Recreation & Education

Recreation and Education

All centers offer a variety of recreational, educational and health related activities on a daily basis. Activities include, billiards, ceramics, crafts, Wii, bingo, dominoes, crocheting and much more. Throughout the year we offer different activities, but there are a few things that are regular these include: 

• Tournaments- Pool, Cribbage, and assorted card tournaments are held on a monthly basis. 
• Annual Senior Fest & Health Fair- Held in May at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This wonderful event is designed for those 60 years and older.  Attendees will enjoy a day full of health screenings, vendor booths, music, a nutritious meal and other fun activities.
• Annual Volunteer Recognition Party- Held in September, this invitation only event is held at Hy-Vee Hall and recognizes individuals who serve in a volunteer capacity for Polk County. 

Wellness Programming

Fitness classes led by a certified instructor are held 3 times per week at all full-time centers (Central, Eastside, Northside, Northwest, Norwoodville, Southside, and Westside).

Hours vary for classes at the part-time centers (Altoona, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, ML King, Pioneer, Runnells, Scott).  Please contact the individual part-time centers for specific class schedules.