The city's Human Services and Parks and Recreation departments together provide a variety of services and activities at the Devonshire Senior Center. Parks staff provides recreational and general interest programming to participants over 18 and Human Services staff provides social services, recreational and nutritional services and activities for older adults. Activities at the center include: Clubs and classes - Arts & crafts, support groups, poker, Reminiscence class, poetry Social activities and entertainment - Monthly birthday parties, sing alongs, movies, special events Games - Bingo, card games, table games, dart baseball, bosco Fitness - Sit down exercises, tai chi, exercise with weights Health and education - Weekly continental breakfast, health screenings, food programs, speakers, bi-weekly shopping trips Check the activity calendar for dates, times and additional activities and fees (if applicable). Lunch Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Check the menu for daily meal choices. Meals are planned using nutrition guidelines for older adults. Other Services Advocacy and Assistance PACE program staff are on site and available for appointments to identify areas of needs and assist with community resources. Transportation Center staff can help with registration for Reserve-A-Ride or information on other area transportation. Home-delivered meals This program offers delivery of meals for homebound frail, elderly and disabled clients under certain qualifications and by referral only. Volunteer Volunteer opportunities at the center include assisting with meal programs, clerical tasks, host/hostessing, activities and classes/workshops.
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