These senior centers have many different types of recreation and social activities, health education and screening programs, exercise classes, information and referral services, and plenty of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Many centers are also open for evening and weekend activities. All centers also have a Low Vision Resource Center, provided by the Missouri Bureau for the Blind, for visually impaired persons who need assistance in reading or doing handwork. The most popular feature of the senior center is the meal service.
Some centers even feature buffet service.
All centers serve homemade hot bread and homemade desserts. Some centers are open on weekends to serve lunch as well. Reservations are not required.