Frequently Asked Questions
- What kinds of things do you do at a Senior Center?
Senior Centers offer a wide array of activities and classes for seniors. They offer social, educational, recreational, and fitness programs. You can find a list of monthly activities posted on this website, click on the individual site in your area, and then click on Activities or call Senior Centers of Spartanburg, Inc. at (864) 596-3910, for more information.
- How old do you have to be to join a Senior Center?
Anyone over the age of 55 who wishes to learn how to live a longer more productive life through an active and healthy civic and social life is eligible for membership.
- What are the fees?
Some fees are associated with classes, trips, transportation, special events, and meals. Membership is currently $30.00 per year and is collected during the registration process.
- What about transportation?
Senior Centers of Spartanburg County contracts with Spartanburg Regional Hospital System to provide door-to-door delivery of members to senior centers. After an initial assessment with one of our Case Worker Specialists, members can request transportation.
- Are Senior Centers just for retired people?
No, anyone over the age of 55 can participate; any mature adult can choose classes and activities and visit the center of their choice when they become a member. Some centers may be open in the evening so working seniors can benefit from programs and activities offered.
- Do seniors ever take trips?
Day trips and some overnight trips are available. Day trips often include trips to shopping malls and outlets, performing arts presentations, and local attractions.
- My parent needs someone to be with them during the day, can I arrange for them to come to a Senior Center so someone can watch them?
No, Senior Centers of Spartanburg does not provide Adult Day Care; however, there are several good local businesses that do. You can speak with one of our Information and Referral Specialists or Case Workers who can help you make a good choice for this phase of your parent's life.
If your parent is still physically active, they can have lunch, take part in a fitness program, or attend special events, parties, health screenings, lectures, computer classes, and other educational programs that could enhance their quality of life.
