Senior Center FAQ

A senior center is a social/recreational, community facility for persons aged 60 or above to interact with their peers and pursue mutual interests. Seniors who attend the centers must be mentally and physically able to care for themselves. Adult Day Care facilities and Personal Care Homes provide their clients with individual supervision, medical personnel, and personal care assistance. The senior center is a non-secure facility and individuals are able to come and go at will. The senior centers are not appropriate for those with impaired memory and we do not provide personal care assistance or medication monitoring.

You have to be at least 60 years old.

No, membership is free. Members are required to update their personal information once a year. Having current information enables us to better assist you in the event of an emergency.

Come by and complete the registration form.

We offer a variety of classes and activities including crafts, exercise programs, trips, line dancing and lunch. Please download our monthly calendar for a complete listing of classes/activities. Many of our events and programs are free. However some trips require cost share.

We have senior centers in 6 North Georgia Counties. Detailed directions are available on the North Georgia Senior Center Locations of our website.

Yes. Transportation is available to our senior centers through your local rural Transportation Office. Please contact the manager of the senior center closest to you to schedule an appointment to be placed on the transit schedule.

You may pick up a hard copy of the menus at the senior center. The lunch is served at 11 a.m. and there is no charge, however donations are appreciated.

We do offer exercise classes from beginner to advanced. We do have exercise equipment available at each site.

You must have a completed senior center registration form and sign a completed exercise liability release form.

We can provide home-delivered meals. Our staff can provide additional resources on senior adult needs.

You may contact your local center or our Central Office at 706-692-5644 for information on our volunteer opportunities.

Our services are based on need, first and foremost. Due to high demand for “Meals On Wheels,” there is sometimes a waiting list for home delivered meals. All services require the client to be age 60 or above.

The first step is to contact our staff. They will take the preliminary information and walk you through the remainder of the process.

Yes. Our staff has access to senior citizen resources. They can provide you with information on where to get assistance in many different areas.

The Senior Center does not provide financial assistance. We can provide referrals to persons and/or organizations that can assist you.

The many seniors that come every day are very friendly and our staff can be very supportive with helping you make new friends.

Our Centers are open from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM every day. Additional appointments and field trips are sometimes scheduled in the afternoons.

Assessments for Senior Center services can only be completed face-to-face with the potential client and the Site Manager. Home Delivered Meal assessments are initially made over the phone and with a visit to your home.