The Guide: Winter 2024

SENIORS

White Elephant Bingo

This fun and unique variation of the traditional bingo game combines elements of bingo with the concept of a White Elephant gift exchange. The result is an entertaining and interactive game that encourages laughter and camaraderie among participants. Each participant should bring two bingo items that you could find in a second hand shop such as books, glass wear or knickknacks.

Crestview Community Center Age: 55+ Date: Jan. 12 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Fee: $2

Pitch

Shuffleboard

Pitch, also known as "Setback," is a trick-taking card game that is typically played by four to seven players. It is a highly strategic and competitive game that uses a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Coffee and cards provided.

Floor shuffleboard is played on a long and narrow rectangular playing surface, with marked scoring zones at the opposite ends. The objective is to slide weighted discs or pucks down the playing surface, landing them in designated scoring areas or knocking opponents' pucks out of scoring positions. Shuffleboard benefits seniors by being low-impact and social while also requiring mental engagement and being adaptable to many mobility levels.

Age: 55+ Date: Ongoing Fee: $1 per person

Oakland Community Center Time: Tue. 1-3 p.m.

Central Park Community Center Age: 55+ Date: Ongoing Time: Thu. 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: $2 per person

Crestview Community Center Time: Wed., Thur. 1-3 p.m.

Shawnee North Community Center Time: Fri. 1-3 p.m.

Indoor Bocce Ball

Indoor bocce is a variation of the traditional outdoor game. Players take turns rolling or tossing bocce balls with the goal of getting them as close as possible to a smaller target ball, called the pallino. Indoor bocce benefits seniors by being low impact, social, cognitively engaging and accessible.

Hillcrest Community Center Time: Mon. 1-3 p.m.

Lifetime Basketball

Lifetime basketball is an adaptable and inclusive program designed specifically for older adults who wish to stay active, embrace the joy of basketball and relish social interaction. It offers a friendly and supportive environment where seniors can enjoy the physical and social benefits of the sport while accommodating their unique needs and abilities.

Central Park Community Center Age: 55+ Date: Ongoing Time: Wed. 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: $2 per person

Bridge

Age: 45+ Date: Ongoing; drop-in Fee: $2 per person

Bridge is a card game that is played by four players, divided into two partnerships. It's a trick-taking game that requires strategy, memory and communication between partners. The game is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards. Groups of four are needed for participation. Coffee and cards provided.

Crestview Community Center Time: Mon. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Central Park Community Center Age: 55+ Date: Ongoing

Time: Tue. 1-3 p.m. Fee: $1 per person

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