Senior Rec Center Newsletter - January 2020

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

Happy New Year!

As we all know, a new year brings new resolutions. January is Fitness Month, so let us help you stick to and reach those fitness goals with one of our many health and fitness activities. Fitness Month offers Wednesday Walkers every Wednesday at noon, weather permitting, and Rockin' Route 66. Find motivation as you watch your progress on a map as you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. For rules and registration, see Senior Rec staff.

Join our new fitness class, Balance and Strength on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:15 - 10 am. The cost for each class is $20 for the month. We also offer Zumba Gold, Chair Yoga, and Golden Tai Chi throughout the week. And don't forget that with your Senior Rec Center membership you gain access to our fitness room and group exercise on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. See our monthly newsletter for dates, times, and cost.

This month's day trips will find us dining at Afrah's Mediterranean Restaurant, marveling at the ice sculptures at ICE!, Admiring the dresses at the Texas First Ladies Costume Collection, discovering how glass is blown into art, and finding our inner child at DFW Elite Toy Museum.

Join us at the center for open play games, Good Yarns, card making, and more! Registration required for classes and trips. Question? Contact Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.

Jeni Lambert
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Senior Rec Center Newsletter - December 2019

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

It is hard to believe, the year is almost over. Start filling your calendar for the new year with activities for the Winter 2020 season. Registration opens Sunday, December 8 at 9 am in person and online.

Fight off those holiday calories with the Wednesday Walkers. Every Wednesday we set out at noon for a one mile walk around Community Park, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us dining at Villa Vinci, creating a painting masterpiece of our pets, enjoying the talents of the Winter Wonderettes, and taking a chance on a mystery movie.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, 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 - November 2019

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

Fight off those holiday calories with the Wednesday Walkers. Every Wednesday we set out at noon for a one mile walk around Community Park, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us dining at Applebee's, enjoying the beauty of nature at the Dallas Arboretum, and embracing fall with pumpkin decorating followed by tea and pie.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, 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 - October 2019

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

Now that we have made it through the hottest months, Wednesday Walkers will return to its normal time of 12 - 12:30 pm. Join us for a one mile walk around Community Park, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us dining at Dos Banderas, enjoying the musical In the Heights, exploring all the food and fun the State Fair of Texas has to offer, setting out on a ,mystery trip, and expanding our palates at Celebration Restaurant.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, 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

September 2019 Open Play Schedule

The September 2019 Open Gym and Open Climb schedules are now available!
*Wylie Rec Open Gym will be CLOSED for Gym Floor Maintenance on Sunday, Sept. 22 - Monday, Sept. 23.

Rushi Patel
Recreation Programmer
City of Wylie

Senior Rec Center Newsletter - September 2019

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

Now that we have made it through the hottest months, Wednesday Walkers will return to its normal time of 12 - 12:30 pm. Join us for a one mile walk around Community Park, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us dining at Norma's Cafe, marveling at the talent of the performers at the Senior Follies, exploring all that downtown Waxahachie has to offer, and letting our wild side out at the Dallas Zoo.

Join us at the center for open play games, Zumba Fitness, 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 - August 2019

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

During the hot summer months Wednesday Walkers has a new time. The group will be setting out for a one mile walk around Community Park at 8:30 am, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us dining at Palio's Pizza, embracing our creative sides at Painting With A Twist, solving a mystery at Escape Experts, marveling at rare, vintage musical instruments at the Olden Year Museum, and learning what MADI art is at the Museum of MADI and Geometric Art.

Try your luck during an overnight trip to WinStar World Casino. Stay the night in the newly opened Pool Tower, relax at the spas, and take a dip in the pool.

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 - July 2019

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

July is National Parks and Rec Month! We've got a lot of fun activities planned throughout the month that embrace this year's theme, Game On. Join us for Taste Test Tuesdays, Cranium Cardio, Frozen Fridays, Game Play, and our game show, Game On. Some activities require registration. 

During the hot summer months Wednesday Walkers has a new time. The group will be setting out for a one mile walk around Community Park at 8:30 am, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us learning about those who spend their lives in the clouds at the CR Smith Museum, observing life in North Texas at the turn of the century at the AW Perry Homestead Museum, and expanding our palates at Legacy Hall.

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 - June 2019

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

During the hot summer months Wednesday Walkers has a new time. The group will be setting out for a one mile walk around Community Park at 8:30 am, weather permitting.

This month's day trips will find us enjoying a meal at Snuffer's, cheering on the Frisco RoughRiders, finding the perfect peach at Ham Orchards, and shopping 'til we drop at Canton Trade Days.

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 - May 2019

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

April showers bring May flowers and Summer registration at Wylie Senior Rec Center. Registration for activities from June - August will begin on May 8 at 9 am in-person and online. The summer Activity Menu will be available to view online or pick up at the Center on May 1.

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

This month's day trips will find us enjoying a meal at Cheddar's, on a safari adventure at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, exploring the historic Ft. Worth Stockyards, unleashing our creative side with pottery painting, and living on the wild side at In-Sync Exotics.

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 - April 2019

The April 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 12 pm the group will set out for a one mile walk around Community Park, weather permitting.

Revisit the days of bell bottoms and disco balls at the seventh annual Senior Prom. Dust off your dancing shoes come ready to relive your favorite moments from high school prom and make new memories. Enjoy live music, dancing, lunch, and the crowning of Wylie's newest prom king and queen. Register by 4/15.

This month's day trips will take us to enjoy a meal at Olive Garden, on a journey to Ennis, Texas to explore the bluebonnet filled countryside, connect with nature at Texas Freshwater Fish Center, and step back into the days of lords and ladies at Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

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 - March 2019

The March 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 12 pm 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 Abuelo's, surround yourself with beautiful blooms at Dallas Arboretum, shop for deals at Sam Moon, and explore the art collections at Southern Methodist University's Meadows Museum.

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 - 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