Jimmy Furlow Senior Citizen Center
201 S. First Street
Computer Lab ♦ Meeting Rooms ♦ Activity Rooms
Phone: 601-835-5076 ♦ Fax: 601-835-5074
Weekly Activities
Advanced Line Dancing: a type of country and western dancing in which dancers’ lineup in a row without partners and follow a choreographed pattern of steps to music. This activity is an ideal experience for individuals who know how to Line Dance.
Beginner Line Dancing: a type of country and western dancing in which dancers line up in a row without partners and follow a choreographed pattern of steps to music. This activity is ideal for individuals who want to learn how to Line Dance.
Bingo: a game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first person to mark off five numbers in a row or another required pattern. Everyone who participates will need to bring an inexpensive wrapped gift.
Computer Classes: ideal for adults with little or no computer experience. To schedule your class time today call Bonnie Brown (601-835-5076).
Fitness Class: this class is to help participants improve health, improve posture, muscle tone, balance, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness. Our fitness classes are DVD based.
Round Dancing: is choreographed and cued ballroom dancing. We dance most of the popular ballroom rhythms, such as foxtrot and waltz, cha-cha and rumba, and many others listed in the navigation bar to the left.
Please see our Calendar and Newsletter for specific dates and times for activities.
Activities are subject to change.
Special Event
Luau: Event is held at the center
Talent Show: Event is held at the center
Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon: Event is held at the center
Please see our Calendar and Newsletter for specific dates and times for activities.
Events are subject to change.
Card and Game Groups
To join you have to be set up with a group, contact (601-835-5076)
Bridge Group
Canasta
Cardsharks
Players
Please see our Calendar and Newsletter for specific dates and times for activities.
Card and Game Groups are subject to change.
Clubs and Group Meetings
IF you are a Senior Citizen (ONLY) Club or Group looking for a meeting space, contact Kail Garrett 601-835-5076.
| AARP Widow Support Group: | Members Only |
| Alexander Homecoming Committee: | Members Only |
| American Legion: | Members Only |
| Class of 69 Reunion: | Members Only |
| Ebony Women’s Society Club: | Members Only |
| Eva Harris Lincoln Co School Committee: | Members Only |
| Homemakers Club: | Members Only |
| Lincoln County Historical Society: | Open to Public |
| Retired Teachers: | Members Only |
| TRIAD: | Open to Public |
| Widow Support Group: | Open to Public |
Please see our Calendar and Newsletter for specific dates and times for activities.
Club or Groups are subject to change.
Our Vision
Helping seniors engage, enrich and empower their lives
Jimmy Furlow Senior Citizen Center is designed for seniors age 50+ and provides the opportunity for social interaction and physical activity. We offer a wide variety of weekly programs including dance classes, computer classes, fitness classes and group meetings. In addition to our weekly activities we offer monthly activities such as Senior Adult Prom, Anniversary Luncheon, Luau, Talent Show and Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon and more! All of our activities are FREE; if you have any questions call 601-835-5076.
Kail Garrett
Senior Adult Director
Kail Garrett is a 2007 graduate from University of Southern Mississippi, where she majored in Therapeutic Recreation. She began working for the Brookhaven Recreation Department in 2012. In addition to being the director of the Senior Center she also coaches Adaptive Soccer and T-ball. She is married to Josh Garrett and together they have three boys.
Staff
Senior Workers
Edna Smith
Georgia Myers
Computer Instructor
Bonnie Brown
Custodial
Nancy Pittman
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Calendars and Newsletters are in PDF format.