Adult Activity Center

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The Adult Activity Center (AAC) serves as a drop-in recreation facility for adults 50+. Our mission is to offer a variety of recreational and life-enrichment activities which include health and wellness, fitness, nutrition, intellectual well-being, art, games, special-interest activities, computer assistance and classes, trips and tours, and special events.

  1. NEW!
  2. Weekly Virtual Activities
  3. Virtual Activity Recordings
  4. Arts & Crafts
  5. Exercise & Health
  6. Social Activities

NEW AT THE AAC! 

Important message from AAC Coordinator Katrina Douglas! 

NEW AAC COORDINATOR KATELYN CLAVETTE

Katelyn Clavette is the new AAC Coordinator beginning January 1, 2021! Katelyn began her journey at the AAC as the Recreation Leader in August of 2019. She is from White Salmon, Washington. She moved to Ellensburg in 2015 to attend Central Washington University and she graduated in June of 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management. Katelyn is excited to be the coordinator and provide fun and interesting activities for everyone!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM AAC COORDINATOR KATRINA DOUGLAS 

Check out Katrina's letter to Adult Activity Center participants! The letter can be found at this link: Katrina's Letter

AAC NEWSLETTER

The AAC strives to keep everyone up to date with the activities we offer! We create a newsletter that is sent via e-mail with all of the upcoming activities for the week and month!

E-mail Katelyn Clavette at clavettek@ci.ellensburg.wa.us with your first and last name, to subscribe to our newsletter. If you have subscribed and have not received any newsletters, please check your junk mail. 

VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES

The AAC is providing virtual activities during this time! Click on our Virtual Activities tab for more information on specific activities. 

VIRTUAL PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER

Check out the Virtual Parks and Recreation Center at https://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/VRC! There are a lot of fun virtual activities that everyone can participate in!

TAI JI QUAN MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE

Participate in Tai Ji Quan with instructor Roxanne! This is a great exercise to help improve your balance! Check out the Tai Ji Quan video at https://youtu.be/3u-mZB7t448.

YOGA

Participate in virtual yoga with instructor Roxanne! Check out the Yoga video at https://youtu.be/8Rx8qtR63vU.

AAC GETS FIT

Check out the AAC Gets Fit SAIL Exercise Class at https://youtu.be/Je902rR14I0. This is a great video to watch to keep your body moving!

FOOD ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

FISH is providing specific services for people age 60+, including

  • Special grocery distribution hours for seniors on Fridays from 9 AM to noon.
  • Delivery of groceries for seniors who are unable (themselves or by proxy) to pick up food during regular distribution hours.
  • Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels which covers food and pet food and prescriptions
  • Art in a bag with adult coloring books and coloring pencils

View all information at FISH, and click on the COVID response image. For more information call (509) 933-3333.

TABLE TENNIS

View Lunch & Learn Program coming soon!

TRIPS!

Check back in August for information about upcoming trips.

All trips require participants to register. You can register online or in-person at the AAC, 506 S. Pine St. Registration fees are paid in advance with cash or check. For ongoing and upcoming events, trips, and activities, check out our calendar.

AAC Staff and Volunteers

  • Katrina Douglas, Coordinator
  • Katelyn Clavette, Recreation Leader
  • Tina Peet, Volunteer Support
  • Gabriella Bacon, Volunteer Support
  • Alice Brown, Volunteer Support
  • Vonnie Nichols, Volunteer Support