Senior Community Centers

 

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Learn, Create, Share, Celebrate at Your Local Senior Centers! [ Printable Brochure (pdf, 179k) ]

Senior Centers provide endless opportunities for socialization, affordable delicious meals, wellness activities and exercise programs. 

Did you know that nearly 4,500 of your neighbors and friends visited a Broome County Senior Center in 2008?  In fact, nearly 90% of those people who came to one of the senior centers reported that they felt more connected to others than they would have otherwise.

Join us to share your talents and have some fun!

Activities:

  • College courses
  • Art classes
  • Dance classes
  • Billiards
  • Cards and games
  • Parties and dances
  • Wii play
  • Chorus
  • Computer classes

Access to Information About:

  • Health insurance
  • Taxes
  • The mini-bus system
  • Caregiver issues
  • Other senior services and programs

Exercise and Wellness Programs: [Get Moving!]

  • Use exercise equipment.
  • Join a team weight loss program.
  • Be part of a flexibility and strength training group.
  • Take a Tai Chi or Yoga class.
  • Participate in health screenings.
  • Join a walking group.

Trips:

Many senior centers offer special group trip packages for overnight and one-day excursions. Trips in the past have included Skaneateles, Atlantic City, and Washington, D.C. Call your local senior center for information about upcoming trips.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Centers welcome volunteers to help with a variety of programs and operations. Volunteers accomplish many things at senior centers including facilitating classes, planning special events, answering the telephone, or helping with the meal service. Share yourself and your talents at a senior center!

Dine With Us: [Enrich, Enjoy, Share]

  • Enjoy an appetizing hot lunch, fresh salad/sandwich bar or a homemade breakfast for lunch.
  • Reservations can be made easily by calling the center one day in advance. No reservations are necessary for the salad/sandwich bar, the breakfast for lunch program or other specialty bars.
  • Get a break from cooking and the dishes, without the restaurant prices!

September Senior Center Menu

[ Meal Information ]

[Look What's Happening at the Senior Centers this Month]

 Your Senior Centers . . .

Broome West
[ Directions ]
[Newsletter ]
2801 Wayne Street, Endwell
Phone: 607.785.3427
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast for Lunch: Monday 10:30 - 12:30
Sandwich Bar: Wednesday through Friday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
* no reservations necessary for sandwich bar or breakfast for lunch

Eastern Broome
[ Directions ]
[ Newsletter ]
27 Golden Lane, Harpursville
Phone: 607.693.2069
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.
Sandwich Bar: Wednesday and Friday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Golden Griddle: Thursdays
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast: Tuesday
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
* no reservations necessary for sandwich bar or breakfast

First Ward
[ Directions ]
(Operated by City of Binghamton. OFA provides meal program and joint programming.)
226 Clinton Street, Binghamton
Phone: 607.729.6214
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.

Loyal D. Greenman /Binghamton
[ Directions ]
(Operated by City of Binghamton. OFA provides meal program and joint programming.)
37 Pine Street, Binghamton
Phone: 607.772.7166
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.
Sandwich Bar:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

 North Shore Towers
[ Directions ]
24 Isbell Street, Binghamton
Phone: 607.772.6214
Open: Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.

Vestal
[ Directions ]
[Newsletter ]
[ Website ]
201 Main Street, Vestal
Phone: 607.754.9596
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.

Deposit
[ Directions ]
[ Newsletter ]
14 Monument Street
Phone: 607.467.3953
Open: Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:30 p.m.

East Side
[ Directions ]
[ Newsletter ]
254 Robinson St., Binghamton
Phone: 607.723.4292
Open: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.

Johnson City
[ Directions ]
(Operated by Johnson City Senior Citizens Center, Inc.)
30 Brocton Street, Johnson City
Phone: 607.797.1149
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pizza Bar: Monday and Tuesday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sandwich Bar: Wednesday through Friday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
* no reservations necessary for pizza and sandwich bars

Northern Broome
[ Directions ]
[ Newsletter ]
[ Website ]
12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point
Phone: 607.692.3405
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.
Sandwich Bar: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Breakfast for Lunch 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
* no reservations necessary for breakfast for lunch or sandwich bar

Oak Street
[ Directions ]
(Operated by Catholic Charities of Broome County)
9 Leroy Street, Binghamton
Phone: 607.724.1220
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m.

 

* This program is sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging, New York State Office for Aging, and Broome County.

Senior Centers Frequently Asked Questions


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