City of Harker Heights - Senior Recreation Programs

Senior (50+) Recreation Program

Harker Heights Senior Recreation Program is designed for ages 50 & up. The program offers activities and events that will provide services that empower the seniors to focus on what matters most: their goals, hopes and dreams. The program promotes the participation of residents and non-residents through quality programs in socialization, nutrition, health, and recreation. All participants must register before attending programs. The monthly trips and a few classes do have a small fee.

All activities are held at the Recreation Center (unless otherwise noted).

Recreation Center
307 Miller's Crossing
Harker Heights, TX 76548
unless otherwise noted.

Contact: Nichole Broemer, Recreation Center & Senior Program Manager

P: 254.953.5683 I E: [email protected]

Senior Registration Form & Newsletter

Click HERE for Senior Recreation Program Participant Registration Form

Click HERE for September's 2024 Newsletter

Announcements

Games

Active Activities

GRANNY BASKETBALL

Mondays & Fridays, 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

No Class on: 4/8/2024

Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing

This league uses the ladies basketball rules of the 1920’s. No experience needed. Show up for a game and see if you are ready to join the team. Senior Recreation Program member registration required; class pre-registration is not required.

STRETCHERCISE

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing

Designed to exercise muscles & joints. Exercises include seated activities, some balance work, higher level of activities, and walking a couple of miles each class. Wear good athletic shoes and appropriate workout clothing. Be prepared to have fun getting stretched. Senior Recreation Program member registration required; class pre-registration is not required.

BEGINNER LINE DANCING

Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

ADVANCE BEGINNER LINE DANCING

Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing

Join in the fun of line dancing. You will be introduced to the basic steps that are used in line dance and you will experience performing them to music in easy line dances. It is excellent exercise and a great social activity. Smooth soled shoes or dance shoes are best for line dance. Foot tubes may be used over other shoes. Senior Recreation Program member registration required; class pre-registration is not required.

PING PONG: TABLE TENNIS

Tuesdays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing

Enjoy an afternoon at the center playing ping pong. Senior Recreation Program member registration required; class pre-registration is not required.

ACTIVE SENIORS

Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing

Active Seniors (50+) are invited to PLAY a varitey of old and new recreational activities. Each month will be a new activity to keep you moving and having fun. A great opportunity to exercise and socialize with friends. October's Activity will be Pickleball (open gym fees will not able during Active Seniors). Senior Recreation Program member registration required; class pre-registration is not required.

Educational Activities

Arts & Crafts

Events

Open Gym Activities

PICKLEBALL (Consider as an open gym activity)

Mondays & Fridays (all ages), 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Fridays (all ages), 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Aug. 30 - Oct. 25)

Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing

Open Gym Fees: HH Resident - Free / Non-Resident - (ages 3-17 $3, ages 18-49 $5, ages 50 & Up $3)

Pickleball is offered through open gym activity, which means it is open to the public of all ages and open gym pricing is applied. Pickleball is a fun tennis-style paddle game that is enjoyable for all ages. Watch a while or jump right in and play. Beginner to experienced players are welcome to join right in. Bring non-marking tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.

BASKETBALL (Consider as an open gym activity)

Mondays (ages 17 & Under), 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Aug. 26 - Oct. 21)

Tuesdays (ages 16 & Up), 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (full court)

No open gym on: Oct. 14 & 15

Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing

Open Gym Fees: HH Resident - Free / Non-Resident - (ages 3-17 $3, ages 18-49 $5, ages 50 & Up $3)

Basketball is offered through open gym activity, which means it is open to the public and open gym pricing is applied. Watch a while or jump right in and play. Bring non-marking tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL (Consider as an open gym activity)

Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Fridays, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

No open gym on: Oct. 18

Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing

Wheelchair Basketball is offered through open gym activity, which means it is open to the public of all ages and open gym pricing is applied. Watch a while or jump right in and play. Bring non-marking tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.

VOLLEYBALL (Consider as an open gym activity)

Wednesdays (ages 17 & Under), 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Aug. 28 - Oct. 9)

Thursdays (ages 16 & Up), 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (full court)

No open gym on: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, 17, & 23

Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing

Open Gym Fees: HH Resident - Free / Non-Resident - (ages 3-17 $3, ages 18-49 $5, ages 50 & Up $3)

Volleyball is offered through open gym activity, which means it is open to the public and open gym pricing is applied. Watch a while or jump right in and play. Bring non-marking tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.

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Harker Heights, TX 76548
P 254.953.5657

F 254.953.5658

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305 Millers Crossing
Harker Heights, TX. 76548