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"People love it because this is a big part of their life," Sysak, the club's vice president, told Daily Voice. "Most of them ... it's either come here or stay home.
"I look forward to these Thursdays."
How many of the 150 members 55 and older come to the Walnut Street center each week fluctuates.
They can choose from card games, pool, shuffle board and more -- or exercise, stretch or join Lisa Cuba for line dancing.
"The main idea is to keep seniors active," Club President Donald Stein said.
There are also trips to casinos, plays and dinner.
"If we don't go on a trip, we have entertainment here," Stein said.
It's not all fun and games: The club also does health screenings.
Longtime member Etta Yarmula said her tenure began as a family affair.
"My mother came, my aunts came," Yarmula said. "I was leaving work, retiring, and I came with them.
"I thought I would never join a club ever," she said. "I'm still here after 25 years."
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