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Register Now For Winter Programs & Trips

Adults 60+
Posted on: December 4, 2023 - 3:25pm
Duck Pond Skating Painting
Stay warm and active with Croton Recreation this winter. Learn something new, take an exercise class, or just get together with friends. We have something for everyone!
  • Registration for Village and School District residents is open now.
  • Registration for Non-Residents begins December 18.
  • Fees listed are for Village Residents with higher fees for School District or Non-Residents listed in (parenthesis).MOVE
Low Impact Exercise –8 Wednesdays, Jan 3 - Feb 21, 1:30PM-2:30PM- $60 ($70)
Senior fitness instructor Lori Barr will guide you through a routine that includes low-impact cardio, strength training with weights and resistance bands, and balance work. 
 
Chair Yoga – 9 Mondays, Jan 22 - Mar 25, 11:15AM-12:15PM - No Fee
Learn how to incorporate yoga, meditation, breathing, and relaxation into your daily life.
 
Fitness for Balance – 8 Thursdays, Jan 25 - Mar 14 - $70 ($80)
Section 1: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Section 2: 2:15PM-3:15PM 
Build strength, improve flexibility, and reduce the risk of falls in this class led by Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy DiSomma. 
 
LEARN
Healthy & Fun Cooking with Alyssa - Mon, 1/22, 2/12, 3/11, 4/15 - 12:30PM-1:30PM - No Fee 
Presented in Partnership with Feeding Westchester

Join us for free cooking demonstrations and nutrition tips. Sample delicious recipes & enjoy fun giveaways. Come to one session or all! 

History of Jazz Lecture Series - 4 Thursdays: Feb 13 - Mar 5 - 11:00AM - 1:00PM - No Fee
Presented in Partnership with WCC Mainstream Program
Explore the evolution of jazz from its African American, African, and European roots to its current position as a uniquely American Art form. An emphasis will be placed on in-class listening and a discussion of a wide range of jazz recordings.   
 
Croton's Stone Houses- Thursday, January 18 - 10AM - 12PM - No Fee
Presented in Partnership with the Croton Historical Society
Village Historian Marc Cheshire will take us behind the stone walls to see these remarkable homes — two of which are hidden from view — and to learn about some of the famous people who lived in them.
 
Smartphone Tech Support - Tuesdays, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 12, and/or Apr 16
3:15pM-4:ooPM - No Fee
Presented in Partnership with Croton-Harmon School District
Be partnered with a middle school student & get help with your smartphone. Come to one session or all!
 
Dahlias for Gardeners  - Saturday, Mar 2, 10AM - 12PM - No Fee
Presented in Partnership with Croton Garden Club
Learn how to grow your own beautiful dahlias from instructor Ken Pojman, who has one of Croton’s most magnificent dahlia gardens at his home. Learn the ins and outs of tuber selection, planting, care & maintenance, and dealing with pests & diseases.
 
Mah Jongg at Croton Free Library 
Lessons: 5 Wednesdays, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, starting Jan 3
Free Play for Beginners: Wednesdays, 11:15AM - 1:00PM
Free Play for Experienced Players: Thursdays, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Presented in Partnership with Croton Free Library
Learn to play Mah Jongg with a lesson followed by free play. Bring your own Mah Jongg Cards.
Call 914-271-6612 for more information and to register.

CREATE

Drawing and Painting with Laurel - 4 Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Feb 7
 5:00PM - 7PM - $80 ($95)
Explore light, shadow, color, and composition. Hone your art skills of observation, gesture, color mixing, and brushstroke. Students will learn from demonstrations, examples of art, and class discussions. Enjoy both drawing and painting in the medium of your choice, including landscape, still-life, and abstracts.
 
Printmaking Workshop - 4 Wednesdays, Feb 28 - Mar 20
5:00PM - 7:00PM - $120 ($135)

Discover innovative ways to make handmade prints in this 4-week workshop. Focus on printmaking techniques such as linocut, monotype and stenciling. Learn step by step how to plan an image, design a pattern, carve a linocut, print 2-color and multi-block linocuts, monotype, while finding out about a variety of papers for printmaking, from delicate rice paper to sturdy Stonehenge paper.

GATHER

Mah Jongg at Croton Free Library - Thursdays - 10:00AM - 1:00PM - No Fee
Presented in Partnership with Croton Free Library
Enjoy playing Mah Jongg with other experienced players! Bring your own Mah Jongg Cards. Walk-ins welcome!
Call 914-271-6612 for more information.
 
Croton Senior Club - Fridays, 11AM - 12:30PM
Enjoy coffee, conversation & fun! Click here for more information.

EXPLORE

 
NEW! Travelogue Series -  Tuesdays - 1:00PM - 2:30PM - No Fee
Jan 23 - Japan
Feb 6 - Peru
Mar 19 - Greek Islands

Chase away the winter blues as we watch short travelogues on Japan, Peru, and the Greek Islands, then enjoy a tasty treat from that country. 

Travelogue Restaurant Trips

Enhance your experience by joining us for one or more of our specially curated restaurant trips. 

Japanese Hibachi Lunch at Samurai
January 31, 2024 - 12:00PM - 2:00PM
No Fee Collected - Individual Checks For Lunch Provided

 

Aji Limo Peruvian Lunch
February 21, 2024 - 12:00PM - 2:00PM
$3 ($5) - Individual Checks For Lunch Provided
Includes Bus Transportation from Shoprite

 

Piato Green Kitchen Lunch
April 6, 2024 - 12:00PM - 2:00PM
No Fee Collected - Individual Checks Provided
Transportation provided from ShopRite for these trips.

 

The Boys in the Boat Movie & Lunch at Applebees
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - Midday (exact time TBD based on movie schedule)
Fee: $3 ($5) plus bring $12.25 for movie ticket and cash for lunch (individual checks)

 

Resorts World Casino Monticello
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Fee: $5 ($8)

 

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical
White Plains Performing Arts Center
Thursday, May 2 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Fee: $57 ($62) 

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