Upcoming Senior Programing at the Wellington Community Center
Wellington is pleased to offer a variety of programs for adults ages 55 and older at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours prior to all activities. For more information, contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.
Premier Family Health & Wellness Center – On Tuesday, January 22nd from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Premier Family Health & Wellness Center will host an educational Lunch & Learn Seminar. The topic will be nutrition and presented by Bonnie Presti, Nutrition Educator of the center. Lunch will be provided.*
Futurity First – Do you have questions or concerns about your Medicare HMO/PPO Advantage Plan? Are you considering switching back to traditional Medicare? If you answered “yes”, January begins the dis-enrollment period for Medicare Advantage Plans. Futurity First will be at the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, January 8th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help you understand your rights & options on this decision. Futurity First is a network of agents and advisors specializing in the financial security and retirement needs of middle income families and business owners. The company’s mission is to offer fully objective, needs-based, solution-focused planning techniques. Light refreshments will be served.*
Good Samaritan Medical Center – On Tuesday, January 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Medical Center will host another educational Lunch & Learn Seminar. The topic will be “Health & Vitality: 5 Steps to a Healthier You” presented by Dr. Leon Camilo Uribe. Lunch will be provided.*
Wellington Regional Medical Center – Dr. Michael Mikolajczak “Dr. Mike” will make another presentation at the Wellington Community Center Monday, January 14th from 12:00 to 2:00pm. When debilitating pain and stiffness in the hip limits daily activities, a total hip replacement may be needed. The most frequent cause of discomfort and chronic hip pain is arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. In fact, it’s estimated that 1 in 5 people in the United States has some form of arthritis. Two thirds of the people who have been diagnosed with arthritis are under the age of 65. When medication, physical therapy and other conservative methods of treatment no longer relieve pain, total hip replacement may be recommended. The Anterior Approach to total hip replacement is an alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery that provides the potential for less pain, faster recovery and improved mobility. Come hear what Dr. Mike has to say.
AARP Driver Safety – Join us Thursday, January 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to refresh your driving skills. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. Students should prepare for the day by bringing water, lunch and snacks.
Bingo – Join us Wednesday, January 9th for an exciting afternoon of food, fun and bingo with prizes sponsored by Humana! Doors open at 11:45 a.m., lunch begins at noon, and bingo kicks off at 1:00 p.m. Bingo is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and the cost to play bingo is $3. You can add a boxed lunch for an additional $5. To guarantee a lunch, participants must order by calling 561-784-2484 by noon on Monday, January 7th.
Wii Games – Video games aren’t just for kids! Come see why they are so popular and get your daily exercise at the same time with a FREE Wii class on Thursday, January 17th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wii takes place on the 1st & 3rd Thursday for the month. January’s featured game is Wii bowling. We invite you all to come to learn & play or to bring your own games and teach your peers!
Tap Dancing – Put on your dancing shoes and tap to the beat with Instructor, Rocky DuVall. Adult Tap Dance class takes place on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $87 per resident and $109 per nonresident.
Ageless Belly Dancing – It is time to get moving in 2013. Join Sylvia “Zahara” Harmon in this belly dancing class that is perfect for the young or young at heart. Students will learn basic movements & choreography at their own pace. The class takes place on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $30 per resident and $38 per non-resident.
Senior Aerobics – Stay in shape with Lynn Spoor’s Senior Aerobics classes, offered monthly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The cost is $40 per month for Wellington residents and $50 for non-residents.
Needlecraft – If you like to get crafty, join Iris Goldson every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn new needlecraft techniques. This class is free and all skill levels are welcome.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
For more information about fall senior programming, visit Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select “Flyers and Guides” (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/program-guide-and-flyers.html).