Prime Time Seniors Program

The Prime Time Seniors Program is a nationally accredited program that serves to enrich the lives of community members who are age 55+. Prime Time is committed to providing programs which engage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and vocational dimensions of wellness, as well as encourage involvement in the community.

Prime Time Online Registration Instructions

Credit Card, Google Pay and EFT (check) options only. Payments must be made for the total amount of the classes purchased. Drop-in classes cannot be paid for online.

Go to the registration page here.

Enter the information that is requested. When you get to the class names, enter the name of the class you want along with the month, day and time you want (depending on what is applicable.) Then choose from the drop-down menu listed as “Class 1 frequency,” select whether you want to pay for the quarterly option (covers Dec., Jan., Feb.), monthly (paying for one month only) or as a one-day class (class is only offered one day). Sample below:

(You can also pay your membership fee by just using “non-resident or resident membership fee” as the class name, ignore the frequency request. Then add in the membership fee to the total at the bottom).

You can list up to four (4) classes at a time.

Enter the total of the classes at the bottom where it says, “Total Cost.” The registration website does not automatically enter or calculate your total. You will have to calculate your own total cost and enter it.

The next screen will ask you to review your information.

Click in the green area at the bottom of the screen that says, “Add Selected Invoices.”

When you are finished, click on “Confirm Your Information.”

The next screen will ask to review your selection and “Proceed to Payment.”

After entering your credit card information, confirm your total and click on “Continue to Review Payment.” (Located in the green box at the bottom.)

Review the final information and click in the box to agree to the terms and then click in the green box “Process payment $0.00.”

A receipt will be sent to your email address showing an invoice number and the total amount you paid.   

Zoom Tutorial for Seniors: Step by Step How to Join a Zoom Meeting 

Seniors can feel confident in their abilities to meet with others on Zoom after watching this step by step tutorial, which breaks down the process in detail. The video is designed for senior citizens or others who may find using a computer challenging and will show how to join a Zoom meeting. Watch the Zoom Tutorial for Seniors here. 

COVID-19 Update 

Prime Time staff have compiled a list of updates and resources for its members, which are listed below. For additional COVID-19 updates from the City of East Lansing, visit https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/coronavirus.  

View the Latest Prime Time Newsletter (PDF)

Stay Connected to Prime Time

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Programs and Courses

Prime Time offers hundreds of lifelong learning classes and events in arts, film, health, technology, fitness, finance and more. The program also offers a number of inter-generational programming, including a technology lab.

Prime Time's Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement
To serve as a community focal point for senior citizens and their families in an atmosphere of respect, trust, empowerment and support.

Vision Statement
A professional organization committed to both advocating for and contributing to the health, enrichment, social and supportive service needs of East Lansing residents age 55 and older.

Value Statement
We value diversity, and will strengthen and support the integration of older people into the life of our community.

We value independence, and will serve as a community focal point assuring access to a comprehensive array of supportive services.

We value good health, and will offer health and wellness opportunities that will encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and discourage disability and disease.

We value customer service, and will serve our clients and those who help us to serve our clients, with respect, sensitivity and confidentiality.

We value education, and will provide life-long learning opportunities that will meet the needs and interests of our community’s retirees.

Emergency Alerts & Preparedness

The City of East Lansing encourages community members to be prepared in the event of an emergency, such as a power outages, a natural disaster or an act of violence. Residents are encouraged to be prepared by signing up for emergency alerts and to attain an emergency alert file. Residents who are home-bound, isolated, disabled or have a chronic illness are encouraged to sign up for the emergency check list. Learn more about Emergency Alerts & Preparedness.

Snow Removal Help

Do you need help removing snow from your sidewalk and driveway? A number of resources have been listed to address the needs of snow removal for seniors. Learn more.

Inclement Weather Policy

The Prime Time Seniors Program is closed when the East Lansing Public Schools are closed for inclement weather. 

Active Aging Public Service Announcement

East Lansing Prime Time has partnered with Message Makers and WLNS to feature a public service announcement on Active Aging.