Active Adult Programs & Classes

Cooper City Active Adults are invited to join in on a wide variety of activities, classes and programs that are offered through our Community Center and Pool and Tennis Center.  The Centers provide our residents a great place to meet new people, socialize and expand their leisure activities.  Events, lectures, movies, trips and so much more...get involved today!  For more information, please call 954.434.4300 ext. 255

Certain Active Adult programs, trips, and events require participants to complete a registration form. Please print and fill out your registration form.


UPCOMING PROGRAMS, TRIPS AND EVETS  


Humana Program in a box topic: Ten tips to boost your energy - 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Monday, March 10 | 12:00 PM


Join us as we go over ways to boost your energy!


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Safety Talk with BSO Fire District 28 - Presentation on Poison Control
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Wednesday, March 12 | 12:00 PM

Poisonings can be prevented by being aware of hazards in our homes and environment and by taking a few, simple steps to protect yourselves.


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


St. Patty's Day Lunch
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Monday, March 17 | 11:00 AM - Must RSVP by March 12 or until sold out

Join us for a light lunch with friends and neighbors as we go green for St. Patrick’s Day!

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Karaoke Sing-Along Fun
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Friday, March 21 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come as the stars that you are and join us for some karaoke fun. Don’t be shy, step up to the mic and sing to your hearts content.

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call
 954.434.4300.


Baseball Trivia and Treats
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Thursday, March 27 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Must RSVP by March 25 or until sold out

Play Ball! Celebrate Baseball’s Opening Day with fun baseball trivia with stadium snacks. Wear your favorite team gear and join us for a special feature movie to follow at noon.

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Flanigans Lunch Bunch
Depart from the Community Center at 11:00 AM
Friday, March 28 | 11:30 AM | Must RSVP by March 26 or until sold out

 

Join us for lunch at this local favorite spot serving American eats & seafood. Something for everyone with a menu including signature dishes, like Legendary Baby Back Ribs and classic grill fare. Made with the best ingredients, highlighting the local catch with ginormous, generous portions.

 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Manatee Lagoon
Depart from the Community Center at 11:30 AM
Monday, March 31 | 1:30 PM | Must RSVP by March 21 or until sold out


Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the public about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon, and inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future generations. This is a 45 minute private walking tour to include the multifunctional education center with two levels of interactive exhibit space and observation areas for possible live viewing of manatees.


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


LPAC: South Pacific Island 
Departs from the Community Center at 12:00 PM
Thursday, April 10 | 2:00 PM


Join us on a trip to Lauderhill Performing Arts Center to to see South Pacific Island. Ticket includes show ticket, Too-Jays catered boxed lunch & roundtrip transportation.

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


 

 

 

Activities and Fitness Programs 


Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department is proud to partner with local organizations to bring a variety of Active Adult Programs. 


Current Available Classes

  • Silver Sneakers: Classic - Every Monday at 9:00 AM at the Community Center Sponsored by Humana
  • Silver Sneakers: Tone - Every Tuesday at 1:45 PM at the Community Center Sponsored by Humana
  • Yoga for Wellness -  2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Community Center Sponsored by Chen In Tune Health
  • Tai Chi - Every Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the Community Center and Thursdays at 1:45 PM at the Pool and Tennis Center Sponsored by AAABC
    • Tai Chi Winter Session: Session ends March 13. Spring session will begin on April 1st and run until May 22nd


Click here for additional classes

 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page, click the link above or call 954.434.4300.


Ageless Grace 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
1st and 3rd Thursday of every Month | 2:00 PM

Ageless Grace® is a cutting-edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all 5 functions of the brain - analytical, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, creativity and imagination. These exercises based on everyday movements, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind.

 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Book Club - No Class 3/7. Make-up class 3/14. 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
First Friday of every month | 12:30 PM 

Please come out and join us for regular book discussion, we’d love to have you!
 
Upcoming books the club will be reading:
  • February read for March 14 discussion Echos of Old Books (project) by Barbara Davis
  • March read for April 5 discussion  A Man Called Ove by Federick Backman (view move a Man Called Otto)


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Ceramics & Beyond
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
2nd & 4th Monday of the month | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Looking for a unique idea for the holidays or special occasions? Come create your own personalized gift with ceramics.
 
In partnership with MIY Studios, join us for our Ceramics & Beyond Program. It’s a morning for creativity & conversation, to learn new techniques and make a masterpiece of your own with Pottery Painting! Pick your Piece, the choice is yours!
 
Pricing *ranges between $5-55 per piece Additional studio fee per participant.
$7 resident, $9 non-resident per class (studio fee covers your instruction, paint/glazing materials, and firing)
*subject to change, based on availability
 
For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Instructional Knitting
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Every Wednesday | 9:30 AM
 
Don't know how to knit? Drop in every Wednesday of the month before class for instructional knitting
 
Clickers Knitting & Crocheting Group
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Every Wednesday | 10:00 AM
 
Drop in and join others who enjoy this classic hobby. Share patterns and project ideas.
 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW)
 

FLOW services include License and I.D. credentialing services, and renewal of vehicle registration. They also offer Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles' (FLHSMV) critical safety services such as emergency contact information registration and safety campaigns by the Florida Highway Patrol. However, no written or driving tests are given from mobile units. 

Below are a list of dates in which FLOW will visit the Community Center, located at 9000 SW 50 Place, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

Limited appointments are available on first-come, first-served basis, and the last available appointment for each date will be 1:30 PM. Please call 954-434-4300 ext. 255 to reserve your spot.  Limited appointments are available. Anyone trying to reserve after all appointments are full, can visit https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/general-information/  for more information and additional service options. For additional information about service locations, contact FLHSMV Service Center at 954-765-4697.

Services include License and I.D. credentialing services, and renewal of vehicle registration. They also offer FLHSMV’s critical safety services such as emergency contact information registration and safety campaigns by the Florida Highway Patrol. However, no written or driving tests are given from mobile units. 

Call Parks and Recreation at 954-434-4300 ext. 255 to make an appointment.

 

*Upcoming Dates                                                                                                                                            

  • March 18 - Full
  • May 20 
  • July 15
  • September 16
  • November 18

*Subject to change or cancelation according to FLHMSV schedule

 


Food Safety Series Presented by Family and Consumer Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension of Broward County 
 

Our food safety series educates about food safety and the importance of preventing foodborne illness, practicing the proper steps of handwashing and learning the principles of each of the four concepts to keep our food safe and our kitchen clean to avoid the spread of germs.

Foodborne illness causes approximately 3000 deaths in the United States each year and the topics we teach within our series educates food safety handling practices, food safety, reducing food waste and avoid cross contamination. It also educates Disaster planning and food safety during a hurricane.

 
*Upcoming Dates
  • March 14
  • April 11
  • May 9
  • June 13
 *Subject to change if not available

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Line Dancing
Free Adult Line Dancing Classes

 

EZ Beginner Lessons 
Community Center - Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Pool and Tennis Center - Thursday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 

Everyone can learn. Start with basic steps and easy dances.

Social Line Dancing

Community Center- Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pool and Tennis Center - Thursdays 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 

Learn the newest popular line dances and enjoy re-learning the classics and favorites to Latin, country, pop and waltz music.

 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Mayor's Open Chess Challenge
Pool and Tennis Center | 11600 Stonebridge Parkway
Every Saturday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM *Except for holidays and Broward County Tournaments

 

Join us for open chess play to practice, learn and sharpen your chess skills in a friendly environment. All ages and skills welcomed.

 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Memory Lane Discussion Group *No class 3/7. Make-up class 3/14. 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
First Friday of every Month | 11:00 AM

Come together with others to discuss times of the past with photos & stories.

Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other.

You might just find out that you attended the same high school with someone, worked in the same industry and more.

 

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Monthly Birthday Breakfast 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
First Thursday of every month | 10:30 AM *Pre-registration Required

Join us for a monthly Birthday celebration. There is a $2 fee for continental breakfast choices, coffee, tea and juice.  


*SELECT MONTHS WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE MONTHLY LUNCHEON

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Movie Matinee 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Every Thursday | 12:00 PM

Enjoy classic films, documentaries, newly released, family favorites and more!

Upcoming Movies 
  • March 6 - Martha
  • March 13 - The Dig

  • March 20 - Find Me Falling

  • March 27 - The Saint of Second Chances

 *Subject to change if not available


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Crafting & More! 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
 
Join us for this creative and delicate art of paper crafting. Everything from hand-made cards, ornaments and gift card holders. These can then be glued down on paper to create 3D art, to add decorative patterns to items like boxes or frames, or to bring to life plenty of other creative projects.
 
Limited supplies available, first-come first serve. 
 
For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


SHINE Presentations & In-House Personalized Consultations
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
3rd Tuesday of every Month | 10:00 AM
 
Upcoming Dates (In-House) Consultation
  • March 18
 *Subject to change if not available
 
 
 
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) organizes multiple presentations each month to help our area's seniors learn about vital resources and programs. Also offering in-person, non biased confidential one on one assistance. All counseling is first-come, first-serve basis. Bring with you a list of all your medications, including the dosages, prescription bottles, insurance card and red, white and blue Medicare card. 
 
Presentations will take place throughout the month in multiple locations across Broward County. 
 
SHINE Health Line to make an appointment or have any questions please call 954.745.9779
 
 
Please scroll to the bottom of this webpage for informational flyers on upcoming presentations.


Social Pinochle 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM



Table Games 
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Every Wednesday | 12:30 PM
 
Social Mahjong (open play)
Every Wednesday from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

Come on out and join us for some conversation and fun with table games such as Dominoes, Rummikub, Puzzles and more!

Have a favorite game you’d like to share, bring it along and play it with others!

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.
 


Tech Tuesdays *No class 3/4
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
Tuesday, March 11 and 18 | 11:00 AM

Come learn the latest about technology.

For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Walking Club
Flamingo West Park | 6201 South Flamingo Road
Every Monday at 6:00 PM *WEATHER PERMITTING

Enjoy Cooper City’s newest park while exercising.  Walk in a group setting, make new friends and explore the great outdoors.  Increase your energy and improve your health while walking at your own pace.


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.436.7300.


Watercolors and More Painting Group
Community Center | 9000 SW 50 Place
1st and 3rd Monday | 12:00 PM (with exception to holiday closures)

Express your creative and artistic flair while connecting with others who enjoy all arts (Limited Supplies Available).


For more information please see flyer at the bottom of this page or call 954.434.4300.


Zumba
Pool and Tennis Center | 11600 Stonebridge Parkway
Ages: 16 and up Fee: $5.00 per class (cash only)

Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness party that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves.

Contact the instructor for further information.

For more information, see flyer at the bottom of the page and register, please call 954.471.4093.