Wood Activity Center

06/22/2026

Our Summer programs begin tonight for our Abilities Program! Grab a friend and a board game and join us for a fun night of play and PIZZA!

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06/10/2026

🌟 Living Young Holiday Mash-Up 2026! 🌟
What an incredible day of creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit! Our Living Young participants selected their favorite holidays and transformed them into beautiful themed tables complete with festive decorations, delicious food, and plenty of holiday cheer. We are so PROUD of the effort, creativity, and teamwork that went into every table!

Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 1st Place – Thanksgiving
🥈 2nd Place – Mardi Gras
🥉 3rd Place – Memorial Day

A huge thank you to all of our participants & judges for making this event such a success. The decorations were beautiful, the food was amazing, and the friendly competition made for a fun and memorable day. We love seeing our Living Young family come together, share their talents, and celebrate throughout the year!

❤️ Great job, everyone! We couldn’t be more proud of you all.

06/10/2026

05/19/2026

Last week we took fresh faces from our Living Young group on another tour of the Nissan plant in Canton, and it was an incredible experience once again! If you’ve never been, you’d truly be impressed by the innovation, technology, and teamwork happening right here in Mississippi. It’s truly a gem for our great state, and we’re grateful for opportunities like this that expose our group to excellence and possibility.

05/15/2026

Today we celebrate our former intern, RJ Thompson, on an incredible accomplishment as he walked across the stage at Southern University Baton Rouge!

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we could not be more proud of you. Watching your journey and seeing all that you’ve achieved has been inspiring.

Congratulations, RJ! Wishing you continued success as you step into this next chapter. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning! 🎓💙💛

05/14/2026

Big thanks to Senior Helpers of Central Mississippi for sponsoring Tasty Tuesday! We appreciate making connections like these that give our Living Young group the resources that they need.

Had a great time sponsoring Tasty Tuesday at the Wood Activity Center with some fun post workout treats for participants! 💪💙

It was wonderful seeing everyone stay active, engaged, and enjoying time together after their workout. Moments like these are such a great reminder that wellness is about more than physical health. It’s also about connection, encouragement, and community.

05/08/2026

Our Golden Buddies had an amazing time during today’s team building activity! 🥗🍇 Participants teamed up to make sensational salads, including a fresh Greek salad and a sweet grape salad. Everyone had so much fun creating their dishes, working together, and of course enjoying every bite afterwards!

05/07/2026

Today we welcomed Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services for a balance testing session with some of our participants! They shared helpful tips on ways to improve balance along with environmental factors that can affect balance and safety in everyday life. We’re always thankful for opportunities that help educate, encourage, and support the health and wellness of our participants! 💙

05/06/2026

Nothing like a little creativity to brighten the day 💐✨
Our framed flower bouquet craft turned out absolutely beautiful! We love seeing our participants express themselves and have fun while doing it. These are definitely frame worthy!

05/05/2026

We had an amazing time at our Cinco De Mayo Luncheon today, sponsored by OakStreet Health!

Our participants enjoyed delicious tacos and had so much fun taking swings at the piñata🌮💃🏽

Thank you to OakStreet Health for helping us make today so special! ❤️