The latest demographics show Americans are living longer than ever. Those who reach the age of 65 can expect to live another 18-20 years, if not more. How people spend this time factors into the quality of life they experience. So…how will you spend your time?
Sandy Senior Center is often described as a college campus for seniors, a place to invigorate the mind, sustain the body and share pleasantries. The Center offers a wide variety of programs, services, and activities that promote physical, intellectual, and emotional wellbeing for those aged 60 +, and their companions. Each month the Center publishes a newsletter that includes current programs & activities, the lunch menu, and special events. This information is also available on the Center website. Better yet, drop by the Center and ask for a newsletter and a tour. Staff are happy to oblige.
The Center operates under a joint agreement between Salt Lake County and Sandy City. The City owns and maintains the building and the grounds, and provides the custodian, the Center bus, and the driver. Staff from Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services provide Center programming and services, as well as the day-to-day management of the Center. The agreement, now in its twenty-fifth year, is a worthy example of successful inter-governmental collaboration.
The Center is a gathering place for those who want to remain engaged and vital, as active participants in their own lives. The energy in the Center is discernable. Folks are busy staying fit, trying new dance steps, throwing clay on a pottery wheel, conversing with friends over coffee after yoga, boogieing to live music by the house band, or partaking in another of the numerous activities offered at the Center.
For those seeking a quieter experience, the Center has an in-house library, Fitness room with individual weight and cardio machines, Billiards room, puzzle table, Wi-Fi, a large, covered deck with a view of the Oquirrh Mountains, a thrift store, and a large lobby with many comfortable chairs. Coffee/Tea/Cocoa are available in the café M-F, 7:30 AM-11:00 AM.
There are over 40 activities to participate in across a wide range of topics such as: Health & Nutrition, Computers, Education, Arts & Crafts, Games, Clubs & Social, Dance, Exercise & Meals
Repost courtesy of Sandy.Utah.gov. For more information visit the Sandy Senior Center website by clicking here
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