Alaska Senior Centers offer an opportunity to keep active with their programs and activities that will stimulate your mind and body while making new friends. Alaska adult centers for education and activities for those 50+ are for those more active adults. Adult centers are usually part of the Parks & Recreation Departments of city and county.

These senior centers provide a variety of programs and services to help seniors over a certain age maintain their independence and vitality. Programs include activities, educational opportunities, counseling and support groups, volunteer opportunities, and wellness programs. Some senior centers in Alaska also offer meals, help with financial and medical paperwork, transportation to and from the center, shopping trips, outings, and other services to seniors.

Anchorage Senior Activities Center 1300 East 19th Avenue • Anchorage, Alaska 99501 • Phone: 907.258.7823 The Anchorage Senior Activities Center enhances the quality of life for people 55+ years old in the Anchorage area by providing a gathering place, with opportunities for recreation, education, socializing, and exploration. Visitors are always welcome.

Kenai Senior Citizens Center
Center361 Senior Court
Kenai, Alaska 99611 Phone (907) 283-4156

Palmer Senior Citizens Center
831 South Chugach Street
Palmer, AK 99645 907.745.5454

Ketchikan Senior Services: Senior Center Social Hall
1016 Water Street Ketchikan, AK 99901-6147 (907) 225-5818

Senior Center Activities

Activities at Alaska Senior Centers include: Exercise and Fitness programs; Computer classes; Arts and Crafts; Games; various Educational classes; Recreational and Social activities; Health Screenings and services; Special Events and Guest speakers. Senior Centers also offer Dances and Dance classes, Clubs, Group Travel opportunities, and much more.

Senior Centers serve a purpose - that is to help keep seniors active both mentally and physically through a wide range of activities.

Congregate Meals Alaska

Many Alaska Senior Centers serve congregate meals such as breakfast and a hot nutritious lunch free or for a small donation. Senior Centers usually ask that meal reservations be made one day in advance. To reserve your congregate meal breakfast or lunch contact your local senior center.

Seniors age 60 and above are eligible to receive free meals in a congregate meal setting regardless of income. These programs contribute greatly to senior nutrition and health; shown by poll responses given by seniors who participate in these programs:

63% say they enjoy the meals
61 % say they enjoy socializing and
57% say the meals are inexpensive.