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Parks and Recreation

Harris Center

425 Perry St

Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook

Community Programs Coordinator

The Crafty Crew

Come hang out with us on select Friday afternoons each month and enjoy making a seasonal craft with step-by-step instruction from Wendy! $10/person to cover the cost of supplies. Please register in advance. Payable to AAB.

Pinwheels • 4/7 • 2 - 3:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Decorative Tin Cans • 5/5 • 2 - 3:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Paper Flowers • 6/2 • 2 - 3:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Rug Pen/Pencil Case • 7/7 • 2 - 3:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Dream Catchers • 8/4 • 2 - 3:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]

Bingo & Lunch To-Go

On the first and third Tuesday of each month enjoy the opportunity to play bingo and catch up with friends. Participants will be provided a boxed lunch to take home. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PAY CASH OR BRING A COVERED DISH ON BINGO DAY. Space is limited for in-person bingo so if you register, but cannot attend, please call and let us know. $5 per bingo day.

Tuesdays • 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/20, 7/18, 8/01, 8/15 • 10:30 a.m. - Noon • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]

Munch and Mingle Lunch Club

Get together with old friends and make some new as we gather on select Wednesday afternoons each month for lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must provide their own transportation and cover the cost of lunch. Senior discounts may apply at some restaurants. Please register by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday prior so reservations can be made for the group.

Wednesday • 4/26 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Next Level Cafe

Wednesday • 5/10 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Your Pie Pizza

Wednesday • 6/14 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Foodies

Wednesday • 7/12 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Hey Day Market

Wednesday • 8/23 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Sweet Gees

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]

Read and Reflect Book Club

Read and Reflect Book Club meets at the Harris Center and via Zoom on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss a selected book. Most books are available for check out at the Auburn Public Library, located at 749 East Thach Avenue. Please call 334-501-3190 or use the library link at auburnalabama.org to reserve your copy today. Email Sarah to be added to the Read and Reflect email list. A Zoom link will be sent to the Read and Reflect email list. FREE to the public.

AprilEducated - A Memoir

MayThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

June • The Lincoln Highway

July • Surviving Savannah

August • Tapestry

Tuesdays • 4/26, 5/31, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29 • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]

Food for Thought: Breakfast and Speaker Series

On a select Tuesday in January and February, join us for a FREE breakfast and entertaining speaker. Please register in advance at the Harris Center so we can provide enough food. FREE to the public. Speakers will be posted in the Senior Connection Newsletter.

Tuesdays • 4/25, 5/30 • 9 - 10:00 a.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]

GET OUT AND GO! LOCAL ADVENTURE CLUB

Join us throughout the quarter as we venture out to take advantage of the local sights and activities! Participants must provide their own transportation to each location. Look for directions and more details in the Senior Connection newsletter each month. Please register in advance. Payable to the AAB.

April • John Emerald Distillery

Friday • 4/14 • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. • John Emerald Distillery

June • Pharmavite

Wednesday • 6/21 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. • Pharmavite - Opelika

June • Buff City Soap

Friday • 6/30 • 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. • 312 W Magnolia Ave