Sixty Forward

10/15/2026

Make sure you get signed up for our next Octagon program.

Don't wait to sign up for this unique printing class! The deadline is October 19 so we have time to prep your pictures for you. Don't wait!

10/13/2026

We are looking forward to another great class hosted by The Octagon Center for the Arts!

If you are a 60 Forward participant, you can register for this class today! Cyanotype is one of the oldest forms of photographic printing. Developed in the 1840's, cyanotype creates a monochrome, blue-colored print. If you are a 60 Forward participant, you can register for this class today! Grab a friend and create a blue-hued memory.

10/07/2026

The Bistro feature for October is the Breakfast Burrito Bowl. Come on down and give it a try!

10/05/2026

The Sixty Forward Widow/Widower group recently received a grant from The Senior Variety Show. This grant will be used to support future special programming at The Sixty Forward Center.

10/02/2026

Wear your team colors on Fridays in October and get a free cookie!

09/30/2026

The rain didn’t stop us from having fun! The Central Iowa Jazz Trio was fantastic.

09/26/2026

UPDATE: Concert will move inside tonight.
Spend the evening outdoors listening to live jazz while enjoying the patio at The Sixty Forward Center. It’s a simple way to gather with friends, meet someone new, or just sit and take in the music.

September 29 | 5-7 p.m.
Sixty Forward Center | 205 S. Walnut Ave, Ames
Cost: Free

Plan to come early, grab snacks or a drink from The Bistro, and settle in for the entertainment.

09/25/2026

Fun with water coloring today! Thank you to for providing this program.

09/24/2026

Spend the evening outdoors listening to live jazz while enjoying the patio at The Sixty Forward Center. It’s a simple way to gather with friends, meet someone new, or just sit and take in the music.

September 29 | 5-7 p.m.
Sixty Forward Center | 205 S. Walnut Ave, Ames
Cost: Free
*Bring your lawn chair

Plan to come early, grab snacks or a drink from The Bistro, and settle in for the entertainment.

09/23/2026

Come check out the Safety Safari on Oct. 7th.

🦒🐘 Set Off on a Safety Safari! 🐘🦒

Join us for a fun and interactive afternoon at the Community Safety Fair on Wednesday, October 7, from 2-4 p.m. at the 60 Forward Center. Explore hands-on exhibits and discover practical tips to help you stay safe, healthy, and independent. Learn about:

✅ Fall prevention
✅ Hands-only CPR
✅ Medication safety
✅ Cybersecurity
✅ Blood pressure checks
✅ Stroke recognition and prevention
✅ Emergency preparedness
✅ And more!

Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.

Learn more and register: https://www.mgmc.org/healthy-living/calendar/event-search-results-detail/?eventId=97c4e1ab-dca2-f111-a891-000d3a611c21