Rutherford County has three very active senior centers serving the Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and LaVergne communities. Each one has their own unique offerings and classes for local seniors to take part in and enjoy, and you don’t have to live in the area to go to them, just enjoy whichever is most convenient to you. This week there’s plenty of classes and programs to entertain.
Murfreesboro’s St. Clair Senior Center:
325 Saint Clair St.
Zumba Gold class
Tuesday, August 27
9:30 AM - 10:20
If you are an active adult looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves of Zumba that you love at a lower intensity, this class introduces easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Instructed by Jennifer Griffith.
Open Art Studio
Wednesday, August 28
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your own supplies and projects and work alongside like minded artists for inspiration and creativity.
Harmonicas for Health
Thursday, August 29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do while improving your lung health? This might be just the thing you are looking for. The COPD Foundation’s H4H class is a good way to exercise your lungs, learn how to play the harmonica, and meet new friends. No music background is needed!
Karaoke
Friday, August 30
1pm – 3pm
Do you like to sing? Come and share your talents with this fun group. You will sing-a-long with your favorite musicians while reading the lyrics from a large screen TV.
Smyrna Senior Center
100 Raikes Street
The Smyrna senior center does a lot of crafting and games throughout the week with their regular offerings.
Adult Coloring
Tuesday, August 27
10am
Relief some stress and enjoy the community of others while coloring. Bring your adult coloring book and favorite utensils.
Quilting Group & Ceramics Class
Wednesday, August 28
9am
The Center offers a regular quilting group and ceramics class on Wednesday. Pick whichever you enjoy most or haven’t done in a while and join them for some new fun. They also have a game of dominoes at 11:30, so when you’re done crafting join them for a fun game of laughter.
LaVergne Senior Center
337 Stones River Rd # B
Though smaller and newer, the LaVergne Senior Center has a ton of fun while also offering some educational classes to help seniors in the area.
Virtual Bowling
Tuesday, August 27
9:30am – 11am
Join them Tuesday for a fun game of virtual bowling on Nintendo Wii.
Tax Freeze
Thursday, August 29
10am – 12pm
Learn a little on senior tax benefits and maybe ask some questions.
Bingo
Thursday, August 29
12pm – 3pm
If you love bingo, you’ll love playing with the LaVergne Senior Center group.
