Senior center
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A senior center is a type of community center where older adults can congregate to fulfill many of their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs. In the United States, many towns have senior centers that are usually locally funded, though some may receive state and federal money.[1][2]
Activities
Activities vary by center and are based on the size of the center and funding. Activities can include:
- Dance room[3]
- Game Room[3]
- Computer lab[3]
- Craft room[3]
- Library[3]
- Card room[3]
- Meeting room[3]
- Horse shoe pits[3]
- Exercise room[3]
- Swimming pool
- Lap pool
External links
- Directory of Senior Centers based in the United States - OurSeniorCenter.com
- Center for Senior Health
Notes
- ^ Joseph, M (2011). Continuing Education in Senior Centers: A Handbook. Amazon. ISBN 978-1-4564-0943-2. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ^ Williams and Downs (1984). Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults. Haworth.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Parks & Recreation: West Flamingo". Clark County, Nevada. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
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