With 15 senior centers across the city of Phoenix, older residents are sure to find a program or activity to keep them active and engaged with their peers.
In the North Central area, residents can visit the Devonshire Senior Center, located at 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. (602-262-7807), or the Sunnyslope Senior Center, located at 802 E. Vogel Ave. (602-262-7572). Both centers offer art, exercise, education and other activities, along with scheduled field trips to restaurants and other destinations throughout the city.
Special events this month include the Marco de Niza Fiesta Patrias at 9:30 on Sept. 12, Devonshire, and Sept. 16 at noon, Sunnyslope. In addition, the Sunnyslope center will take a trip to Rice Paper Thai restaurant for lunch Sept. 8, and Devonshire will host a $5 grilled hot dog sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 23. A complete list of September events can be found on the city website.
Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meal reservations and cancellations must be made at least three business days in advance. Members 60 and older may give a recommended contribution of $2.50 per meal. The cost of a meal for all others is $5.
The city’s senior centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Membership gives residents access to all 15 senior centers. The annual membership fee is $20 for Phoenix residents. For general information, call 602-262-4520 or visit www.phoenix.gov and search “Senior Centers.”
