Looking for something to get you more involved in the community and meet new people? The Collins Senior Center in Texarkana offers citizens 55 years and older a variety of activities to add stimulation to the day.

The Collins Senior Center is dedicated to help seniors in the area get up and get moving to stay physically and mentally fit. In doing so, the socialization you’ll experience at Collins Senior Center will also help decrease the risk of depression you might have caused by loneliness and isolation.

If you’re just looking for fellowship, they also offer a nutritious meal daily. While it might not seem like much, sharing a meal with someone has been proven to improve the quality of life you have.

The Collins Senior Center offers something for everyone, with day trips to area sites, bingo, armchair aerobics, evening socials, line dancing, and quilting. They also offer health checks and have information on health education classes that are offered by local health care providers.

By getting involved at the Collins Senior Center, the daily socialization you might have could delay the onset of chronic disease. It could also improve your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

If you are looking for a safe atmosphere where healthy aging is promoted, visit the Collins Senior Center website or call (903)793-5545 for more information.

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