Active Aging Program
About the Program
The Active Aging Program, targeting adults 50 and older, provides year-round opportunities for individuals looking to maintain and enhance their overall health. Planned programs and activities aim to support and challenge physical, mental and social well-being.
For a $5 annual membership fee, members are offered free guided exercise classes, a self-led indoor/outdoor walking option, various self/group-led gaming possibilities, opportunities to try something new, formal monthly luncheons, and affordable travel events throughout the country. Over 2,000 adults participate in programs yearly!
Monthly Newsletter
Learn the latest news about the Active Aging Program through the latest Monthly Newsletter. The newsletter is posted on this page and copies are available at the Boos Recreation Center located in Loomis Park 210 Gilbert St., Mon/Wed/Fri, 8am - 12:30pm
Worth a Try! Events
Try new activities and/or revive old ones. See Newsletter or this Website for details.
SEPTEMBER:
7 members participating in Pickleball at Ella Sharp's Tennis Courts thanks to members of the Jackson Area Pickleball Association!OCTOBER: 15 members kayaking Vandercook, Cove, Mud & Browns Lakes with the awesome volunteers of G.R.E.A.T.!
Walk This Way
Self-led walking encouragement inside the Boos Center - M/W/F - between 9:30a - 10:30a - or outside throughout Loomis Park at your convenience.
Movement Matters
A no-impact dance exercise program to strengthen your heart, increase muscle strength and improve flexibility: Boos Center – M/W/F - 9:30 am – 10:20 am
Sit & Stay Fit
A seated and standing exercise program to strengthen your heart, increase muscle strength and improve flexibility: Boos Center – M/W/F - 10:40 am – 11:30 am
Boos Bingo
Games are the first and third Tuesday of each month; Caller starts at noon. Admission fee is $2; extra cards are 8 for $1. Free refreshments.
Fun & Games
Self/Group-led activities such as: Cards, Crosswords, Sudoku, Brain Teasers, Jigsaw puzzles, board games, coloring: Boos Center Fireside Lounge – Mon & Fri – 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Supplies provided.
Monthly Luncheons
Enjoy great food, fun and friendship: Gene Davis & Sons Banquet and Convention Center – Second Tuesday of each month – 11:00 am-2:00 pm; Buffet starts at 12:00 pm.
Tickets are $11 in advance.
Travel Program
Day/Overnight/Extended trips throughout the year and throughout the country. See Monthly Newsletter or links below for details.
Thu., Nov 4 - Turkeyville's Dinner Theater - "Dashing Through the Snow" - $67.00. Tickets must be purchased by noon,Thu., Oct 14 either at the Boos Center, Mon or Wed, 8am-12:00pm or by mailing in. Click on the following link for details & registration form: https://www.cityofjackson.org/DocumentCenter/View/8980/Turkeyville-11-04-21-Reservation-Flyer
"Beautiful Maine" Sun, 09/18/22 - Sat, 09/24/22 - Currently accepting $75 Deposit & optional Travel Insurance, at the Boos Center, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Click on the following links for trip details, registration form and optional travel insurance:
https://www.cityofjackson.org/DocumentCenter/View/8981/Beautiful-Maine-Trip-Flyer-2022
https://www.cityofjackson.org/DocumentCenter/View/8983/Maine2022Registration-Half-Page
https://www.cityofjackson.org/DocumentCenter/View/8982/Beautiful-Maine-Trip-Travel-Insurance-Flyer