50+ Programs
Bingo & Lunch To-Go
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month, enjoy playing bingo and catching up with friends. Participants will be provided a boxed lunch to take home. Space is limited for in-person bingo, so if you register but cannot attend, please email or fill out the refund request to let us know. $10 per bingo day. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; you must be registered the Friday before BINGO to participate and be guaranteed a lunch. You must attend BINGO in order to receive a lunch.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 6/2, 6/16 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Tuesday | 7/7, 7/21 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Harris Center | |
| Tuesday | 8/4, 8/18 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Harris Center Cinema: Thursday Movie Nights
Movie nights are back! Join us for a movie and pizza on select Thursday nights at 5:30pm! More movie suggestions are welcome! $10 (includes pizza). Please register by the Wednesday prior at 5 p.m.
May: Kinds of Kindness
June: Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
July: Send Help
August: The Devil Wears Prada 2
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
| 50+ | Thursday | 5/21, 6/4, 7/9, 8/6 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Munch and Mingle Lunch Club
Get together with other adults 50+ and make some new friends as we gather on select Wednesday afternoons each month for lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must provide their own transportation and cover the cost of lunch. Senior discounts may apply at some restaurants. Please register by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday prior so reservations can be made for the group.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Wednesday | 6/10 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Latin Table |
| Wednesday | 7/8 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Acre | |
| Wednesday | 8/12 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Karvelas Pizza Co |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Read and Reflect Book Club
Read and Reflect Book Club meets at the Harris Center and via Zoom on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss a selected book.
Most books are available for check out at the Auburn Public Library with a valid library card, located at 749 East Thach Avenue. Please call (334) 501-3190 or visit the Auburn Public Library website to reserve a copy.
Email Trevor to be added to the Read and Reflect email list. A Zoom link will be sent to the Read and Reflect email list. FREE to the public but registration is required.
- May: The Satapur Moonstone - by Sujata Massey
- June: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
- July: Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakuer
- August: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 5/26, 6/30, 7/28, 8/25 | 1-2 p.m. | Harris Center |
Food for Thought: Breakfast and Speaker Series
On the last Tuesday of the month, join us for a FREE breakfast and entertaining speaker. Registration is required by the Friday before. FREE to the public. Speakers will be posted in the Senior Connection Newsletter.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 5/26, 6/30, 7/28, 8/25 | 9-10 a.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Get Out and Go! Local Adventure Club
Join us throughout the quarter as we venture out to take advantage of the local sights and activities! Participants must provide their own transportation to each location. Look for directions and more details in the Senior Connection newsletter each month. Please register in advance.
- May - Auburn Opelika Experience FREE
- June - Kiesel Park Picnic - $5
- July - Mini Golf - $10
- August - Pickleball Intro - TBD
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Thursday | 5/28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Opelika, AL |
| Thursday | 6/11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kiesel Park | |
| Thursday | 7/13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Opelika, AL | |
| Thursday | 8/20 | TBD | Lake Wilmore Pickleball Courts |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Cookbook Club
A cookbook club is a combination of a lot of good things. It is kind of like a book club, kind of like a potluck dinner, but together. Everyone gets to try new foods and talk about it. Stop by the Harris Center at 425 Perry Street to browse the cookbook and pick out your recipe. You will bring your dish for everyone to sample and discuss. Please make enough for ten people.
Summer Cookbook: The Tucci Table by Stanley Tucci
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Thursday | 7/9 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Piece Finders Puzzle Club
Join our Puzzle Club, meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month! Enjoy a relaxed, Adults 50+ social setting as we work together on fun and challenging puzzles. We provide the puzzles, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Puzzle tables are available to help you work on and store your work. All skill levels are welcome, and snacks are provided. Come for the fun, stay for the friendship! FREE.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Wednesday | 5/6, 5/20 | 1-3 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Wednesday | 6/3, 6/17 | 1-3 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Brain Busters Trivia Hour
Come to the Harris Center on the last Friday of each month for trivia! Each month brings fresh categories and 7 rounds of varied trivia questions on topics such as history, math, science, pop culture, and more. The top team will win a small prize each month! Form a team of up to 5 people, or if you don't have a team, we'll match you with others on the day of the event. Join us for an afternoon of fun and competition! FREE.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Friday | 5/29 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Bargains & Bites
Join us for a fun-filled senior outing featuring delicious lunch and a thrift shopping adventure! We'll start the day with a tasty meal at a local favorite spot, perfect for relaxing and socializing. Then, we'll hit up a selection of unique thrift stores where you can hunt for vintage treasures, stylish bargains, and one-of-a-kind finds. It's a perfect mix of food, fashion, and fun. Don't miss this chance to eat, shop, and make great memories together! Free. Bring money for lunch and shopping.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Wednesday | 5/27 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch: Cracker Barrel; Thrift: Angel's Antiques |
| Wednesday | 6/9 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch: McAlister's Deli; Thrift Store: Harvest Thrift | |
| Wednesday | 8/11 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch: Irish Bred Pub: Thrift Store: Roland's Thrift Store |
Contact: Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Memory Screening
In partnership with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, we are proud to offer free memory screening services to the senior community of Auburn. This initiative aims to promote early detection of cognitive impairment, provide peace of mind, and support cognitive health among our valued seniors. All screenings are conducted in a secure and confidential environment. The screening is a simple process that takes approximately 5-10 minutes. Participants will receive immediate feedback and guidance based on their results. Participants will have access to valuable information and resources related to memory health and Alzheimer's disease. Seniors aged 50 & above, individuals concerned about memory loss or cognitive decline, those interested in proactive health monitoring are encouraged to attend. FREE but pre-registration is required.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Wednesday | 6/3 | 2-3 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Wednesday | 7/1 | 2-3 p.m. | Harris Center | |
| Wednesday | 8/5 | 2-3 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Brian Kim • briankim1229@gmail.com or Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Medicare 101
This class will help seniors better understand their options as they become eligible for Medicare benefits. instructor will also give simple, straightforward answers to their questions. Registration is required. FREE
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 6/23 | 3-4 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Tuesday | 8/18 | 3-4 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Sam Duffield • (334) 523-6012 • samduffield22@gmail.com or Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Total Brain Health - Brain Workout 101
Total Brain Health is dedicated to empowering adults 50+ with scientifically grounded brain fitness educational programs. Established in 2015, the program delivers powerful interventions tied to the science and founded on a body, mind, spirit, and social approach for healthy aging and improved cognition. After each class, you will receive optional "homework" to take with you to engage with family and friends. This class will be taught by Amie Hardin, a registered dietitian with over 30 years experience in the nutrition and wellness area. Each week will focus on activities to engage our body, mind, and spirit, in a group setting with others from the community.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Monday | 6/1-8/24 | 10-11 a.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Amie Hardin • amiehardin@gmail.com or Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Retirement Planning Today
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 8/18, 8/25 | 6-8 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Fred Middleton • fred@pmgplanning.com • (334) 481-1222 or Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov