Activities Off-Premises

Activity Descriptions - Special In-House Activities - Activities Off-Premises

BREAKFAST WALKS:  Persons who like to walk, stroll and visit, are encouraged to join this group. It is relatively easy to walk over to the bicycle path in the park as a group and then go west to the golf course restaurant or east to Bakken Park for breakfast. In the winter months, the walkers meet at the Rushmore mall for walking and breakfast.

BOWLING:  Monday is bowling day for Center members. They gather at the Meadow-wood lanes on Sturgis Road at 10 A.M. It is a fun group and there is plenty of exercise. Some members are beginning bowlers and are so enthusiastic they have purchased their own equipment.

HIKING:  Each summer the "Recycled Hikers" participate in hiking the Black Hills and surrounding areas. The season is started in May with easy hikes and continues to build endurance and stamina until the end of the season in September when the "final" is a trek up Harney Peak. This proves physical fitness can be enjoyed.

LAWN BOWLING:  The Center has a lawn bowling pitch and because of the heat, games are scheduled at 4 P.M. This is not a strenuous activity, but is a lot of fun.

TRIPS/TOURS AWAY FROM THE CENTER:  The Center owns two vans which have a capacity of 11 passengers each. Examples of activities involving the vans are trips to the Black Hills Playhouse, various Black Hills attractions, visits to other senior centers, hiking etc. Watch for announcements in the Center newspaper as well as the sign up sheets on the activity counter. Come join in the camaraderie and fun!

SENIOR GAMES:  "Senior Olympics": The Senior Games are held once a year during June. The focus of these games is on fun, fitness and participation. Competitiveness is also a part of it, although not the main focus. Everyone is a winner in the Senior Games, whether it be in making new friends, toning muscles, or reaching a sought-after goal. The following is a partial list of events that senior athletes can enter, shot-put, runs, walks, tennis, bowling, lawn bowling, volleyball, golf, card games, shuffleboard, softball throw, table tennis, swimming, etc. You must be 55 or over to enter and there is an entry fee. An awards banquet is held after the events and awards are given.

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/COMPLAINTS:  Open communication is a key to the operation of an effective and caring senior center. Comments, suggestions, complaints or information should be directed to the Director, President of the Board or one of the members of the Executive Board. A list of these officials (and their telephone numbers) is published in your monthly Senior Citizens News.