Age-Friendly Programs

Urbana Park District Senior Club

Second Tuesday of each month, 10:30am-2:30pm, with potluck luncheon served at 12pm
Phillips Recreation Center | Age 50+

All older adults 50+ are welcome to join us for fun, fellowship, entertainment, and a great meal. For more information about the Club or to become a member ($19 resident of Urbana and Champaign Park Districts, $22 nonresident) please contact Jacob Johnston at 217-367-1544 or jrjohnston@urbanaparks.org

Programs that are available for registration:

Creative Senior Connections with Family Service

Looking for a supportive group to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? We explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required!

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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
Fees
Fri: May. 08 - Aug. 14
11:00 am: 2h
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Wits Workout with CRIS Healthy Aging

This brain health program is perfect for any older adult looking to keep their wits sharp. Each session facilitates an important topic related to brain health. Complete puzzles and intellectual challenges, get to know the group you’re playing with, and spend a little time reminiscing with new friends.

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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 60+
Fees
Fri: May. 15 - Aug. 21
10:00 am: 1h
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Afternoon Karaoke Sing-Along with Tea

Join Jake Johnston, local music teacher and performer, as he leads an Age-Friendly Karaoke Party and sing-along! Participants will experience a judgement-free singing extravaganza complete with microphones, noisemakers, and, of course, free refreshments! Pick from artists such as Elvis, the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, or any other prominent 50s and 60s group you know and love. Decibels will be capped at a safe, but easy to hear, 80dB. Over-the-ear headphones will be provided, upon request.

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Health and Wellness Center
Age: 50+
Fees
Thu: May. 21 - Jul. 16
4:00 pm: 1h
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Creative Senior Connections with Family Service (June 2026)

Looking for a supportive group to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? We explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required!

262.879
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
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Fri: Jun. 12
11:00 am: 2h
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Creative Senior Connections with Family Service (July 2026)

Looking for a supportive group to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? We explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required!

262.774
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
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Fri: Jul. 10
11:00 am: 2h
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Wits Workout with CRIS Healthy Aging (July 2026)

This brain health program is perfect for any older adult looking to keep their wits sharp. Each session facilitates an important topic related to brain health. Complete puzzles and intellectual challenges, get to know the group you’re playing with, and spend a little time reminiscing with new friends.

262.771
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 60+
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Fri: Jul. 17
10:00 am: 1h
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Creative Senior Connections with Family Service (Aug 2026)

Looking for a supportive group to be yourself, share stories, and express yourself creatively? We explore creative expression through writing, visual art, rhythm, movement, drama, guided meditation and more. Create for the joy of the process rather than for the end product. No art experience or skill required!

262.775
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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 50+
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Fri: Aug. 14
11:00 am: 2h
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Wits Workout with CRIS Healthy Aging (Aug 2026)

This brain health program is perfect for any older adult looking to keep their wits sharp. Each session facilitates an important topic related to brain health. Complete puzzles and intellectual challenges, get to know the group you’re playing with, and spend a little time reminiscing with new friends.

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Phillips Recreation Center
Age: 60+
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Fri: Aug. 21
10:00 am: 1h
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