The 19 senior centers located throughout Baltimore County serve as community focal points for programs, activities and services for county residents age 60 and older and their spouses. Most of the centers are nationally accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers, a constituent unit of the National Council on Aging.
Senior centers offer an incredible variety of activities to entice just about anyone. Whether it's learning the latest line dance, how to use a computer, discussing contemporary issues, brushing up on French conversational skills, painting a picture, carving a decoy, creating a stained glass masterpiece, comprehending the intricacies of bridge, writing poetry, touring the area with a group of cycling seniors, or seeing the country through our travel programs, it's offered at a Baltimore County senior center.
Fitness, sports, dances, parties, musical series, intergenerational programs, meals, health screening and education, speakers, community service projects and games such as pool, shuffleboard and cards are all available.
Eight of our regional senior centers, Ateaze, Bykota, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Liberty, Parkville, Pikesville, and Seven Oaks all have senior-friendly fitness centers that are operated in partnership with Towson University's College of Health Professions. Each one has state-of-the-art equipment designed to inprove the cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength and muscular endurance of older adults. All senior fitness center participants receive an individualized exercise prescription and a thorough orientation following medical clearance by their physician.
There are no dues or membership fees, but there are charges for some individual classes, trips, parties, etc. Please inquire at your local senior center about fees which might apply.
To learn more about current activities at the senior center near you, check out our center newsletters.
Each county senior center has a Center Council, comprised of elected board members, who work to enhance the department's services and programs to older adults. As a non-profit organization, these volunteers are critical to the operation of senior centers. Volunteer opportunities range from serving as a receptionist to chairing a fundraising committee, to teaching a class.
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Revised June 25, 2008
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