Adult Activity Center

This adults only center focuses on health and wellness. The Center features a fitness center staffed by a certified trainer, a 4-stack weight station, treadmills, recumbent bikes and several Elliptical Trainers, a Nu-step and free weights.  A variety of classes are offered year-round.  The Center also offers excellent banquet facilities for lease that are suitable for your family and business celebrations — receptions, trainings, retreats, reunions. Open to adults only, ages 21+, this facility offers an affordable environment for socializing, fitness, wellness education, and fun leisure experiences. Call for information on rentals!

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am-7:00 pm

7494 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 462-9995
Charlene Lyles, Center Director; Pam Jones, Program Coordinator
aac@rcrc.state.sc.us

Activities

50+ Soul Line Dancing

It’s never too late to learn to line dance.

Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm/11:30 am - 12:30 pm   |    Date: Tuesday & Thursday   |    Ages: 50+   |    Cost: $3/class or $15/month

Ballroom Dancing

We’re dancing with the stars but you can learn some of the most beautiful dances.  We include some of the most popular dances.  Call today to find out which dance we’re learning next.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm   |    Date: Wednesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $35/6 weeks

Basket Weaving

Learn the art of basket weaving to create beautiful works of art using pine straw and other natural materials.  Your creation will make lovely one of a kind gifts or sell them for extra income.

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm   |    Date: Tuesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $20/8 weeks

Bingo

Time: 10:00-11:30 am   |    Date: Tuesday & Thursday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: 3 cards for $2

Bridge Group

Get your friends together and play bridge!  We have a great group that meets every week to enjoy some fun competition at the card table.

Monday, 10:00-12:00 pm/12:00-4:00 pm (Duplicate) and Friday, 1:00-5:00 pm, Free

 

Time: 10:00-4:00 pm; 1:00-5:00 pm   |    Date: Monday & Friday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: FREE

Bridge Lessons

Want to learn to play bridge?  Meet us each week or just once a month and learn the different types of bridge, then come join our group that meets once a week and play!

Time: 1:00-3:00 pm   |    Date: 1st & 3rd Monday monthly & every Wednesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: FREE

Card Players

Join us each week for a fun game of cards.  We play all types of games so check it out today!

Time: 1:00-5:00 pm   |    Date: Tuesday & Thursday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: FREE

CPR Training

Adult, Infant & Child (2 year) CPR certification

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm   |    Date: 2nd Tuesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $45/person

Crochet

Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet?  Our instructor with help you learn.  This free class offers a fun new craft that anyone can do.  You can make a special gift for a new baby or grandchild or just learn a new hobby.

Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm   |    Date: Thursday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: FREE

Low Impact Zumba

Ditch the workout! Join the party!!  Zumba is the newest craze in fitness.  Combining Latin and International music and dance, this class incorporates aeroic, resistance and fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.  This class in particular is for those looking for a low to mid-impact workout.

Time: 8:00-9:00 am   |    Date: Tuesday and Thursday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $6/class; $40/month

First Class Art/Painting Lessons

This painting class is perfect for beginners!  Our instructor will walk you step by step to create a beautiful masterpiece!  Walk away with a finished project.

Time: 5:00-7:30 pm   |    Date: Wednesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $30/person

Recreation Enrichment Committee (REC)

Do you want to get involved in your community?  Do you love parks and recreation and want to make a difference?  Check out our REC today!

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm   |    Date: 3rd Wednesday monthly   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: Free

Salsa

Monday, 6:00-7:30 pm (Alternating Beg. & Int. sessions)

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm   |    Date: Monday & Tuesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $50/5 Weeks

Zumba

Ditch the workout! Join the party!  Zumba is a terrific way to get your workout started!  Get a great cardio workout and see those pounds melt away!

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm   |    Date: Tuesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $5/class

Fitness Room

We have a great workout room, just for adults!  We have several treadmills, elipitical trainers and recumbent bikes.  We also have a weight station and free weights.  Our certified trainer will give you an orientation and walk through ways to get you fit.  No Contracts!

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm

Time:    |    Date: Monday-Friday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $20/month

Arthritis Exercise

This program’s multiple components help reduce pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability.  Each class includes a variety of exercises that can be performed while sitting, standing or lying on the floor; endurance-building routines; relaxation exercises; and health education topics.  Individuals from basic to advanced capabilities will benefit from the program.

Time: 9:00-10:00 am   |    Date: Monday and Wednesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: Free

Belly Dancing

Belly dancing for the mind, body and soul.  Enjoy a relaxing and enlightening dance that can help you tone your body and improve body confidence.  This class will help you awaken your inner diva.  Come hip, drop, and shimmy!!

Classes are offered on Monday 10:00-11:00 am

Time:    |    Date: Monday    |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $8/class or $42/7weeks

26th Annual Midlands Area Senior Games

We’re back for another terrific year for the Midlands Area Senior Games.  We have a growing population of older adults staying active into their 50′s, 60′s, 70′s and 80′s.  If you are an active adult and enjoy some friendly competition then this week long event is just for you.  Adults, ages 50+, compete in golf, tennis, swimming, bowling, track & field and many other events throughout Columbia.  We get the event kicked-off with a Parade of Athletes, special guest speakers and some fun activities.  Throughout the week you can meet new people and have fun with friends and try new sports!    

The 2013 Games will be held September 16-20.  Registration forms will be available in August.

Time: various   |    Date: September 16-20   |    Ages: 50+   |    Cost: $13/before September 1; some activities may have additional costs

Kool Jazz In The Park

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a relaxed evening listening to music performed by local artists. Food and drink vendors will be on site.  This annual summer favorite features local jazz musicians, the 2nd Thursday of each month starting in June and running through August.  It may be hot in the city but you’ll get a chance to cool down with great jazz. 

 

Time: 7:00-10:00 pm   |    Date: June 13, July 11, August 8   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: Free

Meditation

We’re looking to begin a new class.  Meditation has been proven to help relieve stress and is a way to find mental clarity and improve concentration.  We all have stresses in our lives so come learn the beautiful art of meditation.  Days, time and cost have not been determined but please call the Activity Center to get more information.

Time:    |    Date:    |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost:

Visit New Orleans

Are you ready for fun in the Big Easy?? Come travel with us to New Orleans, Lousiana, to experience all that it has to offer.  We’ll visit Bourbon Street, casinos and other local sites.  You’ll be blown away by the Cajun cuizine and enjoy the sites and sounds and rich history of the French Quarter.  Cost includes 3 nights accommodations at the Country Inn & Suites-French Quarter; Roundtrip motor coach transportation and a Swamp Tour through the bayou.

 

Time:    |    Date: Thursday-Sunday, August 15-18   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $525/single; $355/double; $300/triple occupancy

A Day in Savannah

July 16

Visit Historic Savannah, Georgia, for a day of fun! Enjoy a 90 minute Trolley Tour as you learn the history of Savannah.  Then enjoy a delicious lunch at Paula Dean’s nationally known restaurant, The Lady and Sons.  You will also have time to enjoy the beautiful waterfront on your own.  Cost includes: transportation, trolley and buffet lunch

Time:    |    Date:    |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $90/person

Wadamalaw Island Day Trip

June 13

See the wonders of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We’ll take a day trip to Wadmalaw Island, we’ll visit the Angel Oak and take a tour of the Irvin-House Vineyard.

Time:    |    Date: June 13   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $35/person

Travel With Us

Penn Center – Beaufort, SC May 16, 2013 price TBD

Wadamalaw Island- Angle Oak & Irvin Winery June 13, 2013 $35 per person

A Day In Savannah – July 16, 2013 $90 per person

New Orleans – August 15-18, 2013 $355 per person for double occupancy and motor coach transportation

 

 

Time: various   |    Date: various   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: various

Bible Study

Spend an hour with us as we study the Bible.

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm   |    Date: Wednesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: Free

Yin Yoga

You don’t need to be flexible to benefit from the quiet stillness of Yin Yoga.  composed of a series of slow and relaxing floor poses, Yin Yoga focuses on gently stretching connective tissue around the hips, pelvis and lower spine.  The result is less tension in the body and enhanced range of motion and a quieter mind.

Time: 9:00AM-10:00AM   |    Date: Tuesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $10/class or $32/month

Biggest Loser Boot Camp

Improve mental and physical strength, lose 2-3 inches off waist, increase energy, improve self confidence, reduce blood pressure.  This 1 hour strength training session will boost your energy and metabolism to a new height with a combination of exercises, plyometric moves, circuit training, running drills, core and abdominal work to get you into shape.  All participants will be weighed and have their BMI checked monthly, receive a nutritional class and healthy eating tips.

Time: 10:30-11:30 am   |    Date: Monday and Wednesday   |    Ages: 21+   |    Cost: $64/month