Senior Centers vary in the activities that they offer. Phoenix is home to numerous Senior Centers where residents can stay active and socialize. Senior Centers are a where "older adults come together for services and activities that reflect their experience and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in and with the center and the community," according to The National Institute of Senior Centers.
The Adam Diaz Senior Center is located east of 43rd Avenue on the south side of Thomas Road. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Adam Diaz Center is on the bus line for those who wish to ride the bus. Their clubs and classes consist of arts and crafts, crocheting, knitting and ceramics. They offer monthly trips, birthday parties along with special events. Game lovers can enjoy darts, billiards, bosco and puzzles, according to Phoenix.gov.
Adam Diaz Senior Center
4115 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85019
602-262-1609
phoenix.gov/residents/seniors/seniorcenters/adamdiaz/index.html
Deer Valley Park sits on the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and Wahalla Lane. It is one block south of Beardsley Road and offers generous parking. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Activities include arts and crafts, ceramics, writing, support groups, computer class and painting. Enjoy a game night playing pinochle, bridge, bingo or poker. Movie lovers can take in a movie at Deer Valley Senior Center. Fitness activities include walking and tai chi, according to Phoenix.gov.
Deer Valley Senior Center
2001 W. Wahalla Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027
602-495-3714
phoenix.gov/residents/seniors/seniorcenters/deervalley/index.html
Manzanita Senior Center is located on the southwest corner of 35th and Northern avenues. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It offers a wide variety of activities. Enjoy the day by taking in an arts and crafts class, oil painting, quilting, computer classes, Laughter Club and a weight loss class. Stay physically active with the Line Dance class. It offers the gamer billiards, bingo, cards, bridge, darts and table games, according to Phoenix.gov.
Manzanita Senior Center
3581 W. Northern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-262-4949
phoenix.gov/residents/seniors/seniorcenters/manzanita/index.html
Sunny Slope Senior Center is on the bus line for those who use that transportation. It is located on the northeast corner of Eighth Street and Vogel, north of Dunlap Avenue. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It offers an arts and crafts class, support groups and a relaxation class. Enjoy their weekly dance, special events and birthday parties. You could spend the afternoon playing bingo, bridge, table games, ping pong, pinochle and billiards. Stay physically fit by taking an exercise class.
Sunny Slope Senior Center
802 E. Vogel Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-262-7572
phoenix.gov/residents/seniors/seniorcenters/sunnyslope/index.html
