Health & Fitness
Portland Senior Center A Hub of Activity
Senior Centers are so much more than Bingo, but we have that too!
What do you think of when you hear the term "senior center"? I'll give you a minute. Bingo? Doddering old ladies? You could not be more wrong. Senior centers are vibrant places full of collective wisdom, fun and friendship. I look forward to work because everyday I learn something new from my seniors and we have fun in the process.
The challenge for senior centers today is to meet an ever widening age gap in the maturing population. A 50 or 55 year old is not going to be looking for the same things as a 95 year old. Additionally, there is a feeling among younger seniors that they are too young for whatever a senior center has to offer. In fact, for many people the first contact they have with their senior center is when they are looking for services for their aging parents. It is then that they realize how much their center has to offer...even to them.
We offer several exercise programs, crafting programs, congregate dining and Meals on Wheels, volunteer opportunities, games (including Bingo!), cultural outings and programs, health information and services, shopping trips and so much more. Stop by and check us out or visit our page on www.portlandct.org. We are also on Facebook. Look for Portland,CT Senior Center. Discover what senior centers are really all about.
