Cross Country Skiing

Special cross country group outings at other locations and dates may be planned and members will be notified via email.

Cycling

• Days and Times are to be determined
• May - October 
• Free
• Helmets are required
• Advanced registration required by clicking on the "Register Now' button above.

The "Over The Hills" group meets at the Senior Center Network. Different rides are scheduled periodically, participants notified via email.

 

Disc Golf

The disc golf group is forming now. If you are interested please call 231-922-4911 to register. We will contact you when we have more information.

Golf

Bay Meadows: Par 3 Course
Men's Tee Time

• Friday
• 9:30 a.m.
• $10 walking, $16 riding
• Advanced registration required. Click on 'Register Now' button above.

Women's Tee Time

• Friday
• 10 a.m.
• $10 walking, $16 riding
•  Advanced registration required. Click on 'Register Now' button above.

Men's and women's groups play at Bay Meadows. Our golf league is loosely structured to allow players of all skill levels to have a social game of golf with their peers. Scores are kept on an individual basis only and not used for league purposes.


Interlochen Golf Club: 10586 U.S. 31 S., Interlochen

• Tuesday
• 7:30 a.m. Meet at the clubhouse (July and August). 
• 9:30 a.m. Meet at clubhouse (May, June, September, October).
• $12 walking, $20 riding

All welcome to play nine holes of golf at the Interlochen Golf Club. Advanced registration not required.

Hiking

• Tuesdays or Wednesdays
• May - October 
• Hiking times vary, see hiking schedule below
• Free
• Advanced registration required. Click on 'Register Now' button above
  
  

Group meets at the Senior Center Network to carpool. There is a different hiking location each week. Please click on the schedule below:

September/ October Hiking Schedule

Horseshoes

• Pits Available Daily 
• Free
• Shoes provided on-site, or you may bring your own

Paddleboarding

Learn to Paddleboard
In partnership with The River Outfitters
Medalie Park, 1910 S. Airport Road, Traverse City
$30 per person
All abilities welcomed.
All equipment provided including PFDs, paddleboards, and paddles. Please call the Senior Center for more details.

Senior Center Member Discount

The River Outfitters: People Powered Adventures
Offering stand up paddleboards, kayaks, bikes and tubes. A portion of each rental is donated to Grand Traverse Conservation District.

For the 2019 season, The River Outfitters will offer (Monday through Thursday only)
Daily Fun Passes, FREE for Senior Center Members and one non-member guest
(Friday through Sunday only)
Daily Fun Passes, 50% off for Senior Center Members and one non-member guests
Senior Center Members must show their membership card upon booking. View prices and details by visiting therivertc.com or call 231-883-1413.

Pickleball League

2019 Summer Pickleball
Intermediate/Advanced

• Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. or 10 a.m. - Noon
• $10 per season
• If you are an intermediate or advanced pickleball player and would like to join the league please email the Program Coordinator at ehovie@grandtraverse.org to make arrangements for pickleball league play.

Pre-Intermediate

• Fridays
• 10:30 a.m. - Noon
• $10 per season
• Please call or stop by the Senior Center to check for availability.

2019/20 Winter Pickleball 

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 
• 2 sessions per day,  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

A combo of table tennis, badminton and tennis. Traverse City grows berries, cherries, peaches, apples and pickleball. Yes! We are 'growing' Pickleball! Everyday in Michigan, players hear the "pop" of the pickleball on their paddles and say, "1 more game... just for the fun of it!" Come pickle with us! Equipment rental available by donation. Lessons available. Click here for more details about current lessons. Advanced registration required.

Shuffleboard League

Public Play

• Available during non-league times
• Equipment rental available by donation

League Play

• Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 10 a.m. - Noon 
• $10 per season
• Advanced registration required. Click on the 'Register Now' button above.

Begins when weather permits. Players meet twice weekly for single and double games. Lessons available. 

Shuffleboard Tournaments

Cherry Festival Shuffleboard Tournament

• Cherry Festival Week
• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
• Free

Advance registration required.Medals awarded to top finishers. Call the Senior Center to check date and register.

Art Baur Celebrity Shuffleboard Tournament

• Annually in August 
• Free
• Sponsored by Reynold-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
• Advance registration required

Snowshoe Group

• Tuesday
• Times and locations vary
• Advanced registration required

Snowshoe outing event details will be sent via email. Other outings may also be planned and group members are notified via email.  You must be a current Senior Center Network Member and register for the notifications in advance. 

Table Tennis

• Mondays 
• 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. 
• Wednesdays 
• 6:00 p.m. 
• Free

Also available when other programs are not in progress.

Tennis League

• Monday and Wednesday
• 9 a.m. - Noon
• $10 per season
• Advanced registration required. Click on 'Register Now' button above.
  
  

Mixed doubles for intermediate players. Leagues are formed annually in May. Players from the previous year are given 1st option to renew their place in the league. New players are assigned as space becomes available. Additional leagues will be formed if enough players are interested. 

Open Tennis

• Monday - Friday
  After Noon
• Saturday and Sunday
  All Day

Tennis courts are available for public use during non-league times. Equipment rental available for a donation.

Wii Bowling

• Thursdays
• 10 - 11:30 a.m. 
• $7 for an 8 Week Session

Mixed doubles bowling league forming every 8 weeks. Advance registration is required. Click here for the 2019 Wii Bowling schedule.