Senior Rec Center Newsletter - February 2019

The February Wylie Senior Rec Center Newsletter for adults age 55+ is now available on our City web page.

Socialize with friends and get a workout with our new group, Wednesday Walkers. Every Wednesday at 12pm we will set out for a one mile walk around Community Park, weather permitting.

Our new drawing class is sure to get you creativity flowing. Led by a professionally trained artist, receive basic step-by-step instruction that will enhance your fine motor skills and leave you with a beautiful work of art.

This month's day trips will take us to enjoy a meal at Cracker Barrel, experience the excitement of hockey at an Allen Americans game, learn to decorate a cake and sip on some tea at the historic Brown House, and tour a replica of the Munster Mansion from TV.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, TechTalk, card making, and more! Registration required for classes and trips. Question? Contact Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6349.

Jeni Lambert
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Senior Rec Center Newsletter - January 2019

The January Wylie Senior Rec Center Newsletter for adults age 55+ is now available on our City web page.

Happy New Year from Wylie Senior Rec Center! Start your year by joining some of our new and exciting activities.

Let us help you reach your fitness goals during Fitness Month. With your membership, enjoy use of our fitness room, get some fresh air with friends during Take A Walk Wednesdays, get your BMI Tested, and enjoy a healthy snack on Fresh Fruit Fridays.

Our new drawing class is sure to get you creativity flowing. Led by a professionally trained artist, receive basic step-by-step instruction that will enhance your fine motor skills and leave you with a beautiful work of art.

This month's day trips will take us to enjoy the food at Joe Willy's, learn more about Texas at Ft. Worth Museum of Science and History, celebrate the spirit and honor the sacrifices at the British Flying School Museum, discover how Mary Kay turned an idea into an empire at the Mary Kay Museum, and explore the beauty and traditions of Asia at the Crow Collection of Asian Art.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, TechTalk, card making, and more! Registration required for classes and trips. Question? Contact Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6349.

Jeni Lambert
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Senior Rec Center Newsletter - December 2018

The December Wylie Senior Rec Center Newsletter for adults age 55+ is now available on our City web page.

December has a lot of fun events and activities that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit, including our Christmas Celebration, wrapping workshops, and bow making classes.

This month our day trips will take us to taste the food from Culver's, watch a Christmas stage comedy from One-Thirty Productions, visit the Dallas Arboretum's 12 Days of Christmas, and take a chance on a mystery movie.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, TechTalk, card making, ribbon remodel, and more! Registration required for classes and trips. Question? Contact Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6349.

Jeni Lambert
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Senior Recreation Newsletter - November 2018

The November Wylie Senior Rec Center Newsletter for adults age 55+ is now available on our City web page.

This month we will be savoring the food from Lakewood Cafe, trying our luck at Choctaw Casino, admiring the birds of Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, and getting into the Christmas spirit at Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, TechTalk, card making, and more! Question? Contact Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6349.

Jeni Lambert
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Senior Recreation Center Newsletter - October 2018

The October Wylie Senior Rec Center Newsletter for adults age 55+ is now available on our City web page.

This month we will be savoring the food from Royal Chinese Buffet, enjoying a lighter look into politics at the play "Red Hot Patriot", perusing local art at Edom Arts Festival, marveling at all the State Fair of Texas has to offer, and traveling back to the 1800's at Plano's Heritage Farmstead Museum.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, TechTalk, card making, and more! Question? Contact Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6349.

Jeni Lambert
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Wylie Parks and Rec Master Plan Sessions Kick-off Next Week!

All members of the Wylie community are invited and highly encouraged to participate in this unique visioning opportunity. No reservation required.  

#1 - Thursday, September 27 @ 6 PM

#2 - Thursday, September 27 @ 7:30 PM

(Session #1 & #2 are held at Senior Recreation Center, 800 Thomas Street, 972-516-6349)

#3 - Thursday, October 4 @ 6 PM

#4 - Thursday, October 4 @ 7:30 PM

(Session #3 & #4 are held at Wylie Recreation Center, 300 Country Club, Building #200, 972-516-6360)

How do you want Wylie Parks and Recreation to be known?

·        Programs and Activities

·        Parks and Play Structures

·        Open Spaces, Trails and Pavilions

·        Lavon Lakefront Use

·        Athletics

·        Amphitheater, Events, and Special Use Facilities          

For more information visit, Parks Master Plans.

Questions? Parks@WylieTexas.gov, or 972-516-6340.

Save the Date: Wylie Parks and Recreation Master Plan Visioning Sessions

WYLIE COMMUNITY MEMBERS - SAVE THE DATE

How do you want Wylie Parks and Recreation to be known? Help us plan for the future by attending one of the following Master Plan visioning sessions: 

Thursday, September 27        
6:00 PM, or 7:30 PM
Senior Recreation Center

Thursday, October 4
6:00 PM, or 7:30 PM
Wylie Recreation Center

Questions? Contact Parks@WylieTexas.gov, or 972-516-6340.