Venues Parks & Arts strives to provide a wide range of programs, services, and social activities to empower and engage our senior community. We’re here to promote fitness and activities and provide recreational and cultural activities that ultimately lead to mental and physical support throughout the year. Programs and services are offered for all ages and in a variety of locations to serve each part of our city.
Below is a list of current programs and activities taking place you may be interested in:
Health & Wellness
Water Aerobics |
Days & Times vary.
Enjoy the healthful benefits of a low-impact water workout! You do not need to know how to swim to attend.
50+ Softball League | Byers Softball Complex
Learn more at michianaseniorsoftball.com.
Pickleball | O’Brien Fitness Center
Daily; Times vary.
Get your sweat on with this fun and addicting sport! Similar to tennis, but more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
Tennis | Leeper Park Tennis Center
Dates and times vary.
Hit on the open courts in downtown South Bend. With 14 fully-lit courts, locker rooms, and snack bar, it’s a great place to get a workout in.
Fitness Classes | O’Brien Fitness Center/YMCA
Dates and times vary.
The O’Brien Fitness Center has partnered with the YMCA to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment. There’s always a class to try out for a new and fun workout!
St. Joseph Senior Fit Class | Charles Black Community Center
Fitness professionals teach this free physical fitness program classes and focus on upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and balance.
Chair Yoga | Howard Park
If you can sit, you can exercise! Designed to increase your heart rate, burn calories, and build strength. Chair Yoga can easily be modified to your ability.
Arts, Culture & Social Programs
Watercolor Art Classes | Howard Park
Monthly; Thursdays at 12pm
Learn how to watercolor each month with instructor Roy Hruska. Register by calling the Howard Park Event Center at 574-299-4765.
Euchre | Zion United Church of Christ
Tuesday, Wed & Friday 11-4pm
If players come after 1pm they cannot join the game.
Senior Exercise Class | Zion United Church of Christ
Monday 10-11am
Senior Women’s Social Group | Charles Black Community Center
Fridays, 1 – 3pm
Senior Men’s Group | Charles Black Community Center
Tuesdays, 12:30pm