Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Program Guide Fall 2025-Summer 2026 | Page 28

SENIOR SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR TRIPS
ADULTS 55 + CONTINUED
SENIOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Senior special events are held at the Garner Senior Center unless otherwise indicated. All trips leave from the Garner Senior Center.
Health & Resource Fair
A community Health & Resource Fair featuring local health vendors and resource advocates. The fair will include local health and wellness experts, health screenings, vendor booths, door prizes, and more.
RES
NON- RES
Fri, Oct 3 10am-12pm FREE FREE
On the Mend Craft Sale
A perfect opportunity to start holiday shopping! The On the Mend Craft Fair features jewelry, hats, gloves, scarves, pillows, quilts, and one-of-a-kind items handmade by GSC“ On The Mend” volunteers. Raffle items and refreshments available.
Sat, Nov 1
9:30am- 3:30pm
RES
FREE
NON- RES
FREE
Native American History Presentation
In honor of Native American Month, GSC member Carlos Velazquez will share his deep knowledge of Native American traditions, culture, and art.
RES
NON- RES
Fri, Nov 7 1-3pm FREE FREE
Masquerade Ball
Enjoy an evening of mystique, dancing and fellowship sponsored by God’ s Pearls, a local not for profit organization. Refreshments and prizes will be provided. Please call 919- 779-0122 to register.
RES
NON- RES
Wake County Silver Arts Competition
Celebrate local senior artists in the Silver Arts competition! Participants are invited to submit their work in one of five exciting categories: Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Heritage Arts, Performing Arts, and / or Cheerleading. Visit wcseniorgames. com to sign-up. Location: Garner Performing Arts Center
ST. PATRICK’ S POTLUCK Celebrate Older Americans Month at the Garner Senior
Center with free hotdogs, games, door prizes, dancing, and live entertainment. This HOP event INTO is co-sponsored SPRING by the Garner Senior Citizens Advisory Committee.
SENIOR TRIPS
RES
Older American’ s Month
RES
Duke Lemur Center Trip
NON- RES
Wed, May 13 3-5pm FREE FREE
Tour the Duke Lemur Center, home to over 200 lemurs and bush babies. Learn about lemurs, the most threatened group of mammals on the planet. Lunch on your own after the tour( not included).
RES
NON- RES
Wed, Apr 22 4-6pm FREE FREE
NON- RES
Mon, Sep 15 9am-3pm $ 20 $ 28
NC State Fair Senior Day
Participants will enjoy Senior Citizens Day at the North Carolina State Fair. Admission is free for ages 65 and better.
Tue, Oct 21
8:30am- 2:30pm
RES
NON- RES
$ 5 $ 7
Sat, Mar 14 3-6pm FREE FREE 28 Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources | PROGRAM GUIDE