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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

Masks are not required, but are recommended!

Join us on second Thursdays of the month 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. 
 

BELK CENTER: third Thursday of the month
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

 

2024 UPCOMING DATES:

December 19, 2024

 

2025 UPCOMING DATES:

January 16, 2025

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 26

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December 18


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: second Thursday of the month
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 

2024 UPCOMING:

December 12

 

2025 UPCOMING DATES:

January 9, 2025

**February 6 **Special Date

March 13

April 10

May 8

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

**October 2 **Special Date

November 13

December 11

 

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

LOCATIONS

Phelps Center

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

COST

$5 per person

Bingo & Lunch

Masks are not required, but are recommended!

Come out and join us on the third Wednesday of the month for fun and a delicious lunch for only $5. Afterwards, those purchasing the lunch 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.

 

TINGLE CENTER: third Wednesday of the month
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 

2024 UPCOMING:

December 18

 

2025 UPCOMING DATES:

January 15, 2025

February 19

March 19

April 16

May 21

June 18

July 16

August 20

September 17

October 15

November 19

December 17

 

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

LOCATIONS

Tingle Center

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Wednesdays
11:00 am - 1:00 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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