Adult & Active Adult (55+) Programs

This class provides light exercise, incorporating yoga, light weights, and body weight exercises, for those 55 years of age and older.

When: Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Cost: Free

When: Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Cost: Free
Dates: August 14, 2024 - May 28, 2025 (*any program cancellations will be announced by Davis Center staff)

The Davis Center hosts Active Adult (55+) Open Gym, available for shooting and practicing your basketball skills. Basketballs are provided.

View Open Gym Page.

Experience adventure and fun with the Forever Young Travelers Program, offering FREE monthly trips designed exclusively for adults 50 and older. Whether you're exploring new destinations or revisiting favorite spots, these exciting trips provide an opportunity to stay active, make new friends, and enjoy enriching experiences. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch and spending money, making each trip both affordable and accessible. Come join us and see how every journey keeps us young! Register here!

Trip #1: NC State Farmers Public Market & NC Senior Games Silver Arts Follies ($13 in cash needed for Follies tickets). 8 AM - 8:30 PM on September 20, 2024. 

Trip #2: Manufacturer in Raeford & Hamrick's of Fayetteville, NC. 8 AM - 7 PM

Trip #3: Callahan's of Calabash. 8 PM - 4 PM

Trip #4: Hamrick's & Myrtle Beach Outlets. 8 AM - 7 PM

Join us for a FREE 5-week Beginners American Sign Language (ASL) course at the Davis Center at Maides Park! This engaging and interactive class is designed for those with little to no experience in ASL. You’ll learn basic vocabulary, fingerspelling, simple phrases, and key communication skills to help you start signing with confidence. Register here!

Time: Wednesdays from 6 - 7 PM

Date(s): October 2 - October 30

Location: 1101 Manly Ave

Contact: 910-341-0056

Explore your creative side through arts and crafts alongside fellow community members with similar interests. We strive to engage the community with creative and collaborative events as there are many benefits to getting in tune with your creative side. Some of these include improved self-confidence, mood and overall reduction in daily stress levels. We want to encourage mindfulness and propel our community members into their best mental state so, come join us! Some materials will be provided, and cost may vary dependent on the craft. 

When: second and fourth Mondays of each month
Cost: Free

Pre-registration is required.

Visit the MLK Center every Tuesday for a free, fun-filled, active-adult (55+) centered program. Activities will include arts & crafts, bingo, leisurely reading, and games.

When: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free 

This FREE 16-week beginning crochet class, will introduce you to the basic crochet stitches and their chart symbols. Crochet classes are offered for all skill levels. Please bring your own crochet needles and a crochet hook sized J (4 mm) and G (6 mm) is recommended. Register here!

When: September 5 - December 19 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Cost: Free 

Here at the City of Wilmington, creativity and inclusion are two of our main core values. We strive to curate events with these in mind. Join us for a fun-filled day of crafts, karaoke, costumes, an egg hunt, and more! This event is exclusive to adults with disabilities and takes place at the MLK Center. We look forward to seeing your best bunny costumes!  

When: TBA for 2025
Cost: $5

Community events should be accessible for all. This belief is what inspires our Art from the Heart series, which provides an opportunity for creative expression and meaningful mindful time. Every Tuesday morning, we offer a variety of easy-to-follow arts and crafts activities for adults with disabilities. Snacks will be provided. Register here!

When: Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $2 

Each December, we host a holiday edition of Art from the Heart. We will have games, crafts, and snacks so, join us in making art and creativity accessible for all! Register here!

When: December 11, 2024 (10 - 11 a.m.)
Cost: $5

For a downloadable flyer, click here(PDF, 1MB)!

Please join the MLK Center in their Sit & Stretch Program. This program is tailored for those 55 years of age and above. Program will begin on October 4, 2024; ends on November 8, 2024. Register here! 

When: Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: Free

For a downloadable flyer, click here! 

Please join the MLK Center for their annual Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon! This program is available for those 55 years of age and above. Program will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (or until food is no longer available). Register here! 

When: November 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Cost: Free

For a downloadable flyer, click here(PDF, 2MB)!