Unwind Your Mind: Activities for Persons with Early Dementia

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia is life changing. Because individuals with dementia often feel isolated and disconnected, it is important that opportunities to participate in community activities that are meaningful, creative, and social are made available to them. Such activity can provide a sense of competence, a reduction in depression, and improved relationships with family members. Studies have shown that arts, crafts, computers and social activities help slow mild cognitive loss by up to 50%.

The Parks and Rereation Department offers classes and activities at the Community Center for those those with signs of early dementia. 

For additional information including to register please call the Community Center, 260-427-6461 or 260-427-6466. 

For more information about the Sensory Room check out "Walk in the Park" on 21Alive featuring Patti Davis, Recreation Superintendent and Suzan Moriarty.

Spring Programs (March-May)







McMillen Park Community Center Rentals

The McMillen Park Community Center has a space for every event. Let us host your family reunion, birthday party, baby shower, pickleball tournament, basketball tournament, conference, group meeting, wedding reception or other event. We have a variety of room sizes depending on the needs of your group. Alcohol is permitted at the Center. Please contact Percinta Hunter, Program Coordinator at (260) 427-2420 for additional information.   

 Meet Me On Our Riverfront!

Check out: Riverfront Fort Wayne for a complete list of activities including the 5K Virtual Challenge, Heartland Sings Performance, K-Pop Random Dance Play, Dance Promenade, Electric Riverfront, Muddy River Concert Series, Color the Park, Dragon Boat Races, Paint with your Pup, Kickboxing with 9Round, Yoga on the Riverfront, Yoga on the Riverfront, and so much more on the Riverfront!
 

Meet Me at the Park 

...and explore a new park (check out the list of our 89 parks)! We have 89 parks covering 2,840 acres of parkland! All city parks are open from 6am until 11pm daily! 

... and we can visit the Old Fort!

....for a hike with Wild Walkers or a Hibernation Hike at Lindenwood Nature Preserve

...so we can wander Salomon Farm or take a Cooking class!

Summer offers some great Salomon classes like Blacksmithing Workshop, Kids Magical Metal Embossing, Draft Horse 101, Homemade Breakfasts and more!

For more information about cooking classes at Salomon Farm Park be sure to check out the our new blog!

...to paint, play a game, eat lunch or take in a special event at the Community Center

...for all sorts of sports (Youth Athletics or Adult Athletics)

...and let's volunteer! We have different volunteer opportunities, check us out! 

...in order to Unwind Your Mind (activities for those with signs of early dementia). Such activities include Bingo, Adult Coloring, Educational Presentations and much more! 

...and check out Botanically Inspired Classes, Mother's Day in the Garden, Color in Motion, T’ai Chi Tuesdays, ...Something Blue, Father's Day in the Garden, Jazzworks, Botanical Roots, Summer Artisan Market, Daylily Show, Art Displays, and much more!! 

For more information on Spring events happening at the Conservatory check out the Mother's Day in the Garden, and Color in Motion Blogs!

Learn more at www.botanicalconservatory.org 

Meet Me On-Line!

If you would like to enjoy virtual activities check out our link: FWParks@Home where you can explore "walks", "classes", blogs, "activities" and just have fun!  Check back often as we add more content periodically.




We created a link (FWParks4FUN) to list all of our games & activities we are releasing  How about BINGO? So check out this link and visit a park soon!

Looking for even more ideas or have a question? Give us a call at 260-427-6000.  Or check out our Current Fun Times!  

For questions about any of these activities please call the Main Office at 260-427-6000.  

Spring Programming (March-May)







FUN at the Youth Centers this Summer!

Sign up for SUMMER FUN at Cooper (1-4 pm), Jennings, McMillen or Weisser Recreation Centers TODAY!

Sign up for Summer FUN at Cooper, Jennings, McMillen or Weisser Recreation Centers (Spanish link) Today

Sign up for Summer FUN at  Cooper, Jennings, McMillen or Weisser Recreation Centers (Burmese link) Today

Please note, McMillen Park Community Center will be closed on June 19th (for Juneteenth) and July 4.

McMillen Park Community Center Rentals

The McMillen Park Community Center has a space for every event. Let us host your family reunion, birthday party, baby shower, pickleball tournament, basketball tournament, conference, group meeting, wedding reception or other event. We have a variety of room sizes depending on the needs of your group. Alcohol is permitted at the Center. Please contact Percinta Hunter, Program Coordinator at (260) 427-2420 for additional information.
 

Sisters of the Cloth 

The Master quilters of Sisters of the Cloth work one-on-one with youth ages 8-18, teaching the craft of quilting. Class sizes are limited. Call 427- 2420 for more information.

  
                                      
Testimonials

Mrs. Cin. is very professional, nice and overall helpful.  The staff is wonderful with children.  L. Crawford
Staff is very professional. Tami C.
Awesome job-keep up the great job! Proud of the Center-Sandra W.
My son gets to enjoy some of his summer with other kids he may not get to see during the summer. Jennifer C.
Great program.  Glad that it is available to my kids. B. Pritchard
Your doing good.  Ms. Cin is great! N.G.
The program is very helpful because I didn't have anywhere to take my grandchildren for the summer. C. Shepherd
Great program for the kids, they also have plenty of activities. Kristal S.