Being physically active keeps seniors feeling younger, and can help with mental fitness as well. Dallas is one of the largest metroplex areas in the United States. Dallas is well liked by residents, and is a popular destination for tourists. From seeing a Dallas Cowboys game to visiting the Dallas Arboretum, seniors will find that this city offers many places and ways for them to be active.
Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum offers special events for seniors 65 and older. Spring is one of the best times to see the arboretum when many flowers are in bloom. At different times during the year, the Arboretum offers discounts for seniors. The park is wheelchair accessible and has a limited number of wheelchairs available. In spring, the park has lunchtime teas. Tickets include admission to the park, parking, a tip for the server and tea--a light lunch with soup, sandwiches, tea and dessert.
Recreation Classes
Many senior classes are offered through the Dallas Parks and Recreation department. Classes offered at area recreations centers are crafty seniors, mature adults club, senior walking, senior exercises and senior voices poetry and songs. If you like to play games you may enjoy Golden Age Games. This event will include card games such as spades chickenfoot, bid whisk and old maid. In addition there will be dominoes, air hockey and foosball.
Volunteer Program
Many seniors like to stay active. Physical activity has shown to aid in better mental health and provides an opportunity to meet others. Volunteering is one way seniors can make a difference in their community, city and or state. The Senior Source is one outlet to aid you in finding the right volunteer opportunity. The RSVP program helps seniors find a volunteer opportunity based on their talents and likes. Anyone over 55 years of age is welcome to get involved with this group.
Church Seniors Groups
Seniors groups at churches can be a wonderful network to be involved with. These groups offer a safe and fun way to socialize. The First Baptist Church of Dallas has a group called Forerunners. Forerunners participates in many fun-filled activities like attending a Texas Rangers game and Troy Dungan Sunday with lunch. In addition, the group takes trips like an upcoming event that will take the group to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. That will include a conference and trip to Dollywood. The Forerunners has more than six Sunday school groups to meet your needs based on a variety of teachings.
Square and Round Dance Association
Dancing is a good way to stay active, meet others and just have some fun. Nortex is the North Texas Square and Round Dance Association. This group has been around since 1961 and offers 35 square dance clubs, four round dance clubs and two clogging clubs.
