Activities

Under the leadership of Cheryl Logan – the program coordinator for the senior’s program, the program operates three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM. While socialization is a huge part of program activities, other activities include:

Monday – 10:30 – 11:30 – Zumba – seniors with limited mobility are welcome and encouraged to participate at their own pace; even sitting if necessary. Zumba classes are open to the public.

11:30 – 1:00PM – socialization, card games, arts and crafts, refreshments.

Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 – Bible Study (optional), book club discussion or arts and crafts
11:30 – 1:00 PM – Special guest presentations on issues and topics relevant to seniors; refreshments.

Friday – 10:30 – 11:30 – Arts and Crafts- seniors work on craft projects throughout the year in preparation for the center’s Juneteenth celebration/festival which is held on the third Saturday in June of each year.

11:30 – 1:00 PM – Seniors participate in group activities such as going out to lunch; taking in a movie at the Munson Williams Art Museum; visiting local sites of interest, and participating in events and activities throughout the city.

Other activities include monthly birthday parties; our annual Christmas party, and other special occasions as they occur.

The center is located at 1115 West Street Utica, NY 13501
(Between Eagle and South Streets)
Phone: 315-735-5906

Bessie Hicks Seniors Program

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