Senior citizens living in Broward and Palm Beach counties in Florida get to enjoy beautiful palm trees, great weather, mild winters and a number of other popular amenities the state has to offer. These locations have some of the best activities for seniors and as such, more than 300,000 seniors make Florida their home year-round.
For active seniors who enjoy socializing and making new friends from in and around their community, there are a number of organizations that provide activities, support groups, and classes in which they can participate. These include:
The Aging and Disability Resource Center
These resource centers coordinate events that are particularly planned for seniors. Additionally, for any senior who needs assistance, the resource centers offer case management for both the individual and his or her and family members. This is a wonderful organization in which to become involved.
Among other things, Club 55, which is exclusively for seniors, uses local city parks to host a number of activities. This provides a remarkable opportunity for seniors to simultaneously socialize and delight in the great outdoors. For those who are new to the community, this is a wonderful way to meet people and forge new connections.
Parkland Events
Parkland, Florida is a lively city that offers trips and other senior activities. The city is known for having winery tours and culinary school trips. If you have a passion for learning, Parkland offers classes, including ones that can assist seniors in learning the latest technological devices.
Senior Centers
There are a number of community centers that offer a range of activities in which seniors can participate. Included among the amenities at these centers are weight rooms, paddleball courts, tennis courts, a walking track and a fishing dock. These activities provide remarkable ways for seniors to have fun while staying active. For seniors who have grandchildren or other young relatives in their lives, playgrounds are also available at the majority of the sites.
Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center
Sunrise, Florida is home to the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, which has more than 1000 involved seniors in its community. There are musical and fellowship events, counseling sessions, health screening and a variety of educational classes. Case management is also available if needed. For those who are affiliated with the Jewish religion, there is the option of celebrating Shabbat. This includes a weekly traditional Shabbat meal on Fridays. It should be noted that seniors of all religious affiliations are welcome to attend any of the events held by the center.
Fun on the Water
You can ride the water taxi in Fort Lauderdale and enjoy amazing tours of the city. 
There are a few different routes; therefore, seniors will be able to enjoy the experience more than once. Boat shows and night rides take place throughout the year, providing breath-taking views. If you have an interest in hosting a memorable event, you have the option of chartering a boat.
Museums
Broward County and Palm Beach County have a number of museums. Many of these institutions host recreational and educational events and provide discounts for seniors. For those who are fans of the sport of swimming, the International Swimming Hall of Fame would be a wonderful place to visit. Furthermore, the Fishing Hall of Fame located in close proximity.
There are museums that focus on history, sciences, the arts and there is even one for antique cars. For example, Fort Lauderdale has a museum that is a car enthusiast’s dream. The exhibits include motorcars and memorabilia. You will be able to appreciate the story and elegance behind each model. A gallery dedicated to Franklin Roosevelt is also there.
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens in Fort Lauderdale offers classes and hosts tours and festivals. In Clewiston, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Big Cypress has very affordable admission prices and Seminole history and culture is also highlighted in this museum. Additionally, there is a raised mile-long boardwalk that showcases lots of floral life.
Art Walks
Broward County hosts an art walk every month. On some of the walks, participants are provided with the opportunity to relish fine wines upon completing the journey. The county hosts more than 25 art festivals each year and for lovers of the theatrical arts, there are a number of stage and theater performances to enjoy. Best of all, many of these shows allow access to seniors at a discounted rate.
Historical Tours
Registered historical locations and historical societies can be found all throughout Broward County. A number of tours are offered at historical homes that are bursting with information and interesting tales to tell. Many of these venues provide seniors with discounts.
Food Tours
Food tours provide an entertaining and delicious way of learning about a particular community. West Palm Beach engages with 7 of the best locally-owned, restaurants that are located off the beaten path and individuals can enjoy 13 tastings during a tour. Participants will get the opportunity to participate in activities like meeting chefs, learning how to open a coconut and trying a dish that has been featured on renowned television shows. In addition, they will be able to learn about the fascinating history of the location. There is also an option for private tours and cooking lessons.
There is also the Taste History Culinary Tour. This enjoyable culinary and cultural journey lasts between 3 and 4 hours and combines roughly 4 to 6 blocks of walking and bus riding. During the tour, between 3 and 4 eateries and bakeries are visited for food tastings. In addition, the tour includes trips to art and craft shops or historic buildings.
Food Trucks
In Broward, there are a number of food truck events and the locations include Pompano Beach, Plantation and Davie. Some of these events provide music and other forms of entertainment at the locations. Typically, food truck events are free to attend and participants purchase their preferred food from various vendors. Dates are switched occasionally and events are sometimes discontinued; as such, checking online information or making telephone contact is advisable to ensure a specific event is being held on the day or night you intend to go.
Butterfly World
Visiting Butterfly World is undoubtedly one of the most memorable and pleasurable experiences seniors in Broward County and its surroundings can have. Visitors will be able to see thousands of beautiful butterflies that live in the tropical gardens. There are also a lot of colorful fish and fascinating hummingbirds.
The Grassy Waters Preserve
This 23-square mile wetlands ecosystem is home to a host of native wildlife. Seniors who are nature enthusiasts enjoy this protected area and this is largely because of the many trails that are accessible by the public, for free, seven days a week. There are also guided hiking and canoe programs. Among other wildlife, you will be able to see otter, white-tailed deer, bobcat, and alligator.
The Beach
The abundance of spectacular beaches is one of the hallmarks of Florida. Apart from the wonderful waves and miles upon miles of shimmering sand, there are shops and boardwalks just waiting to be explored. The weather, scenery and all of the events and activities in which seniors can participate make Broward County and Palm Beach County great places for seniors to reside or visit. There is no end to the things that can be seen and done or the opportunities to interact and form connections with others in the community.
Blue Jeans Blues
Located in Fort Lauderdale, this spot delivers great music and its servers are quite friendly. There is typically a mixed crowd with great energy. This is largely because the music is eclectic enough to satisfy the taste of seniors and the young folk alike. Seniors, who enjoy jazz and blues and like to rub shoulders with a younger crowd from time to time, could find Blue Jeans Blues quite enjoyable. This music-filled atmosphere is the ideal place to enjoy drinks and appetizers.
Flamingo Gardens
Among its many attractions, the Flamingo Gardens has an Arboretum that features hundreds of exotic and native trees. These majestic plants are accented with a stream, ponds, a waterfall and lush under-story plantings. This senior-friendly location has the distinction of being home to the biggest assortment of towering Florida Champion Trees; a total of 20 of these trees exist. 
The Florida Forestry Service has certified them as being the biggest of their species. It is home to a non-native Cluster Fig, which is the biggest tree in the register of the Florida Champion Tree. It is 102 feet high, its circumference is 54 feet, 1 inch and it has an impressive crown span of 95 feet.
Lake Worth Dance Classes
Lake Worth offers dance classes for those who have rhythm in their soul just waiting for the perfect opportunity to release it. Classes are offered in a variety of styles for individuals who like to dance socially. The atmosphere is relaxed and no performance element is included unless you are a natural showstopper who enjoys stealing the show and maximizing your enjoyment.
There are classes focused on Latin dancing in one dance studio, while other studios teach line dancing and ballroom. There is no age limit but many seniors find it appealing to learn the actual steps behind genres of dance they have intuitively participated in for many years. You can come alone as many others do or you can take along a friend; who knows, maybe you could even meet that special someone at one of these classes.
Walk With Ease Program
It is the perfect season to ‘spring into good health’ and the Walk With Ease Program is a great place to start. Initially held in 2012, in Broward County Parks, this event is a joint effort between the Health Foundation of South Florida and the Parks and Recreation Division. The program is designed to encourage adults 55 years and older to walk for their health as it takes the first step to start the journey of improving overall health.
Wine Tasting
Designed to emphasize the culture and knowledge of wine, this type of event involves getting together with a classy group of individuals at a swanky private or commercial location. The events encourage connoisseurs to participate in tasting varietals from across the country, including Florida. Wines from vineyards in states like California, Washington, and New York are typically a part of the offerings. There is also the opportunity to explore red and white wines from all over the world. Additionally, there are fortified varieties to be sampled as well as the foods with which they are nicely paired.
There is also the opportunity to learn the history of wine and the continuing love affair between wine and cheese. You will be able to discover innovations in the wine-making industry and learn the process chefs use to pair new recipes with favorites like Riesling and Pinot Noir. Members of some wine tasting groups meet up at regularly and the meeting place could be a high-end wine bar or the home of one of the members. Whatever the location, it is always tasteful. There are also wine tasting groups that are not exclusive to seniors but readily welcome them. If you join a tour and prefer to form a splinter group with your peers, you could have that option as other seniors may very well feel the same way.
Tai Chi Groups
In Delray Bora, the movements of Tai Chi are demonstrated and taught by a senior instructor. This is one of many groups in the area that focus on Tai Chi, Qigong, and other Eastern exercises. 
Better breathing and balance are promoted by these practices and they also foster non-medical pain management support and stress relief. Individuals who partake in the offerings of these groups appreciate the focused and slow movements, which are similar to yoga as they flow together nicely and rhythmically.
A number of seniors who participate in these art forms find them to be helpful. This is especially true for those who are afflicted with chronic pain and wish to reduce or eliminate their dependence on painkillers. Memorizing the movements will promote brain agility and overall health. In addition, the positive atmosphere in which these activities take place is remarkable and full of hope. Tai Chi is not merely another form of exercise, it is legitimate art; it is beautiful to watch participants move in time to the leading of an instructor.
Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is among the gentlest and most beneficial activities in which seniors can become involved. The Highland Beach group has weekly sessions and fitness level is not a factor for those who want to join. You will notice improvement in your agility as time goes by and there is no need to push yourself to a point where a stretch becomes painful.
There is a certified instructor to show you how to properly execute gentle yoga poses for beginners, encourage you throughout the session and assist you in getting in and out of the poses if required. You will also be reminded of the importance of not stretching further than you naturally can. Yoga is healing and no one should become injured while carrying out the poses. Taking part in activities like Yoga stimulates blood flow; thereby promoting a sense of joy.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
This is a prime location for nature-loving seniors. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a remarkable example for environmental conservation, education, and research. The center has 20 acres of property and it is located on the protected barrier island. Gumbo Limbo provides refuge for many different species of animals and plants; some of which are endangered or rare. In addition, the employees, volunteers and various organizations that make up the center are committed to protecting the natural resources of the area.
The public programs include educational sessions for children and adults of all ages. They are taught by qualified and knowledgeable biologists, naturalists and educators. The majority of these programs are free or reasonably priced and they feature small group sizes to maximize interaction and learning.
Morikami Japanese Gardens
This picturesque paradise is located just west of Delray Beach and it offers several acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and well-maintained shrubs, trees, ponds, statuary and bridges. It is designed to be a calm and peaceful space and seniors in search of relaxation and tranquility can visit and bask in the awesomeness of the gardens. The site includes a museum, visitors center, gift shop and restaurant, which are all designed to support the Japanese culture and heritage.
Time may not permit you to enjoy all of these activities with the senior in your life. If that is the case, having an aide or companion from Boca Home Care Services can greatly assist in enhancing the experiences. Our courteous and experienced staff will ensure that your loved one will be well taken care of, while he or she enjoys the various events and activities. An aide will also be able to assist with duties like cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, and transportation.
