Active Aging Week

October 4-8

Initiated in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging, the weeklong campaign calls attention to and wholeheartedly celebrates the positivity of aging today. It showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society and spotlights the role models that lead the way.

All Active Aging Week events are FREE, however, pre-registration is required. Call 427-6460 or stop by the Community Center to sign up. Registration deadlines are two days prior to each event. Check-in for events is 30 minutes prior to start time. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each tournament with more than 10 participants. Tournaments with fewer than 10 participants will award the top two finishers. The first 100 participants will receive a free t-shirt.

All events are held at the Community Center, 233 W. Main St. unless otherwise noted.

Monday, October 4                          

9:00 a.m.     Opening Breakfast  
                    Sponsored by StoryPoint

10:00 a.m.   Women’s Cornhole Tournament
                    Max. 20 participants

11:00 a.m.   Men’s Cornhole Tournament
                    Max. 20 participants

2:00 p.m.     Canoeing
                    1 hour, Max. 12 participants
                    FW Outfitters, 1004 Cass St.

Tuesday, October 5                          

11:00 a.m.   Women’s Golf, 9 holes
                    Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe Rd.
                    Sponsored by TLC Management

2:00 p.m.     Billiards Tournament

3:30 p.m.     Rescue Mission Walking Tour
                    Sponsored by Life Care Center
                    of Fort Wayne

5:30 p.m.     Disc Golf
                    9 or 18 holes (specify)
                    Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe Rd.

Wednesday, October 6                    

9:00 a.m.     West Central Walking Tour
                    Swinney Homestead,
                    1600 W. Jefferson
                    Sponsored by Fort Wayne Trails

11:00 a.m.   Men’s Golf, 9 holes
                    McMillen Golf Course,                                         
                    Oxford east of Anthony Blvd.

12:00 p.m.   Every Step Counts -
                    Wellness Competition 

Make your way to different stops around town featuring games, food, fun and a stamp in your “passport.” Turn in your completed “passport” by 4:00 p.m. for a chance to win the grand prize fitness basket worth over $100. 

                    Sponsored by Chapman Place and Heritage Park

2:00 p.m.     Connect Four

Thursday, October 7                          

9:00 a.m.     Wii Tournament  
                    Sponsored by Sponsored by
                    Majestic Care of Fort Wayne &
                    New Haven

11:30 a.m.   Timed Jigsaw Puzzling

2:00 p.m.     Bocce
                    Kreager Park, North River Rd.

6:00 p.m.     Staying Active Trivia
                    Sponsored by Visiting Nurses of
                    Fort Wayne

Friday, October 8                            

9:00 a.m.     Shuffleboard Tournament
                    Sponsored by Chapman Place
                    Senior Living

12:00 p.m.   Lunch
                    Provided for the first 50 Active
                    Aging Week participants only
                    Sponsored by Nine Mile Restaurant

1:00 p.m.     BINGO
                    Max. 50 participants
                    Sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor of Greater Fort Wayne