Active Living Program
UPDATED 09/26/23 at 1:30 pm
WE'RE AT THE BOOS CENTER DURING THE DAYS & TIMES LISTED BELOW:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays - BINGO - 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Our program provides a broad range of year-round opportunities for adults 50 and older.
The $10.00* annual membership fee allows members to access: free, moderate-intensity exercise classes; Tai Chi (monthly fee); Line Dance (session fee); Yoga (session fee); Lunch & Learn events; Worth-A-Try! events; twice monthly Bingo; self/group-led games; monthly luncheons at the Gene Davis Banquet Center; affordable and/or more adventurous worldwide travel opportunities; etc.
*Starting with "Sep '23-Sep '24" membership year, the fee will increase to $10
To date, 771 adults enjoy the
Active Living Program!
WAYS TO JOIN/RENEW:
1. Click on the following Annual Membership Form link, complete & submit with payment per the instructions: Annual Membership Form: '23 - '24
2. Visit the Boos Recreation Center in Loomis Park, located between Ganson St & Michigan Ave, one block east of the hospital, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Outside of these hours, the building is closed.
3. Visit the Jackson Recreation Dept., 5th Floor of City Hall, 161 W. Michigan Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER:
Ways to get it -
1. Click on the following link: October 2023 Newsletter
2. Visit the Boos Recreation Center located in Loomis Park, to get a hard copy, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Outside of these hours, the building is closed.
3. Visit the Jackson Recreation Dept., 5th Floor of City Hall, 161 W. Michigan Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
WORTH-A-TRY! / LUNCH & LEARN /
WORKSHOP EVENTS:
EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES:
NEW: Slow Flow & Yin Yoga Class with Carol Morrow - $3/class Starts Fri., 9/29 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am and every other Friday thereafter - refer to newsletter. October dates are 10/13 & 10/27
BEGINNING LINE DANCE - Boos Center - Mondays, 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm - with Tony Vafiadis - $2/class - pay instructor
TAI CHI - Boos Center - Fridays, 12:15pm - 1:00 pm - with Ken Mangus of Rock House Tai Chi - $20/month - pay instructor
Walk This Way: Self-led walking opportunity inside the King Center - M/W/F - between 9:30a - 10:30a - or outside on the Boos Center at your convenience.
Movement Matters: A moderate-intensity cardio, strengthening & stretching program to strengthen your heart and lungs, increase muscle strength and improve flexibility: Boos Center – Mon/Wed/Fri - 9:30am-10:25am;
Sit & Stay Fit: A seated/standing cardio, strengthening & stretching program to strengthen your heart and lungs, increase muscle strength and improve flexibility: Boos Center – Mon/Wed/Fri - 10:40am-11:30am;
SOCIAL EVENTS:
BOOS CENTER BINGO - Held the1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month; Caller starts at noon. Admission fee is $2; extra cards are 8 for $1. Free refreshments.
FUN & GAMES - Self or Group-lead activities such as: Cards, Crosswords, Sudoku, Brain Teasers, Jigsaw puzzles, board games, coloring, etc. in the Boos Center – Mon & Fri – 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Supplies provided.
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS* - $12 - Enjoy great food, fun and friendship at the Gene Davis Banquet Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month – Doors open at 10:45 am; Buffet starts at 12:00 pm.
*PLEASE NOTE: The next month's tickets go on sale at the current month's luncheon event. Thereafter, sales are done at the Boos Rec Center during the program hours stated above.
TRAVEL PROGRAM:
Affordable and/or more adventurous Day/Overnight/Extended travel opportunities. See monthly newsletter or links below for details.
- MUST BE A PAID MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE; SEE ABOVE MEMBERSHIP FORM.
- CONTACT 517-240-1223 TO SEE IF THERE ARE SEATS REMAINING
CURRENT TRIPS LEAD BY ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM:
CURRENT TRIPS LEAD BY PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY:
Black Hills Badlands Mt Rushmore