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Did you know?

You may be eligible for a FREE membership through your health insurance!

SilverSneakers is a free fitness program provided by dozens of insurance plans. 1 in 5 people 65 and older is eligible. Are you in? Check  your eligibility by clicking here.

The Silver&Fit program is offered by a variety of Medicare plans. You can view a list of participating health plans by clicking here.

 

RenewActive is a Medicare fitness program offered through United Healthcare.  You can check your plan and get more information by clicking here.

We are proud to be a partner fitness location and we look forward to helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Breakfast & Bingo (Thurs. at Belk)

Masks are not required, but are recommended!

Join us on Thursdays at the Belk Center for a fun and delicious breakfast! Afterward, those purchasing breakfast can play bingo for FREE! This event is designed for seniors (but others are welcome to join!). Breakfast is only $5. This is a joint effort between PARA and Crimson Village. 
 

2024 UPCOMING DATES:

January 18, 2024

February 15, 2024

March 21, 2024

April 18, 2024

May 16, 2024

June 20, 2024

July 18, 2024

August 15, 2024

September 26, 2024

October 17, 2024

November 21, 2024

December 19, 2024


For any questions, please call the McAbee Center at 205.562.3235 or email Linda Dill.

LOCATIONS

Belk Center

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Thursdays
8:00 am - 10:00 am

COST

$5 per person

Brunch & Bingo

Masks are not required, but are recommended!

Come out and join us on one Tuesday of the month for fun and a delicious brunch for only $5. Afterwards, those purchasing the brunch can play bingo FREE. This event is designed especially for seniors (but others are welcome to join!) and is a joint effort between PARA and Crimson Village Senior Living.

 

PHELPS CENTER: Thursdays
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2024 UPCOMING:

Thursday, January 11

Thursday, February 8

Thursday, March 14

Thursday, April 11

Thursday, May 9

Thursday, June 13

Thursday, July 11

Thursday, August 8

Thursday, September 12

Thursday, October 10

Thursday, November 14

Thursday, December 12

 

For any questions regarding Brunch and Bingo at the Phelps Center, please call the McAbee Center at 205.562.3235 or email Linda Dill.

TINGLE CENTER 
TIME: 12:00 pm

2024 COMING SOON:

 

 

For any questions regarding Bingo at the Tingle Center, please call 205.277.8195 or email Amy Rainey.

LOCATIONS

Phelps & Tingle Center

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Phelps- Thursdays
11:00 am - 1:00 pm


Tingle- 12:00 pm

COST

$5 per person

PARA4Life Bingo

Masks not required, but recommended!

In addition to playing bingo and the chance to win fabulous prizes, participants will receive light refreshments. 
 

MCABEE CENTER: Last Tuesday of the month

TIME: 4:00 p.m.


For any questions regarding Bingo at the McAbee Center, please call 205.562.3235 or email Kim Brown.

LOCATIONS

McAbee Center

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COST

$5 per person

Classes & Activities

Our PARA4Life Day Trip program has lots of exciting classes and activities in 2024 including:

• Floral Design

• Watercolor

• Instructional Dance Classes

• Guitar

• Candle Making

• Cake Decorating

& MORE!

For any questions, please call the McAbee Center at 205.562.3235 or email Kim Brown.

LOCATIONS

Various Locations

 

COST

$ varies

Para4Life Day Trips

Our PARA4Life Day Trip program has lots of exciting day trips coming in 2024-2025, don't miss out on your next adventure!

 

Silver Star Casino: October 16

Alabama Wine Tour: October 24th

Southern Ale House Dockside: October 30th

Menton/Desoto State Park: November 7th

PARA4Life Supper Club TBD: November 27th


For any questions, please call the McAbee Center at 205.562.3235 or email Kim Brown.

LOCATIONS

Various Locations

 

COST

$ varies

Para4Life Travel

Our PARA4Life Travel program has lots of exciting trips coming in 2024-2025, don't miss out on your next adventure!

Overnight/Extended 2024

 

Oktoberfest: October 7-9 (sold-out)

Biltmore at Christmas: December 9-12 (sold-out)

 

Overnight/Extended 2025

 

San Antonio: February 10-15

Ireland: March 25-April 3

Washington D.C.: April 10-15

Chicago: June 2-7

Mt. Rushmore: August 22-September 1

California Rail Discovery: September 10-17

 

For any questions, please call the McAbee Center at 205.562.3235 or email Kim Brown.

LOCATIONS

Various Locations

 

COST

$ varies

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