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Families, Parks and Recreation

Mayor William Beardall Senior Center 

Address: 800 South Delaney Avenue
Recreation Phone: 407.246.4440
Recreation Hours:
 Mon: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
 Tues: Thurs 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
 Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 pm
 Sat: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
 Sun: Closed
Rentals Available: 407.246.4440
Amenities:
BenchComputer LabsDrinking FountainHorseshoesFitness CenterParkingBike Rack
PavilionRestroomsOpen SpaceShuffleboardSidewalkButterfly Garden
Click here to View Amenity Legend

● Beardall Monthly Highlights Newsletter ●
● Rental Information ●
● Mayor William Beardall Senior Center History ●

Highlights:

Each month over 2,000 people attend nearly 100 classes, clubs, meetings and events managed by the City of Orlando's Families, Parks and Recreation Department. The Center, nearly 28,000 square feet, sits on 3 ½ acres near downtown Orlando.

Programs:

Adult Education Classes: Attend the adult classes offered by Orange County Public Schools – Conversational Spanish and Ballroom Dancing is offered at a minimal fee.

Bingo: Play the game, win prizes and enjoy refreshments the fourth Thursday of every month.

Dances: Enjoy ballroom dancing every Thursday and Saturday evening and swing dances the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Billiards: Come and play for a day or sign up for a tournament.

Bridge: Keeps the mind sharp at all levels of interest.

Canasta: The friendliest game in town with the friendliest people.

Computer Lab: Offering open lab for research, internet access, and other activities.

Creative Writing: Locally published authors meet weekly to edit and refine their masterpieces.

Crochet and Knit: This club creates hundreds of knitted caps and crocheted lap robes each year for hospitals and servicemen.

Decorative Art Class: Learn basic painting on everything but canvas, and learn to decorate home accessories with flair.

Dominoes and Scrabble: Lively games keep your math skills sharp.

Exercise for FREE: Come and work out in our exercise room, play horse shoes, table tennis or shuffle board, join the balance/strengthening class or our walking club – all free of charge.

Experience Works: A program offered to seniors to help them get back into the job market. This program will help with resumes and finding the perfect job for seniors.

Fancy Paper Crafts: Make boxes and gifts from beautiful wallpaper samples.

Field Trips: Join the group for monthly trips throughout Central Florida.

Health Checks: Come and have your blood glucose and blood pressure checked the third Thursday of every month.

Horseshoes: Pitchers-men and women-won’t want to miss these courts, they are touted the best in the state.

Line Dancing Class: No partner or experience necessary for this class that makes every dancer look great.

Mah Jongg: Learn this challenging Oriental game of skill and chance.

Pinochle: Haven’t played in years? This fun and friendly group will coach you.

Quilting Class: Learn the basics of machine or hand sewn quilts and create heirloom gifts for family and friends.

Sewing Class: Come and learn how to sew, bring your own sewing machine or use one of the Center’s many machines.

Sing-Along with Norm: Join in with the singing seniors as they serenade the building with their music to the piano playing Norm every Tuesday.

Studio Art Class: Learn how to paint on canvas or silk – offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Tai Chi: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced classes on a soft style martial arts program geared toward seniors.

Yoga: Feel balanced and free to be you…every Friday, designed for seniors.

Rentals and Public Use:

William Beardall Senior Center offers certain rooms within the facility (when available) for rent for events such as birthday parties, meetings, showers, weddings and so on.
  • Multi-Purpose Room and classrooms - $50 per hour - Capacity 50 persons.
  • Ballroom - $100 per hour - Capacity 150 persons.
Rental Policy and Procedures
  • $100 Damage Deposit Required. Deposit will be refunded 4 to 6 weeks after rental if no damage was found after the rental.
  • Insurance is not refundable and prices range from $31 to $80 and will protect any injuries that may happen during the rental.
  • Alcoholic Beverages are allowed with prior approval and additional insurance.
  • All rentals must be scheduled 14 days prior to event.
  • All rentals must be paid in full at time of booking.
  • Rentals must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to event to receive a refund.
Public Use
  • Game Room, Computer Lab and Fitness Room are open to the public (for those who are 55 years of age and above) at no charge during operational hours.

Families, Parks and Recreation