WEEKLY SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT THE GUY THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Check out the art being created at the center every Wednesday
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.
With the wide variety of events offered for active adults (seniors), there is something for everyone to come out and enjoy something at the Guy Thompson Community Center from exercise classes, cards, bingo, or even art.
One of our biggest and fastest growing groups is our Wednesday morning art group, which is open to all ages. Enjoy the opportunity to draw, sketch, paint, or color your favorite photo or image.
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 July 27 – July 31 at the Guy Thompson Community Center. All activities are free and open to the public unless a fee is indicated.
Monday – July 27
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 – July 28
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 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. 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 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.
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 31
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.
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
