City of Germantown
Home Menu50+ Active Aging
Active Aging programs are for Germantown residents who are 50 years and older.
If you are interested in meeting new people, socializing with old friends, participating in our weekly activities or taking a trip to interesting places, then the Germantown 50+ Group is for you! All activities take place at the Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike, unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions or would like to register for a program, contact Jennie Gould at JGould@Germantown-TN.gov or at (901) 757-7375.
eNewsletter
Subscribe to the 50+ eNewsletter to stay connected and receive the latest information about upcoming classes and events. For more information, contact Jennie Gould at (901) 751-5652 or JGould@Germantown-TN.gov or Donna French at (901) 751-5656 or DFrench@Germantown-TN.gov.
Events and Programs
The Germantown Parks and Recreation 50+ Coordinator works diligently to plan and coordinate several events and programs throughout the year. For more information about upcoming programs and events, see below or visit Germantown-TN.gov/Calendar.
Big Read Kick-Off Celebration A Wizard of Earthsea Fantasy Faire
and Wizard Costume Contest
- Date: 10/03/2015 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Germantown Community Library
1925 Exeter Road
Germantown, Tennessee 38138
Mayor Mike Palazzolo and area dignitaries will be on hand to officially launch The Big Read in Germantown. Open to all, this family-friendly event celebrates fantasy fiction with strolling musicians, juggler, balloonist, fire performer, face painting, wizarding science experiments, mule-drawn wagon rides, food trucks and more. Don’t miss an opportunity to take a selfie with Germantown’s own traveling wizard or town crier. Some lucky Faire goers will receive a free book. Copies will also be available for check out.
Fantasy Faire Wizard Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite wizard for this all-ages costume contest. Refreshments will be served and awards presented. Participating wizards must arrive by 5:45p.m. in order to register for the contest.
For additional details about events related to The Big Read Germantown, download the flyer or visit Germantown-TN.gov/BigRead.
A program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, The Big Read offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book.
Big Read Germantown events are generously sponsored by the City of Germantown, Friends of the Germantown Library, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association Literacy is Key and P.O.P. Solutions.