Senior Lifestyles
Mansfield Senior Lifestyles offers daily activities, celebrations, trips and classes for anyone age 55Y+ looking for enrichment, socialization, entertainment and wellness services at the Mansfield Activities Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nutritious, well-balanced meals are served on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Meals are reserved the day prior and have a recommended contribution of $3 per person age 60+. Coffee and prepackaged snacks will be available for purchase, or members are welcome to bring their own from home. Free transportation is provided Monday through Friday to and from the MAC for senior citizens residing within Mansfield city limits. Bus transportation must be requested by 2 pm one business day prior.
The Senior Lifestyles program does not require any registration or fees, and is open to all seniors 55+ with a current MAC membership, available for as little as $10/person annually. Some activities require registration but no fees, and others have a small monthly fee to cover expenses. All programs are held at the MAC, 106 S. Wisteria St. See the full schedule of activities below, and contact Senior Services Supervisor Suzanne Newman at the Mansfield Activities Center at (817) 728-3680 with any questions.
Senior Lifestyles
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm
No fee or preregistration for members
AARP Tax Appointments
By appointment only January-April
Free tax service with a focus on taxpayers over 50 with low to moderate income; appointment required
A Choired Talent
Wednesday 10-11am
No fee for members; preregister at the front desk
Bingo
Monday & Wednesday (30 min) at 11:30am & Fridays (1 hr) at 11am
No fee or preregistration for members
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday 10:30am
Chair Volleyball
Tuesday & Thursday 10am
Chair Yoga
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am
Competitive Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday 12:30-4pm
ACBL sanctioned game; MAC Card and pre-registration at the front desk required; $5/day
Congregate Meal Program
Tuesday-Friday at Noon
Meals are reserved the day prior; recommended contribution of $3 per person age 60+
Crafter's Workshop
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-Noon
BYO supplies and work independently or learn from our instructor or other crafters the art of stepping stones, ceramics and stained glass
$12/month, must preregister at the front desk or join the waiting list
Drop In Fellowship
Monday-Friday 9am-Noon
Open gym time for senior walking
No fee for members; preregister at the front desk
Open Card Games
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-3:30pm
Assorted card games & social time
No fee for members; preregister at the front desk
Recreational Bridge
Wednesday 12:30-3pm
Organized bridge games
No fee for members; preregister at the front desk
Smart Driver
Check registration site for dates
Lower your insurance with a defensive driving class designed for persons over 50
$25, must preregister online or at the front desk
Walk & Talk
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-10am
Open gym time for senior walking
No fee for members; preregister at the front desk
We would love to meet you! Feel free to visit the MAC any weekday to tour the program and get more information, or contact staff with any questions.
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Daily Meals & Transportation
Senior Lifestyles offers meals, education, enrichment & wellness services for Mansfield area seniors age 55+ at the Mansfield Activities Center on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Day Trips
Did someone say road trip? New and exciting field trips are offered each quarter, from seasonal sight-seeing to shopping excursions. Enjoy safe transportation and great company as we venture outside the city and explore.
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Wellness & Entertainment
A healthy senior is a happy senior! Free daily fitness activities include light & easy exercise, chair volleyball and walk & talk in the MAC gym. Additional enrichment fitness classes are offered regularly throughout the year.
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Enrichment & Education
Make new friends at the MAC! Seniors enjoy daily card games, both competitive and recreational, devotional singing and bingo (with prizes!) three days a week. Our holiday celebrations are famous for their over-the-top fun, including costumes, live entertainment and special prizes & games. Check the calendar for our next special event.