Dallas-Fort Worth, U.S. News & World Report’s ninth-best place to retire, offers everything you could want for an exceptional retirement: low crime, plenty to do, no state income tax, and dozens of exceptional medical facilities and healthcare providers. Senior centers form the heart of Fort Worth’s 65-and-older life. These centers welcome seniors of all ages and ability levels, boasting a wide range of activities, classes, and special events. They’re also a great spot for networking, and if you’re seeking a referral to a great doctor, an amazing senior living community, or just about anything else, the people you meet at senior centers will know where to send you.
Here are our picks for the five best Fort Worth senior centers.
1. Fort Worth YMCA
The Fort Worth YMCA offers access to a diverse range of activities, including its beloved Silver Sneakers fitness program, a pool, swimming lessons, fitness classes, event space, and special outings, all for a single membership fee. Low-income seniors qualify for discounted memberships, as well as additional services such as a free lunch program.
2. Keller Senior Activities Center
Catering to seniors 55 and older, the Keller Senior Activities Center offers year-round activities for active older adults. Seniors can attend classes, reserve space for a gathering, or go on one of the Center’s many trips. Members will be visiting the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina in September, and they enjoy an annual Summer Bash in June.
3. Hurst Senior Activities Center
The Hurst Senior Activities Center is a contemporary, 27,500-square-foot facility featuring a cafe, fitness room, game room, classes, a large hardwood dance floor, and more. Enjoy $5 meals on Tuesdays, or master quilting, ceramics, computers, or a wide range of other skills by signing up for classes. Subscribe to the Center’s Senior Pipeline magazine to connect to other fun activities, and learn more about what’s happening at Hurst this month.
4. Fort Worth Community Centers
Fort Worth offers 21 community centers that cater to residents of all ages. This makes them a great spot to enjoy a family event or find common ground with the grandkids. Some examples of upcoming events include:
- A Fourth of July Cookout at Victory Forest Community Center
- Movies in the Park at Hillside Community Center
- July Fourth Celebration at Chisholm Trail Community Center
You can join a basketball or volleyball league, play bingo, take your grandkids to tumbling classes, and so much more. Search for an event.
5. Benbrook Senior Citizen Center
The Benbrook Senior Citizen Center welcomes seniors 50 and older. The Center offers recurring classes and community groups, as well as special events and outings—including, in some cases, transportation to them. Follow the Center on Facebook to learn more about upcoming events.
How Senior Living Keeps You Independent
The right senior living community serves as its own senior center—except you don’t have to worry about planning transportation, since everything happens where you live. The Arbor Company has served seniors for more than 30 years. We believe retirement should offer more opportunities for growth and learning, and we aim to deliver on our promise of helping each resident make their retirement dreams a reality.
We welcome community members who attend our many special events and get a feel for life at Fort Worth’s best and most luxurious senior community: The Vantage at Cityview. Give us a call to schedule your tour!
