Activities and Programs for All Ages

Youth, adult and senior offerings are for all ages unless otherwise specified. If you do not find a list of activities or programs below the headings there are no offerings for the group at this time.  

Indoor Wiffleball

January 8, 2012 through February 26, 2012

Day(s): Sunday

Time:

Fees: $25 per team

Ages: 16 and over 

This is an eight week Indoor Wiffleball league. Teams will play a doubleheader each week. Both competitive and recreation leagues are available with skill levels of all kinds welcome. Participants may register as a team or individual (to be placed on a team).

Youth Activities and Programs

Nature StoryTime

Day(s): 1st and 3rd Mondays

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Fees: $3.00 for each program

Ages: 3-5 year olds 

Nature StoryTime is an environmental education program. Co-hosted by Parks and Recreation and Des Moines Public Library, the program includes themed stories, art, crafts and music activities lead by an environmental educator on topics such as snow, camouflage, insects and more.

Nature StoryTime

Nature StoryTime Press release

Adult Activities and Programs

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Year Round

Day(s): Monday through Friday

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fees: $1.00 per day or $12.00 per month

Ages: Ages 18 and Up 

Come on in and compete with some of the best players in Des Moines.

Senior Activities and Programs

Ceramics

Eight Week Sessions Year Round

Day(s): Thursday

Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Fees: $10.00 per eight-week session

Pioneer Columbus Recreation Center provides the paint, the firing of the projects, and the instructor. All you need to do is sign up!

Polk County Congregate Meals

Except Holidays

Day(s): Monday through Friday

Time: Meals Served at 11:30 AM

Fees: Donations Welcome

Seniors enjoy bingo, billiards, cards and crafts, as well as a nutritious lunch served at 11:30 a.m. by Polk County Congregate Meals Coordinator, Ray Ann Scione. Please call Ray @ 288-3734 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. weekdays to make meal reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

A transportation application is available for those who need transportation to and from the meal site. The form can be completed on-site or over the phone. Group transportation is done on a route and timing varies by site.

Polk County Congregate Meals also provides educational speakers and healthcare services like blood pressure checks and foot care clinics.

Holiday parties, great entertainment and friendly people are here for enjoyment.

Senior Bingo

Year Round

Day(s): 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Fees: Free

For the bingo lover, come join other seniors on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesday of the month.