Senior Spirit Week returns for its 3rd year

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- South Bend's Howard Park is hosting their 3rd annual Senior Spirit Week beginning on Aug. 26 through Aug. 30.

The week will consist of a variety of events and activities centered around the 50-year-old and over senior community.

Listed below is the Senior Spirit Week schedule:

Monday Aug. 26, Financial Planning

• 9 a.m. - Bingosize
• 9:45 a.m. - Senior Safe and Sound with the South Bend Fire Department
• 10:30 a.m. - Don’t be a Sitting Duck
• 11 a.m. - Cardinal Health Clinic
• 11:45 a.m. - Chair Yoga
• 12 p.m. - Refreshments

Tuesday Aug. 27, Fitness and Food

• 9 a.m. - Senior Fit Class
• 10 a.m. - Cares Bracelet Awareness
• 10:30 a.m. - Grip Strength Session
• 11 a.m. - Sizzling Summer Veggie Cooking
• 12 p.m. - Refreshments

Wednesday Aug. 28, Picnic at Potawatomi

• 10:30 a.m. - Bingo
• 11:30 a.m. - Crowning of the King and Queen
• 12 p.m. - Picnic Lunch by Real Services
• 12:30 p.m. - Dance Ensemble Performance
• 12:45 p.m. - Quentin Flagg, 50s & 60s Rock & Roll - Tickets to this event are $2 and must be purchased at Howard Park by Aug. 20

Thursday Aug. 29, Let's Create: Art Day

• 9 a.m. - Crafting Connections
• 10 a.m. - Water Color Painting with Roy Hruska
• 11 a.m. - Brain Care is Self-Care Class
• 12 p.m. - Refreshments
• Space is limited. Sign up at Howard Park

Friday Aug. 30, Senior Social

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Pickleball at Leeper Park
• 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Senior Social
• Enjoy Paddy Shack Ice Cream Cart, Latin Swing Dance, and our Photo Booth