Seniors
The City of Abilene Senior Services Division provides excellent recreational and social opportunities for senior citizens of Abilene and surrounding areas. Participants can enjoy a wide variety of activities and services which includes fitness classes, lunch programs, holiday celebrations, and more.
The City of Abilene has four Senior programs for senior citizens ages 55 and older or the spouse of someone that age:
Services
A nutritious lunch is served Monday through Friday. For those who are 60 and older, each meal will cost $2.00. For seniors who are under the age of 60, meals will cost $3.50 each.
Pick up a copy at your Senior Center, flip through the Brochure below or download the document using the following link.
Senior Services- May 2023
Recreational Activities
Each of the four Senior Centers offer a variety of recreational activities that include card games, dance classes, field trips, educational opportunities, and more.
Thursday Night Dances
Dances are held Thursday night at Rose Park Senior Activity Center, located at:
2625 S 7th Street
Abilene, TX 79605
Dances start at 7 pm and are open to anyone 55 and older. The cost is $5 per person.
Fitness & Health Related Activities
The City of Abilene Senior Services Division offers a variety of fitness classes for Active Adults. These classes are led by senior volunteers and designed for Senior Citizens.
Gentle Fitness
Come join the seniors at Sears Recreation Center for an hour-long workout featuring a warm up, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises, and a cool down! A great class for anyone of any level.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am
Sears Recreation Center (2250 Ambler Avenue)
Free Class!
Call 325-676-6440 for any questions.
Awards
- Cornerstone Award - City of Abilene Senior Services Division
- Outstanding Corporate Partner Award - Abilene Regional Medical Center
- Outstanding Corporate Partner Award - Angels Care Home Health
- Outstanding Corporate Partner Award - Wisteria Retirement Living
- Outstanding Professional Award - Janet Whisenhunt
- Outstanding Program Award - City of Abilene Senior Services Division
- TRAPS Leisure and Aging Award - Outstanding Staff - Julie Sartor
See photos of these groups accepting their awards in the Photo Gallery.
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Rose Park Senior Activity Center
Physical Address
2625 S 7th Street
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone (325) 734-5300
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Cobb Park Recreation Center
Physical Address
2302 State Street
Abilene, TX 79603
Phone (325) 676-6447
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G.V. Daniels Recreation Center
Physical Address
541 N 8th Street
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone (325) 676-6443
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Cesar Chavez Recreation Center
Physical Address
2250 Ambler Avenue
Abilene, TX 79603
Phone (325) 676-6440