When you're at the Apex Community Center, follow the signs to the back of the building to get to…read morethe clean, bright, new Senior Center. They offer all kinds of classes, including art, fitness and cooking, and they offer social programs, too. I took a cooking class there last week, and their kitchen is well-appointed and modern. Their fitness room has treadmills, ellipticals and more, and is free to Apex residents. Class prices for Apex residents are always very good. A few classes, including my cooking class, are free! Most classes are during the day, but they're starting to offer a few in the evenings, and the fitness room, which is open until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, will be open on Saturdays, starting in September.

Don't bother trying to get your senior family member involved in weekly card games here. The…read more"members only" clique isn't very welcoming.

Cary Senior Center offers so much! I had no idea until I started taking fun classes like line…read moredancing, tai chi, laughter meditation and attended some of the one session educational events. New to retirement I've talked to family friends in FL and CA asking about their local Senior Center. No One has what Cary has to offer. Several classes are free. My favorite is the line dancing classes. They hold several for beginners all the way to a group who will compete in the National Senior Games. My class consists of 65 women, different ages/ethnicity but all kicking it dancing to country-western to hip hop. I was stunned by how friendly and encouraging everyone was toward me. Did I mention it's free? So this is for those folks who maybe in their 50's + new to the area to come to the center and check it out. They also have volunteers to help with Medicare enrollment, etc. Beautiful setting in Bond Park off High House. We are very fortunate to have so much to offer our "seniors" here in Cary and the surrounding area. Program catalogs are published by Cary Parks and Rec. Stay Active and Have Fun!