Senior Citizens Center

6265 Chester Street / 901-867-7698

Close up of tennis shoes walking on a trail surrounded by grass

Step it Up Arlington

A Partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association

Adults of ALL ages are welcome to join us for a FREE Community Walking Program! This program is for both beginner and experienced fitness levels. Our goal is to foster connections through better health to help our community thrive!

What you need to know:

  • No membership Required - we want all adults to participate, not just seniors.

  • When: several 6-week courses will meet throughout the year.

  • Where: Weather permitting~we'll meet at the Forrest Park Amphitheater 12121 Forrest Street

  • Flexible times: You can choose morning or evening group (9:00AM ).

  • Set your own pace: you can choose how far and how long you want to walk. We will partner up - so no one has to walk alone.

  • Educational: along with warm-ups, cool-downs, and stretches, we'll add in educational content from Walk with Ease.

  • Stay connected: If you can't make all 3 days each week - we'll keep in touch to encourage your goals.

So make a 6-week pledge to yourself to be healthier - and come join us!!

Sign Up Today: call (867-7698), email (eequi@townofarlington.org), or text (901/501-1241)

Medicare Counseling

Periodically, educational classes on Medicare are offered at the Senior Center. Watch calendars for those dates.

For individual assistance, you may contact: 

Fall Prevention

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for adults over 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

COVID 19 Resources

Tennessee Health Department: Includes health departments and pharmacies across the state of Tennessee