Spring Programs (March-May)
Downtown Walkers
Wednesdays, April 10-October 30, 11:00 a.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Would you like to get outside and enjoy a nice walk through Downtown Fort Wayne? Join us for an easy one-mile walk while enjoying the company of others. We will walk different routes through the downtown area. Some of the walks will include a stop at various locations for a quick tour. Drop in fee: $2
Promenade Apartment Tour
Wednesday, April 10, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Join us for a tour of some of the non-restrictive areas at the newly constructed Riverfront at Promenade Park, an $88.7 million six-story, multi-use development with more than 200 apartments, seven town homes, and a 900-space parking garage. Swiss Re, the anchor tenant, occupies 30,000 square feet, and the building has nearly 15,000 square feet of retail space. Keith Hood is our historical walking tour guide. Please call 427-6460 by April 3 to sign up for this free tour.
North Central Neighborhood Tour
Wednesday, May 15, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Put on your walking shoes and learn a little about the historical homes and monuments in the North Central Neighborhood with tour guide Keith Hood. We will depart from the Community Center at 3:30 p.m. The tour is free. Call 427-6460 by May 8 to sign up.
The Community Center Plants Produce in Raised Beds
Yearly our raised beds are planted with nutritious produce. A nutritionist from the Purdue extension office teaches nutrition classes and shows us how to use the produce. Pictures above show how to pick the herbs, Chinese cabbage, and spinach.
Volunteer and Instructor Opportunities
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
We offer numerous opportunities for people of all ages to join our family of over 150 volunteers and become involved in Community Center programs and operations. As a Community Center volunteer, you will find satisfaction in being of service to the community, develop your interests, and make new acquaintances. You may choose to volunteer on a regular weekly schedule or on an occasional basis. Please call Josh Ogle at 427-6441 for more information. Examples of volunteer positions include:
Information Desk Staff
Volunteer and Paid Class Instructors
Computer Lab Assistants and Instructors
Daytime Experienced Tap Dancers
Raised Garden Bed Helpers
Music Education
Fitness and Conditioning Coordinator
Craft Coordinators and Assistants
Special Event Helpers
Shuffleboard League Coordinator
Cornhole League Coordinator
Cleaning Assistants
Brain Teaser Leader
Senior Games Coordinator
Pinterest Instructor