When I first entered the center, I was greeted by two men that just made me smile. They are elderly veterans who were sitting up front watching TV and greeting everyone as they came and left. So friendly!
Reception Desk |
The building and facilities are gorgeous! And it's all **FREE** to seniors 60+ years.
Their website is a little lacking in photos and fun. So I thought I'd post photos and more information for those looking to use the center.
Library |
First we saw the library, which had books and magazines, and a couple of customers.
(I tried not to take photos of the seniors for privacy reasons)
Library |
Exercise Class Room |
We walked around and saw a few administrative offices/rooms until we got to the exercise room where a Tai Chi class was about to start.
Pool |
Their pool is used for water aerobics classes only - no free swim. And you do have to sign up on the waiting list since there's a 5-6 week wait to get in a class.
Photos of aquatic classes |
Activity Room |
They do arts and crafts, sewing, quilting, and fiber arts.
Man, I can't wait til I'm old enough to join. But by that time, we'll probably have flying cars and hovercrafts.
Activity Room |
Health exam room |
Computer lab |
Computer lab |
I think more useful classes should be offered like facebook, skype, and digital photography for communicating with their family members.
Computer class schedule |
The tour continued down the hall...
Then we got to where the action was. They were setting up for BINGO!
I spoke with a few of the **very friendly** and sociable seniors who were about to play. They said they go every day to the center and have been going for years. They love it there!
Bingo! |
I didn't get a good photo of the room since everyone was in it, and I wanted to maintain their privacy.
Here's a sample of the smaller Bingo cards. They are $0.25 each.
And the large print Bingo cards (same price).
They play for a chance to win a $5 HEB gift card, and of course, bragging rights.
Some games |
In the same room was a shelf with some games on it.
Activity board |
The activities schedule board:
Weekly lunch menu |
Each day they are served a hot, nutritionally balanced meal for a $0.50 donation.
Cafeteria |
Ping Pong table |
Ping pong table.
Piano room |
The piano room is where I think my elder companion will have a good time. Maybe she can teach me to play?
Shuffleboard |
Billiards room |
Exercise room |
Bob Ross (for whom the center is named) |
Thanks, Enrique, for the tour!
I will definitely be bringing my elder companion here. I think there's such a huge range of activities and friendly faces that she will have a hard time not finding something she'll enjoy doing.
The website does not contain the schedules of events, so I scanned them for you just as an example.
*They will probably be out of date when you read this, but are there for example.*
So many activities!
I give the Bob Ross Senior Services Center 5 buttons up! I sure hope my elder companion will, too!
PS This is a different Bob Ross:
Different Bob Ross |
4 comments:
Thanks for posting on this center. San Antonio has so many things to offer to various people and many of them are 'hidden gems'. Did your elder companion like it after all? A different age group... toddlers....benefit from free toddler time at most san antonio libraries.... San Antonio is a GREAT town!
I'm glad you could benefit from the post. My elder companion is not quite ready for the senior center after all. She gets nervous with new places because of her dementia. *Maybe* we can get her there for the lunch.
My mom goes there and has for years! Loves that place! So many people having a great time. As for dementia... there are many that have it there to different degrees. But interaction is key to delaying it's progress, so don't delay long. Good luck and thanks for posting about the center!
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