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The Mayor's Special Events for Senior Citizens and Special Programs for Older Adults enable Jacksonville's senior citizens to enjoy cultural, educational and recreational events and to be recognized as valued members of the community. Individuals 60 and over are encouraged to participate.

Safety and Security Seminar for Seniors
July 23, 2008 10 a.m.
Jim Fortuna Senior Center
11751 McCormick Road
For information and reservations call 630-7392

The safety seminar informs senior citizens about how to be safe and secure and plan for the future. Seniors actively participate and learn how to protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud or a scam.

Senior Games
Sept. 22 - 28, 2008
Results of the 2007 Games  For more information call 630-7392.

The games encourage and celebrate fitness after 50. Competition in various athletic events and other games is offered to encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for those 50 years of age or older. Held annually in the fall.

MOB Quarterly Meeting
Fall, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Metropolitan Park

Quarterly meeting with the Mayor to discuss issues pertinent to seniors.
For information call 630-7392.

Mayor's Holiday Festival
December 6, 2008  2-5 p.m.
Prime Osborn Convention Center
For information call 630-7392.
 
Dancing, dining and entertainment at the Mayor's Holiday Festival allows seniors to celebrate the holidays in style.

Legislative Forum
TBD
Hear concerns regarding issues pertinent to seniors addressed by legislators.
For information contact 630-7392.

Mayor's Walk for Senior Wellness
April 25, 2009 10 a.m.
Metropolitan Park
For information call 630-7392
Click here for flier. (PDF 278K)

A nice stroll and warm lunch in the park allows seniors to socialize while improving their health.

Mayor's Fish-a-Thon 
Spring, 2009 10 a.m.
Hanna Park
For information call 630-7392

Annual outing at Hanna Park to enjoy a day of games, live music, a delicious fried fish lunch and a real serious fishing tournament. Awards given for the largest, the most, the smallest, the prettiest and the ugliest fish.
Click here for flier (PDF 1.1Mb)

Fun with the Suns
Spring, 2009 
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
For information call 630-7392

Seniors are treated to a baseball game at the beautiful Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Click here for flier (PDF 719Kb)

Senior Expo
May, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
Prime Osborn Convention Center
For information call 630-7392.

Two days devoted to sharing Jacksonville's programs, resources and services available to senior citizens and their families.

Jacksonville Senior Services Directory
An annual publication of services, goods and activities for senior citizens and their families in the greater Jacksonville area. The 2008 Senior Services Directory is available at all Senior Centers and Public Libraries as well as City Hall St. James.

To download the 2008 Senior Services Directory, visit Heritage Publishing. The 2008 Senior Services Directory is available at all Senior Centers, Public Libraries, City Hall at St. James Building.

Advisory Council
The Special Events Advisory Council suggests ideas and makes recommendations for programs. For information, call 630-2681.

Vintage Grapevine
Newsletter published quarterly and distributed to places where seniors live, learn and enjoy their leisure years. To get on the mailing list, call (904) 630-7392.

Transportation
Transportation is available for special events from Community and Senior Centers and senior residences. Call  630-7392 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities
If you have time to give to assist in the planning and support for many of the programs sponsored by the City of Jacksonville for the use and enjoyment by Jacksonville's senior citizens, call (904) 630-7392.

Donations
Donations are encouraged to help support special events.