Senior Health And Wellness Center To Be Constructed In Oak Cliff

DALLAS, TX – Senior citizens living in Oak Cliff will soon have access to a new health and wellness center which will, among other things, offer free health services including diabetes screenings and flu shots to members.

The 22,000 square foot health center will sit at 3107 W. Camp Wisdom Road and will be the largest publicly funded facility of its kind in Dallas.

The facility was build under a co-partnership with non-profit WellMed Charitable Foundation (WCF).

“WellMed not only shares their resources in generous charitable work, they also have a clear vision of what they want their contributions to do. Their senior center facilities provide innovative, practical resources for persons age 60 and over,” Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said. “They are geared to not only promote health and wellness, but to provide exercise equipment, fitness classes, health screenings, and referrals to vital social services – all at no cost to those who use them.”

Since the first WCF grant was announced in March 2017, more than 2,100 older adults have joined the centers.

Dallas senior center will offer a host of activities include aerobics, walking clubs, weight training, bridge, dominoes, arts & crafts, book clubs, day trips, fitness and nutrition classes, volunteer opportunities, and much more. The Foundation will also introduce programs not found at other centers, such as healthy cooking classes in the demonstration kitchen, Internet safety classes in a computer lab and caregiver support programs.

To learn more about the WCF senior center programs, visit www.wellmedgives.org/senior-centers.Dallas Park and Recreation offers diverse senior adult activities weekly at 43 recreation centers that include aerobics, walking clubs, weight training, book clubs, day trips, fitness and nutrition classes, and volunteer opportunities! Visit dallasparks.org for information about senior adult program activities.

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