Seniors
The City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services is devoted to organizing and running activities and programs for senior citizens in Altamonte Springs and surrounding communities. Programs and activities are sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs. Events take place at either Eastmonte Recreation Center or Westmonte Recreation Centers, and at various venues within Altamonte Springs and throughout Florida.
PROGRAMS
Senior Computer Skills Classes- “SURF THE NET!”
These are basic and intermediate classes using computers and are held Monday through Thursday at the Altamonte Springs City Library from 8:00am to 10:00am. Please contact Robert McKinniss at (407) 571-8837.
Senior Bowling
The Altamonte Seniors Bowling League meets every Tuesday from 12:00noon to 2:00pm at the Altamonte AMF Bowling Center. Two-person teams make the competition fun! The season is from early September until mid-May each year. The cost is $6.50 per person and $4.00 for shoes, with a portion saved for a luncheon at the end of the season and prizes awarded to the first and second place teams.
Senior Bocce League
This fun and relaxing sport is played on the bocce courts at Westmonte Recreation Center on Wednesday and Friday mornings. League play starts Friday, October 15th at 9:30am. Recreational play is available Wednesday mornings starting at 9:30am. The cost is $15.00 for the season.
Senior Card League
Held every Wednesday from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Eastmonte Recreation Center - Civic Center. Cost is $2.00 per month.
TRIPS
Day Trips
We have a day-trip every month (except during the summer) and a multi-day trip twice a year. Prior registration and payment is required; tickets and transportation are provided to points of interest and attractions. All trips depart from the Eastmonte Civic Center.
- September 16 - Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. 8:30am to 5:00pm. Cost is $25 and includes transportation, $25 in free play and a $5.00 meal voucher.
- October 21 - Morse Museum and Chez Vincent Restaurant. 9:00am to 3:00pm. Cost is $45 and includes transportation, lunch and admission to the museum.
- November 10 - Capone's Dinner Show. 11:30am to 4:00pm. Cost is $45 and includes transportation and addmission to the show.
- December 16 - Gaylord Palms and Villa De Flora. 10:30am to 4:30pm. Cost is $45 and includes transportation and lunch.
- January 14 - The Holy Land Experience. 10:00am to 5:00pm. Cost is $40 and includes transportation and admission.
Multi–Day Trips
- Oct 4 through 8, 2010 – 5 days and 4 nights in Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort with Diamond Tours. Cost is $449 with a $75 deposit due upon signing. Trip Flyer
- May 1 through 8, 2011 - 7 night Western Caribbean Cruise. Departing from Port Canaveral aboard the Freedom of the Seas. Deposit due by October 15, 2010. Trip Flyer
For more information on Senior activities please contact Fran Carrozza, Program Leader at (407) 571-8813.
