Senior Centers Mission
The mission of the Senior Centers are to be a community focal point where older persons age sixty (60) and older can come together for services and activities which enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement..
Program & Services
ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS: Book discussion groups, arts and crafts, creative writing, language classes, drawing, china painting, one-stroke painting, ceramics, wood carving, quilting, bingo, day trips, crochet, embroidery, knitting, sing-a-longs, mahjong, bridge, cards, billiards, dances, holiday events & meetings.
HEALTH PROMOTION: Health education classes and screenings on preventive health issues, blood pressure clinics, blood sugar screening, bone density tests, and an annual Health and Safety Fair. Pharmacies provide medication consultation.
TRAVEL: In collaboration with Red Hat Society Group, trips and luncheons are organized to local restaurants and venues.
LIBRARY: Book Mobile provides a library of books and language CD’s.
RECREATION/FITNESS: Fitness and recreation through classes, i.e. Silver Sneakers designed for Medicare eligible seniors and senior center participants. Tap dancing, line dancing, international folk dance, ballroom dancing, chair exercises and a weight control program monitored by a licensed Nutritionist.
TAX AIDE PROGRAM: In conjunction with AARP and VITA, provide free income tax completion & filing for seniors.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Craft/bake sales, birthday and holiday events. Partnership with FAU provides on-site nursing students. Hosts free legal seminars, Defensive Driving Classes and other senior related activities.
- Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Transportation to and from Senior Center is available
- No membership or fee is required
- Confidential registration form required
- Minimal fees for some classes
- Multipurpose rooms, classrooms, and exercise rooms are available rent
- There are many volunteer opportunities at the Senior Centers.
For additional information, please call (561) 355-4746 or visit one of the Division of Senior Services Senior Centers in your area.
Locations
North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Tel: (561) 694-5435
Fax: (561) 694-9611
Mid County Senior Center
3680 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Tel: (561) 357-7100
Fax: (561) 357-7114
West County Senior Center
2916 State Road #15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Tel: (561) 996-4808
Fax: (561) 992-1011
Programs