Foley Senior Center

Foley Senior Center

The City of Foley loves its young-at-heart senior citizens!

The mission of the City of Foley Senior Center is to provide opportunities for the “young at heart” to meet and enjoy a wide variety of social, educational, health and recreational activities while promoting the positive aspects of senior status to them, their families, and the community at large.

Contact: Teresa Neese
Senior Center Assistant
tneese@ctfoley.diffrntdigital.com
251-943-1877 (phone)
251-943-1446 (fax)

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
Saturday Night Dance, 6 pm – 9 pm

Location / Mailing Address
304 E. Rose Avenue, Foley, AL 36535

Membership

Membership is available to those who are 50 years of age or older. Membership fees are $15.00 per year.

Membership Application

If you thought the senior years were a time of slowing down, you haven’t been to the Foley Senior Center. This wonderful gathering place for adults ages 50 and older defies all stereotypes of the older population. Six days a week the Foley Senior Center is hopping with activity.

For more than 20 years the center has offered a wide variety of activities and has consistently grown and expanded to meet the needs of seniors of all ages. Programs and activities help participants “SIP” from the fountain of youth, encouraging Social, Intellectual and Physical activity, which has been proven to show overall improvements in quality of life.

Dear Friends,
 Our New Year has gotten off to a great start. Our long time and some new, northern friends are here. We love when you spend time with us, taking advantage of the opportunities and services offered at the Foley Senior Center. We will be adding Mah-Jong and Euchre to the Calendar this month. They will be played on Thursday mornings at 10:00am, beginning on Thursday, February 3rd. So if you would like to play, beginner or experienced, please join us. As we continue to add old activities and new activities to our calendar, we encourage you to take time to join us.

We hope to see you soon!                                         Teresa, Mike, Sue and Pam

The highlights for February are:
Tuesday, the 11th, we will play BINGO at 2:00pm.
Tuesday, the 15th, at 9:00am Thurston Bullock, Foley’s Police Chief will be here to share a cup of coffee and his latest Annual Report. We hope you can join us for this very informative time. This is an event in which you will need to RSVP.
Friday the 18th, we are offering a cookie decorating class at 2:00. Shannon Munday will be here to share her knowledge of cookie decorating. This is a hands on class. The Cost is $2.00 and to be able to secure supplies please RSVP and pay no later than the 15th.
Tuesday, 22nd, at noon we will have our Pot Luck and the city will provide spaghetti. We ask you bring a dish to share or the cost will be $4.00 per person.
Friday, the 25th, at 11:00, we are bringing back our Lunch and Learns this month, beginning with Dr. McDaniel from Southern Eye Group. Dr. McDaniel is a Cataract, Glaucoma, and Refractive surgeon. He will be speaking about what’s involved in the process of cataract surgery as well as some advanced technology intraocular lenses that can give a high degree of independence from glasses after surgery. The city will provide a soup and salad lunch ($2.00 members, $4.00 nonmembers).

Health & Fitness

At the Foley Senior Center, we offer a variety of exercise classes each day to help keep our seniors physically fit.

Water aerobics helps tone muscles and trim the excess. Non-swimmers, swimmers, experienced enthusiasts or first-timers are all invited to enjoy the relaxing and invigorating qualities of water. Exercising in water reduces weight on joints and spine, while allowing cardio stimulation, strength training and the opportunity to improve balance, physical exercise and social interaction. Classes run from June to August. Don’t forget your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, because our pool is outdoors. Cost is $2.00 per class.

Exercise and Yoga with Kathleen Calligan

Regular exercise can prevent or delay diabetes and heart issues. It can also reduce arthritis pain, anxiety and depression. It can help older people stay independent. There are four main types of exercise, and seniors need some of each:

  • Endurance activities, like walking, swimming or riding a bike, which build staying power and improve the health of the heart and circulatory system.
  • Strengthening exercises, which build muscle tissue and reduce age-related muscle loss.
  • Stretching exercises to keep the body limber and flexible.
  • Balance exercises to reduce the chances of a fall.

Our exercise classes cover each of these by incorporating weights, bands and zumba into this hour-long class. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Cost is $2 for members and $4 for non-members (per class per person).

Yoga is wonderful for anyone, but especially for senior adults. It will stretch and strengthen your body as you restore and maintain health. If you have a disability, doing simple yoga stretches from a seated position will help you manage the disability and maintain the best condition possible. All you need is a simple straight-back chair. The chair is not only used for the seated exercises but can also serve as support for many of the standing yoga postures as well. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $2 for members and $4 for non-members (per class per person).

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise system relying on slow, low impact movements. It has been proven to improve balance, lower blood pressure and provide an overall sense of well being. Our instructor Rio Cordy teaches the Yang style which is a short 24 step system ideal for any age. For those with difficulty standing, Rio also demonstrates seated Tai Chi. Cost is $2 for members and $4 for non-members (per class per person).

Benefits of Dance

Dancing isn’t just about the steps and music. It’s a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction and mental stimulation. The Foley Senior Center offers you several opportunities to come and experience all the benefits that dance has to offer. Dancing enhances your life in so many ways:

  • Health: Cardiovascular system improves, muscle tone improves and you will be burning calories.
  • Confidence: Your new self-confidence in your dancing abilities will transfer to other aspects of your life.
  • Social: Dancing is a great way to meet people.
  • Fun: Dancing is a great way to add fun and excitement to your life.

Don’t just sit back and think about learning how to waltz, rumba or swing! Don’t just WISH you could do the cha cha, tango or the foxtrot! Come dance with Sherry and learn these favorite dances plus many more. Classes are on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $2 for members abd $4 for non-members (per person, per class). If you would like more information on this class, call Sherry at 251-978-2003.

Line Dancing on Wednesdays

Beginner Classes at 12:30 p.m.

Improver Classes at 1:30 p.m.

The cost for this fun-loving, high-energy class is $2 for members and $4 for non-members.

The Foley Senior Center is the place to be on the 1st and 3rd Saturday nights of each month. Good music and friendly people make the Foley Senior Center dance the best and the longest-running dance in the area. Music is provided by various bands. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dancing runs from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. We ask you to bring your favorite refreshments. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for guests.