Age-Friendly Programs

C-U Active Aging Week 2025 

October 6 through October 12

We have even more partners and even more in the works for this year! Check in soon for updates, or please consider joining our Lifelong Leisure email list by emailing Jacob at jrjohnston@urbanaparks.org or call us at 217-357-1544.

Special thanks to all of the agencies who participated!

Other programs that are available for registration:

FREE! Creative Senior Connections with Family Service

Looking for a supportive atmosphere to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? Consider joining Creative Senior Connections. This monthly group will explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more with the goal of connecting more deeply with others, with yourself, and with your inner creativity. Engaging creatively can relieve stress, lift your self-esteem, spark deep personal growth, and promote healing. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required- we are all creative beings! We would love to have you in the circle.

252.575
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
Fees
Fri: May. 09 - Aug. 08
11:00 am: 2h
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Wits Workout with CRIS Healthy Aging

This peer-reviewed brain health program is perfect for any older adult looking to keep their wits sharp. Developed by the University of Illinois Extension, each session embraces a unique theme to facilitate discussion on an important topic related to brain health – exercise, diet, sleep, short- and long-term memory, and many more! Come on down for a session of puzzles and intellectual challenges, get to know the group you’re playing with, and spend a little time reminiscing with new friends.

252.580
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 60+
Fees
Fri: May. 16 - Aug. 15
10:00 am: 1h
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Creative Senior Connections JULY 2025

Looking for a supportive atmosphere to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? Consider joining Creative Senior Connections. This monthly group will explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more with the goal of connecting more deeply with others, with yourself, and with your inner creativity. Engaging creatively can relieve stress, lift your self-esteem, spark deep personal growth, and promote healing. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required- we are all creative beings! We would love to have you in the circle.

252.578
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SA
SU
Open
Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
Fees
Fri: Jul. 11
11:00 am: 2h
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Wits Workout JULY 2025

This peer-reviewed brain health program is perfect for any older adult looking to keep their wits sharp. Developed by the University of Illinois Extension, each session embraces a unique theme to facilitate discussion on an important topic related to brain health – exercise, diet, sleep, short- and long-term memory, and many more! Come on down for a session of puzzles and intellectual challenges, get to know the group you’re playing with, and spend a little time reminiscing with new friends.

252.583
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Open
Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 60+
Fees
Fri: Jul. 18
10:00 am: 1h
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Exercises for Fall Prevention

252.589
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
Fees
Fri: Aug. 01 - Aug. 08
10:00 am: 1h30m
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Creative Senior Connections AUGUST 2025

Looking for a supportive atmosphere to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? Consider joining Creative Senior Connections. This monthly group will explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more with the goal of connecting more deeply with others, with yourself, and with your inner creativity. Engaging creatively can relieve stress, lift your self-esteem, spark deep personal growth, and promote healing. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required- we are all creative beings! We would love to have you in the circle.

252.579
M
TU
W
TH
F
SA
SU
Open
Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
Fees
Fri: Aug. 08
11:00 am: 2h
View

Wits Workout AUGUST 2025

This peer-reviewed brain health program is perfect for any older adult looking to keep their wits sharp. Developed by the University of Illinois Extension, each session embraces a unique theme to facilitate discussion on an important topic related to brain health – exercise, diet, sleep, short- and long-term memory, and many more! Come on down for a session of puzzles and intellectual challenges, get to know the group you’re playing with, and spend a little time reminiscing with new friends.

252.584
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TU
W
TH
F
SA
SU
Open
Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 60+
Fees
Fri: Aug. 15
10:00 am: 1h
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