Fair Park Senior Center partners with Cumberland County UT Extension to offer new and exciting programs throughout each year. Our newest class is “Drums Alive” instructed by Crystal Blakenship with UT Extension.
What is Drums Alive you ask? According to Drums-Alive.com it is a unique sensory/motor program that is designed to give the mind and body instant feedback through continuous movement and rhythmical flow. It is a program that utilizes “whole brain – whole body” thinking by developing sensory motor reflexes and kinesthetic awareness.
The physiological and psychological benefits are numerous, including those found in traditional forms of aerobic fitness. Drumming has also been found to improve and increase the neurological connection between the two brain hemispheres, stimulating Alpha brain wave activity which can lead to higher levels of concentration, sensory/motor improvement, and an overall sense of well-being.
This program is a 4-week class that is held twice a week. Crystal and her team do an amazing job with this class. Not only is this a great work out, but the music is great, and the atmosphere is friendly. To sign up for our March course please contact Fair Park Senior Center at 931-484-7416.
Safe use of assistive devices class
Come join us for a fun and educational class with Bailey Davis Tollett. This class will be every Tuesday from 3-4 p.m. starting Feb. 20. You will need to call or come by Fair Park Senior Center to sign up for this class.
This class will focus on safe use of assistive devices and easy home modifications to improve the safety of your home. You will learn how to properly use assistive devices, and you are able to bring your devices to this class for proper fitting. This will be a fun educational experience you won’t want to miss.
There is no charge for the class, but you must register with Fair Park Senior Center.
February special events and activities
We cannot be more excited for all the new programs, remodels, adventures, and classes we will be having during the month of February. Below is a list of some of our activities coming up this month. Be sure to stop by Fair Park Senior Center to get a full list of activities and programs we offer.
Art classes
Feb. 19, Culinary Art Class with Alicia: Homemade Honey Butter. $5 material fee due at time of class. Please call Fair Park Senior Center to reserve your spot.
Feb. 23, Art Class with Plateau Creative Arts and local Artist Diane Hugg. Students will be learning Iris Folding Art. This class has a $5 material fee paid at the time of class. Please call to reserve your spot.
Valentine’s dance
Everyone come out to our Valentines Dance on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. No need for a partner just come out for a night of fun. We will have karaoke, games, chicken alfredo dinner with a side salad, dessert, and drink, silent auction, and as a thank you for supporting our senior center we will have free bingo with over 100 prizes.
Tickets are $15 spots are limited.
For a full list of daily programs and activities Fair Park Senior Center offers, please visit us at 1433 Livingston Rd. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.