- Home
- City Services
- Parks & Recreation
- Recreation
- Senior Activity Center
Senior Activity Center
The Cedar Hill Senior Activity Center is open to individuals aged 55 and older. Each class is limited to 30 participants. Membership and registration are required for participation. Registration may be completed in person at either the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center or the Cedar Hill Senior Activity Center.
Take a program specialized for Active Seniors, enjoy a specialty trip, or just come and say hi to your fellow peers at the Cedar Hill Senior Activity Center!
Membership and registration are required for all 55+ activities. Registration for each month begins the last full week of the previous month and can be done in person at the Center or online. A Senior Activity Center Membership Form must be turned in to the Senior Activity Center to complete your membership- forms are also available at the Senior Activity Center.
Senior Activity Center Membership Fees
| Resident Membership | $5/Month $10/3-Months $30/Year |
| Non-Resident Membership | $20/Month $40/3-Month $80/Year |
| Resident Gold Card Membership | $110/Yearly Senior Activity Center and Alan E. Sims Recreation Center Access |
| Non-Resident Gold Card Membership | $130/Yearly Senior Activity Center and Alan E. Sims Recreation Center Access |
Games
Bingo
Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$2 per bingo card. Enjoy this game with friends. Win great prizes of nonperishable items.
Social Bridge
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy the game of bridge with other members. Even if you don't know how to play, we will teach you!
Special Interests
Loom Knitting - Registration Required
Wednesday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Anyone of any skill level is invited! Loom knitting is easy, fun, and doesn’t take long to complete! Some of the hats created will be donated to various North Texas Organizations including the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, various cancer centers, and local nursing homes.
Queen Beaders - Registration Required
Thursday 10 a.m. to Noon
Learn the art of making beautiful and fun jewelry to wear.
Quilting - Registration Required
Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Quilting is a major part of history. This class will help you enhance your legacy as you make your mark on history.
Dance
Line Dancing - Registration Required
Monday 1:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on out and kick up your heels! This fun and energetic line dance class, set to country, pop and R&B, will teach you popular line dances. This class is great for cardio fitness, improved muscle strength and memory retention.
Fitness
Chair Volleyball - Registration Required
Monday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Chair volleyball offers friendly competition, while also providing a way to have fun being active! Because players are required to remain seated, chair volleyball allows those with physical limitations to participate on a level playing field with those who may be more active.
Tai Chi for Seniors - Registration Required
Monday 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Tai Chi is a meditative martial art that has been practiced for centuries and integrates body, mind, and spirit through slow graceful movements and meditative exercises.
Sit and Groove - Registration Required
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Sit and Groove is a fantastic way to listen to great music while boosting your overall well-being. It will provide a low-impact option that can be tailored to suit individual fitness levels and goals.
Zumba Gold - Registration Required
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Friday 10:45 a.m. to 11:45a.m.
Wednesday 8:30am to 9:30am
Move to the rhythm of the music with basic Latin dance moves.
Yoga For Seniors - Registration Required
Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Yoga allows you to slow down your breathing and meditate, creating a quiet time for calm reflection that sharpens the mind and improves cognitive function.
Pilates for Older Adults - Registration Required
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pilates is one type of low impact exercise that may benefit your bone health, strength, and mobility as you get older. It can even improve your posture, memory, and mood.
A complete copy of the Senior Activity Center rules may be obtained at the Senior Activity Center or by downloading them (PDF).
- All participants must sign-in upon arrival to the Senior Activity Center.
- Classes are only open to registered members of the Senior Activity Center.
- Any fees required for activities or trips must be paid in advance.
- The Senior Activity Center is a No Smoking Facility.
- Tobacco and Alcohol are not allowed within the building or on the Senior Activity Center grounds.
- Pets (other than service animals) and children are not allowed.
- Lost and found items will be held for 30 days. After 30 days, lost items will be donated to a local charity.
- In the event of inclement weather, the Senior Activity Center will be closed only if the City of Cedar Hill is closed.
- The Senior Activity Center will be closed for holidays following the City of Cedar Hill Government Center closing schedule.
- Guests of eligible Senior Activity Center Participants are welcome provided they sign a waiver of liability and agree to adhere to all applicable policies and procedures as determined by the Senior Activity Center Supervisor.
Day Trips
A variety of day trips are offered monthly for a nominal fee and are open to registered members of the Senior Activity Center. Advanced registration is required and availability is limited.
Registration
- Registration for trips/outings will begin on the last full week of the previous month (ex. registration for May trips will begin the last full week of April).
- Cedar Hill residents only will be able to sign up on the first two days of registration.
- Open registration will begin on the third day of each registration period until the trip is full.
- Full payment must accompany registration.
- Registration must be made in person at the Senior Activity Center or online through ActiveNet. We will not accept payment for trips over the phone.
Cancellation
- Participants must contact the Senior Activity Center if it becomes necessary to cancel for any reason.
- When possible, the space will be filled by someone from the waiting list.
- Participants may not transfer their reservation to a friend. All cancellations must be processed through the Senior Activity Center.
Refunds
- There will be no refunds for individuals canceling their trip registration unless the reservation has been resold or the Senior Activity Center receives a refund from the provider.
- Refunds will only be given if the Senior Activity Center needs to cancel the trip.
Senior Senate
The Cedar Hill Senior Senate is a 501(c)(3) advisory board organized for the benefit of the Cedar Hill Senior Activity Center. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Activity Center and are open to the public. Its main function is to raise funds, advise, support, and assist the Senior Activity Center Staff. To connect with the Senior Senate by email click here, or Facebook click here.
| Meeting Dates | Time |
| May 19, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| June 16, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| July 21, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| August 18, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| September 15, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| October 20, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| November 17, 2025 | 1:00pm |
| December 15, 2025 | 1:00pm |
Transportation
Bus service is available through Star Transit to and from the Senior Activity Center for Cedar Hill residents. To reserve your ride, please call (877) 631-5278 or visit www.startransit.org.