Thanks to all of our great volunteers!  We appreciate every one....whether you volunteer once or on an on-going basis. We need you!

Volunteer and Instructor Opportunities

The Community Center offers numerous opportunities for people of any age to join our family of over 140 volunteers. 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 volunteer on a regular weekly schedule, occasionally as needed or share your skills by teaching a class. Please call Josh Ogle at 427-6441 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Examples of volunteer positions include:

Fitness & Conditioning Coordinator

Senior Games Coordinator

Craft Coordinators and Assistants

Volunteer and Paid Special Interest Class Instructors

Cleaning Assistants

Computer Lab Assistants and Instructors

Special Events Helpers

Music Education

Shuffle Board League Coordinator

Cornhole League Coordinator

Brain Teaser Leader

Pinterest Instructor

Check out the Volunteer Application or Click Here to sign up today!

Recently the Community Center presented certificates to those who put 50+ hours, 100+ hours, 150+ hours, 200+ hours, and 250+ hours of volunteer service!

2024 Annual Volunteer Recognition Photos










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 basis or only occasionally as you like.

Many thanks to all of our great volunteers... 

You will not want to miss all the FUN of making new friends so sign up today!




Our loyal staff wants to encourage any and all to come over to the Community Center and check out all we have to offer. 
 

 Chuck, Patti and Steve say...."you ALWAYS WIN with US!"

Unwind Your Mind: Activities for Persons with Early Dementia

Spring Programs (March-May) 

Legal Counseling

Beers, Mallers Attorneys at Law are at the Community Center on the morning of the first Wednesday of every month to answer your legal questions. Please call 427-6460 to make an appointment. This FREE service is offered to people age 50 and over.

Day        Dates                          Time

Wed      3/5 4/2, 5/7        9 am-11 am

Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St.

Summer Programs (June-August) 

Legal Counseling

Beers, Mallers Attorneys at Law are at the Community Center on the morning of the first Wednesday of every month to answer your legal questions. Please call 427-6460 to make an appointment. This FREE service is offered to people age 50 and over.  The July appointments are a week later due to the July 4th holiday.

Day        Dates                          Time

Wed      6/4, 7/9, 8/6        9:20 am-11 am

Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St.

Community Center Rental Information

The Community Center at 233 W Main Street offers beautiful, flexible space for receptions, anniversary and birthday parties, meetings, performances, dances, home parties, office parties, seminars, proms and more. The Center is audio-visually equipped and has a full service kitchen facility.  Alcohol is permitted at the Center and there are no restrictions on catering. Call Billy at 260.427.6463 for details and the full range of options.

Picture provided by Timica Smith (www.facebook.com/TimicaSmitheventplanning)

The Community Center rental facilities are equipped to handle workshops and seminars utilizing state of the art lighting as well as audio visual equipment.

Available for download:
2024 Community Center Rental Brochure
Downtown map

Alcohol Policy  

Must hire alcohol services from the approved Community Center alcohol caterer list.

Contact Information

Billy Jones, Rental Coordinator
Phone number: 260.427.6463
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Booking hours: Mondays 10 am-1 pm, Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm

Now Available-a Virtual Walk through with Billy Jones of the Main Ballroom!

Have you Rented the Community Center in the past year?

If so, please complete the Community Center Rental Survey and give us your feedback!

Community Center Rental Survey

Testimonials

Nice friendly people. Thanks again! Mozele D.

Billy is wonderful to work with and if we could have a need in the future we will use your facility. Thank you! Rick and Sheri C.

Community Center Programs & Events

The Community Center offers programs and activities for all age groups from 1 1/2 year olds up to seniors. To check out more information on programs and activities at the Community Center (and other facilities) including fun & games, special events, Monday luncheons, arts & crafts, fitness, advice, health information and more check out the links below:

Before you head to one of our classes-please complete:

Preschool/Youth Class Information/waiver form
Adult Class Information/waiver form

 Youth Programs

Preschool & Youth Programs


 



Adult Programs

Adult Special Interest Classes

Special Events 

Fun After 50

50 + Senior Games
50+ Special Programs
50+ Arts & Crafts & Hobbies
50+ Fun & Games and Fitness 
50+ Computer Classes




Check out the Unwind Your Mind link for activities for those with signs of early dementia.





Community Center Testimonials

The Community Center (CC) provides valuable services to citizens of all ages in the Fort Wayne area. The CC is a clean and safe venue for people to meet and participate in a variety of classes and activities.  The staff are friendly and professional and the CC has sought out positive upbeat instructors.

I faithfully participate in 2 Cardio-Flex classes per week, attend a weekly downtown walking group, and volunteer for a handful of activities.

The importance of my involvement at the CC center became apparent to me recently. One of my long time friends shared that he had lunch with a group of friends and former coworkers.  He said they talked about their pains, surgeries, embarrassing memory lapses etc.  This is not the conversations that occur in the fitness classes and social gatherings at the CC that I attend.  We talk about books, movies, adventures, and activities that we are engaged in.  The contrast is sharp.

I believe the the CC has created an supportive environment where optimism and engagement occur.

M. Halberstadt

Hi Patti and Team,

It was so nice to meet you and other staff  in Ft Wayne. Your welcoming smile and the way you treated us was just as you knew us for years.

It was so nice to show us around the community Centre and the jigsaw puzzle will be the talking point back in Australia for a long time. We have already had messages from our friends with the pics we have put up of it.

The trail you sent us on was perfect to find all the great pics of Ft Wayne and the pack of goodies was unreal to come back to. The key rings were perfect too and the grandkids will love the Frisbee.

If you could send me a Picture of when you get the Puzzle up on the wall and if there is any with the people who made it happen would be great.

If anyone is ever travelling to Australia, please do not hesitate to email us.

Thanks again for the great time we had in Ft Wayne.

Roslyn and Mark.  

Center Staff List

Let us know if there is a class or program you would like us to offer in the future.  Reach us at 260-427-6460.