WATCH: San Angelo Rec Aaron Kentner on Daddy-Daughter Date Night & Senior Services

Date Night; A Night Under the Stars:

The big upcoming event, however, is this year's Date Night which is themed "A Night Under the Stars." TKentner explained that "The Date Night promises a magical atmosphere for participants, including daddies and daughters and mothers and sons. Kentner said that this event has been a tradition in San Angelo for over thirty years and that he is looking forward to taking his own daughters for the first time this year. Kentner emphasized that "Date Night offers a unique experience for girls and boys aged 5-13, providing them with a special evening where they become the sole focus of their parent's attention."

The schedule for Date Night is as follows:

• Daddy-daughter night: Monday, Feb. 26 & Wednesday, Feb. 28.
• Mother-son night: Tuesday, Feb. 27.
• Family night: Thursday, Feb. 29 (includes a catered dinner).

The event will be hosted at the McNease Convention Center, 501 Rio Concho Drive, each night will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be organized by the City of San Angelo Recreation Division. Guests will experience a delightful mix of activities, featuring music from a deejay, dancing, snacks, door prizes, and the exciting opportunity to purchase photos and mementos to remember this special night.

Daddy-daughter and Mother-son tickets are priced at $12, while Family night tickets, which include a catered dinner, are available for $20.

Tickets can be purchased online at cosatx.us/civicrec or in person at the Recreation office located at 702 S Chadbourne St.

In addition to the highly anticipated Date Night, Kentner also highlighted additional programs like the adult sporting leagues, kids leagues, senior services, and their municipal pool schedule for 2024. The community pool opens on Memorial Day to the general public and loses will remain open through Labor Day. 

Adult and Kids Leagues:

Kentner spoke about some of the adult league intermural sports offered by the San Angelo recreation department including slow-pitch softball, volleyball, flag football, and basketball. He also reminded the audience that the various kid league activities are available throughout the entire year. 

Senior Services:

Kentner said The Recreation Department has two senior centers that are devoted to providing adults ages 55 and older in the community who are looking for a place to socialize and stay active. The senior centers offer various amenities, services, and programs for seniors to choose from. Kentner explained that many people in town are unaware of these services and explained that "The senior services are designed to assist them both physically and mentally and aim to improve overall cognitive function, motor control skills, functional mobility, creativity, and social engagement."

Senior Center amenities include a swimming pool and fitness center and a variety of programs and activities to choose from such as card games, board games, bingo, sewing, arts and crafts, and more. They also provide meals for the elderly Monday through Friday from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the senior center. 

Kentner emphasized the importance of these services for seniors, "As we get older our parents start to get quite a bit older themselves. My dad is actually quite a bit older and just being around him, you just realize that you want them to be around as long as possible and capable of doing everyday activities as long as possible. You realize that socializing, getting out of the house, and remaining active is essential to keep going strong for years to come. "

For more details and inquiries on Date Night, senior services, and other programs, please contact the Recreation office at 325-657-4450 or visit the city website listed below.

Don't miss the chance to create lasting memories under the stars with Date Night in San Angelo! For more information, see the City of San Angelo Rec's Senior Services web page.