City’s Comprehensive Senior Centers Extending Hours Starting Jan. 9
Published on January 02, 2023
SAN ANTONIO (January 2, 2023) – The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services (DHS) is extending hours of operation at 10 Comprehensive Senior Centers starting on Jan. 9, 2023, to offer recreation and health/wellness activities to current members and older adults 60 years of age and over.
New hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The extended hours will be offered at the following DHS-managed Comprehensive Senior Centers:
- Alicia Treviño Lopez, 8353 Culebra Road 78251
- Bob Ross, 2219 Babcock 78229
- District 2, 1751 S. W.W. White Road 78220
- District 5, 2701 S. Presa 78210
- Doris Griffin, 6157 N.W. Loop 410 78238
- Northeast, 4135 Thousand Oaks 78247
- South Side Lions, 3303 Pecan Valley Drive 78210
- Walker Ranch, 835 W. Rhapsody 78216
- West End Park, 1226 N.W. 18th St. 78207
- Willie Cortez, 5512 S.W. Military Drive 78242
“Knowing the vital role that older adults play both in their own families and in the community, the City’s Comprehensive Senior Centers support continued active involvement of this large segment of the population,” said Melody Woosley, Director, Department of Human Services. “Our sincere hope is that the extended hours will allow the centers to serve as a neighborhood hub for older adults to make friends, pursue hobbies, and maintain their health. I encourage all adults 60 years and over to visit a senior center and take advantage of the tremendous services and resources offered to them.”
Daytime programs and activities at the Comprehensive Senior Centers include a daily nutritious meal in a congregate setting, social services, arts and crafts, exercise classes, library, recreation and dance, computer classes, basic health screenings, work search programs, and field trips. All programs and activities are free.
To be eligible to attend a senior center and participate in programs and services, individuals must be a resident of Bexar County and be 60 years of age or older. For more information, call 210-207-7172 or visit the DHS website.