Photo Credit: West Fargo Park District
By Katie Ettish
Senior programming is booming in West Fargo, N.D.
Recreation Manager Lance Belisle explains that the West Fargo Park District responded to the public’s request for additional options.
“We have quickly realized that older adults are seeking more active programming and are not interested in just sitting around and playing Bingo in their retirement years,” he says. He adds that the district was able to expand programming to this demographic since the Rustad Recreation Center opened in 2016. Prior to opening this facility, there were only two activities that focused on older adults; since then, everything from fitness classes to friendly and competitive card games to wellness walks have been added.