Debbie Battista, PPRP
    Recreation Services Division Director
    Chain of Lakes Complex
   

Audrey McIntosh
    Recreation Supervisor II
    Senior Adult Center
   
 

Located at Third Street Northwest and Lake Silver Drive, the Winter Haven Senior Adult Center plays host to a wide variety of recreational programs and activities for those 55 and older. Musical entertainment, holiday parties, special interest speakers, classes, activities, social groups and shuffleboard are only a small sampling of what is available. The facility also has 24 shuffleboard courts and a large auditorium style hall available for rentals.

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Except holidays as observed by the City.

Session Dates: Resumes in October
Days and Times: Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Age: 55 years old and up
Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh
Contact Number: (863) 291-5870
Fee: FREE
Registration: No registration required.

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Thursday, 9-10 a.m.
Age: 55 years old and up
Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh
Contact Number: (863) 291-5870
Fee: $2
Registration: No registration required.

Days and Times: Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior Fit

Sponsored by: SecureHorizons

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Age: 55 years old and up
Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh
Contact Number: (863) 291-5870
Fee: FREE
Registration: No registration required.

The SecureHorizons group exercise class is a 60-minute low-impact total body workout. The class is designed for active adults, incorporates aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility modalitoes; amd is sponsored by United Healthcare of Florida, Inc.

Low Impact Aerobics

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.
Age: 55 years old and up
Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh
Contact Number: (863) 291-5870
Fee: FREE
Registration: No registration required.

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Wednesday, 12:45-3:30 p.m.
Age: 55 years old and up
Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh
Contact Number: (863) 291-5870
Fee: FREE
Registration: No registration required.

The card social provides a fun afternoon for bridge and pinochle players.  It is open to everyone ages 55 and up.  A partner is not necessary to participate in the social.

Quilting Bee

Session Dates: Ongoing

Days and Times: Wednesday and Friday, 1-3 p.m.

Age: 55 years old and up

Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh

Contact Number: (863) 291-5870

Fee: $5 per class or $15 for four weeks.

Registration: No registration required

Bring your sewing machine and enjoy the company of others as you work on your individual projects.  Tom Kohl, quilting instructor, offers assistance as needed.

Shuffleboard Club

Session Dates: April - June

Days and Times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.

Age: 55 years old and up

Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh

Contact Number (863) 291-5870

Fee: $10 per year

The shuffleboard club holds weekly shuffleboard games.  This club also participates in state and district tournaments, turkey shoots and special events during the winter months.

Painting Bee

Session Dates: Ongoing

Days and Times: Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Age: 55 years old and up

Contact Name: Audrey McIntosh

Contact Number: (863) 291-5870

Fee: Free

Registration: No registration required

Join fellow painters every Wednesday for a painting bee.  This self-guided program allows you to compare and learn techniques from others or just enjoy the company of other while you paint.