With summer around the corner, the Valley’s older residents will find cool opportunities for recreation and community at the city of Phoenix’s 15 senior centers. For an annual membership fee of $20 for Phoenix residents, individuals will find monthly events, classes and trips this summer and beyond.
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 three trips: Cinco de Mayo at Marcos de Niza Senior Center (May 5), a trip to Herberger theater (May 7) and to The Tamale Store (May 13). Sunnyslope members will also enjoy a trip to Herberger Theater (May 20) as well as a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Desert West Senior Center (May 5) and a Mother’s Day celebration at Marcos de Niza Senior Center (May 8).
In addition, the Sunnyslope center offers Memory Café on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. This welcoming event provides persons living with early to moderate dementia a safe place to social and participate in activities facilitated by professionals to stimulate brain health. Advance registration required.
For more information visit www.phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/older.
