30 WAYS SENIORS BENEFIT FROM SENIOR CENTERS
OCTOBER 21, 2004

 

1. Ed/Rec – educational, recreational and cultural activities
2. Music/art/crafts classes and discussions
3. Congregate meals
4. Home-delivered meals
5. Case assistance/social services
6. Information and referral for entitlements, benefits, and services
7. Socialization/reduce isolation
8. Civic involvement
9. Validates an individual’s worth via participation in committees and activities
10. Legal services
11. Housing services
12. Committees – Advisory Board, etc.
13. Trips
14. Health – health screenings, health education, nutritional education
15. Transportation
16. Escort service
17. Counseling
18. Support groups
19. Volunteer opportunities
20. Telephone reassurance
21. ESL/citizenship classes
22. Assistance to become a citizen
23. Assistance for immigrants
24. Food pantry
25. Exercise classes
26. Computer classes
27. Intergenerational programs
28. Parties
29. Celebrate holidays
30. College level courses