Programs & Activities!

Be sure to check out the Senior Center calendar to stay up to date on all of the amazing programs & activities happening throughout the month!



If you don't find a program that suits your interests, we encourage you to submit a new Program Proposal!

Upcoming Events, Programs, Studies, & More!

• SAVE THE DATE! 9th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase Hosted by Gainesville Sports Commission: Presented by Touching Hearts at Home - Benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County | August 8-9, 2026

• The 25th Annual HCA Healthcare Gainesville Senior Games - Registration OPEN | September 11th-20th

• SAVE THE DATE! ElderCare of Alachua County’s 19th Annual Fall Golf Tournament Benefiting Meals on Wheels & Al’z Place | Friday, November 20th

• Prevent Elder Abuse! | Elder Abuse Neglect Exploitation. To Learn more, Call: 1-800-96-ELDER To Report Abuse, Call: 1-800-96-ABUSE

• NEW! Be Red Cross Ready! | Hurricane Preparedness Quick Seminar | June 8th, from 3:45pm-4:15pm

• Stroke Survivor Club! | Monthly on the 3rd Monday, from 3:00pm-4:00pm

• Ask a Senior Transition Specialist: Real Estate Rightsizing Options and Transition Strategies | Monthly on the second Wednesday, 3:45pm-4:45pm

• ANNOUNCEMENT! | Sponsorship of the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program



• SPOTLIGHT! | Honoring the UF Medical Guild for Their Incredible Support!

• NEWS! Hurricane Season Preparedness - Guides & Registry

• LIVE MUSIC!! | Random Kats Trio will be performing at the SRC | June 17th, from 2:30pm-3:30pm



• Chair Yoga with Caitlyn (Seated & Standing) | Every Monday from 2:30pm-3:30pm

• Technology 101 Class with Natalie & Katie! | Every Friday from 1:00pm-4:00pm

• Virtual & In-Person Yoga | Every Monday (10:30am-11:40am) & Friday (10:15am-11:35am)

• Virtual & In-Person Chair Yoga | every Wednesday from 10:20am-11:20am

• Be Healed Within Meditation Classes | Every Tuesday from 10:30am-12:00pm

• Magnolia Ridge Monthly Birthday Celebrations | Every Last Friday of the Month at 12:00pm

• Continental Canasta | Every Tuesday from 1:00pm-4:00pm

• The Art of Conversation Workshop | Every Friday from 2:30pm-3:30pm

• The Art of Conversation Workshop @ The Village at Gainesville | Every Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm

• Singing For Fun: Enjoy an hour of singing Old /New Songs | Every Third Tuesday of the Month from 2:15pm-3:15pm

• Virtual & In-Person Victory in Motion Parkinson's Exercise Group | Every Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30am-12:00pm

• Improv (For Beginners) | Every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:00pm

• Improv | Every Monday from 2:15pm-3:15pm

• Needle Work Group | Every Tuesday from 9:00am-11:00am

• Gainesville Table Tennis | Every Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm

• Chess Club | Every Wednesday from 10:00am-2:00pm

• Computer Lab | Every M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

• Fitness Center | Every M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm

• Game, Puzzle, & Lounge Corner | Every M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm



• Library Connections: 'Golden Pages Retreat' | Every M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm

• University of Florida | LIFT Research Study (Living independence through functional training)

• University of Florida | Walking Research Study

• University of Florida | Thumb Osteoarthritis Study



• UF College of Medicine | SCIRC Study

• University of Florida | Your Pain Matters Research Study

• Virtual SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

• SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Information Workshop | Monthly on the Second & Fourth Tuesday from 8:30am-11:30am



To learn more about our upcoming events, please click here.

Upcoming Programs, Activities, & Reminders!

• The Knowledge Swap is back for the summer | Thursdays June 11th and 18th, 2:00pm-3:00pm

• RECORDING ONLY FOR JUNE! | Senior Strength & Balance Class will be recording only for the month of June

• NEW LOCATION! Bookmobile has moved into the SRC! Find them in the Alcove | Weekly on Tuesdays 11:30am-2:00pm

• NEW! COPD Support Group! | Monthly on the first Wednesday, 3:00pm-4:00pm

• SAVE THE DATE! Liz Coursen Presents: "Having Fun, Wish You Were Here!" An Illustrated History of the Postcards in Florida. | June 11, 2:30pm-4:00pm

• Announcement! | University of Florida Caregiver Advisor Council – Help Shape the Future of Dementia Care

• How to Play & Care for your Guitar! | Weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm

• SAVE THE DATE! Dr. Bsher Almaalouli presents Arthritis & Osteoporosis in Older Adults | Brief Lecture, June 16, 3:00pm-4:00pm

• REMINDER! Uber "Freedom in Motion" | On-Demand, Low-Cost Transportation for Seniors

• StorySongs (in-person) | Weekly on Mondays from 3:30pm-4:30pm

• Community Wellbeing Mentor Training Resource | Improving Community Behavioral Health

• Guardian Home Care Information Tabling & Outreach Session | 1st Tuesday of the Month from 10:00am-2:00pm

• UF Health Street Information & Tabling Outreach Session | Monthly on the Third Friday from 10:00am-12:30pm

• Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch) | Every M-F from 12:00pm-12:45pm

• CCOA Virtual Monthly Workshop | Every second Friday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am

• CCOA Civics Seminar | Tuesday, June 9th from 2:00pm-4:00pm

• Prime Time Institute | June 4th, Thursday from 2:30pm-4:00pm Final Seminar for summer.

• AARP Chapter 363 Monthly Meeting | Off for Summer, Returns in September | Monthly on the First Monday from 9:30am-11:00am

• QACDG General Meeting | Every First Thursday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm

• Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Educational Workshop (Botes Memory Method) | Second Tuesday of the Month from 1:30pm-2:30pm

• Bosshardt Realty "Ask a Realtor" Educational Workshop | Monthly on the second Tuesday from 2:00pm-4:00pm

• Virtual & In-Person Zumba Gold | Every Monday (1:00pm-2:00pm), Wednesday (2:30pm-3:30pm) & Friday (1:00pm-2:00pm)

• BINGO | Every Friday from 9:30am-12:00pm

• Laura Stewart Bridge Club | Every Tuesday from 9:30am-2:00pm

• Card Players, Games, & Etc. | Every M, W, & F (Times Vary)

• Dance for Joy | Every Tuesday from 12:15pm-1:15pm

• Encore Dancers Workshop | Every Tuesday & Thursday from 1:45pm-2:45pm

• Haven Dementia Care – Dementia Caregiver Support Group | Monthly on the Second Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:00pm

• Virtual NAMI Support Groups

• Community Hospice Bereavement Support Group | Every 1st & 3rd Friday from 11:00am-12:15pm

• Virtual & In-Person Tai Chi | Every Monday & Wednesday from 9:00am-1:00pm

• Financial Foundation "Empowering Seniors Workshop" | Every First & Third Wednesday of the Month from 1:00pm-3:00pm

• Card Making & Craft Class | Every Tuesday from 11am-12:30pm

• Card Making & Craft Class (Advanced) | Every Tuesday from 1:00pm-2:30pm

• Fyzical Therapy & Balance | Every Wednesday from 1:00pm-2:30pm

• Parkinson's Exercise Class | In the Fitness Center every Tuesday from 12:45pm-1:45pm

• Billiard Room Open Play | Every M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm

To learn more about our upcoming programs, please click here.