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Lifelong Recreation (50+)
We offer a variety of activities for persons 50 years of age and older. Younger spouses are welcome to join. Adult-age children may accompany a parent on a space-available basis. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive a copy of the schedule, please call 785-587-2754.
All mail-in registrations are processed in the order they are received from the post office. Be sure to sign up and join in on the fun. Register online using Activity #130123.
- 2019 Winter/Spring Lifelong Recreation Activity Guide (PDF)
- 2019 Summer Lifelong Recreation Activity Guide (PDF)
Senior Trips
| Trip | Walking Limit | Date | Start Time | End Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabia Steamboat WWI Museum | 3 | April 6 | 7:45 am | 5:30 pm | $47 |
| MTH Theater Funny Girl | 1 | April 13 | 9:30 am | 7 pm | $50 |
| NTR The Buddy Holly Story | 1 | May 5 | 8:30 am | 5:30 pm | $60 |
| Silver Flyer Bus Russel Stover | 2 | May 29 | 11:30 am | 5 pm | $65 |
| Kansas State University Stadium Tour | 3 | July 13 | 9:30 am | 1 pm | $20 |
| NTR - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | 1 | July 21 | 8:30 am | 5:30 pm | $60 |
| Harvey House Lunch Topeka Capitol Tour | 4 | August 9 | 9 am | 6 pm | $35 |
| Royals & Legends Overnight Trip | 3 | August 17 & 18 | 7:30 am | n/a | $180 |
Walking Limit
- 1: To and from the bus
- 2: Moderate walking
- 3: Majority of the trip is walking
Register online for Lifelong Recreation Trips - Summer trips will be open for registration March 25th.
Gym Walkers
Join us on an easy morning walk to start your day off right. Make new friends and get some exercise with Gym Walkers. Register with Activity #230123-02.
9 to 10 am | Weekdays | Peace Memorial City Auditorium | $5 per semester
Fitness with Enell
This class is a fitness and flexibility training program for older adults wanting to achieve a better quality of life through responsible, pain-free movement. Instructed by Enell Foerster.
Register with Activity #230123-01.
8:30 to 9:30 am | Monday, Wednesday & Friday | Riley County Senior Center | $42 per semester
Afternoon Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn; also great for experienced players. Register with Activity #230123-03
2 to 4 pm | Monday, Wednesday &Friday | Peace Memorial City Auditorium | Free
Adult Pickleball Club
Pickle ball is a cross between tennis, table tennis and badminton. It is played with wooden paddles and a plastic wiffle ball. The object of the game is to hit the ball so that your opponent is unable to hit it back over the net. This is a free activity.
9 to 11:30 pm | Monday & Wednesday | Douglass Community Recreation Center Gym | Free
Douglass Community Recreation Center Annex Fitness Area
The fitness area at the Douglass Community Recreation Center Annex is complete with machine weights and cardio equipment. Call 587-2773 for a tour and orientation.
4 to 7 pm | Weekdays | Douglass Community Recreation Center Annex | 60+ Free
Senior Programs Refund Policy
A full refund is given if registration is canceled prior to one week before the start date. Partial refund is given if canceled between one week and 48 hours prior to start date. No refund is given if within 48 hours of start date.