I'm not sure why, but for some reason when I thought of Senior Centers, I pictured lunches, Bingo and groups of people sitting around talking. Over the last year, I've had the good fortune of doing seminars and health fairs at several local senior centers, and I'm here to say--SIGN ME UP!
Unfortunatly, I'm not age eligible to join because most centers you have to be 55. But here's what's going on and why joining a Senior Center is on my bucket list:
I have seen these centers range from small community buildings to large, beautiful facilities.....but the goal is the same, no matter which one you attend, activity and community support. As I browse through a monthly newsletter from a local center, here are just a few things they have going on.....
Educational seminars (taxes, health care, attorney...etc) Veterans groups, Singles groups, Movie night,
Local Shopping trips, Bingo, Cornhole, various card, game and hobbie groups, Arts & Crafts, Dances, Cultural Groups, Fitness Classes: Yoga, Zumba, Personal training, fitness classes for all levels, Line Dance classes, Computer classes, and the TRIPS.....these range from day trips to Casinos or fairs/festivals or Outlet shopping, overnight trips to theater productions, and some week long trips (all total, this particular Center has 73 trips planned for 2012). And of course don't forget the food. They have wonderful lunches served daily at very affordable prices. In addition to all that goes on, there is also a weight room and billiards room. And amongst all this activity you see people socializing and enjoying life. If you haven't had a chance or you never thought to check into your local senior center I encourage you to do so. Join a group, make some friends and get involved.
Do you know the old saying, "If you can't beat em', join em'?" Well, I figure if they won't let me in as a member, maybe they'll let me in as a volunteer; somebody's got to call those numbers......
I-17, B-5, O-72.......BINGO!!!!
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