Mature Adults On The Move With DPR

Durham Parks and Recreation is proud to offer a wide array of mature adult programs ranging from fitness and social programs to outings and trips. Our programs are geared towards the 55 and better age group. While some of our programs have fees associated with participating, several of them do not cost participants anything if they have a Play More Card.

Recent Trips

On Friday, September 7, 2018, the Mature Adults boarded a bus to visit Tweetsie Railroad in Cherokee, NC. They all said it was like a “second child-hood” that day! They went to Wild-West shows, Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue, Country Clogging Jamboree, magic shows, Hopper and Porter’s Musical Celebration, and rode the train as much a possible! The day would not be complete without visiting some souvenir shops and enjoying lots of delicious food. Below is a picture of the Llama they met at the petting zoo as well as a close up of the train.

Activity Highlight

Every Tuesday, the Mature Adults meet at Walltown Park Recreation Center for Bands & Bells. This class, for ages 55 or better, offers strength and conditioning based exercise to participants who want to tone, gain strength and muscle, as well as develop greater mobility and flexibility. 

Our Mature Adults use various pieces of equipment including, but not limited to, dumbbells, kettle bells, medicine balls and resistance bands. Keep up the great work!

Upcoming Mature Adults Events

• Potluck [November 15, 2018 | 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.] - It's time for the Holidays! Come share your favorite dish with friends and mingle with us as we eat some home-cooked food. Register online here.
• The Black Nativity [December 6, 2018 | 4:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.] - Langston Hughes' heart-felt musical is the most entertaining way to relive the birth of Jesus Christ through the beat of the drum, the feet of high-energy dancers, and the soul of passionate storytellers. Enjoy the Nativity in a new light through great contemporary gospel music. Price includes a buffet style dinner and motor coach transportation. Register online here.
• Senior Holiday Party [December 11, 2018 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.] - The Senior Holiday Party is one of Durham's largest celebrations for Mature Adults. The party-goers are diverse, but they all have one thing in common - the desire to be entertained and to enjoy the company of long-time friends over dinner in a festive atmosphere. Mature Adults from across the Triangle will be on hand to celebrate life, friendship and to gather information about the companies that support their community. Register online here.

Get Connected

If you are interested in giving valuable input regarding programs and trips, feel free to join us for our Mature Adult Council Meetings (MAC) which are held 6 times a year at Walltown Park Recreation Center by calling 919-560-4296. For updated information on mature adult events and activities, please visit our website at DPRPlaymore.org.