South Washington County Schools Community Education

SoWashCo Community Education offers a variety of activities, trips, resources and educational programming for adults age 50+ in a welcoming environment where social engagement thrives. Are you recently retired and missing your network of co-workers? New to the area? Love to play games? Take local trips? Meet new friends? Stay fit? Learn new skills or develop a hobby? Our Adults 50+ programming is designed to meet the social, educational, health and human service needs of people 50 and over. Join us for an exciting lineup of weekly activities. Whether you're interested in Bingo, Bunco, 500, Farkle, Lighten Up, Mah Jongg, Book Club, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot or one of our support groups such as our Diabetes Support Group, your membership allows you to attend as much as you want ... all at no cost. Membership is only $15/year! That means it's just 32 cents per week or 7 cents per day to participate! And if the $15 is still a hardship, let us know. No one will be turned away due to finances. So whether you are ready to play a game of cards, discuss a book, exercise, or attend local trips and tours, there is something for you at SoWashCo Community Education.

Whether you have been playing 500 with this Community Ed group for years or are new to it, 500 is an easy way to get connected. This popular group averages 20 - 40 people. Come and join the fun!

Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. This popular sport uses a hand paddle to hit a light-weight ball with holes (similar to a whiffle ball) back and forth across the net. This is drop-in play without an instructor or leader present and is designed for players with pickleball experience. Two courts are available and all play is doubles; all players take turns rotating in for games. Purchase your Pickleball passes today! Registration and pre-purchase of Pickleball Passes is required. Choose the option that works best for you. Passes may be purchased in person before 3:45 pm at the reception desk of the DPC or purchased online any time. If you purchase online by 3:00 p.m., your passes will be left in an envelope with your name on it in the gym that evening. This is for either a single pass or if you purchase a set of passes. You may also register well ahead of the day when you plan to play. All players are responsible for following posted procedures regarding sign-in, set-up and removal of equipment, and rotation of play on the courts. The first players to arrive are expected to put up the nets. Detailed instructions are available on-site.