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🏓 It’s adult playtime
Colleyville Senior Center does offer lo-impact jazzercise classes Monday through Thursday at 8:45 a.m. | Photo courtesy City of Colleyville
Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Fort Worth that work for you.
Get fit
If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Fort Worthians.
Local YMCA branches offer senior programs, including chair yoga and Silver Sneakers, which are designed to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance.
One of our readers recommended the Jazzercise Lo-Impact class offered at the Colleyville Senior Center.
Fit Body Boot Camp located in Benbrook offers a Fit Body Forever program designed specifically to build strength, boost stamina, and increase stability in adults 55+.
2026 Oscar®-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action | Friday, Feb. 20 + Sunday, Feb. 22 | Times vary | The Modern | $10 for nonmembers | Editor’s note: Check out the animated and the documentary series on the Modern’s website.
🦁 Wild fun for everyone: Zoo Run 5K and 1K Fun Run
Presented by Fort Worth Zoo
Photo courtesy Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo’s annual Zoo Run returns on Saturday, April 11, inviting individual participants and families to enjoy a one-of-a-kind 5K and 1K fun run that winds through the Zoo and nearby neighborhoods, offering a rare chance to run, walk, or stroll past some of your favorite animals.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the morning with family and friends, Zoo Run offers something for everyone.
Get your tickets now for Grapevine’s 34th annual Spring Wine Trail. Experience the blessing of the vines at 10:30 a.m., then sip your way down Main Street, trying new wines from several tasting rooms on Saturday, April 11 in historic downtown Grapevine.
Sports
The 2026 Winter Olympics are sadly coming to a close this weekend. The closing ceremony is at 1:30 p.m., this Sunday, Feb. 22. Be sure to catch it on NBC or Peacock. Plus: An encore presentation happens at 8 p.m. Check WFAA frequently so you know who takes home gold.
Coming Soon
An all-you-can-eat for ~$30 Korean barbecue spot will take up the former Dublin Square pub at I-35 and Western Center Boulevard. Manna Heaven BBQ (with locations already in Carrollton and Lewisville) is expected to complete construction by late April. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Wellness
Next month, a new wellness retreat is coming to Glades Park of Euless. Coppell-based Altered States Wellness will include a jungle-themed float room, red light therapy beds, a beverage bar + more. With three more locations in Texas, this location will be the only one with a salt cave. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Festival
Willie Nelson’s annual Luck Reunion festival, famously held on the cosmic cowboy’s legendary ranch, will feature performances by St. Vincent, Lukas Nelson, and Booker T. Jones. Tickets are notoriously scarce, but you may get a Lucky Draw by following the festival on Instagram and subscribing to its newsletter.
Civic
Fort Worth’s Abandoned Vehicle Unit is responsible for removing vehicles deemed junked — either abandoned on public property for 72+ hours or left wrecked or unoperable. WFAA’s Scoop Jefferson shares how to report a violation.
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Although I’m not a retiree (I’ve got a ways to go), I’m a huge fan of Jazzercise. Seriously, I love dancing as a form of exercise. It’s highly effective, and not to mention, fun. All the women I’ve met at the FTW location are so inviting and friendly. A dream of mine would be to instruct.
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