Reward Yourself by Becoming Involved with a Senior Center Reward Yourself by Becoming Involved with a Senior Center - by Michael Barnard, Executive Director, Joslyn Senior Center, Palm Desert Imagine a place where you can learn how to use the latest computer software, take a yoga class, learn how to line dance, get your taxes done for free, become educated on the latest Medicare regulations, express your creativity through oil painting, play bridge or attend a caregivers support group. All of this may be offered in just one typical day at your local senior center.
Most centers have a variety of regularly scheduled classes and programs each week.
These include fitness programs, music, dances, computer classes, arts and crafts, bridge and other table games, social activities, support groups, counseling, educational seminars, holiday events, health screenings, lunches and more. Many centers will also provide outreach services and home delivered meals to homebound seniors. You could become a member, join the Board of Directors, volunteer, teach a class or be a financial supporter. Centers are a place for seniors to socialize, remain active and independent, learn and have fun. They are also places that are comfortable and familiar, sort of like a living room outside of your home and the ideal environment to try something new or keep doing something you already enjoy.