Several county schools and cities offer a variety of programs specifically for seniors, including fitness programs.
Published: October 23, 2017
Today’s seniors are not content to rest on their… laurels. More than one-third of them exercise or engage in physical activity every day, according to the AARP’s 2012 United States of Aging Survey of Americans aged 60 and older.
And at this stage of their lives, many of those active seniors find they have the time and opportunity to more fully pursue their interests or hobbies. Catering to those fun and fitness interests, several county schools and cities offer a variety of programs specifically for seniors. Here is a sampling:
Broward Community Schools
Lifelong Learning Classes run for eight weeks. Although the current session started October 23, you may still enroll provided space is available. browardcommunityschools.com
DANCE: Beginners will learn the basic steps to Latin rhythms, including salsa, merengue, mambo, rumba, and tango. No partner needed. $62. Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Oct. 26-Dec. 21, Plantation Community School, 6901 NW 16 St., 754-322-1950
BAKING & PASTRY: Bread making, cakes, cookies, éclairs, Puff Pastry, Key Lime pie and more. $120. Wednesdays,
6-9pm, Oct. 23-Dec. 22, Dillard Community School, 2501 NW 11 St., Fort Lauderdale, 754-322-0900
CUPCAKE/BUTTERCREAM CREATIONS: Make beautiful cupcakes and cakes. Learn to use fondant, make holiday/event-themed projects. Taught by a master with decades of experience. Additional materials may be required. $123. Mondays, 6-9pm, Oct. 23-Dec. 11, Piper Community School, 8000 NW 44 St., Sunrise, 754-322-1800
FAMILY HISTORY BASICS: This comprehensive class for beginners focuses on research techniques and strategy in tracing your family, taught by professional genealogist Mark Fearer. $65. Mondays, 6:30-9pm, Oct. 23-Dec. 11, Northeast Community School 700 NE 56 St., Oakland Park, 754-322-1650
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I: Acquire the art and skill of taking beautiful pictures. Shutter speed, aperture, ISO settings combined with artistic and technical composition will be explored. Learn Basic Photoshop editing. Supply fee includes 16×20 framing kit for fthe inal project. This course is taught by a certified instructor. Includes fun field trips. Digital camera required. Bring your Point and Shoot or SLR camera, blank memory cards and extra camera batteries. $98-$130.
Oct. 23-Dec. 21 at four locations:
- Mondays, 3-5pm and 6-9pm, Fort Lauderdale Community School, 1619 NE Fourth Ave., 754-321-1325
- Wednesdays, 6-9pm, Plantation Community School, 6901 NW 16 St., 754-321-7600
- Thursdays, 6-9pm, Taravella High Community School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs, 754-322-2400
- Thursdays, 6-9pm, Nova Community School, 3600 College Ave., Davie, 754-321-7600
Municipalities
Programs are open to all seniors, including non-residents.
DAVIE: Beading, quilting, art, Mahjongg, exercise, field trips and more. Most classes free for all seniors. Davie Pine Island Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd., 954-327-3941, davie-fl.gov
DEERFIELD BEACH: Computer lessons, open clay sculpture, woodcarving, gardening, painting, Tai-Chi, Zumba, hula, line and ballroom dancing and more. Free or donation accepted Deerfield Beach Senior Center, 227 NW Second St.,
954-480-4449, deerfield-beach.com
MIRAMAR: Health and wellness services and recreational activities for seniors 60 years old and older. Free. Multi-Service Complex Senior Services, 6700 Miramar Parkway, 954-889-2707, and Sunset Lakes Senior Services, 2801 SW 186 Ave., 954-602-3347, miramarfl.gov
SUNRISE: Cooking, dancing, art, fitness (Tai Chi, aerobics, Zumba, yoga, kick-boxing, belly dancing) and more. Some classes require a membership fee of $15/year for residents; $25/year for non-residents. Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 954-746-3670, sunrisefl.gov
