Senior Programs and Trips

Important Adult Trip Info!
As with all our trips, the coach will only pick up and drop off at the Clarksville Town Hall, 2000 Broadway. Please park and board in the parking lot closest to Progress Way. The escort will be picked up in the rear of the Town Hall. The coach will pull around to the side of the building to pick up passengers in the parking lot.

Payment is due by the deadline as indicated for each individual trip. There is a $5 cancellation fee. All cancellations must be made 7 days prior to trip date. All transportation is done by deluxe coach bus. No portable oxygen tanks are permitted on trips that require bus travel. Questions or comments regarding any of our adult trips may be directed to BJ Hammond at 283-5313.

Wander Indiana Trip
Belterra Casino, Florence
Thursday, May 29
From classics like Blackjack and Craps to exciting new games like Crazy Four Poker and Spanish Blackjack, Belterra has it all! With the newest and most exciting slot machines in an assortment of denominations ranging from pennies to $100, Belterra features the widest variety of gaming you’ll find on the Ohio River and is adding new games every week!

We will depart Clarksville Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 3:30pm. This trip is for adults. The fee of $19 includes coach travel, admission, and a $10 loaded player card. Lunch is on your own.
When registering, please include date of birth.
Visit Belterra Casion online.
Registration deadline is May 16.

Outdoor T'ai Chi for Seniors
Thursdays, May 23 - July 17, 10 - 11am
T'ai Chi is a unique exercise that simultaneously heals both the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. With T'ai Chi, you can boost your energy levels, dramatically improve your health, slow the aging process, become more creative and significantly lower stress levels even in our increasingly stressful world.

Our instructor for this class is Dan Wibbles. Dan has 35 years of teaching experience with Greater Clark County Schools. He has studied with Master Zhang Fuxing, Young You and Master Yang Jun, 6th generation Yang Family. This class is for senior adults and will be held at the Midway Park Shelterhouse at 1 Leuthart Drive in Clarksville. The fee is $60. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Registration deadline is May 23.

Wander Indiana Trip
Prayer and Harmony Tour, Dubois County
Monday, June 23
Enjoy lunch at the warm and inviting Harvest Moon B&B, an early 1900s Queen Anne home. Ruthie, owner and chef, freshly prepares delicious entrees along with homemade desserts and breads complete with southern Indiana hospitality.

Visit the Jasper Downtown Shopping District and the area around the square. This beautiful area of Jasper is filled with vitality, history, and a variety of shops. Designated as the "faithful Watchman over Jasper",
St. Joseph Church is an 1880 Romanesque old-world church listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Priceless German stained glass windows, Austrian designed mosaics with 50 million stones, and marble statues are just a few of the details that make this historic landmark a truly heavenly place.

Known as one of the largest county museums in the state of Indiana, Dubois County Museum showcases the rich German heritage and history of the Dubois County area. Learn about the German immigrants and many other interesting facts.

We will depart Clarksville Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 7pm. This trip is for adults. The fee is $45 ($5 discount for Clarksville Historical Society Members) which includes coach travel, admission to all venues and lunch (entrée, drink, dessert, tax & gratuity).
Visit Dubois County online.
Registration deadline is June 4.

Menopause the Musical
at Actor's Theatre of Louisville
Wednesday, June 6, 7:30pm
Since March 2001, the hilarious show Menopause The Musical® has entertained and inspired women from coast-to-coast and internationally. The work of writer Jeanie Linders, Menopause The Musical® is a 90-minute production which includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change.

Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance, the musical pokes fun at things such as hot flashes, memory loss, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and eating binges. The show’s intended message is that menopause is a passage, but it should no longer be The Silent Passage. It is a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly normal.

Transportation is NOT provided. This event is for adults only. Tickets will be mailed to participants at least one week prior to the show. If you would like to be seated together, please register together. An effort will be made to accommodate seating arrangements, but it cannot be guaranteed. Tickets cost $39 each (Mid-priced seating section and includes a $3.50 per-ticket service fee).
Visit Actor's Theatre online.
Registration deadline is June 6.

Wander Indiana Trip
West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel,
French Lick Winery & Elvis' Hair!?
Tuesday, July 29

We'll tour the West Baden Springs Hotel and the French Lick Springs Hotel. We'll also visit the Hair Museum in French Lick where Tony Kendall, owner of Body Reflections, will showcase his collection of hair-related artifacts with a special visit to the “Elvis Room."

We'll enjoy a lunch buffet at the French Lick Winery, which will consist of an assortment of pizzas, garlic bread, salad, signature wine cake, and coffee, tea or lemonade.

We will depart Clarksville Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 5:30pm. This trip is for adults. The fee is $59 ($5 discount for Clarksville Historical Society Members) which includes coach travel, free time for shopping, tours of both hotels and the hair museum, and lunch buffet at the French Lick Winery. Visit Orange County Indiana online.
Registration deadline is July 3.

Wander Indiana Trip
Rock, Caves and Candy - Bedford
Tuesday, August 26
Tour Architectural Stone Company - See how the Nation's Stone is cut and carved from large blocks of Limestone to be used on houses and some of our nation’s most prominent buildings.

Driving Tour of Bedford and shopping at Half Moon Limestone Products Gift Shop.

Bluesprings Caverns - Take an hour long boat ride through the Nation’s Longest Underground River and explore the limestone from underground. Also see many natural wonders such as blind fish.

Lunch at Hoovers Candy & Eatery - Hoover's Candy and Eatery is a Bedford, Indiana tradition of hand-crafted, homemade candy, fountain drinks, and food for over 100 years. Owner Pat Bennett has been able to incorporate the love of her family, and the love for Bedford into her candies and specialties at Hoover's Candy and Eatery. Pat enjoys the nostalgic memories she has of Hoover's from her childhood. Especially notable is Hoover's outstanding reputation for serving great food and drinks in a quiet, cozy atmosphere. That same setting exists today at Hoover's.

We will depart Clarksville Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 4:30pm. This trip is for adults. The fee is $60 which includes coach travel, all tours and lunch (sandwich, soup, drink and dessert).
Visit "Limestone Country" online.
Registration deadline is August 8.

Bridging the Gap
Dates and times vary.
The group meets one Tuesday afternoon each month.
Co-sponsored by Lifespan Resources
Calling all seniors! Volunteer today to meet with selected students from Parkwood Elementary school. Bring your own sack lunch to enjoy while playing games, sharing a special craft, telling a story of your youth or just simply bonding with the children. Seniors, help make a difference in a young person's life and bring back some of your youth! This free activity will be held at the Clarksville Community Center.

Please register early, as we will attempt to have equal numbers of youth to match seniors. This is a special event you won't want to miss!
Register by calling Vickie Eaton, Lifespan Resources, 948-6061

Senior Game Days
1st Thursday of the month: Euchre at 1pm
2nd Thurs of the month: B-I-N-G-O! at 10am
3rd Thurs of the month: Miscellaneous Games or Bridge at 1pm
4th Thurs of the month: Bunco at 10am
This free program is held in the Main Room at the Clarksville Community Center at 2311 Giltner Lane. A $5 gift card to a local business will be awarded to the winners of Bingo, Euchre and Bridge. Bunco is co-sponsored by Riverview Village, which will provide the prizes. Bring your own game or play one provided by us during Miscellaneous Games day. Contact the parks office at 283-5313 or email us for questions.
Pre-registration is not required.

Seniorcising
Join Clarksville Parks for Aerobics designed for Seniors.
The Aerobics classes are held in the Aerobics Room at the Clarksville Community Center at 2311 Giltner Lane. The cost is $40 for a 20 visit card (no expiration) that may be used for any for the following:

Aerobics is a low-impact class.

A Waiver Form must be completed at the first class. New students may try the first class free! Pre-registration is not required.

Join the Clarksville Historical Society
The Clarksville Historical Society provides fellowship to those interested in Clarksville history. They gather information and catalog photographs and memorabilia for display in the town's museum.

The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, at 4:30pm at the Clarksville Community Center, 2311 Giltner Lane. Members receive a monthly newsletter of society events and Clarksville history tidbits. Members also receive discounts on select senior trips sponsored by the Clarksville parks department.

Dues are just $10 per year. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Clarksville Historical Society, call Jane Sarlesat 949-9338.

The historical society also operates the museum located at the Town Hall. To make an appointment to visit the museum, call Jack Nokes at 283-6352. The museum is staffed by members of the historical society who can answer all your questions regarding the fascinating history of Clarksville. Be a part of Clarksville’s History, join the Clarksville Historical Society

Registration:

• Pre-registration is Required.
• You may either register in person at the Clarksville Parks Office, 2000 Broadway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, or by mail. (Registration by telephone for senior trips is not permitted.)
  Click here for a registration form to register by mail.
• Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Payment is due by the deadline indicated for each individual trip.
• There is a $5 cancellation fee.
• All transportation is done by coach bus.
• The coach will only pick up and drop off at the Clarksville Town Hall, 2000 Broadway. Please park and board in the parking lot closest to Progress Way. The escort will be picked up in the rear of the Town Hall.The coach will pull around to the front of the building to pick up passengers in the parking lot.
• No portable oxygen tanks permitted on trips that require bus travel.

Trips and events are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met.