Adult Programs

The City of Hialeah’s Adult Program for participants 55 years and older provides the resources for education, art, health, and social interactions in order to achieve a more fulfilling quality of life in older adults throughout the community. The City of Hialeah has cultivated in the adult centers a sense of community where adults can come together for services and activities which support their independence, encourage their involvement, and enhance their dignity. The resources and activities available to participants at all of the City of Hialeah’s adult centers help many of the participants remain a vital part of their communities as they age gracefully in the City of Progress.

Adult Center Sites

All of our sites are located conveniently within the City of Hialeah. NOTICE- Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all of the City of Hialeah Adult Centers are closed at this time. Please check back at a later time for a reopening date.

Goodlet Adult Center- 900 West 44th Place, Hialeah FL 33012

Villa Aida Adult Center- 20 West 6th Street, Hialeah FL 33010

Wilde Community Center-1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah FL 33012 

Virtual Programming

The City of Hialeah Adult Programs is currently offering virtual programming for the following classes. All classes are provided though Zoom platform.  To register and receive class access code, please contact the Education and Community Services Department at 305-818-9143.

Monday

  • Plastic Canvas Butterfly Tissue Box Cover and Butterfly Display lead by instructor Adriana from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.
  • Crochet Class- Project Minnie Mouse Amigurumi lead by volunteer Carmen from 11:15 AM-1:00 PM.
  • Wire Jewelry lead by instructor Blanca 11:45 AM-1:30 PM- Coming in May
  • Polymer Clay Class lead by instructor Ana from 1:15 PM-2:30 PM
  • Drawing Class lead by instructor Ingrid from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM - Coming in April
  • Open Jewelry lead by instructor Blanca 3:30 PM-5:00 PM- coming in May

Tuesday

  • Embroidery Class lead by volunteer Martha from 9:00 AM-11:00AM
  • Open Crochet Class lead by instructor Adriana from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM - coming in April
  • Macramé Jewelry lead by instructor Ana from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
  • Seasonal Jewelry lead by instructor Blanca from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
  • Tai Chi Classes 2:00 PM-3:00 PM- Sessions TBA

Wednesday

  • Community Service Project "Gorritos Con Amor" lead by instructor Adriana from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.
  • Everyday Jewelry Class- lead by instructor Blanca from 11:30 AM-1:15 PM
  • Polymer Clay Class lead by instructor Ana from 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
  • Intro to Latch Hook lead by instructor Adriana from 1:00 PM -2:00 PM
  • Virtual Bingo- 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM 
  • Open Jewelry lead by instructor Blanca 3:30 PM-5:00 PM- coming in May

Thursday

  • Canastilla (layette) Project lead by instructor Adriana from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.
  • Macramé Jewelry lead by instructor Ana from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
  • Seasonal Jewelry lead by instructor Blanca from 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
  • Wire Jewelry lead by instructor Blanca 3:30 PM-5:00 PM Coming in May

Friday

  • Plastic Canvas Butterfly Tissue Box Cover and Butterfly Display lead by instructor Adriana from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.
  • Everyday Jewelry Class lead by instructor Blanca from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
  • Intro to Needle Felting Woodland Animal Project lead by Instructor Ana from 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
  • Intro to Wool Loom Weaving lead by instructor Adriana from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM

Painting Classes with Ingrid/ Pintemos con Ingrid 

  • Weekly Painting Classes- Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 PM
  • Fee for 8 classes- Residents $12.00 and Non-Residents $24.00
  • Semester Project: "Poppies by the Sea"

Holistic Living Classes with Yajaira/ Viviendo Holisticamenta con Yajaira- 

  • Classes held 3rd Friday of every month from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
  • Upcoming Class Dates: 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, and 12/17.

Registration Forms and Required Documents

To register for the City of Hialeah's Adult Programs, please complete registration form and attach a copy of your valid drivers license or Florida ID. Email completed registration form to ecs@hialeahfl.gov or you can drop off at the ECS Department office located at 7400 W. 24th Avenue, 2nd Floor.

Registration Form English

Registration Form Spanish

YouTube Videos

Center Schedules and Monthly Newsletter

Center Schedules- To see what classes are being offered at each center please click the links below.


Goodlet Adult English  or Goodlet Adult Spanish

Villa Aida English  or  Villa Aida Spanish  

Wilde Adult English  or  Wilde Adult Spanish

Monthly Newsletter- For up to date classes and upcoming events, please click the link below for the monthly newsletter.


English Newsletter-TBA

Spanish Newsletter-TBA

Special Events

Special Events are offered to participants throughout the year. NOTICE- Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, certain Special Events have been cancelled for the safety of our participants.

  • Monthly Senior Dances- Cancelled at this time

  • Field Trips and Outings- Cancelled at this time

  • City Wide Events

    • Crowning of the Great King and Queen of 2020
    • Fall Arts Show
    • Billiard Tournament 
    • Karaoke Competition
    • Senior Fashion Show 
    • Domino Tournament 
    • Children's Art Expo 2021- Tentative Date of August 19, 2021 
    • Great King and Queen Pageant 2021-Tentative Date of September 23 2021 
    • Fall Arts Show 2021-Tentative Date of November 4, 2021