The Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, 235 E. Holding Ave., offers adults age 55 and older a full schedule of recreational activities, such as aerobics, line dancing, ballroom dancing, wood carving, painting, and craft making.
We also offer:
- A multi-purpose activity center
- Qualified staff and instructors
- Active and independent seniors 55 years of age and older
- Volunteers and volunteer opportunities
- A welcoming and friendly atmosphere
- Monthly social events
- Educational classes on a variety of subjects, including computers, ceramics, and clay.
We're always excited to welcome new members to the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging!
Eligibility
Individuals aged 55 and older are eligible for membership. Participants must be able to function independently; otherwise, a caregiver must be present at all times. Caregivers are not required to have a membership.
RecCards
Both Wake Forest residents and non-residents must have a Recreation Card (RecCard) to access amenities offered at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging.
Non-Wake Forest residents are required to pay a $25 annual fee for their WFCAA RecCards, while Wake Forest residents receive theirs for free. RecCards are valid for one year from date of purchase and must be renewed yearly.
The decision to charge non-Wake Forest residents for their RecCards is modeled after the policy adopted by the Wake Forest
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department. This approach offers an appropriate benefit to Wake Forest taxpayers whose tax dollars help pay for the WFCAA building, maintenance, and operations without imposing an unfair burden on people who enjoy the WFCAA but happen to live outside Wake Forest.
For both residents and non-residents, there is a $5 replacement fee for lost or stolen cards.
To obtain a RecCard you must first create an online profile on RecDesk.
Membership Benefits
Members have access to a variety of social, educational, and wellness programs and opportunities at the Center. These include both free and fee-based programs. Offerings may include drop-in activities, wellness programs, informational sessions, and technology assistance. Members are also welcome to utilize common spaces to socialize and connect with others.
Onboarding
Our onboarding process includes member registration paperwork and a tour of our facility, which we offer Monday-Friday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information on becoming a member, call 919-554-4111.
Class fees are 100% refundable when the class is cancelled by the WFCAA Department. If you choose to withdraw from a class that has not been canceled, you must submit a written refund request at least 10 business days before the scheduled start date to receive a refund. Refund requests submitted fewer than 10 business days before the start date are not eligible for a refund.
Exceptions for verified medical or hardship situations require written documentation and must be submitted before the class concludes. Requests should be made as soon as the medical or hardship situation arises. Refunds will not be issued after the class has ended. Registrations are non-transferable.
- Community Outreach – Zoe Taylor
- Coffee Cafe – Zoe Taylor
- Customer Service – Denise Connor
- Donor and Sponsorship Opportunities – Zoe Taylor
- Volunteer Opportunities – Denise Connor
- Community Partners – Zoe Taylor
- Program Registration – Denise Connor
- Facility Tours – Denise Connor
- Payments – Denise Connor
- Audio/Visual Assistance – Jacob Phipps
- Classroom Coordination – Jacob Phipps
- Tech Assistance – Jacob Phipps
- RecDesk – Jacob Phipps
- Room Setup – Jacob Phipps
From US 1/Capital Boulevard (Raleigh)
Take Capital Boulevard North. Turn right onto US 1A. Turn right onto East Holding Avenue. Cross the railroad tracks. Center is on the left across from the post office.
From US 1/Capital Boulevard (Youngsville/Henderson)
Take US 1/Capital Boulevard south. Take the NC 98 exit toward Wake Forest/Durham. Turn left on Durham Road. Continue for 1.5 miles. Durham Road becomes West South Avenue. Go 0.2 mile and turn right on US 1A/South Main Street. Go 0.2 mile and turn left on East Elm Avenue. Go 0.2 mile and turn right on Brooks Street. WFCAA is located on the right just beyond The Loading Dock.
From NC 98 (Durham)
Take NC 98/Durham Road east. Continue to follow NC 98 E/Dr. Calvin Jones Highway. Go approximately 1 mile and turn left onto US 1A/South Main Street. Go 0.2 mile and turn right on East Holding Avenue. Cross the railroad tracks. Go less than 0.2 mile and WFCAA is located on the left just beyond American Legion Hall Post 187 and across the street from the US Post Office and Wake County Northern Regional Center.
From NC 98 (Bunn)
Take NC 98 west. NC 98 becomes Wait Avenue. Turn left on South Franklin Street and go 0.2 mile. Turn right on East Elm Ave. and go 0.2 mile. Turn left on South Brooks Street. WFCAA is located on the right just beyond The Loading Dock.
In addition to an expanded site area, more than 50 new parking spaces and an additional driveway entrance/exit, the renovated and expanded NWSC includes a new entrance vestibule, the addition of exercise and multi-purpose rooms and the replacement of the roof.
A 2014 Wake Forest Bond Referendum initiative, the WFCAA renovation and expansion was completed in February 2020 at a total cost of approximately $4 million.