Other Activities

Oil Painting Classes:

Classes meet every Thursday afternoon from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.  Each student must provide their own basic oil paint and brushes. 

Ukulele Band:

The Ukulele Band meets each Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Agency conference room for practice.  They are often asked to provide entertainment for numerous groups.  They invite new members to join at any time. 

Joybells:

The group often travels to facilities such as nursing homes, elementary schools and senior centers to perform.  Practices take place on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and new members are welcomed to join at anytime.

Quilting Club:

The group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the agency arts and crafts room.  Experienced quilters and beginners are all welcomed.

Line Dancing:

Jonesboro: Classes are taught in the Agency conference room on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.  The classes are free of charge and new dances are taught every Wednesday.

Forrest City: Classes are taught Wednesday's from 3:00 -  4:00 p.m. at the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging's Lifestyles building located at 313 Arkansas Street.  Classes are free of charge.

Softball Team:

The men’s softball team have scheduled practices and ball tournaments April – October.  The team has their own field located next to the American Legion.  Interested individuals are welcomed to join at any time.

Senior Games:

This event promotes preventative medicine by providing senior adults (50+) a means to participate in numerous activities in friendly competition.  Senior adults compete in age categories such as 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, ECT..  Some of the events are: track and field, bowling, dominoes, checkers, horseshoes, basketball shoot, softball and football throw, daisy air gun and many more. 

Knitting & Crochet:

The group meets Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Art and Crafts room.  Beginners and experienced knitters and crotchetiers are welcomed.  Materials will be provided for beginners.  Classes are free of charge.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are an extension of the Area Agency on Aging and provide valuable services such as conducting classes and workshops and assisting with specials projects.

Other Activities:

Organized events, health fairs, variety of classes and informational programs are conducted periodically and are advertised in the local newspapers.