Active 50+ Programs

All Active 50+ programs are held at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 North Dillard Street, unless otherwise noted.

Day Trips
Trips with the Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Department provide a fun and safe way to get to many destinations throughout Central Florida.  Most trips utilize fifteen passenger vans.  Advanced registration required for all trips.

The 39 Steps - Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a classic spy novel, add a bit of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps!  Broadway’s longest running comedy and winner of two Tony Awards.  Lunch is on your own.  Trip cost includes transportation and admission.
Date:  Wednesday, September 29
Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Fee:   $20 City Resident / $22 Non-Resident

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill and Eco Boat Tour - Deleon Springs State Park
Make your own pancakes in the morning at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle, and enjoy an afternoon boat tour along the Spring Garden Run.  Lunch is on your own.  Trip cost includes transportation, park admission and boat tour. 
Date:  Thursday, October 14
Time: 8:45am - 5pm
Fee:   $19 City Resident / $21 Non-Resident

Gatorland - Orlando
Enjoy the various gator shows, aviary, lagoon and gift shop at the alligator capital of the world!  Lunch is on your own at the park.  Trip cost includes transportation and park admission.
Date:  Thursday, November 4
Time: 8:45am - 5pm
Fee:   $22 City Resident / $24 Non-Resident

Showcase of Trees - Ocoee, FL
Yellow Dog Eats Café - Gotha, FL
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting a spectacular exhibit of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses.  Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to win a decorated tree or Gingerbread house.  Lunch is on your own.  Trip cost includes transportation and admission.
Date:  Friday, November 19
Time: 10am - 4pm
Fee:   $10 City Resident / $12 Non-Resident

Chaps! A Jingle Jangle Christmas - Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
A toe-tapping performance full of Christmas songs and boy-howdy humor.  Lunch is on your own.  Trip cost includes transportation and admission.
Date:  Wednesday, December 8
Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Fee:   $20 City Resident / $22 Non-Resident

Shine and Dine
The Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Department presents lunch and a matinee at the Historic Garden Theatre.  Meet at the fountain on Plant Street at 11:45am.  Lunch will be on your own at 12pm with the performance immediately following at 2pm.  Program cost includes theatre admission only.  No transportation is available.

Noises Off
An outrageously funny look at the love, lies and deceit that take place behind the scenes of a Broadway-bound play. 
Date:  Sunday, October 24
Fee:   $20 per person

A Christmas Carol
Dickens’ classic tale ushers in the holiday season and the spirit of Christmas.  Join the miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and awakens the next day a changed man.
Date:  Sunday, December 5
Fee:   $20 per person

My Critic’s Choice
Join us each month as we travel to a new restaurant for a casual lunch and critique the overall dining experience.  Trip cost includes transportation only.  Lunch is on your own.
Date:  Last Friday of each month
Time: 11am
Fee:   $5 City Resident / $7 Non-Resident

Lunch and Learn
Join guest speaker Officer James McLeod from the Winter Garden Police Department as he shares information on current threats to the senior community and personal safety.  Fee includes a catered lunch.
Date:  Friday, October 1
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fee:   $5 per person

Bunco
A fun and entertaining dice game for all to play!  Participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share.
Date:  1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 1:30 - 4pm
Fee:   $3 per person

Coffee & Current Events
Come and discuss the latest current events or just relax and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with friends!
Date:  1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Fee:   FREE!

I Move, You Move, Wii Move
Wii is an easy video game that allows you to bowl, play tennis and even golf without leaving the room.  This is a great way to get exercise and meet new friends.
Date:  1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm
Fee:   FREE!

Birthday Club
It’s time to party!  Join us as we celebrate birthdays with cake and ice cream.   It does not have to be your birth month to attend.
Date:  3rd Friday each January, April, July & October
Time: 1-2pm
Fee:   FREE!

Stress Relief Knitting      
Enjoy yourself while learning to knit!  This basic course will have you exercising your hands and managing your stress at the same time.  Participants need: one pair of straight size 8 needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn.
Date:  Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Fee:   FREE! 

Duplicate Bridge
Join our Bridge Club for an afternoon of fun and cards!
Date:  Thursdays
Time: 1 - 4:30pm
Fee:   $3 per person
Place: Tanner Hall, 29 West Garden Avenue

Games, Cards & More
Bring your favorite board or card game, learn new games, and enjoy an afternoon with friends!  Dominoes, Cards, Cribbage, Uno, Checkers, Chess and more!
Date:  2nd & 4th Wednesday each month
Time: 1:30 - 4pm
Fee:   FREE!

West Orange Page Turners Book Club
Bring a friend and discover current and classic authors.  New members and titles are always welcome!
Date:  2nd Monday of each month
Time: 2 - 5pm
Fee:   FREE!

Literary Ladies Book Club
Join friends to read the top 10 and the classics. 
Date:  2nd Saturday of each month
Time: 10am - 12pm
Fee:   FREE!

Veteran’s Day Salute
Salute the flag and honor the US Military!  Join guest speaker Ken Jenkins-Taylor and learn about the history of Veteran’s Day.  Participants are encouraged to bring a memento, keepsake or a photo to share.  Refreshments provided.
Date:  Friday, November 12
Time: 10 - 11am
Fee:   FREE!

AARP Defensive Driving Course
Insurance reduction and driver refresher course!  Up to 10% discount after completion of course depending on your insurance.  Instructor Neal Lippold has over twenty-five years of experience teaching this worthwhile course.  Advanced registration required.
Date:  Thursday, October 21 & Friday, October 22
Time: 9am - 1pm both days
Fee:   $12 AARP Members / $14 Non-AARP Members

AARP Chapter #3697 Meetings
Open to all Winter Garden residents age 50 and older that are members of AARP.  Participants are encouraged to provide a refreshment to share.
Date:  1st Monday of each month
Time: 1 - 3:30pm
Fee:   $2 to join your local chapter for the year

Medicare Seminar
Join us for an educational seminar about the latest information and changes to Medicare in 2011.  Refreshments provided.
Date:  Thursday, October 21
Friday, November 5
Time: 2 - 3pm
Fee:   FREE!

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