Programs A - G

Program Information

All Active 50+ programs are held at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 North Dillard Street, unless otherwise noted. *Registration for programs starting on or after March 1st, 2026 will be available to City Residents on Wednesday, March 4th, and Nonresidents on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. 

Programs

AARP Smart Driver Course

Refresh your driving knowledge and learn safe driving techniques while earning up to a 10% insurance discount (depending on your provider). This engaging refresher course helps you stay confident and safe behind the wheel. Advanced registration required, as classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

 Select one, two-day class option:

  • Monday, April 6 & Tuesday, April 7 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (both days)
  • Jessie Brock Community Center- 310 N. Dillard Street
  • Monday, August 10 & Tuesday, August 11 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (both days)
  • Jessie Brock Community Center- 310 N. Dillard Street
  • $20 AARP Members / $25 Non-AARP Members

Adventures in Craftdom

Let your creativity run wild as you create a unique craft item each month. Supplies furnished. You will walk out with a finished product.  Registration required as availability is limited.

Do you like to Craft?  Want to make new friends that also like crafting?  Join the instructor on the second Tuesday each month and let your creativity run wild as you create a different project each month.  A sample of the project is available in the office at the Jessie Brock Community Center to view the month prior to the class.  All the tools and supplies are furnished.  You will walk out with a finished product.  Registration required as availability is limited.

  • Second Tuesday of every month | 1:30 – 3:30 pm
  • March - May | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street
  • June - August | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue
  • $15 fee to be paid on day of class

Birthday Celebrations

It’s time to party! If anyone deserves a birthday party, it's a senior citizen who has lived a rich, full life. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the celebration. It does not have to be your birth month to attend.

  • Friday, February 6, April 10, & July 17 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm
  • Free

Boccia Ball

Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to Bocce Ball, and is played inside.  You sit next to your opponent on the Boccia Court.  It can be played one-on-one or in teams.  The object of the game is to throw or roll leather-like balls so that they land as close as possible to the target ball.

  • Tuesdays | March 3 - May 12
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 
  • Thursdays | May 21 - August 13 
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue
  • Free

Cardio Drumming

This Cardio Drumming beginner’s class is a cardiovascular based full-body workout that requires you to move and play drums along to music. Except it doesn't actually involve any drums! It will raise your heart rate, help you burn hundreds of calories, improve your coordination and ability to focus, and help strengthen many muscle groups, including your core. Advance registration is required as space is limited.

  • Mondays | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • March 2 – May 11 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N Dillard Street 
  • May 18 - August 10 | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue 
  • $5 Resident / $6 Nonresident, per class

Card-ology

In this make and take card making class you will create two beautiful greeting cards each month. There will be cards designed for you—but you are welcome to add your own twist when you want to.  There is nothing like receiving a handmade card that is a gift in its own right.  Registration must be completed by the Thursday before each class.

  • First Tuesday of each month | 1:30 – 3:30 pm
  • March - May | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street
  • June - August | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue
  • $10 for two cards (fee to be paid on day of each class)

Chair Beach Ball Volleyball

Seniors are excited about Indoor Chair Volleyball using a beach ball. It is an activity that includes physical activity, social interaction, competition, and most of all, lots of laughs! Come and join in on the fun. 

  • Mondays | 1:00 – 2:00 pm 
  • Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:00 am  
  • March 2 - May 13 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 
  • May 18 - August 12 | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue
  • Free

Chair-o-bics

Get moving in this recreational, self-guided chair exercise class! Participants are encouraged to use light hand weights to build strength. Use of weights is not required and is at your own risk.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 – 10:00 am | Free
  • March 3 - May 14 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street
  • May 19 - August 13 | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue

Chair Yoga

Start experiencing the many benefits of yoga. This instructor led chair yoga exercise video is safe and gentle and includes low impact stretching, strengthening and breathing routines

  • Mondays | 9:00 – 10:00 am | Free
  • March 2 - May 11 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 
  • May 18 - August 10 | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue

Games, Cards & More

Enjoy an afternoon with friends who are playing Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand and Foot, Liverpool Rummy, Euchre, Rummikub, Mah Jongg, and more!  Participants may bring a “sealed” snack to share and personal non-alcoholic beverage.

  • Wednesdays | 1:30 – 4:30 pm Free
  • March 4 - May 13 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 
  • May 20 - August 12 | Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Avenue