SENIOR PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT Promoting the independence and the well-being of adults age 50 and over through health, wellness, educational, cultural, volunteerism and recreational programs and services. NORTH McALLEN Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave. · 956-681-3340 Center Manager: Jesse Franco
CENTRAL McALLEN Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N. 25th St. · 956-681-3350 Center Manager: Kristyna Mancias
SOUTH McALLEN Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. · 956-681-3360 Center Manager: Marcello Langoni
NEWSLETTER Newsletters with program activities, daily lunch schedule and special events can be found at the front desk free of charge at each City of McAllen community center.
AMIGOS DEL VALLE Participating seniors (60 & Over) are able to partake in a free lunch provided by Amigos Del Valle. ADV is recognized as the largest and most enduring non-profit resource senior service, Elderly Supportive Housing service and home meal delivery service provider of the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT To engage men and women age 50 and better in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens the well- being of both self and community. Volunteer Assignments Include: Assisting with serving coffee daily, collecting daily donation during lunch, assisting custodian staff with cleaning of tables, class instructors, prepare meals on wheels’ home delivery trays, assist with serving meals to center participants.
SENIOR TRIPS An essential part of senior programming are monthly field trips. Field trips allow our participants to experience new and existing activities throughout the valley. Trips schedule for throughout the year include South Padre Island, Gladys Porter Zoo, McAllen Nature Center, Quinta Mazatlán, Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Bentsen State Park, La Plaza Mall and many more.
SENIOR DANCE Every third Wednesday of the month, Las Palmas Community Center hosts the monthly senior dance which features live music, raffle prizes and concession items. Community participants 50 and over are welcomed to attend and dance the afternoon away from 1-3:30 p.m. the fee to enter is $1.50.
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