5 per class.
The Guy Thompson Community Center also offers exercise classes such as Zumba on Monday and Wednesday mornings, line dancing on Monday 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 29 – July 2 at the Guy Thompson Community Center. All activities are free and open to the public unless a fee is indicated.
Monday – June 29
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.
10 a.m. – Line Dancing: Kick up your heels and learn a few dance steps in the Milton Community Center Gym. Class is $5.
Tuesday – June 30
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 – July 1
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 – July 2
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 – July 3
Center Closed to Celebrate Independence Day.
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
