Welcome: Parks & Recreation: 55 Plus Activities

A connection to programs and events for Adults 55 years and better

55 Plus News is a free bi-monthly newsletter for adults 55 years and better. The publication details upcoming events and programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department at the Community Arts Center. If you wish to be added to the 55 Plus mailing list, please call the Parks office at 867-5348. Click here to download the March/April '08 edition.

Weekly Events

Cards & Games
500, bingo, Euchre, Hand & Foot, Hearts, Mah Jongg, Texas Hold 'em, Bridge tournaments, Bocce ball, Corn hole, Shuffleboard, and more.

Special Events

Cookouts & Carry-Ins
Tired of waiting for something to do? Well, wait no more! The Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department puts on a great monthly carry-in dinner at the Community Arts Center. There will be plenty of food and entertainment to pass the time by. Bring your friends and neighbors or come by yourself and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Please check the 55 Plus Newsletter for themes and times of upcoming cookouts.

Ice Cream Social
Don’t miss this delicious opportunity to meet with friends and neighbors while enjoying a bowl of ice cream topped with a variety of your favorite toppings.
1st Tuesday of each Month at 12:00 pm in the Community Arts Center Senior Lounge

Donut Days
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a donut in the Senior Lounge. Come to socialize with friends, surf the internet, watch Sports Center on the television, or read up on current events in the morning newspaper. A tasteful way to start your day!
2nd Wednesday of each Month at 8:30 am and
4th Thursday of each Month at 8:30 am in the Community Arts Center Senior Lounge

Out to Lunch & Breakfast Bunch
Great food and great times is what it’s all about. Bring your fiends and meet new people as we tour area restaurants.
Breakfast: 2nd Friday of each Month at 8:30 am
Lunch: 4th Friday/Month 11:00 am, Check the 55 Plus Newsletter for dates and locations

Classes

Take a look at the classes that are available and/or coming soon.

Dance & Fitness
> Staying Fit
> Stretch, Flex, and Move

View all classes.

Institute for Learning in Retirement

The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Miami University provides learning opportunities for all persons age 50 or above who are retired or semi-retired. In cooperation with the Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department, learning opportunities are now being offered at the Community Arts Center. No particular experience or educational background is required.

For more information, please contact Lifelong Learning, Miami University at 513-529-8600 or e-mail lifelearn@muohio.edu. Registration forms and class offerings are available in the Senior Adult Lounge and online at www.muohio.edu/LLL/ilr.

Day Trips and Travel Adventures

Get-a-way for a day or much, much longer with Fairfield Parks & Recreation. The Grand Victoria Casino, Keeneland Horse Racing, La Comedia Dinner Theater and much more. Click here for dates.

The Community Arts Center Senior Lounge

Open to adults 55 years and better, the Senior Lounge is a great place to gather and participate in leisure activities. Features include an 8' regulation billiards table, television, computer stations, a lending library, and freshly brewed coffee served all day. Parking spaces are located outside the Senior Lounge in the west parking lot, allowing for easier accessibility to the lounge. Hours are Monday thru Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Click here to take a virtual tour through the Senior Lounge.

For more information, please contact
Brad Williams
Senior Adult Recreation Programmer
Phone: (513) 896-8407
Email: bwilliams@fairfield-city.org

Last updated: 4/28/2008