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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.

MOB Meeting (Mayor's Older Buddies)
March 2009
10:30 a.m.
Metropolitan Park
Join Mayor John Peyton to discuss issues pertinent to seniors.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP required.
For more information, call 630-7392.

Mayor's Walk for Senior Wellness
March 28, 2009
10 a.m.
Metropolitan Park
Join the City of Jacksonville for a 2-mile walk around the Sports Complex area to socialize while improving your health. Seniors ages 60 and over will receive a complimentary lunch and chances to win a variety of prizes. For registration information, call 630-7392.

Mayor's Fish-a-Thon  
April 1, 2009
10 a.m.
Hanna Park
Join us for this fun, annual outing at Hanna Park for alive music, games, fried fish lunch and a fishing tournament. Awards will be given for the largest, the most, the smallest, prettiest and ugliest fish. For more information, call 630-7392.

Fun with the Suns
April 15, 2009 
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
Seniors are treated to a baseball game at the beautiful Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. For more information, call 630-7392.

Brain Bowl
April 29, 2009
UNF University Center
Seniors, put on your thinking caps to promote "brain fitness." Take part in interactive games,visit the Health Expo, hear presentations from the medical community and join us for lunch.  RSVP required.For more information call 630-7392.

Senior Expo
May 20 & 21, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
Prime Osborn Convention Center
Join the City of Jacksonville for two days devoted to sharing Jacksonville's programs, resources and services available to senior citizens and their families. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 630-7392.

Safety and Security Seminar for Seniors
July 2009
Location TBD
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 scams. For more information, call 630-7392.

MOB Meeting (Mayor's Older Buddies)
Fall 2009
Location TBD
Join Mayor John Peyton to discuss issues pertinent to seniors.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP required.
For more information, call 630-7392.

Jacksonville Senior Games
October 5 - 11, 2009
Various Venues
Click here for complete information.
2008 Senior Games Results
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 ages 50 and older. For more information, call 630-7392.

Mayor's Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens
December 5, 2009
2-5 p.m.
Prime Osborn Convention Center 
Celebrate the holidays in style! Join us for dancing, dining and entertainment at the Mayor's Holiday Festival. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 630-7392.

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.

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.

Donations
Donations are encouraged to help support special events. To make a donation, call 630-7392.