In addition to scheduled field trips, the city of Phoenix senior centers offer a wide variety of weekly activities and classes to help keep older adults active and engaged with their peers (photo courtesy of City of Phoenix Human Services Department).
Summer is here, and the city of Phoenix is inviting the Valley’s older residents to cool off and find community at one of their 15 senior centers.
In the North Central area, visit the Devonshire Senior Center at 2802 E. Devonshire Ave., or the Sunnyslope Senior Center at 802 E. Vogel Ave. Both centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Devonshire at 602-262-7807 or Sunnyslope at 602-262-7572.
This month, Devonshire members will enjoy a trip to Herberger Theater (June 18) and the Senior Opportunities West Senior Center formal dance (June 26). Sunnyslope members will also enjoy a trip to Herberger Theater (June 17) and a tour of the Martin Auto Museum (June 24).
In addition, the Sunnyslope center offers Memory Café on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. This event provides residents living with early to moderate dementia a safe place to socialize and participate in activities facilitated by professionals to simulate brain health. Advance registration required.
For an annual membership fee of $20 for Phoenix residents, individuals will find monthly events, classes and trips this summer and beyond. For additional information about Phoenix senior centers, as well as other city programs for seniors and older adults, visit www.phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/older.
