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About The Senior Center

Located in beautiful Washington Park, the Michigan City Senior Center is a 14,000-square-foot facility offering adults age 55 and older a welcoming space to stay active, social, and engaged. For just $15 per year, members can enjoy a wide variety of free or low-cost programs, events, and activities held Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. From fitness classes to field trips, there’s something for everyone throughout the year. The center is fully accessible and connected to the park’s main parking lot by a public walkway.

Senior Programs

The Michigan City Senior Center offers a wide range of programs designed to keep older adults active, engaged, and connected. From wellness classes and recreational activities to hobby groups and social events, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to stay fit, learn something new, or make new friends, our programs support a vibrant and healthy lifestyle for residents 55 and older.

Health & Fitness

  • Hearing Clinics
  • Dining with Diabetes Seminars
  • Exercise Classes
  • Tai Chi

Education

  • Computer Classes
  • Financial Planning
  • German Language Classes
  • Spanish Language Classes
  • Italian Language Classes
  • Health & Fitness Seminars
  • Internet & Facebook Classes
  • Painting

Recreational

  • Billiards
  • BINGO
  • Bunco
  • Ceramics
  • Dominoes
  • Knitting & Crocheting Club
  • Mahjong & Mhing
  • Pool Club
  • Popcorn & A Movie
  • Sing-a-Long Group
  • Travel Trips
  • Wii Fitness Leagues

Social

  • Game Night
  • Christmas Party
  • Coffee with the Mayor
  • International Vacations
  • Red Hat Society Club
  • Soup Day Monthly (Seasonal)
  • Spaghetti Dinner
  • St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Trivia Challenges
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Center Newsletters

Stay connected with everything happening at the Michigan City Senior Center. Our newsletters keep you informed about upcoming events, wellness classes, hobby groups, and social programs tailored for adults 55 and older. Whether you’re interested in staying active, learning new skills, or making new friends, our newsletters highlight the programs that support a vibrant, healthy, and connected lifestyle.

January 2025

February 2025

March 2025

April 2025

June 2025

July 2025

Rent A Facility

Looking for the perfect place to host your next gathering? Michigan City’s parks offer a wide range of rental spaces for picnics, reunions, parties, and special events. From beachside shelters to covered pavilions in neighborhood parks, there’s a space to fit every occasion. Reserve your spot and make memories in the heart of our beautiful outdoor spaces.

Looking for More Parks to Explore?

Discover everything Michigan City has to offer, from scenic trails and lakefront views to neighborhood playgrounds and sports facilities.

Urban Park

Washington Park

Washington Park is a majestic, 99 acre park located along the shores of Lake Michigan. Walk out to the pier or enjoy a picnic in one of our many shelters.

Enterprise Facility

Washington Park Zoo

The Washington Park Zoo founded in 1928, encompasses 15 acres on a hilly sand dune and located near the southern shore of beautiful Lake Michigan.

Municipal Golf Course

Municipal Golf Course

The Michi­gan City Munic­i­pal Golf Course fea­tures two beau­ti­ful 18-hole courses set in a tran­quil wooded set­ting.

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