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 | 9/1, 9/15 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Tuesday | 10/6, 10/20 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Harris Center | |
| Tuesday | 11/3, 11/17 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Harris Center | |
| Tuesday | 12/1, 12/15 | 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.
September: Rental Family
October: A Haunting in Venice
November: Ella McCay
December: Next Goal Wins
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
| 50+ | Thursday | 9/3, 10/1, 11/,5 12/3 | 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 | 9/9 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Banditos |
| Wednesday | 10/7 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Waffle House | |
| Wednesday | 11/18 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Sam's Southern Eatery | |
| Wednesday | 12/16 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Foosackly's |
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.
- September: Where the Rivers Merge - by Alice Monroe
- October: The Mitford Affair - by Marie Benedict
- November: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post - by Allison Pataki
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 9/29, 10/27, 11/17 | 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 | 9/29, 10/27, 11/24, 12/29 | 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.
- September - Town Creek Picnic - $10
- October - The Jule Collins Smith Museum - FREE
- November - Auburn Raptor Center - TBD
- December - Movie Theatre Trip - TBD
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Thursday | 9/10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Town Creek Park |
| Thursday | 10/8 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Auburn, AL | |
| Tuesday | 11/10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Auburn, AL | |
| Tuesday | 12/8 | TBD | Opelika, AL |
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.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Thursday | 10/1 | 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 | 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 | 1-3 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 | 10/14 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch: Johnny Brusco's; Thrift: Lifesaver's Mission Thrift |
| Wednesday | 12/9 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch: Hector's Cantina & Grill; Thrift Store: Goodwill |
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 | 10/6 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Wednesday | 11/3 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Harris Center | |
| Wednesday | 12/1 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Amy Kim • doreme1109@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 | 10/13 | 3-4 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Tyer Dalton • (334) 489-3624 • tdalton508@gmail.com or Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov
Retirement Planning Today
This is a comprehensive course designed to help you see your way to a clear, bright financial future. You will examine many aspects of personal finance and how they can work together to create a smart,individualized retirement plan. Enlightening and entertaining, the Retirement Planning Today course has been designed by the Financial Educators network to meet the needs of adult learners, providing action-focused knowledge in just two sessions. You will be taught by a qualified instructor with real-world experience to help bring your learning to life. In this two-part course we will discuss the following:
This two-session course is designed to help you think through your own goals and the steps to get there. If you want to build a comfortable nest egg, protect your assets and preserve your lifestyle, Retirement Planning today will help you move forward with more confidence. Your course includes one financial planning and retirement textbook filled with helpful examples and illustrations. This will be a useful reference after the course is complete. One spouse, partner, or friend may attend with you for no additional charge. Please note there is only one set of textbooks per registration. $49 per person, includes one textbook.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | Tuesday | 9/8, 9/15 | 6-8 p.m. | Harris Center |
| Tuesday | 9/17, 9/24 | 6-8 p.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Fred Middleton • fred@pmgplanning.com • (334) 481-1222 or Trevor Culligan • (334) 501-2948 • tculligan@auburnal.gov