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PLEASE NOTE: The Pickering Center will be undergoing renovations from February 26 through March 20 to enhance and improve the space for our community. During this time, some activities will be temporarily cancelled, while others will be relocated.
Please read each activity listing carefully to see whether it is cancelled or moved during the renovation period. We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to welcoming you back to an updated Pickering Center soon!
Interested in meeting new people, staying active and trying something new?
Germantown’s 50+ programs offer a welcoming space to learn, laugh and enjoy life together — whether you’re joining a weekly activity, attending a special event or heading out on a fun trip.
Programs are grouped into three types:
View Recurring Activities: Recurring weekly programs like games, fitness and hobbies.
View Events: One-time or seasonal gatherings like concerts, workshops and socials.
View Trips: Day and overnight outings to exciting destinations.
Unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at the Pickering Center (7771 Poplar Pike).
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Monthly eNewsletter
Subscribe to the 50+ Monthly eNewsletter to stay connected and receive information about upcoming classes and events. For more information, contact Jennie Gould at (901) 751-5652 or JGould@Germantown-TN.gov or Donna French at (901) 751-5656 or DFrench@Germantown-TN.gov.
Upcoming 50+ Events
To register for 50+ events, contact Jennie Gould at JGould@Germantown-TN.gov or
(901) 751-5652.
Saturday, March 28
7 to 9 p.m.
Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike
Fee is $7. No registration required.
Tuesday, April 14
2 to 4 p.m.
Genealogy Library, 7779 Poplar Pike
Fee is $5. Registration is required.
Creative Aging: America 250 with Amillia Stembridge
Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Free. Registration is required (opens March 26).
*First four sessions will take place at the Genealogy Library
*Last two classes will take place at the Pickering Center
**Must be able to commit to all six sessions
Beginners Mah Jongg
Mondays, April 20 through May 18
8:45 to 11 a.m.
No experience necessary.
Instructors : Denny Unger and Mona Mitchell-Unger
Fee is $75, plus a $15 Mah Jongg Card (this must be the 2026 card) and a $15.95 book Mah Jongg Made Easy at nationalmahjonggleague.org
Herbal Salts and Infused Vinegars with Kathy Curry
Thursday, April 23
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee is $10. Registration is required.
Colorcopia
Wednesdays, April 22, May 6, July 29, August 5, September 2, October 7 and November 4
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Free. Registration is required.
Senior Spring Seminar and Luncheon
Friday, April 24
9:30 a.m. to noon
Free. Lunch is provided.
*Last day to sign up for free lunch is April 20
Wednesdays, May 6, June 10, July 1 and August 5
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Genealogy Library, 7779 Poplar Pike
Free. Registration is required.
**Must be able to commit to all six sessions
Advanced Genealogy
Wednesdays, September 2, October 7, November 18 and December 2
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Genealogy Library, 7779 Poplar Pike
Free. Registration is required.
**Must be able to commit to all six sessions
Fall Prevention Seminar
Thursday, June 25
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Genealogy Library, 7779 Poplar Pike
Free. Instructor: Nancy Smith
Registration is required.
Elder Abuse Seminar
Friday, July 24
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free. Lunch provided.
Registration is required.
To register for 50+ trips, contact Donna French at DFrench@Germantown-TN.gov or
(901) 751-5656.
Day Trip to the Tennessee Safari Park
Thursday, May 7
The fee is $40 and the bus will leave from the Pickering Center at 9 a.m.
Registration is required.
Senior Golf Cart Tour
Thursday, May 14, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (rain date May 21)
Pickering Center 7771 Poplar Pike
Free. Registration is required and opens on April 16.
Join in the fun and ride an 8 passenger golf cart around two of Germantown’s finest parks. You will be guided by Park Ranger Michelle Rodgers who has a degree in Parks and Recreation from University of Mississippi, studied Wildlife and Fisheries at UT Knoxville and is certified as a Tennessee Naturalist.
Day Trip to the Discover Park of America
Friday, October 23
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
$75 per person
Discover Park of America offers visitors a world-class, state-of-the-art experience unlike anything else in the world. The Pumpkin Village and David Crockett Homestead and Bluegrass Festival will be taking place during our visit. Space is limited and registration is required. Charter bus transportation is included. Cost of lunch is not included.
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas
8 day, 7 night Alaskan Cruise
May 9 through 17, 2027
Inside Cabin Fee: $3,199 per person (double occupancy)
Outside Cabin: $3,499 per person (double occupancy)