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2011 Gwinnett Senior Golden Games are underway!

By | April 14, 2011 | Senior Activities, Seniors, Sports | No comments

The 2011 Gwinnett Senior Golden Games opening ceremony was held at Rhodes Jordan Park with the presentation of the Olympic Torch by Irene Rice. The games are set to start on April 14 and will conclude with the closing ceremony on May 25, 11:00am at Rhodes Jordan Park. Competitions will be held in more than 25 different games, with winners advancing to the state games.  Activities include from bocce ball to tennis, horseshoes to darts and cycling.

Competition in the various events will be held at different venues all across Gwinnett. For more information about the schedule of games, you can call 678.546.8722. The purpose of the games is to provide senior (age 50 and above) with an opportunity to participate in a variety of sporting and leisure activities and meet new people.

The Games are sponsored by the generous contributions from various local firms and are in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreational Department.

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St Patrick’s Day and Leprechauns at Gwinnett Parks, March 17, 2011

By | March 8, 2011 | Community Centers, Family Events, Kids Program, Seniors | No comments

March 17, 4:00-6:00pm – Leaping Leprechauns

Leap on by and bring your little leprechauns for a “shamrock” of a good time! Fun-n-games, decorate “green” treats and make a St. Patty take home craft. Ages 4-10; $5/person; call 770.564.4680 for more information. Register by Friday, March 11. Mountain Park Activity Building, 1063 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. Code: MPAB14191

March 17, 4:00-6:00pm – Lucky’s “Lucky” Arts & Crafts

It’s the luck o’ the Irish! Drop by and celebrate this favorite “green” holiday with arts and crafts. Age 3-up; $3/person, call 770.723.9516 for more information. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road, Norcross.

March 17, 4:00-6:00pm – Seniors’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Enjoy the luck-o-the Irish and a delicious corned beef, cabbage and potato meal and special entertainment on St. Patty’s Day. $15/person; pre-registration is required by 3/10. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville.

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AARP Driver Safety Age 50-up

By | June 16, 2010 | Community Centers, Senior Activities, Seniors | No comments

AARP Driver Safety Age 50-up.
Pre-registration required; call individual facility. Fee paid to AARP instructor the first
day of class. Members $12 and Non-Members $14.

GCSC15281 6/23, 6/24 W,TH 9:30am-1:30pm Bethesda Park Senior Center
GCSC15282 8/25, 8/26 W,TH 9:30am-1:30pm Bethesda Park Senior Center
BPCC12200 6/19 SA 9:30am-5:30pm Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
GPCC15202 8/16,8/17 M,TU 9:30am-1:30pm George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
PPCC15211 6/12 SA 9:00am-5:00pm Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
PPCC15212 8/17, 8/19 TU,TH 10:0am-2:00pm Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
RJCC15202 6/12 SA 10:30am-5:30pm Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
RJCC15203 8/10, 8/11 TU/W 10:30am-1:30pm Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center

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Watermelon Cutting Bethesda Park Senior Center, June 18

By | June 16, 2010 | Community Centers, Senior Activities, Seniors | No comments

Watermelon Cutting Bethesda Park Senior Center
Friday, June 18, 1:00-2:00pm
This annual summer event is both fun and refreshing! Enjoy fresh cut watermelon as well as fun and games. Only $2/person; pre-registration required by 6/23; call 770.564.4680. Code: GCSC15211

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Senior Game Days

By | April 28, 2010 | Community Centers, Senior Activities, Seniors | No comments

Senior Game Days Non-Gwinnett resident’s fee double. CRC=Community Recreation Center

American Mahjong M 11:00am Free! 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Billiards W 1:00pm Free! 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Billiards M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Free! 770.564.4680 Bethesda Park Senior Center
Bingo TH-1st 11:00am-noon Free! 770.822.5414 Rhodes Jordan Park CRC
Bingo W-3rd 2:00-3:00pm Free! 770.564.4680 Bethesda Park Senior Center
Bingo W-2nd 2:00pm $2 770.723.9516 Mountain Park Activity Building
Brown Bag Bingo F-3rd 10:30am $1 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Bridge W 10:00am-3:00pm Free! 770.614.2060 Dacula Park Activity Building
Bridge F 10:00am-3:00pm Free! 770.614.2060 Dacula Park Activity Building
Bridge F 10:00am-3:00pm Free! 770.822.5414 Rhodes Jordan Park CRC
Bridge TU 9:00am-1:00pm $2 770.614.2060 Bogan Park CRC
Bridge-Beg M 9:00am-noon $1 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Bridge-Int T 9:00am-noon $1 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Bridge-Exp F 9:30am-2:00pm $1 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Bridge M-TH 10:00am $2 770.564.4680 Bethesda Park Senior Center
Canasta (H & F) TU 10:30am Free! 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Canasta 3rd TU 11:00am-2:00pm Free! 770.614.2060 Dacula Park Activity Building
MahJong W noon-5:00pm Free! 770.614.2060 Bogan Park CRC
Mahjong M,W,F 10:00am Free! 770.564.4680 Bethesda Park Senior Center
Mexican Train TU 1:00pm Free! 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park CRC
Rummikub M-F 10:00am Free! 770.564.4680 Bethesda Park Senior Center
Shuffle Board F 10:00am-noon Free! 770.831.4173 George Pierce Park
Wii Bowling M 10:00am Free! 770.564.4680 Bethesda Park Senior Center
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