Flip the Script on Aging

older couple walking in a park — APR has plenty of opportunities for older adults to meet and stay active.

Each May, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm the nation’s commitment to serving older adults.

Every president since John F. Kennedy issued formal proclamations asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities throughout the month.

The 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” focuses on transforming how communities perceive, talk about, and approach aging. Join Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) in honoring older adults’ contributions, exploring many opportunities to stay active and engaged, and highlighting opportunities for purpose, exploration, and connection that come with aging.

Something for Everyone, Every Week

Monday

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
9:20-10:15 a.m.: Strength & Exercise at Harvest House Center
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Stephens-Lee Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Open Woodshop Access at Harvest House Center
10:45-11:30 a.m.: Intro to Line Dance – Level 1 at Harvest House Center
12-1 p.m.: Beginner+ Line Dance – Level 2 at Harvest House Center
1-2 p.m.: Improver Line Dance – Level 3 at Harvest House Center
2:15-4 p.m.: Folk Dancing at Harvest House Center
5:30-8 p.m.: Bid Whist at Stephens-Lee Center

Tuesday

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
10-10:45 a.m.: Beginner Tap Dance at Harvest House Center
10-11 a.m.: Power Hour Chair Exercise at Grove Street Center
10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Walking the Lakes of WNC with transportation from Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center (ends May 13)
10:45-11:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tap Dance at Harvest House Center
11:30 a.m.-2: 30 p.m.: Advanced Single Deck Pinochle at Harvest House Center
12-1 p.m.: Chair Aerobics at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center (ends May 13)
12-1 p.m.: Zumba Gold at Harvest House Center
12-2:30 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Stephens-Lee Center
1:30-2:15 p.m.: Drumming for Exercise at Harvest House Center
3-5 p.m.: National Mahjong at Harvest House Center
6-8 p.m.: Ultimate Card Playerz at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
6:30-9 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Stephens-Lee Center

Wednesday

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Open Woodshop Access at Harvest House Center
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Shiloh Strong Gentle Exercise at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
11:15-11:45 a.m.: Qigong at Harvest House Center
12-12:50 p.m.: Zumba Gold at Stephens-Lee Center
12-1 p.m.: Balance, Agility, Strength, Stretch at Harvest House Center
2-5 p.m.: Card Sharks at Grove Street Center
6-8:45 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
6:30-8:30 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Stephens-Lee Center

Thursday

9-10 a.m.: Tai Chi at Grant Southside Center
9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
10-11:30 a.m.: Alive After 55 at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center (ends May 15)
10-10:45 a.m.: Beginner Tap Dance at Harvest House Center
10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Women’s Billiards at Harvest House Center
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Wright-Patterson Mahjong at Harvest House House Center
10:45-11:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tap Dance at Harvest House Center
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Zumba Gold at Grove Street Center
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Advanced Beginner Tap Dance at Harvest House Center
12-1 p.m.: Beginner Line Dance at Stephens-Lee Center
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Line Dance Workout at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center (ends May 15)
1:30-3:30 p.m.: National Mahjong at Harvest House Center
2-5 p.m.: Six-Hand Pinochle at Harvest House (third Thursday of the month reserved for women)
6:15-7:15 p.m.: We Line Dance at Stephens-Lee Center